FOUN DAT ION DEGREE CREAT IVE AN D CULT URAL INDUSTRIES
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The modules around project management and commercial awareness will undoubtedly offer development for the employee and help drive the focus for the employer. Recognition of accredited prior experiential learning is also key in this sector as many employees will have developed parallel skills and can now have them co-opted into their studies. David Haley, Managing Director, BDaily
What is it? This degree level course is delivered online using a variety of technology-enhanced learning methods. It has been designed and developed in consultation with industry professionals for those who work in the cultural and creative industries. Who is it for? Participants will be employed in any type of cultural or creative business, large or small. They might also be a freelance professional or run their own business. It is likely that they will have a great deal of previous relevant industry experience and this can be taken into account to potentially reduce the length of time of study. This course is designed to equip participants with business knowledge and to develop entrepreneurial skills and competencies. The focus is on acquiring higher level skills which will be of practical use in an increasingly competitive business environment. What will participants get out of it? Those who successfully complete the course will gain the Creative and Cultural Industries Foundation Degree, validated by Leeds Metropolitan University.
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Are there any entry requirements? Participants should be employed within the creative and cultural industries, and have an employer recommendation. They will be required to complete a detailed application form and should also be able to evidence the following: 1. Educated to GCSE standard in literacy, numeracy and IT. 2. If English is not your first language, participants will also need a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 Participants should also have unrestricted access to a PC and internet connection in order to complete their studies. How much will it cost? The degree is part-funded by the Higher Education Funding Council of England. Employer’s contribution is, therefore, £695 for 60 credits per year. Please contact us at Newcastle College for more information.
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How is it delivered? Participants will engage in work-based learning which is underpinned by academic study. Learning will cover a broad range of subject areas which will be personalised to the individual business and the participant’s role in the business. They will have access to one-to-one tutor support, together with mentoring support from an industry professional. Learning will be supported by teaching staff using a range of methods including live online lectures and tutorials, podcasts and discussion forums.
The past and present can count towards your future. Our Accreditation of Prior Experience and/or Learning (APEL) process enables participants to gain credit towards their course for prior qualifications and/or learning. Decisions about the type and amount of credit may be based on certificates gained, which demonstrate that learning has been assessed. Or we may take into account learning from experience that is considered worthy of credit. In all cases, credit is awarded for learning that can be demonstrated, not for the experience itself. We can offer help by providing advice and support materials.
How are participants assessed? Much of the assessment will consider the participant’s performance within their place of work. Various other assessment methods will be used, including project assessment and staged tasks.
If you are interested in our APEL process please contact 0191 200 4000 for details.
How long will the programme last? Individual modules can be completed in 10 weeks, however, the length of time the participant will commit to completing the course is flexible as the learning timetable can be organised to fit in with the participant’s working week.
ENROLMENT DETAILS When does the programme start? This is a flexible programme with start dates in September, January and March.
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THEBEN EFIT S POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO THE BUSINESS
POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO THE PARTICIPANT
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Provides valued staff with a recognised qualification
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Potential to raise the organisation image with the customer
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Helps lead to improved levels of competence and efficiency in staff members Efficient and effective staff become a happier and more independent workforce Helps to make your company more competitive
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Provides you with a recognised, industryspecific qualification Helps to increase your job satisfaction Helps to develop your communication skills, enabling you to take on a wider range of tasks Helps you to keep up with technological changes in your industry Helps to improve your employability, increasing your promotion opportunities
LEVEL 4
CREATIVE AND CULTURAL
COMPULSORY
COMPULSORY
STRATEGY FOR BUSINESS
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS AND REGENERATION
20 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
COMPULSORY
COMPULSORY
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT 2 (WORK BASED LEARNING)
20 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
COMPULSORY
COMPULSORY
ENTERPRISE AND THE ENTREPRENEUR
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN BUSINESS
20 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
ORGANISATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONAL
FINANCIAL
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
MANAGING AND LEADING CHANGE
POLICY MATTERS
MONETARY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
20 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
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ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP COMPULSORY
COMPULSORY
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT 1 (WORK BASED LEARNING)
20 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
MANAGING PHYSICAL MONETARY MATTERS RESOURCES 20 CREDITS
20 CREDITS
Foundation Degree = 240 credits (120 credits each from Levels 4 and 5) All compulsory modules need to be completed each year as well as two elective modules from both Level 4 and Level 5. In total, 12 modules are completed. APEL processes can help prior learning or experience count towards these credits. Please contact us for more details.
