Module:  TDP6001-20  Working with Industry

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Kath Montagu

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

1. Brief description and aims of module:

Prior to this module, you must apply for a 4-week professional work placement in a related production subject area. Through agreement with your tutors you interview for, and acquire a placement position with the provider. Once on the placement you engage with a professional creative team to gain first-hand industry experience and to develop professional contacts. On completion of the placement, you present your insights to staff and students in a seminar setting.

• Foster specialized industry practice

• Promote practice at a professional level

• Develop practical and theoretical skills

2. Outline syllabus

During the work placement you engage fully in all professional practices, working hours and Health and Safety regulations related to the job role and in accordance with the host company’s policies and procedures. You develop previously acquired practical and theoretical skills to a professional working environment. You document and reflect on the experiences and processes learned and present these in work placement presentation seminar.

3. Teaching and learning activities

Tutorial support is provided prior to your placement, to agree on the placement setting and parameters. The lecturing staff will maintain contact with the placement provider, who provides feedback on your performance that informs your tutors’ assessment. You prepare and present a seminar to staff and students reflecting your professional experience.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Work placement presentation (20 minutes)

• % Weighting: 100