Creative Arts at Work

Cod y Modiwl: TP20220
Teitl y Modiwl: Creative Arts at Work
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Louise Ritchie
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mr Alexander Hubbard

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Professional Portfolio: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Recruitment Challenge: Skills in Action: 20 Minutes	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Recruitment Challenge: Skills in Action: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Professional Portfolio: 2000 Words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate enhanced employability skills such as initiative, communication, independence, team work, planning, presentation and professional deportment.
Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of contemporary professional working practice and the considerations facing aspiring entrants to the workplace.
Produce and maintain a professional portfolio for career development and employment.

Disgrifiad cryno

Creative Arts at Work is designed to bridge the gap between education and post-graduation employment, equipping students with the tools and strategies necessary to navigate various career pathways. The focus is on helping students identify and articulate the diverse skills they have developed during their studies—such as communication, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability—and how these skills apply in professional contexts. Students will explore practical strategies for preparing for employment, developing greater awareness of the steps needed to transition into the workplace. This includes crafting a personal portfolio, planning entry pathways into their chosen fields, and navigating employment opportunities. The module also fosters an understanding of professional etiquette and the preparation required for effective self-presentation. Through workshops, reflective exercises, and career preparation activities, students will gain confidence to seek opportunities whilst also considering broader challenges in the employment market and how their skills translate into the workplace. By the end of the module, students will be empowered to identify their professional goals and equipped with practical strategies to pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers.

Cynnwys

This module is taught through a series of weekly, skills-focused lecture-workshops, introducing you to specific career options and the challenges facing graduates about to enter the workplace. Each week you will learn how to develop your professional portfolio, from essential employability skills to more creative approaches for presenting yourself and your work.

Topics include:

• Building Your Creative and Professional Portfolio

• Teamworking and Professional Development

• Researching and Engaging with Potential Employers and Clients

• Using Social Media for Network Building

• Thinking About Independent and Freelance Opportunities

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Communication skills - oral and written - will be developed in the module through written assignments and workshop tasks. Students will also develop communication skills in terms of approaching and engaging with employers and clients.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	This forms a central part of this module and is developed both through the teaching sessions and in preparation for the placement itself. The skill is assessed via the professional portfolio.
Datrys Problemau	Students will be required to develop their problem-solving skills in relation to assessing industry challenges in terms of their own employability. This will be assessed through the professional portfolio and related critical documentation.
Gwaith Tim	Students will often work on collective tasks in small groups during workshops. This will not be directly assessed.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	There will be a continual dialogue throughout the module and students will also receive feedback on their professional portfolio which will help them improve their learning and performance.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	The module develops specific skills in production research which will be applicable to a range of media industries.
Sgiliau ymchwil	These skills will be developed throughout the module and form a key part of the work that will be undertaken by students. The skills will be assessed through the professional portfolio and research portfolio.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	This is not developed explicitly, but students are expected to engage with a range of IT tools as part of the module in terms of research for the module and for the placement.

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