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.

Research file as appropriate to chosen career path [Learning Outcome 1].¿
Personal branding and promotional material [Learning Outcome 2].¿
Professional overview of design process and findings, within a given time [Learning Outcome 3].¿

Body of work 100%

Whole group briefing/lecture.¿
Technical instruction/demonstrations.¿
individual academic tutorials.¿
individual studio tutorials.¿
Group critique.¿
Peer group reviews.¿
Mid-module formative feedback¿
Blackboard¿

Key Information Set Data:¿
30% scheduled learning and teaching activities¿
70% guided independent learning¿

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 and Understanding

3.PRESENT YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY AND ARTICULATELY.¿

Communication

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

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¿

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¿

Humberstone,F. (2015) How to style your brand: Everything you need to know to create a distinctive brand identity. Copper Beech Press


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.¿

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.