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C6160 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Plan: C6160 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureProgram transition planApproach to learning and assessment
Classes are taught through a combination of lecture, workshop, studio, practical and laboratory sessions. Classes are run weekly and for the majority of the core courses you have the option of attending during the day or the evening, subject to availability of places. Learning activities include lectures, exercises, activities, demonstrations, discussion, peer presentations, guest speakers, project work, case studies and field trips. You also have the opportunity to learn through industry placement. Your learning will be supported by online resources via MyRMIT.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the program and includes:
- practical demonstrations of competency – for example, through the creation of a webisode, short film or documentary.
- completion of written work – for example, industry-specialist documents, such as treatments, bibles, screenplays and script reports; short stories and essays.
- oral presentations – these allow you to demonstrate your critical reading, research a subject of interest and communicate effectively to your peers; you will also develop and practice the art of pitching to an industry professional.
- group project work – this familiarises you with the important industry skill of working collaboratively and allows you to demonstrate knowledge and skills in project development and management, professional communication, collaboration and teamwork, and problem-solving.
- self-assessment and reflection – this includes reflecting on your progress, achievements and experiences, and articulating your insights in a form such as a statement or report.
- workplace assessment – here you have the opportunity to present work to, and receive critique from, industry professionals in an industry context.
You will benefit from ongoing teacher feedback, class workshopping, class and group discussion and peer review. Most writing projects have an 'industry-ready' focus, designed to produce marketable work at a high standard. Industry speakers regularly attend classes and in some cases will advise on assessment of projects.
The assessment tasks and the form of assessment will be identified in your course guides. To access these, please go to the Program Structure section of this Program Guide, select which course you would like to look at and then select which term you would like to view. You will receive further, more detailed information about your assessments from the assessment briefs, which are published on Canvas.
General Information
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have already developed competency through prior experience, (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
Students with disabilities and/or long term medical conditions
If you have a long-term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Top of pageWork integrated learning
RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
- complete these activities in real work contexts or situations;
and in addition:
- these interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning.
Any or all of these aspects of a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience may be simulated.
The WIL nominated course for this program is:CUAIND601 Work professionally in the creative arts industry
If you are working, particularly in a job which is related to your studies you will also be learning while at work and may have the opportunity to be assessed in your workplace for some or all of your courses. Feedback from work supervisors and others in the workplace can be used as evidence of competency, and an RMIT University assessor can visit your workplace to observe your work practice.
Industry Placement Requirements
An agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement.
In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to Changes or Cancellation of WIL Activities in the WIL Guideline.
Top of pageProgram Structure
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Program transition plan
The C6160 Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting (National Code 10678NAT) is a qualification recognised by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This qualification will expire on 31 December 2022. RMIT will continue to teach out the program until December 2023.
This change will not affect your current studies or your prospects for further study. RMIT will continue to teach out the program C6160 Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting (National Code 10678NAT) to the end of semester two 2023. We anticipate the new Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting will be introduced from semester one 2023.
What this means for you
If you complete all the requirements of your current program by the end of second semester 2023. You will be eligible to graduate with C6160 Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting (National Code 10678NAT) qualification.
If you do not complete your program by the end of second semester 2023. We will support you to transfer to the new Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting (11115NAT).
You may be required to enrol into additional courses to complete all requirements of the new qualification.
If you have successfully completed courses and there are equivalent courses in the new qualification, you will receive credit for those courses.
If you have failed courses where there are equivalent courses in the new qualification, you will be required to re-enrol and successfully complete these courses and you will incur the relevant fees.
You will receive additional advice and support to guide your enrolment into the new qualification.
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