Course Title: Work effectively in the creative arts industry

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: GEDU6190C

Course Title: Work effectively in the creative arts industry

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4422 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media

Course Contact: Suzanne Thomson

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8428

Course Contact Email: suzanne.thomson@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Maya Toone
maya.toone@rmit.edu.au 
+61 3 9925 4815

Teacher: Nicole McKinnon
nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au 
+61 3 9925 4815

Program Coordinator:Suzanne Thomson
suzanne.thomson@rmit.edu.au
+61 3 9925 8428

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None.

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the creative arts industry. This applies to any field of the arts industry and is relevant to people in a wide range of occupations, for example, dancers, musicians, actors, cabaret performers, street performers, entertainment administrators, reviewers, film makers and public artists.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry
Element:	1. Maintain current knowledge and skills in the creative arts industry
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify creative arts industry trends using appropriate sources of information 1.2 Identify likely effects of industry trends on own work practices 1.3 Liaise with relevant people to identify learning opportunities to incorporate trends and emergent technologies in own work practice 1.4 Identify copyright requirements in the creative arts industry to ensure compliance with current legislation 1.5 Employ identified learning opportunities to improve own work practices in the creative arts industry
Element:	2. Establish effective work and contractual relationships in the creative arts industry
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Identify key stakeholders to establish effective contractual relationships 2.2 Share information and ideas with relevant stakeholders in the creative arts industry 2.3 Determine and discuss work scope, issues and establish effective solutions with stakeholders 2.4 Confirm and formally document agreements and contracts with relevant personnel 2.5 Maintain contractual relationships through regular contact and effective communication
Element:	3. Complete work tasks effectively
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Prioritise work tasks and established deadlines with relevant personnel 3.2 Identify and plan for factors that may affect the schedule of work tasks 3.3 Complete work tasks within deadlines in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements 3.4 Seek and incorporate feedback on own work performance from relevant personnel

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

Details of Learning Activities

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other unit of competency in this clustered course is: BSBCMM411 Make presentations 

In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:

• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection

Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:

• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT OneDrive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT

 

Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and the availability of speakers and resources.

 

Week Topic Assessment / Learning activities

Week 1	Introduction to Investigate Creative Industries Teaching & Assessment Schedule Introduction to AT1
Week 2	Creating Presentations
Week 3	Preparing Presentations	AT1 Task 1
Week 4	Preparing Presentations
Week 5	Industry Speakers / Preparing Presentations
Week 6	Rehearse Presentations
Week 7	Presentations of Industry Investigations
Week 8	Presentations of Industry Investigations	AT1 Tasks 2 to 5
Week 9	AT2 - Industrial Relations & Contracts
Week 10	AT2 - Industrial Relations & Contracts	AT2
Week 11	AT3 Copyright	AT3
Week 12	Introduction to AT4
Week 13	Prepare Presentations
Week 14	Prepare Presentations
Week 15	WIP Presentations
Week 16	Presentations	Submit AT4
Week 17	Scheduled feedback & review

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency.  To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria

Assessment 01: Investigating Creative Industries

In this assessment you will select a creative industry you are interested in pursuing further education/career path, the list is provided on Canvas. They will research that industry sector and complete a presentation on the trends of the sector and emerging technologies. 

Due Week 8

Assessment 02: Industrial Relations

In this assessment, you will explore the knowledge required to understand the industrial relations of the creative sector.

Due Week 10

Assessment 03: Investigating Copyright

In this assessment, you will investigate copyright and show an understanding of copyright law within the creative sector. 

Due Week 11

Assessment 03: Engaging in Industry

In this assessment, you will engage in a selected industry project and showcase a project by presenting a finalise solution. 

Due Week 16

Assessment in this course uses the following grades:

CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix for this course demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.

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