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Business
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Creative and Cultural
Within this theme you will be able to examine the contribution of creative processes, new technologies and innovation on cultural and creative businesses. You will also be able to consider the relationship between business communities within the context of the contemporary creative landscape and explore the regenerative impact of creative enterprise on communities.
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Organisational and Management
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Operational
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Professional Project 1 (Level 4, compulsory)
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Financial
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Creativity and Innovation in Business (Level 4, compulsory)
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Professional Project 2 (Level 5, compulsory)
The modules that you will study fall under the following themes;
BUSINESS Under the theme of Business you will develop skills and knowledge to demonstrate an understanding of your own development needs, reflect on how your own development can improve effectiveness and opportunities in the workplace, and examine how creative and cultural businesses are developed and run.
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Cultural Developments and Regeneration (Level 5, compulsory)
ORGANISATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT
Personal and Professional Development 1 (Level 4, compulsory)
The modules within this theme allow participants to consider and analyse the processes of managing and leading people through change in a cultural or creative business. Key drivers for change, such as recession or market competition, are considered, as are models for implementing change.
Enterprise and the Entrepreneur (Level 4, compulsory)
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Personal and Professional Development 2 (Level 5, compulsory) Strategy for Business (Level 5, compulsory)
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Organisational Leadership (Level 4, elective)
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Managing and Leading Change (Level 5, elective)
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These modules give the participant the opportunity to examine emerging policies and initiatives that impact on businesses in the cultural and creative sectors. Participants will assess the impact of appropriate legislation and professional standards on the operation of their business.
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Managing Physical Resources (Level 4, elective)
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Policy Matters (Level 5, elective)
FINANCIAL Participants will evaluate investment opportunities and interpret financial data that will help in planning for business opportunities in a creative or cultural organisation. Participants will learn how to apply a range of tools used in business planning in response to these opportunities and develop the presentation of a tender which responds to needs.
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Monetary Planning and Development (Level 5, elective)
THE FOUNDATION DEGREE AND BEYOND PROGRESSION ROUTES Once participants have completed the Creative and Cultural Industries Foundation Degree, a variety of creative, cultural, management and business based Honours Degree programmes are available for further study.
For more information on this, please contact us at Newcastle College, on 0191 200 4000 or email: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk
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Antony Crerar, Director, The R & B Group, Newcastle
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It is hugely exciting to identify an innovative, formal and work-based course, which will now provide our staff with the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification. We have been delighted to work with Newcastle College to help make this vision a reality.
FURTHER INFORMATION: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on study options, please contact the Creative and Cultural Industries Foundation Degree course leader on 0191 200 4000.
HOW TO APPLY If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options, contact the course leader on 0191 200 4000. Or for further information you can contact Student Services using the details below.
Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus Scotswood Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7SA Tel: +44 (0)191 200 4000 Fax: +44 (0)191 200 4517 Email: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk www.newcastlecollege.co.uk
This document and other course information is available in alternative formats and large print. Telephone 0191 200 4000. Disclaimer Newcastle College will take all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described in this prospectus and in further documents. However, it does not guarantee the provision of such services. The provision of courses is dependent on there being sufficient demand to make their operation viable. Note: We try to ensure that information is accurate but accept no liability for errors and omission and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. All information was correct at time of publication in January 2010.