University of the West of England
MODULE SPECIFICATION
(Revised November 2002)
Code: UAMPD7-20-3 Title: Preparing For Employment Version: 3
Level: 3 UWE credit rating: 20 ECTS credit rating: 15
Module type: Professional Practice
Owning Faculty: Faculty of Creative Arts/ Field: Stage Management
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Valid from: February 2008 Discontinued from:
Contributes towards: BA - Professional Stage Management (W470).
Pre-requisites: All Level 1 and 2 modules relevant to the above award.
Co-requisites: None
Excluded combinations: Any Professional Acting modules.
Learning outcomes:
On satisfactory completion of this module the student will be able to:
• participate in and contribute to the working of a professional production department in a working environment other than the School;
• relate the learning on the Stage Management and Technical course to a professional context;
• make informed decisions in seeking work which relates to their current training;
• establish his or her own professional contacts with potential employers;
• demonstrate confidence and familiarity with the interview process;
• provide a CV / Portfolio for self-promotion to potential employers.
Syllabus outline:
The module has two parts: a period of work placement with a professional theatre, television or radio company and learning self-promotion skills for finding employment (contracts, CVs, interviews etc).
Teaching and learning methods:
Self-promotion: classes in understanding employment contracts, membership of trade unions and professional associations, CV writing etc. A series of interviews with potential employers are held during the last term - including feedback from the interview.
Work placement: to consolidate training at the School, students are placed for (normally) five weeks. The host employer organisation is selected by negotiation between the student and the course tutors with due regard to the student profile, other commitments on the course and their chosen area of specialism.
Monitoring of the placement is undertaken by the School’s staff. The host organisation will provide a mentor for the student who will also act as a contact for the School. Both student and host organisation will provide a report of the student’s performance while on placement.
The student will not be in a position where s/he is used to replace professional staff. It follows that students are usually involved in the preparation and rehearsal stages of a production or recording.
Indicative sources:
(Rheingold) The Performing Arts Year Book
(the Spotlight) Contacts
(Richmond House) The British Theatre Directory
(Miller Freeman) The Knowledge
Assessment
There is no weighting between components A and B as this is a professional practice module.
ATTEMPT 1
First Assessment Opportunity
Component A
Description of each element Element weighting
1. Work On Placement. Not Applicable
Students are assessed on their work during a period of placement with a professional organisation. Evidence will be in the form of a reference from the professional organisation and student’s own report.
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
1. Self-Promotion Skills. 100%
Students are assessed on their self-promotional material (CV etc), approach to interview situation and employer contacts.
Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes is required)
Component A
Description of each element Element weighting
1. Work On Placement. Not Applicable
Students are assessed on their work during a period of placement with a professional organisation. Evidence will be in the form of a reference from the professional organisation and student’s own report.
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
1. Self-Promotion Skills. 100%
Students are assessed on their self-promotional material (CV etc), approach to interview situation and employer contacts.
SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT Attendance at taught classes is required.
Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)