ASSIGNMENT TASK: You will choose to write a report, OR an essay. Discuss ONE global trend and its effect on a client’s personal identity. TASK GUIDANCE: Research and show your understanding
Discuss ONE global trend and its effect on a client’s personal identity.
2023/24 ASSIGNMENT REMIT – DOCUMENT UPLOAD
Programme Title | Aesthetic Practitioner | |
Module Title | Aesthetic Identity | |
Module Code | 1935 | |
ASSIGNMENT TITLE | Discuss ONE global trend and its effect on a client’s personal identity | |
Level | 6 | |
Weighting | 100% | |
Lecturers |
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W/C Hand Out Date | 12/10/2023 | |
Due Date | By 17:00 on 18/01/2024 | |
Feedback Post Date | 15/02/2024 | |
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT | FILE UPLOAD (DOCUMENT) | |
Essay/Report Format | Other (please state in "Assignment Task" below) | |
Assignment Word Count | 2500 | |
Submission Format | e-Submission | Individual |
Permitted use of Artificial Intelligence within this assessment | Artificial Intelligence can ONLY be used as per the formal UCB guidance (see UCB’s guidance on the next page) |
ASSIGNMENT TASK:
You will choose to write a report, OR an essay.
- Discuss ONE global trend and its effect on a client’s personal identity.
TASK GUIDANCE:
- Research and show your understanding of globalisation in relation to the aesthetics industry.
- Identify and discuss ONE global trend of your choice.
- Evaluate perception of identity and discuss the psychological conditions and key theories that relate to it.
- Discuss the ethics and risks the aesthetic practitioner must consider when consulting with consumers with possible mental health issues.
- Focus on attention to detail, quality of work and overall academic standards.
- For additional guidance on this assignment, please access the assignment vodcast available on Canvas.
MARKING CRITERIA:
- 10% Introduction to give rationale for assignment, effective conclusion with recommendations to further your work.
- 20% Demonstrate your understanding of globalisation and its impact on the growth of the aesthetic industry.
- 20% Evaluate a global trend and how it can affect the client’s perception of identity.
- 20% Discuss psychological conditions and key theories that link to personal identity.
- 20% Evaluate ethics and risks the aesthetic practitioner must consider when consulting with clients with possible mental health issues.
- 10% Engaging with a minimum of 25 reliable and current academic sources throughout your work
E-SUBMISSION GUIDANCE:
- This assignment will require you to submit your work by uploading a document in Word or PDF format to Canvas. Please follow this online guide on document submissions and contact the DICE team on dice@ucb.ac.uk if you need any further support.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Appraise the impact of globalisation on the growth of the industry.
2. Identify global trends in the Aesthetic Sector
3. Evaluate how perception of identity can impact the aesthetics industry.
4. Analyse the role of the aesthetic practitioner and the interpersonal skills relevant to dealing with clients with possible mental health issues.
SKILLS OUTCOMES:
- The skills outcomes to be developed by completing this assignment can be found here
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE:
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethically within your assessments | Please read the guidance attached within this link on how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethically within your assignments – https://rise.articulate.com/share/4h250QmyY8hNnsQ9HS7B702dJedhlsM6 |
Teamwork and ITS Assessment | Should this assignment require you to work as part of a team, you will receive an individual grade based upon your performance as well as personalised feedback. The module leader will explain how your individual grade and feedback will be determined. |
Importance of Word Count and Presentation Timings | Assignment word counts and presentation timings should always be observed. Ignoring a word count increases significantly the risk of your work losing marks because it lacked focus and clarity. Students will be required to state their word count on all submissions. A 10% leeway will be allowed – so the maximum a student should submit will be the word count + 10%. The word count will exclude:
In addition, timings must be observed for assessed presentations for the same reasons. |
E-submission | http://www.ucb.ac.uk/handbook/academic-matters/assessment-issues.aspx |
Cut-off date for late work | http://www.ucb.ac.uk/handbook/academic-matters/assessment-issues.aspx |
Grading criteria | http://www.ucb.ac.uk/handbook/academic-matters/assessments-fairness-and-marking.aspx |
Plagiarism | http://www.ucb.ac.uk/handbook/academic-matters/plagiarism.aspx |
Extenuating Circumstances | http://www.ucb.ac.uk/handbook/academic-matters/assessments-if-things-go-wrong.aspx |
UCB Referencing Guide | https://portal.ucb.ac.uk/download/referencing/referencing-guide.pdf |
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