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: To have the knowledge to make informed decisions about further education and career paths. Insight into options and opportunities
Implementation: Through research, discussion and comparison tasks
Impact: Understanding of the various paths available for career development
Soft skills: Research, critical thinking, decision-making, communication, self-assessment, adaptability
Industry: Understanding the educational and career options within the game arts field is directly relevant to future careers
SMSC: Reflection on own values and beliefs, moral and ethical aspects of goals
What is university?
Advantages and disadvantages
What opportunities would this grant you?
What courses can you find that would be available and suited to you?
What are apprenticeships?
Advantages and disadvantages
What opportunities would this grant you?
What apprenticeships can you find that would be available and suited to you?
What are internships?
Advantages and disadvantages
What opportunities would this grant you?
What internships can you find that would be available and suited to you?
What are the differences between them?
What is common between them?
Consider yourself, your career, your geographical location and opportunities: Which would be best suited to yourself and your goals?
University research
Apprenticeship research
Internship research
Comparison
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