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EL55C1: WORK PLACEMENT FOR MSC CULTURAL AND CREATIVE COMMUNICATION (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


Course Overview

This course is an opportunity for students studying the MSc in Cultural and Creative Communication to gain valuable work experience by doing a project-based placement with a cultural or creative organisation.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Hazel Hutchison

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course allows students to design and deliver a project in a work situation, in partnership with an organisation in the cultural or creative sector. This project will be agreed with the course co-ordinator and a representative of the partner organisation. Students will be expected to spend one day a week over a ten-week period, or equivalent, working with the partner organisation. Partner organisations may include Aberdeen Performing Arts, May Festival, National Trust for Scotland, University of Aberdeen Libraries and Museums, Sound Festival. Assessment is by Project Proposal (10%), Learning Log (40%) and a Reflective Report of 2,500 words (40%).


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Reflective Report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Field Trip Log

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
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Project Plan, Summary or Abstract

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyStudents will have the opportunity to apply theoretic and practical ideas in a work-based environment.
ProceduralAnalyseStudents will encounter analyse and resolve problems in live situations in a work environment
ReflectionEvaluateStudents will develop their ability to work with others, and will gain an enhanced understanding of their personal and professional skills.
ProceduralCreateStudents will have the opportunity to develop and deliver a work-based project within cultural and creative sector
ReflectionEvaluateStudents will evaluated the effectiveness of an organisation in the cultural and creative sector, and will assess their own ability to operate in this field.

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