Course Title: Develop self as artist

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: BUSM8780C

Course Title: Develop self as artist

School: 340T Art

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4370 - Certificate IV in Visual Arts

Course Contact: Jennifer Mills

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: visualarts@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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 develop skills and knowledge required to develop the technical and conceptual skills required to work in any area of arts practice. This course identifies opportunities to assist in developing you as an artist.

This course is clustered (delivered and assessed in conjunction with) with CUAIND302 Plan a career in the creative arts industry


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPPR404 Develop self as artist

Element:

1. Refine arts practice skills

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Plan strategies to improve own arts practice skills 1.2 Identify and use relevant practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve own technical and creative skills 1.3 Identify and use relevant sources of information to keep up-to-date with industry trends and issues 1.4 Identify and use a range of opportunities to develop own arts practice 1.2 Identify and use relevant practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve own technical and creative skills

Element:

2. Develop own style or voice in arts practice

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Explore a range of creative thinking techniques to generate ideas and integrate them into own arts practice 2.2 Discuss ideas with relevant people and apply knowledge gained to inform own practice 2.3 Use practice time to experiment safely and sustainably with new ideas in a range of genres and interpretations 2.4 Study the work of others to stimulate own conceptual and technical skills and consider intellectual property implications 2.5 Explore and use technology where appropriate to expand own practice

Element:

3. Evaluate own work

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Seek and apply constructive feedback from relevant people to improve own work 3.2 Evaluate work against planned strategy for developing own arts practice 3.3 Identify place of own work in relation to other artists in own area of practice 3.4 Adjust processes, techniques and practice as necessary to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes

Element:

4. Pursue work opportunities

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Identify and review sources of information on work opportunities 4.2 Identify and access industry networks and events to generate work opportunities 4.3 Develop and distribute promotional material about self as required

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Acquired network and industry resources
  • An awareness of a range of professional opportunities and career relationships in the arts industry
  • Develop substantiated positions to support professional practice.

In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:

  • A professional rapport with industry
  • Experimenting with technology and techniques
  • Expanded knowledge of the arts industry.


Details of Learning Activities

In this course, the student learns through:

lectures

group discussions

teacher directed group activities/projects/exercises

 

Out of class activities will include;

Independent research

Group work for presentation


Teaching Schedule

Please note: While the teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs.

As this course is clustered with Participate in collaborative creative projects and Work effectively in thecreative arts industry some of the classes may apply more to one of the other subjects than to this one.

 

 

Course content

Task / Assessment due dates

Elements

Week 1

 

Introduction to course:
learning outcomes
assessment criteria
course requirements

Presentation of Brief 1 -The Business Plan

What is an Art’s Business?

Brief 1 given out and explained

1.1,

4.1,

Week 2

 

Business Plan overview

Mission statement developed

 

1.1,

2.1,2.3,2.4,

Week 3

 

Goal Setting

Time management

 

1.1,

3.2,

Week 4

 

Present position analysis

SWOT analysis

 

1.1,1.4,

2.4,

3.1, 3.2,

Week 5

 

Development of strategic conclusions

Review Business aims and goals

 

1.1, 1.4,

2.1, 2.3, 2.4,

3.2,

4.1,

Week 6

 

Key success factors

External analysis

Internal analysis

 

1.1,1.3, 1.4,

2.1,2.2, 2.4,

3.1, 3.2,3.4,

4.1,

4.2,

Week 7

Galleries and displays

Presentation of Brief 2- The group Presentation

Brief 2 given out

1.3, 1.4,

2.2, 2.3, 2.4,

3.1,3.3, 3.4,

4.1, 4.2,

Week 8-10

 

Development of the group presentation – research done in computer lab and also personal out of class research

 

2.5,

4.2,

Week 11-14

The Group Presentations 

Brief 2 presented

 

Week 15

 

Proposals and statements and résumé

 

1.1, 1.4,

2.4,

3.2, 4.2,

4.3

Week 16

 

Documentation

Intellectual Property

 

1.1,1.3, 1.4,

2.4,

4.2,

4.3

Week 17-19

 

Personal Business Plan development

In computer lab and also personal out of class research

Brief 1 handed in

At end of week 19

1.1,1.2.1.3. 1.4,

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,2.5,

3.1, 3.2,

4.1, 4.2, 4.3


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The student is encouraged to use both library and online facilities for research.

You will be encouraged to attend and familiarise yourself with galleries and other exhibiting venues


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.


