Module Title: | Design Practice & Professional Development |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Delivered In |
No Programmes
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Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
The teaching strategy uses is studio-based and student-centred and follows a problem-solving pedagogy. The learning strategy uses individual and group/team based assignment, presentation, facilitated peer-to-peer critique, e-Learning, supported by seminar/workshop sessions, resulting in the development of a portfolio of resource materials. |
Module Aim: |
The aim of the module is to enable entry-level learners gain the necessary knowledge, skills and competency in written, verbal and interpersonal communication, and to act in a appropriate manner in a business context. The aim is to support learners in reflective practice, ownership and responsibility, and to engage in the process of personal, academic and professional development. The aim is to guide learners in the production of a comprehensive EDU+ work/academic experience plan; to be executed in Stage 2 of the programme. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Interpret established codes of professional procedure and practice for application within own design and professional practice. |
LO2 |
Appraise behaviours, mannerisms, strategies and styles in interpersonal communication, used in a variety of contexts, and differentiate use and application between informal and formal settings. |
LO3 |
Select and apply appropriate protocols in various contexts for writing, messaging and presenting ideas and meanings. |
LO4 |
Establish and maintain a documentation folio system for reference. |
LO5 |
Assess performance and provide self-reflective review and constructive peer feedback critique. |
LO6 |
Use a selection of tools and strategies to identify personal and professional deficits to address through a formal development planning approach. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Professional Ethical Compliance
Scoping of academic, professional body & statuary protocols, procedures & codes of conduct for academic & professional ethics, integrity & work practice. Source documents, evaluate, synthesise and synopsise. (e.g. Institute Policy & Proceedures, designCORE Handbook, IDI Code of Professional Conduct, statutory regulation)
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Interpersonal Communication
Communication strategy, business protocols (greetings/salutations), personal presentation, voice projection, tone & tempo, body language & gesture, signalling, decoding nonverbal language, control behaviours/strategies, empathy & feedback.
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Business & Technical Documentation & Communique
Report formatting, formal business letter format & writing style, business electronic communications, blogs, professional telephone & oral communication protocol, business & professional etiquette.
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Reflective & Critique Practice
Maintaining a research journal & documentation and use sectional & notation practice. Strategies for reflective & review process. Constructive peer feedback process & language. How to Identify of key learning and future development needs,
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Professional Development: Situation Analysis
Using SWOT analysis techniques to assess personal & professional characteristics, capacities, attitude & behaviours. Stating achievements & ambitions. Stating & prioritising aims & objectives professional development.
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Professional Development: Strategy & Evaluation
Research of EDU+ work or academic experience which address identified needs, aims & objectives. Identify strategies to address needs & evaluate. Benefit analysis and risk assessment.
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Professional Development: Execution in Planning & Budgeting
Communication & negotiation with participant partner agency/institution/associated stakeholders. Benefit analysis and risk assessment for plan all stages and eventualities. Frame a comprehensive finance and budgeting plan.
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RESOURCE (physical):
An open space with flexible furniture allowing learners to engage and interact in small peer-to-peer critique/review following a studio-based learning pedagogy.
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RESOURCE (ancillary):
Flexible & movable furniture, computing facilities, business software (MS Suite), printing resource, video & sound capure equipment.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Portfolio |
Arch-lever folder of professional compliance documentation; and summary sheets for each. |
1,3,4 |
10.00 |
Week 6 |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Video Role-play: interpersonal communications with peer critique and tutor evaluation & role-play protocols. |
2,5,6 |
10.00 |
Week 10 |
Portfolio |
Folio of formal business written communique and documentation work samples. |
1,3,4,5,6 |
10.00 |
Week 14 |
Project |
Project Charter/team-contract (linked with P4), with post-project peer review/evaluation. |
2,3,4,6 |
10.00 |
Week 19 |
Written Report |
EDU+ Professional Development Plan and mapping to learning & development needs. |
3,4,5,6 |
30.00 |
Week 29 |
Oral Examination/Interview |
Progression Interview on design & professional compliance, communication practice, and defense of Professional Development Plan. |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
20.00 |
Week 30 |
Reflective Journal |
Reflective Practice: self-appraisal of key attributes and behaviors in design communication, interaction, presentation key learning & approach. |
2,5,6 |
10.00 |
Week 30 |
No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Studio Based Learning |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Studio Based Learning |
Every Week |
2.00 |
Total Hours |
5.00 |
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