Course Title: Originate a body of independent creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: VART6497C
Course Title: Originate a body of independent creative work
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6173 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)
Course Contact: Nat Bates
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3326
Course Contact Email: nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Peter McDonald
peter.mcdonald2@rmit.edu.au
+61 3 9925 4815
Program Coordinator: Nat Bates
nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
9925 3326
Nominal Hours: 75
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 independently conceive a coherent body of creative work at a professional level. The course involves experimenting with ideas to evolve own ideas and approaches, refining and developing concepts and techniques in artistic practice, and planning and managing own creative project from beginning to finished product. It also involves engaging with peers and industry networks in ways that develop and confirm own place as an arts professional.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR611 Originate a body of independent creative work |
Element: |
1. Develop conceptual thinking |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify ideas for individualised or specialised research based on current practice 1.2 Investigate new sources of ideas, trends and research opportunities 1.3 Evolve personal ideas through evaluation of own practice 1.4 Identify required copyright and intellectual property requirements 1.5 Evolve and refine ideas using critical analysis and challenging of assumptions, preconceptions and norms 1.6 Refine and adapt ideas for work and personal goals based on emerging ideas and research |
Element: |
2. Seek professional opportunities and engagement |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Pursue opportunities for professional work according to established personal goals and aspirations 2.2 Evaluate potential commercial opportunities for professional practice 2.3 Engage with professionals within and outside arts community for further development of own ideas, professional identity and work opportunities 2.4 Establish sustainable ways of supporting ongoing professional engagement |
Element: |
3. Plan independent creative project |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Confirm concept and strategy for body of work based on individual research, personal ideas and professional realities 3.2 Develop and implement plan incorporating objectives, resources, risk and contingency planning, budget and timelines, adjusting plan as required 3.3 Integrate work promotion, exhibition and communication in planning process |
Element: |
4. Realise body of creative work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Create finished work that integrates command of technique, materials and process 4.2 Deepen engagement with techniques, ideas and relationships between them 4.3 Challenge, adapt and refine creative work using critical and creative thinking 4.4 Further evolve and refine ideas using processes of experimentation and exploration 4.5 Complete work within required timeframes and budget, addressing challenges and adapting approach as required |
Element: |
5. Evaluate professional work |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Improve own work using constructive feedback from others 5.2 Evaluate work against planned strategy for own creative practice 5.3 Evaluate own work and technical skills in context of work by others 5.4 Adjust work process and practices for improvement of technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes |
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 class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:
• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• 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 availability of speakers and resources.
Week 1 |
Introduction to AT1 Create a professional practice strategy and Develop a plan for a professional folio of creative work. Part A:
Part B: Self Promotion, Professional Opportunities, Contracts & Work health and safety requirements
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Week 2 |
Part B: Self Promotion, Professional Opportunities, Contracts & Work health and safety requirements (finalise) Introducing; AT2 Create Looping motion graphics sequence. Part A: |
AT1 A & B due |
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AT2 Create Looping motion graphics sequence. Part B: Develop a concept - rough thumbnail storyboards
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Week 4 |
Work in Progress with the teacher today Part C: |
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Week 5 |
Continue: Part C: |
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| Week 6 |
Part D: Evaluate the work
• Introducing AT3 Music inspired Animatic & Motion Graphics sequence |
AT2 due |
Week 7 |
Part A: Animatic and Final sequence Continue working on project |
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Week 8 |
Part A: Animatic and Final sequence Continue working on project |
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Week 9 |
Part B: |
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Week 10 |
Part C: Finalise Part A - Animation sequence. |
AT3 due |
| Week 11 |
Introducing AT4– Kinetic typography. Part A: Part B: - Research a legendary motion graphics designer - Develop the Kinetic typography sequence rough thumbnail storyboard |
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Week 12 |
Part C: Part D:
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Week 13 |
Part D: Create a motion graphics piece that features Kinetic Typography - commence. |
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| Week 14 | Part D: Create a motion graphics piece that features Kinetic Typography - commence. |
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Week 15 |
Part D: Create a motion graphics piece that features Kinetic Typography - commence. |
AT4 due |
| Week 16 |
Review AT1 Part C - Budgets |
AT1 C due |
Week 17 |
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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.
AT1 Create a professional practice strategy and Develop a plan for a professional folio of creative work.
Create a professional practice strategy and develop a plan for a professional folio of creative work.
Due week 16
AT2 Create Looping motion graphics sequence
In this assessment task, you will undertake a briefing session, research preproduction, production and an evaluation of the project.
Due week 6
AT3 Music inspired Animatic & Motion Graphics sequence
You will complete an Animatic and a Motion graphics sequence inspired by a piece of music.
Due week 10
AT4 Create dynamic typographic motion graphics sequence
Create a motion graphic sequence that features Kinetic Typography, based on a piece of original or copyright free text, music or sound design.
Due week 15
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.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to 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.
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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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