Unit 11: Preparing for progression in creative media production
Unit Aim: Through a process of research, dialogue, reflection and evaluation, students are required to identify and prepare for specific Higher Education or employment progression routes appropriate to their ambitions. The unit will give students the opportunity to explore aspects of business, entrepreneurship and marketing and enable the student to demonstrate the requisite practical, intellectual and communication skills necessary for progression.
Intent: Reflect on your previously set academic and career targets. Take steps to secure work experience
Implementation: Self-reflection, goal assessment
Impact: Identified areas of growth and developed plans for securing work experience
Soft skills: Self-reflection, goal setting, research, networking, communication, adaptability, time management
Industry: Essential skills for industry
SMSC: Reflection on own values and beliefs, moral and ethical aspects of goals
Your plan:
As we wrap up the first term. It is time for you to reflect on your progress and your next steps. On your sites demonstrate with dates what you need to do and when. This should include personal statement completion, UCAS application deadlines, finishing your course with your desired grade and what your next steps will look like (if it helps do this month by month after you graduate). Think about SMART targets!
Demonstrate that you are actively seeking work experience:
What game/animation companies have you messaged?
Have you contacted anyone in your network to help?
Have you set up a LinkedIn account to look for work experience?
Looked for virtual opportunities?
Additional Resources:
Reflection of first term against your targets
Evidence of finding work experience