Assessment method

The methods of assessment will also be varied to support the potential for learning. This variety will ensure that you have experience of different forms of assessment, most of which are linked to industry tasks or requirements. In order to support different approaches to learning, there will be opportunity for formative feedback on tasks, enhancing opportunities to create, test and communicate ideas, which will enhance clarity, quality and confidence in your summative assessment submissions. This is considered a key aspect of the course assessment design and scheduling to provide an outstanding student experience of learning, teaching and assessment. Summative assessments will be individual in nature (group work will be conducted in a formative environment), and will comprise 20 credit modules of practical assessment, case study presentation, critical review, oral presentation, examination, essay, portfolio and exam. There is a maximum of two assessments on each of the modules, to ensure a focused assessment timetable (this may vary on any optional modules). The dissertation module will ensure a wide variety of ethical issues are considered in the proposal phase, followed by both a 'conference style poster' and an 'article style' (paper in the style of an appropriate academic journal) assessment. The dissertation module will offer the opportunity for you to co-construct your curriculum. You will individually specialise in a negotiated area, and consider future employment opportunity with the topic, content, and presentation of this work. All students will receive detailed feedback on summative work.