CMP403 - Recognition and Accreditation of Learning

Overview

Many students engaged on the MA in Creative Media Practice will already have attained a significant level of professional experience in their field. In recognition of the fact that the workplace constitutes a critical component of a life-long learning process, this module provides the opportunity for those with a suitable level of professional experience to claim equivalent academic credit through the submission of an appropriately detailed portfolio and body of evidence. Credit awarded for this module is un-graded but may constitute up to 80 credit points out of the total of 180 required to complete the qualification.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module students will:

• have an in-depth understanding of their own professional capabilities;
• be aware of their needs for continuing professional development;
• have further developed skills of analysis, categorisation and the presentation of reasoned argument relevant to effective professional practice.