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JOP403: Work Based Study
| Module Title | Work Based Study |
|---|---|
| Module Code | JOP403 |
| Module Tutor | Anne Dawson |
| School | Media |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 7 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module allows students to undertake a period of work based learning in a suitable employment environment. Students will also create a professional portfolio of work and develop presentation skills. The work experience may comprise one or more placements. It is envisaged that a minimum total of two weeks’ work will have been completed during the course. High level skills will be exchanged between employers and students through experiencing shared understandings of working practices, negotiating cultural differences and sustaining closer relations. |
| Indicative Syllabus | The purpose of the work placement is to provide students with an understanding of how knowledge and skills already acquired are applied in the workplace and to help to clarify future study and employment objectives. The production of a work based study is designed to help students understand what works well in practice and how to effectively engage with employers. It is intended that employers and co-workers exchange high level skills with students in order to produce partnership working. An initial seminar will introduce students to the art of portfolio creation. Lectures by visiting professionals during the MA course will highlight the requirements of successful portfolio management, and ways of catching and holding the listener’s/viewer’s attention. Students will develop a professional portfolio, compiling and presenting best examples of their work online or on disc. There will be technical instruction on the basics of DVD/online authoring and computer presentation techniques and tutorial supervision. Students will be required to provide an assessable presentation to their peer group (methodology for dissemination to be agreed by tutor) providing an overview of their experiences. |
| Learning Outcomes | On successful completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they have: i. a comprehensive understanding of the administrative structure and individual roles of those employed at their work placementii. an understanding of workplace practices and methodologies within the journalism industry that influence the gathering, editing and dissemination of information iii. an independent and self-critical approach to learning with an ability to manage their own requirements for continuing professional development and the development of a reflective and critical stance towards their own work and others’ in order to improve practice iv. expertise in writing objective analyses of their own and others’ proficiency in the workplace v. the ability to conduct journalism research under direction and on their own initiative and engage confidently in academic and professional communication, presenting their work in an engaging and professional manner vi. originality and an ability to adapt or develop new skills or procedures for professional presentation purposes. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff contact time: 12 hours The delivery will depend on the individual student's programme of study but may include: workshops, advisory tutorials, learning sets, independent work |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Individual presentation (10 minutes) plus written reflection (2250 words or equivalent) 002: 50% Coursework: Portfolio: 2250 words or equivalent |
| 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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