Course Title: Work professionally in the creative arts industry

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: EMPL9793C

Course Title: Work professionally in the creative arts industry

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6172 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing)

Course Contact: Andrew Harrison

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4350

Course Contact Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Tatiana Doroshenko

Email: tatiana.doroshenko2@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 70

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

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to display a professional attitude when working in the creative arts industry, including when implementing strategies to find work, responding to work opportunities, operating in the work environment, and establishing and maintaining industry networks.

 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUAIND611 Work professionally in the creative arts industry
Element:	1. Implement strategies to find work
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Gather information on work opportunities in area of interest using different sources 1.2 Evaluate how own skills and knowledge could be applied in a work context 1.3 Refine curriculum vitae (CV) and supporting material and distribute as required 1.4 Promote self and own availability for work using online opportunities 1.5 Identify barriers to obtaining work and take action as required 1.6 Incorporate issues related to copyright, moral rights and intellectual property into career planning
Element:	2. Respond to work opportunities
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Apply for advertised positions and respond to other leads as they arise 2.2 Prepare for interviews and auditions as required 2.3 Display a professional attitude and confidence in dealings with prospective employers 2.4 Undertake follow-up required after interviews or auditions
Element:	3. Show initiative in the work environment
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Identify and clarify as required the day-to-day operations of, and key personnel in, the workplace 3.2 Clarify aspects of own role and responsibilities with required personnel 3.3 Demonstrate a professional work ethic 3.4 Apply a knowledge of applicable performance and cultural principles and practices to workplace activities 3.5 Participate in workplace discussions and meetings in a positive and constructive way 3.6 Demonstrate a capacity to work independently and achieve goals with minimal or no supervision 3.7 Seek feedback on own performance from required personnel and incorporate into work activities as required 3.8 Identify skill gaps and set professional development goals using peer and management feedback and self-evaluation
Element:	4. Establish and maintain industry networks
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Participate in applicable networks to assist with finding ongoing work 4.2 Identify and follow appropriate strategies that enhance own professional reputation 4.3 Maximise reputation by circulating current and succinct information about own experience 4.4 Exchange information and ideas with colleagues and industry contacts using communication channels

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

In this program, structured learning occurs in the classroom and through completion of assessment. However, as an independent learner you will also be engaged in unstructured activities such as private study and practice of technical skills required in using cameras, lighting and sound equipment and editing tools . You are also expected to  familiarise yourself with different aspects of the screen and media industry. This includes spending time engaged in attending films and film festivals, watching streamed content, attending industry events and exhibitions and building relationships with industry bodies such as the Screen Producers Association and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.

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

• demonstrations and practical application
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussions
• screenings
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• Industry examples and case studies

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

• reading set texts
• research
• screenings
• production work
• independent project based work 

 

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 availability resources.

Week	Class content	Assessment
1	Scoping professions in creative arts industries. What are the ‘creative industries’? Types of work within the broad range of creative industries. Work and revenues. Employee, freelancer, contractor, producer. Maker or service provider.
2	Assessing your professional interests and abilities. Defining your own professional aspirations and objectives. Investigating the requirements of your chosen vocation. Generalist or specialist: determining the expectations in depth of your professional knowledge. What are the expectations for specific professional roles.
3	Opportunity and demand. Who is being employed in the creative industries? How are people generating their own work? Employment statistics and industry reports. Case studies of career paths investigated.	Assessment 1 due next week
4	Preparing for work. Building your own professional profile. Making suitable matches between your personal aptitude and specific professional roles. Marketing yourself. Pursuing specific work opportunities.	Assessment 1 Due
5	Connecting with industry. Identifying existing networks, relevant government bodies, professional guilds and associations. Strategies and methods for your own involvement. Reviewing personal connections and opportunities. Cultivating professional relationships.
6	Examining work opportunities. Employment search services and job listings. Approaching potential employers. Offers and expressions of interest. Creating your own opportunities. Projects, productions and start-ups.
7	Responding to professional briefs. Examining a job brief. Clarifying client expectations. Scoping requirements and resources. Identifying potential moral, ethical and legal issues. Ownership and copyright. Costings and budget. Scheduling a service or project.	Assessment 2 due next week
8	Refining a professional proposal. Checking and confirming details. Reviewing specific commitments.	Assessment 2 Due
9	Generating your own work opportunities. Independent productions and projects. Self-funded projects. Pilot programs. Crowd funding. Funds and grants. Internships.
10	Evidence of professionalism. Strategies for creating and gathering evidence of your professionalism.
11	Profile building Making evidence of your professionalism visible to others.
12	Reviewing your profile What can you show beyond a conventional CV?
13	Optimising visibility of your profile. How will people find out about you? How will people identify you as a specific practitioner or professional? Social media strategies. Film festivals and competitions.
14	Professional resources. Identifying and gathering trustworthy sources of professional information. Trusted industry data or clickbait?	Assessment 3 due next week
15	Your own professional profile How would you present yourself to others as a professional? What skills, knowledge, abilities would you offer professionally? Class presentations and discussion.	Assessment 3 Due
16	Review Assessments 2 and 3

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None

References

You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available on Canvas.

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through Study Support:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

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 1  - Applying for Work - This assessment task is designed for you to survey current employment opportunities and seek the most appropriate match between your own abilities and aspirations and those employment opportunities. It gauges your practical preparation for seeking employment. Date Due: week 4

Assessment 2 - Responding to a Professional Task - Completing this assessment demonstrates your ability to show initiative in the work environment. In this context, the work environment may take the form of a task given to you as an employee, or a media project funding opportunity or a call for tenders. Date Due: week 8

Assessment 3 - Profile Building - This assessment task demonstrates your ability to expand your professional web presence, publicly present your professional knowledge, skills, or services; and engage in networks or communities that increase the likelihood of expanding your knowledge and gaining work. Due Date: week 15

Assessment Tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of semester 2 Week 16.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

 

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in 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 Student Essentials 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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