Module: AM7005-30 Extended Placement Project

Level: 7

Credit Value: 30

Module Tutor: Kristin Doern

Module Tutor Contact Details: k.doern@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

This module allows you to extend or further develop the placement you began in your 30 credit placement module AM7004 Placement; undertake a new piece of work with the same placement host; or do a new placement, or work on a project with a different organisation.

In all of these cases, your final project portfolio should demonstrate:

• How your project/placement experience relates to current practice in arts and cultural management;
• How the organisation you have been working with is negotiating the challenges facing arts and cultural organisations today;
• And how your practical experience has enhanced your understanding of the wider contexts of arts and cultural management as both an academic discipline, and a professional sector.

2.Outline syllabus

• Placement preparation
• Organisation research/context
• Project proposal/outline
• Placement activities and/or project delivery
• Reflection and evaluation of placement/project experience
• Preparation of project portfolio

3.Teaching and learning activities

This module will be delivered through individual tutorials and meetings with the Placements Coordinator, your course project supervisor, and your placement organisation mentor.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Portfolio
• % Weighting: 100%