Assessment Tasks

Brief 1 - The Business Plan (which includes Visual arts industry file and Resumé  )

Brief 2 - The Group Presentation

As 3 courses are clustered below is the mapping of  assessment and the elements of competency of all three courses

ARTS INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Course 1-develop self as artist

 

Group presentation

Business plan

 

Visual arts industry file     

Resume

1.Refine arts practice skills

 

 

 

 

 

1.1 Plan strategies to improve own arts practice skills

*

*

*

*

1.2 Identify and use relevant practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve own technical and creative skills

*

 

 

 

1.3 Identify and use relevant sources of information to keep up-to-date with industry trends and issues

 

*

*

 

1.4 Identify and use a range of opportunities to develop own arts practice

 

*

*

*

2. Develop own style or voice in arts practice

 

 

 

 

2.1 Explore a range of creative thinking techniques to generate ideas and integrate them into own  arts practice

*

*

 

 

2.2 Discuss ideas with relevant people and apply knowledge gained to inform own practice

*

*

*

 

2.3 Use practice time to experiment safely and sustainably with new ideas in a range of genres and interpretations

*

*

 

 

2.4 Study the work of others to stimulate own conceptual and technical skills and consider intellectual property implications

*

*

*

 

2.5 Explore and use technology where appropriate to expand own practice

*

*

 

 

3. Evaluate own work

 

 

 

 

3.1 Seek and apply constructive feedback from relevant people to improve own work

*

*

 

 

3.2 Evaluate work against planned strategy for developing own arts practice

 

*

 

 

3.3 Identify place of own work in relation to other artists in own area of practice

*

*

 

 

3.4 Adjust processes, techniques and practice as necessary to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes

 

*

 

 

4. Pursue work opportunities

 

 

 

 

4.1 Identify and review sources of information on work opportunities 

*

*

*

 

4.2 Identify and access industry networks and events to generate work opportunities

*

*

 

 

4.3 Develop and distribute promotional material about self as required

*

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course 2 Participate in collaborative creative projects

Elements and Performance Criteria

Group presentation

Business plan

 

Visual arts industry file     

Resume

1.Participate in project set-up

 

 

 

 

1.1 Liaise with others involved in the project to identify overall purpose and goals of creative project

*

 

 

 

1.2 Agree on responsibilities for the different aspects of the work within the team, including timeline

*

 

 

 

1.3 Where appropriate, contribute to developing ideas for the creative project

*

 

 

 

2.Contribute to collaborative creative work

 

 

 

 

2.1 Organise resources needed for individual or team work,

based on own role and responsibilities and project timelines

*

*

 

 

2.2 Share creative and technical ideas with other people during the making of the work

*

 

 

 

2.3 Use a range of technical creative skills to support evolving ideas in the particular area of creative work

*

*

 

 

2.4 Test and refine techniques through the production of work within the parameters of the project

*

*

 

 

2.5 Follow through on own responsibilities within the project

*

 

 

 

3. Review collaborative work.

 

 

 

 

3.1 identify and resolve practical and interpersonal challenges in collaborative work within scope of own role

*

 

 

 

3.2 Participate in a review of the project processes and outcomes with other team members

*

 

 

 

3.3 Seek feedback on own role and identify skill development opportunities

*

 

 

 

3.4 Provide supportive feedback to others

*

 

 

 

Course 3 Work effectively in the creative arts industry

 

Group presentation

Business plan

 

Visual arts industry file     

Resume

1.Maintain currency of own industry knowledge

 

 

 

 

1.1 Identify trends in the industry using appropriate sources of information

*

*

*

 

1.2 Identify likely effects of industry trends on own work practices

*

*

*

 

1.3 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify and pursue learning opportunities to develop own skills and take advantage of trends and emerging technologies

*

*

 

 

2.Establish effective contractual relationships

 

 

 

 

2.1 Establish effective contractual relationships

*

 

 

 

2.2 Share information and ideas with others in ways that engender goodwill, trust and respect

*

 

 

 

2.3 Use effective negotiation techniques to identify solutions to issues

*

 

 

 

2.4  Discuss, confirm and formally document agreements and contracts with relevant personnel

*

 

 

 

2.5  Maintain contractual relationships through regular contact and effective communication  

*

 

 

 

3. Complete work tasks effectively

 

 

 

 

3.1 Demonstrate a positive personal work ethic

*

*

 

 

3.2  Negotiate and agree on prioritised work tasks and established deadlines with relevant personnel

*

*

 

