Monday, 28 September 2015

PPP - Module Information

OUGD602 Personal and Professional Practice 3
Module Aims

To extend the reflection from previous levels experiences in order to establish an individually relevant understanding of specific professional practices and contextual locations of their practice
To encourage and support research into independently identified opportunities for progression including appropriate action planning, time management and communication.
To support and inform the development of an individually appropriate strategy for progression into employment, self-employment, professional practice or continued education.
To develop, implement and apply professional level communication skills across a range of appropriate methods and media.
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Learning Outcomes
Outcome No.
Description
Module weight
6A2
Demonstrate specific knowledge and specialist understanding of the professional and contextual location of their practice. (knowledge and understanding / critical awareness)
25%
6B2Undertake independent research to identify and evaluate their personal and professional skills and the career or progression opportunities available to them. (knowledge and understanding/ critical awareness)25%
6C2Develop and implement a personal promotion strategy to communicate torelevant organisations. (problem analysis/practical and professional skills / resolution)25%
6D2Use a range of appropriate communication methods to present themselves as a professional practitioner to a relevant audience. (knowledge and understanding / innovation)25%
Indicative Content
The communication of their own context may take the form of a presentation and includes:
  • Ongoing evaluation of work related practice in relation to individual professional conteaxt
  • Identification of projects or progression opportunities
  • Their analysis of their own progress
The presentation of physical (or virtual) promotional collateral includes:
  • Contextualisation of design practice and career direction
  • The definition and analysis of a target audience or market
  • Production and refinement of self promotional material
  • Communication of the concepts and context of practical work to an audience/s
  • Career or business plan or self promotional plan (as appropriate to practice/direction of practice)
  • Reports on visiting speakers, exhibitions, conferences, networking events etc...