Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Recruitment Challenge: Skills in Action 20 Minutes | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Professional Portfolio 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Professional Portfolio 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Recruitment Challenge: Skills in Action 2000 Words | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate enhanced employability skills such as initiative, communication, independence, team work, planning, presentation and professional deportment.
Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of contemporary professional working practice and the considerations facing aspiring entrants to the workplace.
Produce and maintain a professional portfolio for career development and employment.
Brief description
Creative Arts at Work is designed to bridge the gap between education and post-graduation employment, equipping students with the tools and strategies necessary to navigate various career pathways. The focus is on helping students identify and articulate the diverse skills they have developed during their studies—such as communication, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability—and how these skills apply in professional contexts. Students will explore practical strategies for preparing for employment, developing greater awareness of the steps needed to transition into the workplace. This includes crafting a personal portfolio, planning entry pathways into their chosen fields, and navigating employment opportunities. The module also fosters an understanding of professional etiquette and the preparation required for effective self-presentation. Through workshops, reflective exercises, and career preparation activities, students will gain confidence to seek opportunities whilst also considering broader challenges in the employment market and how their skills translate into the workplace. By the end of the module, students will be empowered to identify their professional goals and equipped with practical strategies to pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers.
Content
Topics include:
• Building Your Creative and Professional Portfolio
• Teamworking and Professional Development
• Researching and Engaging with Potential Employers and Clients
• Using Social Media for Network Building
• Thinking About Independent and Freelance Opportunities
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | |
| Communication | Communication skills - oral and written - will be developed in the module through written assignments and workshop tasks. Students will also develop communication skills in terms of approaching and engaging with employers and clients. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | There will be a continual dialogue throughout the module and students will also receive feedback on their professional portfolio which will help them improve their learning and performance. |
| Information Technology | This is not developed explicitly, but students are expected to engage with a range of IT tools as part of the module in terms of research for the module and for the placement. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | This forms a central part of this module and is developed both through the teaching sessions and in preparation for the placement itself. The skill is assessed via the professional portfolio. |
| Problem solving | Students will be required to develop their problem-solving skills in relation to assessing industry challenges in terms of their own employability. This will be assessed through the professional portfolio and related critical documentation. |
| Research skills | These skills will be developed throughout the module and form a key part of the work that will be undertaken by students. The skills will be assessed through the professional portfolio and research portfolio. |
| Subject Specific Skills | The module develops specific skills in production research which will be applicable to a range of media industries. |
| Team work | Students will often work on collective tasks in small groups during workshops. This will not be directly assessed. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5