 

3.3 Identify and plan for factors that may affect the completion of work tasks with deadlines

*

 

 

 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment matrix  

 

Unit title

Develop self as artist

 

RMIT Unit code

BUSM8780C

National code

CUAPPR404

Assessment tasks

Elements/ PCs

*Foundation Skills

 

*Performance Evidence

 

*Knowledge Evidence

 

 

1. Assessment title: Ready for Action – Task 1

Action – Task 2

 

1/2/3/4

1.1- 4

2.1- 5

3.1- 4

4.1- 3

Learning

*Identifies and uses systematic appraisal methods to plan improvements to own arts practice and own style or voice

 

*Draws selectively on own experience and opinions of others to adapt and improve own approaches

 

Reading

*Interprets information in a variety of forms regarding at times complex or abstract ideas and uses the knowledge gained to evaluate trends, new technologies, work opportunities and career prospects

 

Writing

*Develops promotional material for own work,  using language and a variety of strategies when planning, drafting and reviewing it

 

Oral Communications

*Participates in a verbal exchanges of ideas regarding conceptual and technical issues in creative work and related industry trends, using appropriate, detailed and clear language

 

Navigate the world of work

*uses a range of strategies to identify work opportunities, including accessing and downloading relevant online information

 

*Considers development of personal career with reference to own capabilities and the work of peers

 

Interact with others

*uses appropriate communication practices to discuss and confirm ideas with others

 

Get the work done

*plans and organises methodologies and resource requirements according to creative vision

 

*experiments effectiveness of decisions on terms of how well that stated goals are met

 

*reflects on the ways in which new technologies are used or could be used to expand work practices

Evidence of the ability to:

*apply planned strategies to experiment safely and sustainably with new ideas in a range of genres and interpretations and refine skills in own area of arts practice

 

*demonstrate work practice that develops own style through exploring and experimenting with new ideas in making and /or interpreting work

 

*use discussion and evaluation opportunities to inform and develop own technical and conceptual skills

 

*access varied industry networking and event opportunities to develop own arts practice, promote own work and pursue work opportunities

To complete the unit requirements, safely and effectively, the individual must:

 

*summarise information and resources available to develop self as artist

 

*discuss different creative thinking techniques that could be used to generate ideas for own arts practice

 

*outline trends, emergent technologies, work opportunities and career planning in own area of arts practice

 

*describe industry networks and promotional opportunities relevant to own area of creative practice

 

*discuss theoretical and historical contexts relevant to own area of arts practice

 

*discuss intellectual property issues and legislation associated with own area of arts practice

 

*summarise sustainability considerations for creative practice in the relevant context

 

*explain work health and safety requirements in relation to own area of arts practice

 

Other Information

Other information

 

Feedback: 

You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work.  This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

 

Plagiarism

RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

 

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)

All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.

Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:

http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1 (unresolved);

Reasonable adjustment

In assessing whether a particular adjustment is reasonable consideration should be given to:

·         the student’s disability and his/her views

·         the effect of the adjustment on the student, including effect on his/her ability to achieve learning outcomes, participate in courses or programs and achieve independence

·         the effect of the proposed adjustment on anyone else affected, including the education provider, staff and other students

·         the costs and benefits of making the adjustment.

As a result, what constitutes "reasonable" varies on a case-by-case basis and the balance is sometimes difficult to strike.  However, it is clear that education providers are not required to lower academic standards or disregard the needs staff or other students. In more complex cases discussion with the disability service will be useful. It may be useful to examine previous judgements in relation to the DDA.

LL&N

An RTO needs to fit LLN into the delivery of its training and assessment as it has an important role in:

·         redressing any deficiencies in its students’ key LLN skills

·         building the generic skills of teamwork, communication and problem solving that are highly valued by employers.

Employability skills

In addition to developing skills and knowledge for a particular job, this program also aims to help you to develop broad work skills, known as Employability Skills. There are eight employability skills.

Employability Skills which feature in the Diploma of Visual Art include:

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Problem solving

• Initiative and enterprise

• Planning and organising

• Self-management     

• Learning

• Technology

Employability skills are embedded in the units of competency in your program. When you demonstrate that you are competent in your particular job skills and knowledge you are also demonstrating that you have developed relevant employability skills. Further information about the employability skills you will develop in this program is available at:

http://www.ntis.gov.au/Default.aspx?/trainingpackage/CUV03/volume/CUV03_1/ chapter/EmpSkillsMandText

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