BA Global Creative Industries

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of key theories, concepts and debates relevant to the creative industries.

2. Demonstrate awareness of global and local differences and similarities across the creative industries.

3. Present simple, coherent arguments about the economic, political, social and cultural impacts of the creative industries.

4. Demonstrate awareness of their strengths and weaknesses as learners and an understanding of strategies for effective learning.

5. Recognise the breadth of opportunity for employment in the creative industries.

6. Identify ethical issues relevant to the creative industries.

7. Recognise relevant professional attributes and skills, including problem solving, necessary for success in the creative industries.

Please see the document “Global Creative Industries Subject Benchmark Statements” for how these map to QAA Subject Benchmark Statements.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

1. Work collaboratively.

2. Respond imaginatively and flexibly to a brief.

3. Identify, access and utilise appropriate information to solve problems.

4. Apply basic academic research skills.

5. Communicate intellectual and creative ideas effectively using a variety of media to diverse audiences.

6. Autonomously organise, motivate, and work to a deadline.

Assessment

1. Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include: Digital portfolios

2. Academic essays

3. Posters

4. Video or in-person presentations