Undergraduate Course: ACE Combined Work Placement (HIAR10083)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
| Course type | Placement |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | The work placement is designed to give students experience of applying and developing their knowledge and skills on real projects for host organisations involved in the visual arts or built heritage in or near Edinburgh. The actual work may vary considerably from placement to placement and may range from intensive, workplace-based activity over semester one, followed by report-writing in semester 2, to research-based work paced over the academic year to suit both the host and the student.
The specifics of any placement are based on a 'learning agreement' agreed by the student, the supervisor and the host organisation. This outlines the placement activity, it explains what is expected of all three parties and it defines an academically-related project that will form the core of the student's report.
The placement takes place on two days per week for one semester or one day per week for two semesters, depending on the nature of the placement and the student¿s other course commitments.
The placement activity is supplemented by support from academic staff in a combination of class meetings and/or individual supervision as appropriate to the particular placement. An initial meeting explains the practical arrangements for the placement and the assessed work. It also includes a contribution from the University Careers Service. A second meeting is held to review progress and discuss problems and experiences. A final meeting provides guidance on the production of the report.
The assessed output is the work placement report. It consists of three elements: a discussion of the context of the work (c.1000 words); a self-appraisal, assessing what the student has learned on the placement (c.2000 words); and a report on the academically-related project (c.4000 words), totalling 7,000 words in length. In more research-orientated placements, this section will be the research report supplied to the host organisation. The final report will be submitted by an agreed date in semester 2.
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| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | It is RECOMMENDED that students do NOT also take
History of Art Critical Portfolio (HIAR10025)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2016/17, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Placement Study Abroad Hours 176,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
213 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework 100%
Work Placement report, 7,000 words |
| Feedback |
Formative Assessment:
Students submit an outline of their work placement report at the beginning of semester 2. Students will be given written feedback on this within 15 days of the hand-in date. Students are expected to reflect on the given feedback and submit a paragraph with a list of intended action points.
In semester 2 students present an overview of the work placement, using powerpoint, to staff, students and hosts. Students should reflect on their own learning experience and contribution to the work of the host. The presentation should not exceed 10 minutes. Students should be prepared to answer questions from staff, students and hosts. Feedback will be given. The presentation will not be formally assessed.
Students will give a presentation on their placement in semester 2. They will be given verbal feedback on this.
Students submit a 7,000-word report towards the end of the semester. They will be given written feedback on this within 15 days of the hand-in date.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of the creative sector industry and related issues.
- Demonstrate specific professional skills through working in an organization in the creative sector.
- Apply academic knowledge of art / architectural history to real projects in a professional work environment.
- Take initiative and work effectively, under guidance, in a professional organisation.
- Produce information about art and architecture for different audiences as required by the host organisation.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
16 hour(s) per week for 11 week(s). There are three class meetings and, in some placements, there are individual tutorials as appropriate. The student commitment may be concentrated in one semester or spread over two |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Claudia Hopkins
Tel: (0131 6)50 4118
Email: C.Hopkins@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Sue Cavanagh
Tel: (0131 6)51 1460
Email: Sue.Cavanagh@ed.ac.uk |
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