University of the West of England
MODULE SPECIFICATION
(Revised November 2002)
Code: UACPMN-30-3 Title: Work Placement and Experience Version: 4
Level: 3 UWE credit rating: 30 credits ECTS credit rating: 15
Module type: project
Owning Faculty: Creative Arts Field: Culture and Media Studies Field Leader: J Arthurs
Valid from: 2006 Discontinued from:
Contributes towards: Awards up to BA (Hons)
Pre-requisites: UACPRW-30-1 Media and Cultural Studies Foundation or UACPAE-30-1 Film Cultures
Co-requisites:
Excluded combinations: UACPCU-30-3 Dissertation
Learning outcomes:
As this is a project module all assessments are designed to assess the following learning outcomes to a greater or lesser degree depending on the nature of the assignment.
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Identify and appraise the knowledge and skills developed and acquired through the work-based learning (assessed through component B elements 1 and 2)
- Identify and use relevant source material demonstrable (assessed through component B elements 2 and 3)
- Identify the links between the experience of work and the theories and debates which underpin the field of study (assessed through component B elements 1 and 3)
- Reflect upon the practical challenges encountered when completing a work-based project, and identify potential solutions to such challenges (assessed through component B elements 2 and, in greater detail, 3)
- Report on their experiences and integrate their findings with an existing body of relevant literature (assessed through component B, element 3).
Syllabus outline:
Not applicable. Eligible students will be identified in the third term of Level 2 – they should be single and joint honours students who can demonstrate their ability to work independently and are willing and able to comply with the requirements for access on to the module:
These are:
• mandatory attendance at half-day workshop in third term of Level 2
• ability to reflect critically on future ambitions, current skills in the process of researching potential placement hosts.
• Production of a satisfactory CV and a shortlist of potential placement hosts
• Securing an appropriate placement to be completed before the end of term one of Level 3 at the latest.
• Ideally all placements should be completed or near completion by the start of term one Level 3.
• Ability to commit to 20 days approx of unpaid work experience.
The exact timing of the placement will be decided before allocation to students so that they are fully aware of commitment requirements. Where placements opportunities are identified by students they will be subject to prior approval by the module leader.
Teaching and learning methods:
- compulsory preparatory half-day before placement commences
- a series of workshops which will cover a range of appropriate topics – from presentation skills, skills reflection and critique, relating theory to practice and experience, and cv development for example
- personal tutorials with module leader during the academic year (at least 3) to support the development of their project topics
Project titles will be negotiated between the module leader and student, suggested topics include and will be concerned with the relationship between their Award content and issues that emerge from the specific placement context and experience.
Reading Strategy
All students will be encouraged to make full use of the print and electronic resources available to them through membership of the University. These include a range of electronic journals and a wide variety of resources available through web sites and information gateways. The University Library’s web pages provide access to subject relevant resources and services, and to the library catalogue.
Any essential reading will be indicated clearly, along with the method for accessing it, e.g. students will be referred to texts that are available electronically, etc. This guidance will be available either in the module handbook, via the module information on UWEonline or through any other vehicle deemed appropriate by the module/programme leaders.
If further reading is expected, this will be indicated clearly. If specific texts are listed, a clear indication will be given regarding how to access them and, if appropriate, students will be given guidance on how to identify relevant sources for themselves, e.g. through use of bibliographical databases.
Indicative reading:
This module does not have general indicative reading, but source material will be driven by the nature of individual placements. However, students may find the following texts useful:
Brockbank, A. & McGill, I |
Facilitating Reflective Learning in Higher Education, (Buckingham: SRHE & Open University Press, 1998) |
Morgan, G |
Images of Organization, (London: Sage, 1997) |
Moon, J |
Learning Journals: A Handbook for Academics, Students and Professional Development, (London: Kogan Page, 1999) |
Assessment
Weighting between components A and B (standard modules only) A: n/a B: 100%
ATTEMPT 1
First Assessment Opportunity
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
1. Logbook / Reflective Diary (20%)
2. Presentation (30 minutes) (40%)
3. Report (2,500 words) (40%)
Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes is not required)
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
1. Logbook / Reflective Diary (20%)
2. Presentation (30 minutes) (40%)
3. Report (2,500 words) (40%)
SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT: Attendance at taught classes is not required.
Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)