PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO - 2020/1
Module code: PROM005
Module Overview
This module builds on all the previous programme learning outcomes, in order to ensure that the student achieves a professional level entry into the creative industries and that they are a self-motivated reflective practitioner with a high level of ability in critical thinking and analysis.
During this module students will complete a final major production role, either within a GSA production context or via an external placement. They will then complete an extended reflective evaluation of their production and placement roles during Semester 2. Finally they will complete an extended research based essay on a relevant topic of their choice, linked to their professional ambitions, guided by tutor support.
Module provider
Guildford School of Acting
Module Leader
BAILEY Niall (GSA)
Number of Credits: 60
ECTS Credits: 30
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 585
Seminar Hours: 9
Tutorial Hours: 6
Module Availability
Year long
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
N/A
Module content
Indicative content includes:
• Final major production role/professional placement
• Reflective evaluation of Semester 2 production achievement and professional development
• Research study on stage/production management topic of the student’s choice
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Research project | 70 |
| Coursework | Reflective evaluation | 30 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate an advanced level of both management and academic skills, to provide a firm foundation for both employability and potential further independent study.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:.
• Reflective evaluation of Semester 2 production roles in the context of professional development. (2500 – 3000 words)
• Extended research project (8000 words)
Formative assessment
Formative feedback will be given throughout the production process, during practical sessions and weekly tutorials. Formative feedback will also be sought from placement supervisors. Students will complete a regular blog within the VLE during the summer period, which will enable tutor and peer feedback. There will also be a formative workshop to provide peer and tutor feedback on the research project
Feedback
Provided verbally throughout the practical process and online via the student blog. Summative feedback will be provided 3 weeks after submission of written work (production notebook and research project).
Module aims
- Enable students to confidently and independently undertake a management role on a production
- Broaden and deepen students knowledge and understanding of the contemporary entertainment industry.
- Enable students to complete an independent research project on a relevant topic of their choosing, evidencing appropriate academic skills
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Evidence a high level of research skills, critical analysis and academic rigour | CT |
| 002 | Successfully complete a management level production-critical role evidencing planning, preparation, management and critical appraisal of their work | KCP |
| 003 | Reflect on and evaluate their production work within a professional context | CPT |
| 004 | Demonstrate appropriate professional communication, management of tasks and delegation to others, management of workloads, and adherence to deadlines | KPT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to expand their learning into the professional context, to increase academic skills whilst meeting the programme’s aims of developing student employability and engaging with contemporary practice.
The learning and teaching methods include:
• Seminars (will be available online for students on placement)
• Tutorials (can be via Skype for students on placement or during tutor placement visit)
• Guided learning: practical work on GSA production(s) within a production/stage management team OR within an approved professional setting.
• Guided learning: online tasks
• Independent study
Staff will normally visit students once during an external placement subject to constraints of time/location.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: PROM005
Other information
Under the three term structure that commences from academic year 2019/0 – this module’s delivery is year-long due to the teaching occurring in Teaching Block 1,2, and 3
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2020/1 academic year.