Course Title: Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: EMPL5994C
Course Title: Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6180 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Course Contact: Alan Woodruff
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4307
Course Contact Email: alan.woodruff@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Kath Dolheguy
katherine.dolheguy@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
The unit Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge develops the knowledge and understanding you need to understand and work within the Screenwriting industry. It also gives you the skills to develop and apply basic industry practices within the creative arts industries, via networking and enhanced personal insight.
This course addresses the following unit of competency:
CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
Element: |
1. Research creative arts industry information relevant to own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research structure and operation of creative arts industry 1.2 Research employment obligations and opportunities within industry 1.3 Monitor trends and emerging technologies within industry 1.4 Research legislation and industry protocols relevant to industry 1.5 Analyse and evaluate accuracy, currency and credibility of information sources and confirm that research scope is in line with requirements of own professional practice 1.6 Compile comprehensive details of information gathered and its sources and implement procedures for maintaining its currency |
Element: |
2. Establish and maintain industry networks that support own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Participate in professional industry bodies and associations and seek opportunities to expand on and update industry knowledge 2.2 Establish and maintain relationships that enhance own professional practice and profile using networking strategies 2.3 Network with industry contacts and confirm currency and credibility of industry knowledge 2.4 Record details of networking activities and benefits gained from participation |
Element: |
3. Apply knowledge to own professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate own skills and knowledge, and identify professional development needs 3.2 Seek advice from required personnel and develop strategies to enhance professional practice 3.3 Participate in professional development activities to improve work performance and currency of industry knowledge |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have the knowledge you need to understand and work within the screenwriting industry, and the skills to develop and apply basic industry practices within the creative arts industries via networking and enhanced personal insight.
Details of Learning Activities
You learn through:
1. In-class activities:
• lectures
• industry speakers
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
2. Out-of-class activities:
• online and other research
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Class Content |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
GENERAL:
IN CLASS
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Week 2 |
IN CLASS:
Creds Help: https://www.rmit.edu.au/creds/creds-help AFTER CLASS:
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Assessment 1, Part A due SUNDAY AT1: Participate in the creative arts industry - PART A - SUBMIT HERE |
Week 3 |
IN CLASS:
AFTER CLASS:
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Week 4 |
IN CLASS:
AFTER CLASS:
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Week 5 |
IN CLASS:
AT3 Check IN:
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Week 6 |
IN CLASS:
AT3 Check IN:
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Due 24th March: AT2: Participate in research activities
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Week 7 |
No class this week as Week 7 falls on Good Friday. | |
MID SEMESTER BREAK |
NO classes from 29th March - 5th April inclusive |
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Week 8 |
12th APRIL
*Any group doing an in person live forum has first preference of dates. DONT FORGET:
AT1 Check In:
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Each student - complete your reflections |
Week 9 |
26th APRIL
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Week 10 |
3rd MAY
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Each student - complete your reflections |
Week 11 |
10th MAY
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Each student - complete your reflections |
Week 12 |
17th MAY
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Each student - complete your reflections |
Week 13 |
10th MAY
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Each student - complete your reflections Assessment 3, Part A completed
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Week 14 |
Discussion in class with personal submission via Canvas 2:30PM - Semester 2 chat - Ask us Anything - with teachers
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Week 15 |
No scheduled class |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will require access to a computer and to the internet for this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include participation in class exercises, oral presentations and practical writing tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided.
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.
Assessment Task (Parts A & B): Participate in the creative arts industry
Due: Weeks 2 & 10 respectively
You will research the screen industry and write a report on where you see yourself in the industry. Evaluate what skills you have now and where you need to develop yourself to reach your goal.
You will also attend one industry event and write a reflection report about how this event has enhanced your understanding of the industry.
Assessment Task 2: Participate in research activities
Due: Week 6
Working in a team, you will research, analyse and apply current and reliable industry information to a current feature script.
Your team will then deliver a 10-minute visual/oral presentation to be presented in class that showcases the research conducted on the feature script.
Assessment Task 3: Forums
Due: Weeks 13 & 14
Working in a team, you will organise and present an industry forum. You will also write a reflection on the forums presented across the semester.
Once you have achieved competency for all assessments in a unit of competency, you will receive an overall result. If you have not completed an assessment task to a satisfactory standard, you will be given an opportunity to resubmit that task within one week of receiving feedback from your teacher. If the resubmission is deemed unsatisfactory, the matter will be referred to the Program Coordinator.
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 matrices are available through 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 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.
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