Creative Professional Practice

Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Module Offerings

5558NCCG-SEP-PAR

Aims

This module has two aims. The first is to extend students understanding of what it is to be a professional in the creative digital world, and to equip them to secure high-quality employment opportunities within the sector.

The second is to extend students understanding of the commercial realties of creative life through a better understanding of the business world and how to flourish within it.

Learning Outcomes

Use reflective methodology to formulate an action plan for career development

Create and maintain a professional online / social media profile

Locate and justify own practice within a wider cultural context

Demonstrate an understanding of self-employment / small businesses in the creative digital marketplace

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Career Planning

Career Development: planning next steps after completing this degree
Work based competencies: recognising the need for workplace skills and competences
Planning for Employment and Career Progression: enhanced strategies for obtaining initial employment or for further career progression. Sophisticated CV writing, interview skills and preparing job related presentations.
Self-marketing Strategies
Pitching, effective communication and professionalism
Networking: in person and via social media
Entrepreneurship and Innovative strategies

Commercial environment

Public relations
Online and social media presence
Business models
Self-Employment: getting started, work-life balance.
Getting your first clients - where to look?

Legal and financial issues

Intellectual property rights, and how to defend them
Registering business names, companies house
Registering for tax
Financial planning: time management, cost control, managing margins, dealing with suppliers and partners.

Sources of additional funding

Course Catalogue