| Title: | Professional Placement |
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| Long Title: | Professional Placement |
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| Field of Study: |
Visual Arts
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Catherine Fehily |
| Module Author: |
ALBERT WALSH |
| 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: |
| 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. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
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).
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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
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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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.
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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.
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Personal Development and Initiative
Professional attitudes and work practices. Personal responsibility for activities, learning and engagement within the placement.
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Teamwork
Work under the direction of a mentor and other professional team members to complete assignments.
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Application of Learning to the Workplace
Application of the knowledge and skills acquired on the programme of study within the professional placement.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Performance Evaluation |
Visit by CIT staff to meet with student and the workplace mentor. |
2,3,4 |
20.0 |
Week 8 |
| Reflective Journal |
Weekly Blogs describing and reflecting upon the activities, tasks and learning experienced through the placement |
1,4,5 |
30.0 |
Week 12 |
| Written Report |
Report and presentation on work placement including reflective journal. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.0 |
Sem End |
| 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.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Placement visits and supervision |
1.0 |
Twice per semester |
0.13 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Work Placement |
35.87 |
Every Week |
35.87 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Weekly Blogs - reflecting on the placement |
6.0 |
Every Week |
6.00 |
| 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 |
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- Bolton, G. 2014, Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development, 4th edition Ed., 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 |
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- 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 |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: Grad Irelandn/a
- Website: Photo-Links Photography Directory & Photographic Portaln/a
- Website: The Irish Professional Photographers & Videographers Association (IPPVA)n/a
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