| Unit name | Innovation at Work |
|---|---|
| Unit code | INOV20005 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Jenkins |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Centre for Innovation |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Why is this unit important?
Innovation at work can take many forms and there are multiple sites and domains in which creativity can take shape. Through this unit you will observe and experience innovative practices in real world settings during work placements agreed by the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
This unit provides a structured and supervised opportunity for second-year students to pursue a placement in either a commercial or community- based context, related to innovation and your core discipline.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
In Year 2, Innovation students are encouraged to engage with design, innovation and entrepreneurship skills in external contexts. This will give you the opportunity to apply your research and analytical skills to different workplaces.
This unit therefore aims to:
An overview of content
On this unit students will learn about critical theories and frameworks relevant to innovation. You will have the opportunity to carry out field-based observations in a professional context through a work placement (either commercial or community based) in order to critically evaluate and reflect on innovation practices at work.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
Students will enhance their experience of the workplace, establish links within different sectors and explore wider questions concerning the practical application of innovation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1.Plan and effectively carry out appropriate field-based study in response to a professional context (either commercial or community based).
2.Develop skills to work constructively and creatively in a professional setting related to their studies in innovation and entrepreneurship.
3.Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of key theoretical frameworks with which to consider innovation in the workplace.
4.Critically evaluate innovation practices at work with reference to critical theories and innovation frameworks.
Teaching will be delivered in in class lectures and practical workshops. Tutors will support reflective learning with small – group discussions delivered during in class sessions.
How you will be assessed
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
There will be no formative assessment for this unit. Formative feedback will be provided in small tutorial groups ahead of work placements. This will provide opportunities to plan for field-based work and to identify appropriate placement settings.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Case Study essay, 1,500 words (100%) [ILOs 1-4]
The assessment for this unit will be a single case study which analytically examines the innovation practices of a workplace. Students will draw on theories (delivered in lectures), field-based insights (gained from self-organised field visits) and desk based research to evaluate if and how innovation takes place.
When assessment does not go to plan
When required by the Board of Examiners, you will normally complete reassessments in the same formats as those outlined above. However, the Board reserves the right to modify the form or number of reassessments required. Details of reassessments are normally confirmed by the Centre shortly after the notification of your results at the end of the academic year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. INOV20005).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
