Work-related Learning in the Humanities Anna Richardson Centre for Employability through the Humanities (ceth) University of Central Lancashire

About ceth Launched in 2006 Funded by HEFCE grant of £4.5 million Aims to concentrate upon the development of employability in UCLAN undergraduate students of non- vocational Humanities subjects Achieves this aim by supporting innovative practice in teaching and learning; by developing research activity in the fields of employability and the humanities; by engaging employers as stakeholders in the centre and by encouraging them to play a part in the development of work-related learning practices.

Realistic Work Environments Unique teaching and learning spaces: –Drama and Events –Media Production –Museums and Galleries –Publishing House –Retail Offer students the opportunity to explore and develop their own employability skills within a work-related environment.

Some ceth Modules: Managing an Arts Event Community History Project Exhibitions Project Museum Heritage and History Insight into Publishing Working with English Food Writing and Television Introduction to Film Production Managing an Art-House Cinema Live Student Project Professional Development and Career Planning for Humanities

Engaging Employers 1: Museums and Galleries Lancashire Museums Service identified as a key partner in the development of the RWE Varied placement programme –Negotiated learning outcomes that suit the needs of both student and employer –Inclusive of employer input in placement aims

Engaging Employers 1: Museums and Galleries 2007 – 08: Placement at LMS (Ciara Donnelly) Hilda Baker collection –Cataloguing –Photographing –Working with conservator at LMS Conservation Centre –Re-boxing the collection

Engaging Employers 1: Museums and Galleries LMS: Ribble Steam Railway Museums and Galleries RWE/ceth partner in bid for ‘Unleash the Power’ funding (collections) –Tutor input into project management team –Placement student(s) (Year 3) and Community History groups (Year 2) to develop museum exhibits and displays, educational resources, and visitor survey –Initial project ends May 2009

Engaging Employers 2: Media Production ADI Communications: ceth approached to find students to assist in editing and tape logging for a series of football DVDs. Students gain valuable practical skills of media production and experience of working within a professional media environment CSV Media Students engaged in the marketing and exhibition of photographs Students were required to submit CVs and attend an interview for this position Gained experience of approaching local firms for pledges of support; creating and distributing marketing information; setting up exhibition; organising hospitality and taking orders for photographs.