Unit Briefing | Professional Practice

Unit Intro

- A1 to facilitate work based learning experiences
- A2 to promote greater understanding and critical knowledge of professional working practices
- A3 to apply individual skills in whichever area we work in

- LO1 engage with and critically reflect on a work based learning experience
- LO2 demonstrate a developed knowledge and understanding of professional practice. 

Skills taking forwards; 

- Time Management 
- Research and Development of creative content
- Online Journal Research
- Focus on chosen specialism

New Skills;

- Report writing/analysis
- Self directed schedule
- Freelance Work - Client Liaison
- Development of new industry relevant skills
- Intensive/elongated work placement - professional transferable skills

How the Unit will work: 

- Helen and Laura will be leading the unit. 
- Laura will assist us in securing the placements/commissions, and endure that best practice is followed at all times. 

80 Hour Placement - 2 weeks

Students undertake a sustained period 2-4 weeks of work placement within a media related company, or on a media related production.

This placement should be with one organisation.

Option 2: Commission

- Students undertake a simulated professional project for an external commissioner.
- This can take many forms, but in the past has typically been a video project for a company or organisation.
- We will assist you in securing the position, but the onus is on the student to manage their time effectively.

Unit Delivery; 

Support for:
- CV Writing/Support Tutorials.

Learning Packs have to be signed off for the 7th Nov

50% Written Report of 1500 - 2000 words. 

50% project portfolio - online journal.

Submission: 

December 14th.


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