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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Industry Work Based Placement
Reference AA3307 Version 9
Created August 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2002 SCQF Points 60
Amended September 2023 ECTS Points 30

Aims of Module
To interpret subject-specific skills, knowledge and understanding, together with personal transferable skills, in the professional work place.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate planning and organisational skills.
2 Draw on subject specific skills, knowledge and understanding acquired on the course to the workplace.
3 Demonstrate professional, interpersonal and communication skills to the workplace.
4 Discuss the function and structure of the organisation in which they are placed.
5 Make judgements upon the placement experience in relation to their emerging strengths and career ambitions.

Indicative Module Content
The precise nature and content of each placement will vary depending on the type of company or organisation, however the role and responsibilities to be undertaken by the student are expected to closely relate to their academic experience, skills and knowledge. A learning contract is drawn up by academic and company staff and the student in advance of the placement. This will outline the scope of the role, the likely range of work experience and expectations by the conclusion of the placement. Completed theoretical and practice-based project work should evidence an increasing awareness of the sustainable impact of their discipline through participation within professional setting.

Module Delivery
Delivery is by full time, on the placement activities which may include specific staff development training or workshops.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A N/A
Non-Contact Hours N/A N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 600 N/A
TOTAL 600 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 600  

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Submission of a portfolio of art and design work evidencing activities carried out during the placement.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
In order to pass the module you need to achieve an overall grade D or above.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A in Component 1.
B B in Component 1.
C C in Component 1.
D D in Component 1.
E E in Component 1.
F F in Component 1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Students will be guided towards particular readings relevant to the individual projects and will be encouraged to keep abreast of contemporary issues occurring in their specialist areas.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BOWDEN, J., 2008. Writing a report: how to prepare, write and present effective reports. 8th Ed. Oxford: How to Books. ebook.
2 DELPHIAN, 2020. Navigating the Art World: Professional Practice for the Early Career Artist. Delphian Gallery (2nd edition)
3 FANTHOME, C., (2004) Work placements - a survival guide for students. Hampshire, Palgrave Macmillan.
4 HATWOOD, M., 2019. The Artist's Handbook: Artist/Gallery Relationships + Digital Promotion. Independent Publishing.
5 PRECARIOUS WORKERS BRIGADE, 2017. Training for Exploitation? Politicising Employability + Reclaiming Education. Journal of Aesthetics + Protest Press, London.

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