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Foundation degree in Applied Digital Media Work Placement II Module Brief (draft)
Work placement II is a final opportunity for students to demonstrate, in a practical sense, the skills, knowledge and abilities they have acquired over the course of the entire programme. Unlike the first works placement, this is based in a ‘live’ environment away from the normal place of work. In this particular case the placement is at Longhill primary school, in Hull. In order to succeed in the work placement students need to have demonstrated the following learning outcomes by the end of the placement:
Learning outcomes A1. Increased understanding and awareness of the issue identified for the placement A2. Recognition of appropriate legal and ethical guideline relevant to the placement B1. Justify the choice of the design of project to the placement staff B2. Demonstrate alternative solutions or proposals to problems faced B3. Analyze the choices made and evaluate the choices agreed B4. Produce an argument to justify solution proposed C1. Take responsibility for planning the project C2. Undertake a customer needs analysis to identify the most appropriate strategies C3. Identify specific methods of research and enquiring to collect data for the project C4. Ensure the proposal contains evidence of legal and ethical issues which are relevant D1. Present information in an appropriate manner D3. Demonstrate the ability to solve problems both individually and collaboratively D4 demonstrate the ability to negotiate strategies effectively with the work placement staff Method of assessment Mentor evaluation Mentor evaluation Student presentation* Student presentation* Student presentation* Student proposal Mentor evaluation Student proposal Student proposal Student proposal Student presentation* Mentor evaluation Mentor evaluation
Students are assessed as follows for this module: 1. Student proposal – this is a written proposal which will describe what the students propose to do in response to the brief (see below) and why they believe this will be the most effective strategy (20%) 2. Student presentation – this will be a recording of the actual live event the students produce (see below) (60%) 3. Mentor evaluation – this is completed by a member of the work placement staff to verify that students have completed the placement to
their satisfaction (see above) (20%)
The brief (draft)
Background Longhill Primary school (Hull) has established a thriving and exciting mediabased learning curriculum which enables pupils to experience the production of multimedia including films and animations. They have equipped a dedicated room with cameras, lights, editing equipment and other associated technologies to allow pupils to undertake media production. Currently this involves a variety of different projects in which pupils undertake various tasks which include camera work, audio recording, green-screen activities, interviews and post production editing. These are seen as important elements in the learning experience of all pupils and the school is committed to extending these activities in the coming years. The school currently runs its own television studio (Longhill Primary TV) run by a selection of year 6 pupils who have been trained to undertake all of the various production tasks required to produce video news stories. They currently produce one programme per half term and are looking to produce shorter newsreel type stories (typically 60 seconds). Proposed project area Following the completion of year 6 SATs in May (11th May) pupils will be available to undertake a new project which will extend the work which has currently been undertaken by LPTV. This will be to explore and develop a ‘live’ TV news service for the school which can be viewed in all classrooms on a regular basis. The school is entirely networked and has wireless connectivity. The project will explore and develop the mechanisms to enable pupils and staff to run a regular ‘live’ TV programme. Typically this might be a TV news type event, done once a week to the entire school. This might feature news stories collected and produced by pupils (pre-recorded) along with live events such as interviews with various personalities, round up of news in the schools, address from the head teacher, today’s weather, etc. the details of the content will need to be negotiated and explored as part of the brief. The purpose of the brief will be for the students to arrive at a viable and feasible solution which enables the school to implement a cost-effective live TV station, if they so wish. The brief will include the following items: • A written solution produced by the students explaining their preferred options for implementing a live TV station at the school. This should include an indication of any costs which might apply should the school decide to implement their recommendations A technical solution for the live TV station: students will need to experiment with the technical implementation of their given solution ensuring it is reliable, manageable and efficient. They will need to
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ensure staff and pupils at the school are aware of the technical requirements and can operate any equipment/software themselves after the brief is completed. A live demonstration as proof of concept. This needs to feature a live TV show to the entire school which is also recorded for assessment purposes. It should be competed no later than 30th June 2009 and should include all of the elements outlined above and in the learning outcomes for this module
Practical Measures The University tutor will provide ongoing support for the students during this placement which will involve meeting the students (online and face-to-face) and attending the school when this is appropriate or required. He will work closely with the school mentor (Mr Mark Batty) to ensure students complete the brief as required and to support the mentor in completing the school based evaluation of the student work. Where equipment is required which the school does not already own the University will try to ensure this is made available, although the preferred options should try to minimize any unnecessary costs and ensure the solution is one the school could implement with the minimum of extra expense. Students need to undertake a minimum of five full days in the placement, although they can include more. The dates will need to be negotiated by students with the work placement mentor. Work in school itself will not start before 18th May and must be completed by 30th June 2009. Students will need to produce their proposals for the production by 30th May 2009. Students should keep a log to indicate the work they have undertake during the placement days. An outline for this will be provided by the University. If the school is happy with the brief students will be asked to make first contact with Mr. Batty by e-mail and arrange suitable dates to meet and explore this project further. They should also negotiate dates from visits at this point and establish a timetable for the entire placement. If there are any points which the school wishes to change or alter in the brief please return these to myself and I will incorporate them into the final brief for the students Kevin Burden Programme Director
