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BJ317: Industrial Placement

Module Title	Industrial Placement
Module Code	BJ317
Module Tutor	Erika Barnes
School	Media
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	6
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass BJ112 and pass BJ219 and pass at least 2 modules from {LEVEL II UGT Standard MATCHING BJ2, MC218}
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake a negotiated independent study. The content and proposed methodology for achieving assessable outcomes will be agreed with tutor based on student's written proposal. Prior experience and realistic expectations will be factors in determining appropriateness of proposal. A substantial body of written or practical work is the main envisaged outcome however the proposal may also include an agreed period of work placement. Students will carry out a compulsory period of industrial placement in a broadcast journalism workplace (radio, TV or on-line) for a minimum of two weeks up to a maximum of four weeks at one or more workplaces. This will provide invaluable experience of communication, broadcast journalism skills and media practice in a working environment. Students will return from the placement with examples of work produced, a daily log and research materials from which they will write up a placement report which includes written feedback on their performance on a form completed by the workplace supervisor.
Indicative Syllabus	After introductory sessions on preparing for placement together with their knowledge of media law and practical skills acquired during Year 2, this module allows the student to undertake a sustained period of official industrial placement in the workplace. The placement location and dates must be approved in advance by the Tutor before approaches are made and before acceptance by the student if offered a place.. The Course has to be sensitive to over-reliance on the same employers and will be seeking to maintain a good relationship with a range of contacts who are willing to take further students in future years. To help maintain this position tutors will advise students on the appropriateness of their desired placement taking into account prior experience, career aspirations and practical considerations.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and Understanding On completion of the module the students should be able to demonstrate that they have: a) An understanding and critical awareness of BJ organizational structures, roles and processes b) An awareness and ability to critically evaluate the position of the host within the context of BJ An understanding of the skills relevant to BJ in the workplace ii. Skills On completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate: a) maturity in the organization and negotiation of the industrial placement b) skills in research, analysis and criticism c) skills in the presentation of all work to be assessed d) high levels of communication and practical skills within the BJ workplace and in their written report
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact: approx 20% Independent Study: approx 80% Please note – staff/student contact may vary from the norm in modules with larger or smaller student numbers
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 100% Coursework: Industrial Placement
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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