Course Title: Originate a body of independent creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: VART6497C
Course Title: Originate a body of independent creative work
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
Teachers:
Tim Marshall
Kath Dolheguy
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
In this introductory course, you'll plan, outline and write a short form script, using the writing techniques and technology taught and developed in class. This unit will give you the skills and knowledge required to independently conceive a coherent body of creative work at a professional level.
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 completion of this unit, you will have learnt and practised the key skills of formatting, structure, character and story development required for a professional screenwriting career.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- lectures
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- analysis/critique of students’ writings
2. Out-of-class activities:
- independent project based work
- writing and reading assignments
- online and other research
- independent study
Teaching Schedule
Week |
CONTENT |
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Week 1 |
Introduction to the course & assessments. Choosing the story you will work on this semester. Development tools *Kath class will be online this week* |
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Week 2 |
AT1 - Knowledge Questions - Focus on Question 1 - The 2 page script You are allocated a group and will work though the Knowledge Questions together.
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Week 3 |
Knowledge Questions - share your 2 page scripts with group Address remaining knowledge questions Q2-Q11 |
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Week 4 |
Getting started - Act 1 - what needs to be addressed in Act 1 Knowledge questions review before submission |
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Week 5 |
Know where you're going. Character design. Return to start and map out your outline for Act 1. AT2 - Part A ACT 2 - Part 1 |
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Week 6 |
Turning Point 1. AT2 - Part B - Development ACT 2 - Part 2 |
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Week 7 |
Act 2 - using sequences to help map out the confrontation stage of the story. Midpoint and B story. AT2 - PartB ACT 3 |
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Week 8 |
In-class work on Assessment 2. AT2 - Part B - Pitch In class Pitch |
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Week 9 |
Turning Point 2. AT2 - Part C Feedback Short Films - Watch & Breakdown |
Assessment 2 due |
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Mid-semester break 7th - 14 April inclusive |
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Week 10 |
Workshop work-in-progress Assessment Task 3 - using sequences to help map out Act 2. AT3 - Part A - Development/Writing You must have your draft ready to share by Thursday for consults next week |
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Week 11 |
Workshops continue. Students share their draft outlines with the class and receive feedback. Students are to collect feedback forms from their colleagues for submission.
AT3 - Part B One on One Consults with Teacher re: Script - times to be advised
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Week 12 |
Workshops continue. Students share their draft outlines with the class and receive feedback. Students are to collect feedback forms from their colleagues for submission. AT3 - Part B Screen Producers Conference - Kath class TBC |
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Week 13 |
Workshops continue. Students share their draft outlines with the class and receive feedback. Students are to collect feedback forms from their colleagues for submission. AT3 - Part B |
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Week 14 |
Workshops continue. Students share their draft outlines with the class and receive feedback. Students are to collect feedback forms from their colleagues for submission. AT3 - Part C |
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Week 15 |
No scheduled class - Semester review |
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 1: Craft skill and knowledge
Due: Week 5
This assessment is a knowledge-based assessment designed to assess students ability to research, identify and apply your knowledge of implementing copyright arrangements within the professional screenwriting industry.
Assessment Task 2: Research and develop a pitch
Due: Week 11
Students will demonstrate their ability to research and purvey their ideas in a table. Once they have completed their research they will need to develop a pitch, then further develop their plan before they start work on the script.
Assessment Task 3: Develop a short film script and reflection
Due: Weeks 15
Students will demonstrate their ability to develop and write a short form script, and to respond creatively to feedback from others.
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
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.
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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