Work placement II is a final opportunity for students to demonstrate, in a practical sense, the skills, knowledge and abilities they have acquired over the course of the entire programme. Unlike the first works placement, this is based in a ‘live’ environment away from the normal place of work. In this particular case the placement is at Longhill primary school, in Hull. In order to succeed in the work placement students need to have demonstrated the following learning outcomes by the end of the placement:
Learning outcomes A1. Increased understanding and awareness of the issue identified for the placement A2. Recognition of appropriate legal and ethical guideline relevant to the placement B1. Justify the choice of the design of project to the placement staff B2. Demonstrate alternative solutions or proposals to problems faced B3. Analyze the choices made and evaluate the choices agreed B4. Produce an argument to justify solution proposed C1. Take responsibility for planning the project C2. Undertake a customer needs analysis to identify the most appropriate strategies C3. Identify specific methods of research and enquiring to collect data for the project C4. Ensure the proposal contains evidence of legal and ethical issues which are relevant D1. Present information in an appropriate manner D3. Demonstrate the ability to solve problems both individually and collaboratively D4 demonstrate the ability to negotiate strategies effectively with the work placement staff Method of assessment Mentor evaluation Mentor evaluation Student presentation* Student presentation* Student presentation* Student proposal Mentor evaluation Student proposal Student proposal Student proposal Student presentation* Mentor evaluation Mentor evaluation
Students are assessed as follows for this module: 1. Student proposal – this is a written proposal which will describe what the students propose to do in response to the brief (see below) and why they believe this will be the most effective strategy (20%) 2. Student presentation – this will be a recording of the actual live event the students produce (see below) (60%) 3. Mentor evaluation – this is completed by a member of the work placement staff to verify that students have completed the placement to
their satisfaction (see above) (20%)
The brief (draft)
Background Longhill Primary school (Hull) has established a thriving and exciting mediabased learning curriculum which enables pupils to experience the production of multimedia including films and animations. They have equipped a dedicated room with cameras, lights, editing equipment and other associated technologies to allow pupils to undertake media production. Currently this involves a variety of different projects in which pupils undertake various tasks which include camera work, audio recording, green-screen activities, interviews and post production editing. These are seen as important elements in the learning experience of all pupils and the school is committed to extending these activities in the coming years. The school currently runs its own television studio (Longhill Primary TV) run by a selection of year 6 pupils who have been trained to undertake all of the various production tasks required to produce video news stories. They currently produce one programme per half term and are looking to produce shorter newsreel type stories (typically 60 seconds). Proposed project area Following the completion of year 6 SATs in May (11th May) pupils will be available to undertake a new project which will extend the work which has currently been undertaken by LPTV. This will be to explore and develop a ‘live’ TV news service for the school which can be viewed in all classrooms on a regular basis. The school is entirely networked and has wireless connectivity. The project will explore and develop the mechanisms to enable pupils and staff to run a regular ‘live’ TV programme. Typically this might be a TV news type event, done once a week to the entire school. This might feature news stories collected and produced by pupils (pre-recorded) along with live events such as interviews with various personalities, round up of news in the schools, address from the head teacher, today’s weather, etc. the details of the content will need to be negotiated and explored as part of the brief. The purpose of the brief will be for the students to arrive at a viable and feasible solution which enables the school to implement a cost-effective live TV station, if they so wish. The brief will include the following items: • A written solution produced by the students explaining their preferred options for implementing a live TV station at the school. This should include an indication of any costs which might apply should the school decide to implement their recommendations A technical solution for the live TV station: students will need to experiment with the technical implementation of their given solution ensuring it is reliable, manageable and efficient. They will need to
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ensure staff and pupils at the school are aware of the technical requirements and can operate any equipment/software themselves after the brief is completed. A live demonstration as proof of concept. This needs to feature a live TV show to the entire school which is also recorded for assessment purposes. It should be competed no later than 30th June 2009 and should include all of the elements outlined above and in the learning outcomes for this module
Practical Measures The University tutor will provide ongoing support for the students during this placement which will involve meeting the students (online and face-to-face) and attending the school when this is appropriate or required. He will work closely with the school mentor (Mr Mark Batty) to ensure students complete the brief as required and to support the mentor in completing the school based evaluation of the student work. Where equipment is required which the school does not already own the University will try to ensure this is made available, although the preferred options should try to minimize any unnecessary costs and ensure the solution is one the school could implement with the minimum of extra expense. Students need to undertake a minimum of five full days in the placement, although they can include more. The dates will need to be negotiated by students with the work placement mentor. Work in school itself will not start before 18th May and must be completed by 30th June 2009. Students will need to produce their proposals for the production by 30th May 2009. Students should keep a log to indicate the work they have undertake during the placement days. An outline for this will be provided by the University. If the school is happy with the brief students will be asked to make first contact with Mr. Batty by e-mail and arrange suitable dates to meet and explore this project further. They should also negotiate dates from visits at this point and establish a timetable for the entire placement. If there are any points which the school wishes to change or alter in the brief please return these to myself and I will incorporate them into the final brief for the students Kevin Burden Programme Director
