Description
In society we face many big challenges, from climate change to the impact of technology. This microcredential will challenge you to respond to one of the many issues we are facing. Using your subject knowledge and other personal interests you will think creatively as you produce an artefact responding to the challenge presented.
This microcredential provides you with the space and time to develop your skills in designing, planning, delivering, and showcasing an artefact responding to the societal issue. The microcredential is flexible and you will have a choice of what and how you create your response. You could volunteer, gain part time employment, complete an additional placement, undertake a small-scale research project, make a video, create a campaign this microcredential is flexible. You can produce your response in a way that suits you. For example, your produced artefact could be a:
- 15-minute podcast
- poster presentation
- concept for a video game
- marketing strategy
- Cartoon
- TEDx inspired talk
The opportunities are endless, your artefact is up to you. However, you will receive regular peer-to-peer and tutor feedback in relation to your artefact. At the end of the microcredential you will showcase your artefact at a peer-assessed event presenting how you have responded to the challenge.
The microcredential is built on the foundations of the Abertay Attributes. You will be required to reflect on how you have developed skills relating to the attributes in striving to become an active citizen. By undertaking this module, you will develop the Abertay Attributes by:
- Personal: Developing transferable skills such as project management, creativity as you independently develop your artefact.
- Active Citizen: Become more globally aware of societal issues and the impact on you personally and professionally.
Aims
You will develop a range of transferable skills whilst responding to a big societal issue through producing an artefact of your choice.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
- Produce an artefact in response to a societal issue
- Justify and present an artefact at a showcase event
Indicative Content
1 The big issue
You will be introduced to the big society issue that will be the focus of your artefact response. Learning materials available will help you consider your response to the challenge.
2 Developing Ideas
You will think creatively as to how you will respond to the big issue. You will consider your intended artefact aims, outcomes and target audience.
3 Responding to the challenge
Resources and guidance will be available as you respond to the challenge and create your artefact.
4 Preparing for the showcase
Guidance will be available on how best to showcase your artefact for the assessment. You will develop your presentation skills to support you in showcasing the artefact.
5 Showcase Event
You will attend a showcase event and present your artefact.
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 0 |
| Supervised Practical Activity | 0 |
| Unsupervised Practical Activity | 0 |
| Assessment | 20 |
| Independent | 70 |
Guidance Notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2024/5, and may be subject to change for future years.