Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool School of Art & Design

Learning Methods

Lecture

Off Site

Seminar

Tutorial

Module Offerings

6120HA-SEP-MTP

Aims

1. To allow students the academic space to follow and develop their personal areas of career interest identified at Levels 4 and 5.

2. To develop the ability of students to plan, implement and complete a sustained piece of practical or applied research. In consultation with the Centre for Entrepreneurship, students to develop knowledge about freelance work, business project development and practice.

3. To promote the application of specific and transferable skills in a professional environment.

4. To provide students with the opportunity to engage with the Museums Association, and to benefit thereby from the professional opportunities provided

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a self-directed approach to personal study.
2.
Research, comprehend, question and use concepts which relate to the chosen project(s), show critical capacity in relation to texts and images, and demonstrate independence of judgement.
3.
Demonstrate a level of autonomy and ability to interact with external institutions.
4.
Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication and evaluation skills, present work of a professional standard using the Harvard system of annotation and reference.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
The Learning Outcomes for this module will be achieved through project-based Learning Agreements. Each student will devise their own programme of work, which is supported and guided by tutorials and seminars. Students may work on one or more self-generated projects. They will be expected to work independently and demonstrate an ability to use available resources effectively. Project work submitted for assessment will include a written evaluation. Typical projects might include: Curating and Cataloguing an exhibition. Production of an annotated/audio guide for existing exhibition. Critical Review(s) of visual production with specific market target. Research and preparation for a set of public/educational lectures exploring set theme(s). Authoring websites with relevant content Providing an educational programme for a target audience. Developing a project plan in consultation with the Centre for Entrepreneurship. Students will be provided with Museums Association membership which enables them to undertake non-credit bearing professional topics like achieving diversity and equality in the museums workplace.
Module Overview:
This module allows students to follow and develop their own personal areas of interest identified to develop the ability to plan, implement and complete a sustained piece of practical or applied research.
Additional Information:
This module enables students to develop their own in-depth project. Via sustained application and increasing independence of operation, the module provides an opportunity for students to enhance and consolidate intellectual and practical achievements. The module also allows students to engage with the Museums Association.  Students will be provided with paid membership of the Association, which enables them to receive the regular professional journal, attendance at the annual conference, and the opportunity to undertake non-credit bearing professional training courses - for example equality and diversity in museum settings.

Assessments

Report