Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8056
Title: Professional Placement
Long Title: Professional Placement
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 30
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The placement aims to give students the opportunity to directly experience the work practices and procedures in a photography and video related work environment in a local, national or international setting. It allows the student to observe the practical application of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills gained on the programme. The student is supported by a CIT member of academic staff along with a workplace mentor.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 critically appraise the operations of the professional placement environment, looking at its culture, its work practices, its organisation and the technology involved.
LO2 complete work under the direction of a mentor and other professional team members.
LO3 display a professional manner and attitude at all times within the placement.
LO4 apply the knowledge and skills acquired on the programme of study within the professional placement.
LO5 report on the activities completed during their work placement.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Appraising the Placement Environment
Critically appraising the operations of the placement environment, looking at its culture, its work practices, its organisation and the technology involved.
Communication
Communicating effectively with placement mentor, college supervisor and other placement team members. Using e-mail, attending meetings, giving presentations, liaising within and between teams.
Personal Development and Initiative
Professional attitudes and work practices. Personal responsibility for activities, learning and engagement within the placement.
Teamwork
Work under the direction of a mentor and other professional team members to complete assignments.
Application of Learning to the Workplace
Application of the knowledge and skills acquired on the programme of study within the professional placement.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Visit by CIT staff to meet with student and the workplace mentor.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Weekly Blogs describing and reflecting upon the activities, tasks and learning experienced through the placement
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Report and presentation on work placement including reflective journal.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Placement visits and supervision Twice per semester 0.13 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work Placement Every Week 35.87 35.8699989318848
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Weekly Blogs - reflecting on the placement Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 42.87
Total Weekly Learner Workload 42.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.13
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bolton, G.. (2014), Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development, 4th edition. SAGE Publications Ltd, [ISBN: 9781446282342].
  • Palsgrave, C.. (2004), Work Placements: A Survival Guide for Students, Fantom Study Guides, [ISBN: 9781403934345].
  • Phillips, S.. (2014), The Complete Guide to Professional Networking: The Secrets of Online and Offline Success, Kogan Page, [ISBN: 978-074946891].
  • Stone, A. and Sease, S.. (2009), Photographer's Survival Guide, Amphoto; Pap/Cdr edition, [ISBN: 978-081747677].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Lowe, P.. (2016), Photography Masterclass: Creative Techniques of 100 Great Photographers, Thames and Hudson Ltd, [ISBN: 978-050054462].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HPHNM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Photography with New Media 6 Mandatory