Course Title: Work effectively in the creative arts industry

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 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

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

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 
Making a a presentation and Investigating Creative Industries.

 
Week 2

Work on AT1 Task 1  Research 

 
Week 3 

Finalise Work on AT1 Task 1  Research 
Introducing AT1 Task 2 Research and investigate 

AT1 Task 1
Week 4

Continue to work on AT1 Task 2 Research and investigate 

Review Industry Speakers

 
Week 5

Continue to work on AT1 Task 2 Research and investigate 

Review Industry Speakers

Introducing AT1 Task 3 Plan the presentation
Using the presentation slide template.

 
Week 6

AT1 Task 3 Plan the presentation

Rehearse Presentations

Prepare evaluation document

 
 Week 7 

AT1 Task 4 Presentations of Industry Investigations

 

Week 8

AT1 Task 4 Presentations of Industry Investigations 
Task 5 Evaluate

AT1 Tasks 2 to 5
Week 9

Introducing AT2 - Industrial Relations 
Task 1 Engagement in contract negotiations

 
Week 10

Continue working onAT2 - Industrial Relations 
Task 2 Industrial Relations 

AT2
Week 11

AT3 Copyright 

AT3

Week 12

Introduction to AT4 Engagement industry
Part A Task 1 Create professional profile
Discuss Part A Task 2

 
Week 13

Attend WIP Meeting 1 for Part A Task 3 to communicate to stakeholders.
Work on Task 4. Documentation of work schedule.

 

Week 14 Attend WIP Meeting 2 Part A Task 5. 
Introducing AT1 Part B Task 1 Plan a presentation and work on presentation slides.
 
Week 15

Continue working on AT1 Part B Task 1 Plan a presentation and work on presentation slides.

commence: AT1 Part B Task 1 Part 2 Delivery and feedback

 
Week 16

AT1 Part B Task 1 Part 2 Delivery and feedback
Task 3 Evaluate.

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 the 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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