Module: GCO6001-20 Professional Development 3

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Alex Williamson

Module Tutor Contact Details: a.williamson@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

The module provides a focus for your individual professional practice and examines the operation of a practitioner within the contemporary graphic communication industry. It also encourages strategies for developing enterprise with regard to your employability or postgraduate training. Social, ethical and environmental issues are considered as a context for determining your individual aspirations.

2.Outline syllabus:

• An introductory session outlining the requirements of the module

• Lectures introducing key themes and related compulsory assignments

• A series of lectures from professionals working in the graphic communication industry

• A London trip accompanied and guided by staff funded from the ‘trip fee’

• Group seminars to discuss your individual progress with peers

• Workshops in CV preparation, portfolio planning and presentations

• Group sessions to help plan and promote your Degree shows

• A one-day Portfolio Clinic: invited professionals discuss your portfolio

3.Teaching and learning activities:

You will learn through tutor-led projects and exercises, tutorials, critiques, seminars, specialist workshops, professional lectures, peer discussion, field trips.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description:  Dossier

• % Weighting: 100