This module seeks to prepare you for entry into the design profession and aims to develop your awareness of the range of career opportunities available. You will be able to make realistic, well informed decisions in relation to your future career intentions, and will develop your ability to cope with the transition from undergraduate study to the next stage in your career. Topics will include the jobs market and employment opportunities, interview techniques, responding to job advertisements, your hopes and dreams, CV preparation, personal promotion, professional presentation of self and work and the development of contacts. Employability, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship skills are key to this module, together with the attributes of the Staffordshire Graduate.

Brown, C. (2010): Fashion & Textiles: The Essential Careers Guide. Laurence King
Herbert, J. (2011):The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2012 (Writers' and Artists'). A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Mosley, P. (2011): Make Your Creativity Pay. PSB Design & Print Consultants Ltd
Recommended periodicals.

You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library and career facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.

Surface Pattern Computer Room (H75)
Computer workshops.
Lecture theatre/ classroom with powerpoint facilities.
Careers service.
Blackboard virtual learning environment.

Research file as appropriate to chosen career path [Learning Outcome 1].
Personal branding and promotional material [Learning Outcome 2].
Professional presentation within a given time [Learning Outcome 3].

1. CARRY OUT EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND RESOURCE GATHERING OF APPROPRIATE INFORMATION IN ORDER TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS IN RELATION TO YOUR FUTURE CAREER INTENTIONS.
Enquiry

2. UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL PROMOTION BRAND IDENTITY.
Knowledge & Understanding

3. PRESENT YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY AND ARTICULATELY.
Communication