Course Title: Publicly present a body of own creative work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: MKTG9330C

Course Title: Publicly present a body of own creative work

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. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

 

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

Tyler Payne
tyler.payne@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 60

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 generate ideas for a public presentation of a coherent body of own professional creative work; then plan, prepare and promote the presentation, including own work; then present and evaluate it.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPPR614 Publicly present a body of own creative work

Element:

1. Analyse public presentation opportunity

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Create or confirm opportunity for public presentation of own creative work through research and consultation

1.2 Establish and confirm purpose, scope and objectives of public presentation in consultation with required personnel

1.3 Determine presentation requirements using required information

Element:

2. Generate public presentation ideas

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Evaluate audience needs and expectations

2.2 Evaluate place of own work within broader presentation context

2.3 Develop broad parameters for own content, based on overall objectives, audience needs and nature of own work

2.4 Identify required copyright and intellectual property requirements

2.5 Consider new and different ways of presenting work

2.6 Select and develop themes based on own work practice and presentation requirements

2.7 Challenge and refine ideas through collaboration and discussion with others

Element:

3. Plan and organise public presentation

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Establish roles and responsibilities in presentation preparation process

3.2 Determine and organise resources required for presentation realisation

3.3 Identify and evaluate constraints and risks and address them

3.4 Develop, implement and monitor action plan for organising presentation based on resource requirements, budget and timeframes

3.5 Consult with required personnel during process

Element:

4. Participate in promotion

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Establish own role in promoting presentation in consultation with required personnel

4.2 Develop material relating to own work and forthcoming presentation as required and agreed with others

4.3 Undertake promotional activities within scope of individual responsibility

Element:

5. Prepare work for public presentation

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Determine actions needed to prepare own work for presentation

5.2 Prepare body of creative work for inclusion in presentation

5.3 Develop collateral material to support presentation as required

Element:

6. Complete and evaluate public presentation

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Complete public presentation according to plan

6.2 Review overall success of presentation

6.3 Evaluate implications for own creative work based on audience response and own review

6.4 Inform future practice using identified learnings from public presentation and self-review


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

  • 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  


Teaching Schedule

WeekTopicAssessment / Learning activities

Week 1

 

 

 

Introduction & expectations of the Unit

Committees - tasks, catalogue discussion

Assessment tasks outlined

The title for the Graduate exhibition

Allocation & tasks of  committees

Week 2

 

Gallery visit for AT 1  

Gertrude Contemporary - Glasshouse

 

Week 3

 

Role of the Curator

 

 

Week 4

 

 

Resources / promotion

Artist statements - discussion and start on your own Statement - peer review

 

 

Week 5

 

 

 

Installation of Artworks 

Discussion Open Day 

 

 

 

Week 6

 

Open Day

 

 

Week 7

 

Satellite Projects

Event Management / Exhibiting

 

Week 8

 

Artist statements and examples of previous student statements

Students coordinate timeline for catalogue and related exhibition deadlines / fundraising

Logos for catalogue

Plagiarism

 

 

 

Week 9 

 

Gallery visit 

 

 

Week 10

 

Final artist statement edited in peer groups, submitted end of class 100 -50 words for catalogue

committees to report on progress. Particular emphasis on documentation & catalogue committee. Eg quotes on printing, layout, title of exhibition - titles

Artwork documentation

 

Week 11

 

Networking

Committee reports

Submit photographs, artist statements, sponsors to catalogue committee

Introduction essay from an Alumni from course who is doing well in industry as opposed to PM/PC - use industry representation like galleries do.

 

 

                                     BREAK

 

Week 12

 

Public Holiday

To do list

Marketing

Committee reports

Submit photographs, artist statements, sponsors to catalogue committee

Mailing list

Media list

 

 

Week 13

 

Committee reports /  

Catalogue to be proofed in class

 

Week 14

 

Catalogue submitted to printers

timeline for exhibition 

Reports by committees

 

Week 15

 

Exhibition sales  

Week 16

 

OS opportunities

 

 

 

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.


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 canaccess My Studies through the RMIT websitefor 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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