Course Title: Engage in the business of creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: BUSM8889C
Course Title: Engage in the business of creative practice
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
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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: C6174 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Tyler Payne
Course Contact Phone: +61399254320
Course Contact Email: tyler.payne@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Deborah Williams
deborah.williams@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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 learn the skills and knowledge required to approach the business aspects of working as a creative practitioner in a professional manner.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR613 Engage in the business of creative practice |
Element: |
1. Develop and apply professional work practices |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Develop a professional work ethic when practicing creatively 1.2 Collaborate and communicate with other professionals about the business aspects of creative practice 1.3 Determine the skills and knowledge needed to operate as a successful creative practitioner 1.4 Evaluate own current skills and knowledge and the need for related professional development 1.5 Identify own skills and knowledge and assess potential for using specialist expertise |
Element: |
2. Evaluate different business practices |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Investigate different ways that creative practitioners do business 2.2 Investigate different business practices, systems and procedures that need to be considered as part of professional creative practice 2.3 Assess relevance and implications of particular business structures 2.4 Identify physical resources required by own creative practice and how they might be accessed 2.5 Develop an overall approach to business aspects of own practice based on evaluation of applicable information 2.6 Evaluate all aspects of own practice as a key component of business and personal growth |
Element: |
3. Address financial aspects of creative practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Investigate financial considerations for creative practice 3.2 Research and assess different ways of commercialising work and ideas 3.3 Evaluate different ways of costing and selling creative work 3.4 Assess broader financial management requirements and their application to own practice 3.5 Develop and apply individual approaches to financial management of practice |
Element: |
4. Analyse the rights and obligations of creative practitioners |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate legal and moral rights and obligations of professional creative practice 4.2 Practise work and business in ways that meet legal and moral obligations 4.3 Pursue own rights as a creative practitioner consistent with own professional and ethical standards 4.4 Establish and maintain sound approaches to safety and sustainability in professional practice |
Element: |
5. Evaluate and pursue professional opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Evaluate work opportunities within and beyond the creative sector 5.2 Identify and pursue potential work opportunities beyond established patterns of work 5.3 Identify and access sources of professional advice 5.4 Evaluate local and global opportunities for own practice 5.5 Identify and evaluate opportunities offered by current and emerging trends in the consumption of culture and creative products 5.6 Analyse the experiences of others as a way of discovering different opportunities |
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
Learning Activities may include but are not limited to:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations in studio
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- seminars/workshops
- design activities or projects
- group projects
- peer learning
- guest lecture/presentation
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- visits to galleries and events
- practical placement
- simulated workplace activities.
Teaching Schedule
Please refer to Canvas.
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.
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Week 1 Feb 10 |
Introduction to the subject and semester outlines.
Being an artist After art school Earning or making money Commitment/ focus Self belief Self promotion Integrity Measures of success
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AT2 AT2 |
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Week 2 Feb 17 |
Creative Business Practices
Evaluating different business practices |
AT1 |
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Week 3 Feb 24 ONLINE via Collaborate Ultra |
Daine Singer - Gallerist
Successful or unsuccessful Businesses
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AT2 |
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Week 4 March 3 |
Three creative professionals How can you access information from creative professionals?
(The task itself will be completed by you off Campus outside of class time Ensure you organise your three professionals prior to conduct your interviews.
Identify 3 creative professionals to interview and ask a minimum of three key questions related to the following:
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AT2 This specifically addresses the question Business Resources in AT2 Q 6 |
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Week 5 March 10 |
Writing a Curriculum Vitae Format, information to be included, information not included. Different artist examples at various stages of career Artist Bibliography
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AT2 |
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Week 6 March 17 |
TAX & Financial Management Guest Speaker |
AT1 |
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Week 7 March 24 |
Selling work / commercial opportunities / Artist Gallery relationships |
AT2 |
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Week 8 March 31 |
Costing creative work |
AT2 |
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Week 9 April 7 |
Public Holiday |
AT1 |
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Week 10 April 14 |
MID SEMESTER BREAK |
AT1 |
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Week 11 April 28 |
Artist Residencies Resources for Artists |
AT2 |
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Week 12 May 5 |
Legal, moral and ethical obligations
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AT2 |
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Week 13 May 12 |
Sustainable work practices Gallery relationships and options |
AT1 & AT2 |
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Week 14 May 19 |
Goals SWOT analysis |
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Week 15 May 26 |
Creative work opportunities within and outside the creative field |
AT2 |
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Week 16 June 2 |
Self Care |
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Week 17 June 9 |
Summary and class discussion |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
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 as 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 and due dates
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 mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
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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