Course Title: Develop self as artist
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
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
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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 you will engage in a range of practical learning activities such as formulating a business plan and participating in a group presentation. . Some of your learning will be collaborative, however at other times you will be expected to engage in your own independent learning.
Some of the learning activities include:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- group projects
- peer learning
- group discussion
- research
- group activities/projects.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class content | Assessment task due |
| 1 | Certificate IV Orientation | |
| 2 | Introduction to Arts Industry, Overview and Assessment | |
| 3 | Business plan /Mission statement | |
| 4 | Goal setting/ Time Management | |
| 5 | Present position analysis / SWOT analysis | |
| 6 | Development of strategic conclusions/ Review Business aims and goals | |
| 7 | Key success/Factors / external analysis / Internal analysis | |
| 8 | Galleries and displays | |
| 9 | The group show task- development | |
| 10 | The group show task- development | |
| Mid Semester Break | ||
| 11 | The group show task- development | |
| 12 | Class Presentation - AT2 The Group Show |
Class Presentation - AT2 The Group Show
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| 13 | Class Presentation - AT2 The Group Show | Class Presentation - AT2 The Group Show |
| 14 | The Marketing Plan | |
| 15 | The Operations Plan | |
| 16 | The Financial Plan | |
| 17 | No Class (day prior to Melbourne Cup) | |
| 18 | Personal business plan development | |
| 19 | Personal business plan development | Submission of AT1 The Business Plan |
Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
If student doesn’t have a PC, a computer in the library can be used.
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
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. There are two assessment task you must complete satisfactory in order to be deemed competent for this course. The assessment tasks are: 1. Formulate an Arts Business Plan which relates to your arts practice. The Business Plan will consist of the following sections which need to be researched and written up for your arts business:
- The Mission/Vision Statement
- Core Business Statement
- External Analysis (to be done each type of work one is involved in)
- Internal Analysis
- Present Position Analysis
- The Marketing Plan
- The group show talk
- Research stage
- Presentation
- The individual task document
You will be deemed competent achieved or not yet competent for this course.
Results that apply to this course 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 Manager.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x3ddsmsrwa1hz
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
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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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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