Course Title: Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: BUSM8887C
Course Title: Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5410 - Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61399254849
Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Lilith Lane
Email: lilith.lane@rmit.edu.au
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 acquire the skills and knowledge required to identify, select and use a range of self-care strategies to support sustainability of own practice and actively implement mental wellbeing and self-care in the creative industries. This includes implementing preventative techniques and evaluating their success against an individualised self-care plan.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAMWB401 Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries |
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Element: |
1. Research self-care techniques, risks and strategies |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine factors that may impact own wellbeing in a creative industries environment 1.2 Research and identity self-care strategies and features of self-care plans 1.3 Research and evaluate risks associated with neglecting self-care in the creative industries 1.4 Discuss self-care techniques, risks and strategies with creative personnel |
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Element: |
2. Establish self-care plan |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Evaluate current circumstances in relation to self-care and emotional wellbeing 2.2 Determine and document factors of wellbeing and self-care techniques according to personal circumstances and current working conditions 2.3 Draft self-care plan according to identified personal requirements |
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Element: |
3. Implement and review self-care plan |
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Performance Criteria: |
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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: BSBPEF402 - Develop personal work priorities
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
Class 1 |
Course overview – what is self-care? - Summary of assignments. Research “self-care” as a process including: a. Determining factors that impact your own wellbeing in a Creative Industries environment b. Basic principles of positive psychology including personal values and strengths c. Identify self-care techniques and features of self-care plans. d. Differentiating between maintenance and emergency self -care. e. Evaluating the risks of neglecting your own self-care highlighting those that are specific to the creative industries. f. Discuss the techniques, risks and strategies with your colleagues The purpose of this unit is to familiarise people who may not have worked or planned their own work to any great extent and who may never have had responsibility for their own self-care in a work context. |
Class 2 |
Psychological – Emotional What makes ME tick? Spiritual - Physical Emotional – psychological Positive Psychology – Values and strengths Factors that impact wellbeing |
Class 3 |
Workplace – Relationships Wellbeing in a Creative Industries environment Do you own personal research for AT1 in class today and begin to draft a personal Self-Care Plan. |
Class 4 |
Finalise your research and Self-Care Plan draft for AT1 so you can implement it in the coming weeks for evaluation and adjustment. |
Class 5 |
Guest Speaker |
Class 6 |
Implement and review the AT1 draft Self-Care Plan Identify aspects that need changing and researching what could be included, altered or removed in relation to the requirements of the assessment. |
Class 7 |
Review the Self-Care Plan and write a paragraph on how you adjusted your plan. If you made no changes, how has creating the plan worked for you? |
Class 8 |
Finalise your updated AT1 plan for submission. Fully develop, implement and review your personal self-care plan |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Harddrive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. Lynda.com is available via your Library login.
The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
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: Establish Life Balance
In this assessment, students will research “self-care” processes and explore planning/scheduling tools for help develop a work-life balance plan in the context of a creative environment.
Due Class 8 (Week 17, Semester 1)
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
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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