Course Title: Evolve ideas for professional creative work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: VART6496C

Course Title: Evolve ideas for professional creative work

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: Janis Lesinskis

Email: janis.lesinskis@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

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to develop the conceptual aspects of any creative practice, including through the processes of evaluation, critical thinking and research. It involves evaluating own practices, developing ideas for creative work and integrating these in a professional context.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPPR615 Evolve ideas for professional creative work

Element:

1. Evaluate own practice

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Analyse the history and development of own practice from a technical and conceptual perspective 1.2 Identify and analyse external influences that have shaped ideas and directions in current work 1.3 Evaluate own relationship with work and how this has evolved over time 1.4 Analyse how personal experiences and factors have affected work and the ideas that inform it 1.5 Involve others in the evaluation of own practice and broaden own perspectives

Element:

2. Develop ideas and thinking

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use practical work, experimentation and critical thinking as part of the creative process 2.2 Integrate new processes and ideas into the evolving work in ways that effectively communicate key messages and refine the work 2.3 Deepen or broaden contextual research when generating and maturing ideas 2.4 Collaborate with other professional practitioners about ideas and research 2.5 Produce experimental pieces, unfinished and finished works that reflect evolving ideas, resolving conceptual and technical issues that may arise within the work

Element:

3. Integrate ideas and professional opportunities

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Evaluate own professional goals and aspirations and how they might be affected by new and evolving ideas 3.2 Develop new work projects and opportunities based on reflection, research and experimentation

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 Screen Producers Australia and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.

Your learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

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

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

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


Teaching Schedule

Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Week

Class Content

Assessment

1

Creativity and innovation: theories, concepts and strategies.

 

 

2

Historical perspectives on creative work Cultures, subcultures, movements, manifestos, methods.

 

Learning Activity 1: Cultivating creativity due

3

Derivative processes and creative work. Remix.

 

Learning Activity 2: Creative strategies due

 

4

Screen Production crafts and associated disciplines.

 

 

5

Contextual research: exploring case studies for your proposal.

 

Assessment 1 due next week

6

Assessment 1 Due

Personal research.

 

Assessment 1 Due

7

Creative strategies reappraised. Critical analysis and practice.

 

 

8

Collaborative processes and strategies.

 

 

9

Specifying your creative aims and intentions.

 

 

10

Experiment / trial proposal.

 

 

11

Experiment / trial design.

 

 

12

Feedback and refinement.

 

 

13

Practical experimentation and trialing.

 

 

14

Challenges and problem solving.

 

Assessment 2 due next week

15

Assessment 2 Due

Practical folio presentation.

 

Assessment 2 Due

16

Review. Creative process, speculation and generating work.

 

 

 


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 Task 1- Evaluation and Reflection. This assessment is in three parts. Part A - you must answer each of the reflection questions. Part B - you will gather information and reflect on an area of interest to you in the creative industries. Part C - collaborative group evaluation to give and receive feedback, develop ideas and evaluate own work. Due Date: week 6

Assessment Task 2 - Integrating Ideas and Practice. You will produce material in the process of designing, conducting and modifying a series of trials in the creative practice specialisation you have chosen. Due Date: week 15

Assessment Tasks 1 and 2 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 1 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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