Course Title: Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2007
Course Code: EMPL5229C
Course ID: 032712
Course Title: Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge
School: 345T Creative Media
Program Code: C4144 - Certificate IV in Audio Visual Technology
Course Contact : Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4976
Course Contact Email: adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Rebekha Naim Phone: 9925 4345 Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 15
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 seek information on the structure and operation of the audiovisual industry, on employment obligations and opportunities related to the industry, on new technology used in industry and update your current knowledge of the industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFGEN01A Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge |
Element: |
Seek information on industry employment obligations and opportunities |
Element: |
Seek information on new technology |
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Seek information on the structure and operation of the industry |
Element: |
Update industry knowledge |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to NTIS approved elements
Overview of Learning Activities
Details of Learning Activities
Theory Classes, class discussion, guest speakers and private study.
Teaching Schedule
Class #1
Date 20 February
TAFE WEEK 2
Course Outline: Discussion and introduction of the course guide, resources, assessments and expectations.
Includes: Class exercise, hand-outs.
Also Euan from ‘Awesome Volunteers’ to speak
Homework: Discover how many people you know who work in fields related to the audiovisual industry
Read over all your class hand-outs and ensure you fully understand the course assignments and expectations
Purchase a 64 page exercise book
Class #2
27 February
TAFE WEEK 3
Guest speaker: Ricky Cook, Hitachi Australia
Includes: Discussion, questions from students and note taking
Homework: Decide which Case Study research project you want to do and the company you will research
Collect entries for your Employment Journal and put them in the exercise book. Remember you can include notes from class guest speakers too
Class #3
6 March
TAFE WEEK 4
Guest speaker: Pete Dyer, Jack Morton Australia
Includes: Discussion, questions from students and note taking
NB. Please feel free to discuss any issues or concerns you have with your SSCC reps.
Homework: Begin your Case Study research
Continue to collect entries for your Employment Journal and put them in the exercise book. Remember you can include notes from class guest speakers
Class #4
13 March
TAFE WEEK 5
Guest speaker: Manda Hatter, Channel 10
Includes: Discussion, questions from students and note taking
NB. Please note today is your first Lead Work Teams class and the first SSCC meeting also
Homework: Write-up your Case Study research
Continue to collect entries for your Employment Journal and put them in the exercise book.
Class #5 (final class)
20 March
TAFE WEEK 6
Guest speaker: Jason Hare, Solution Red
Includes: Discussion, questions from students and note taking
NB. This is the final class for Develop Industry Knowledge
Assessment Task: Case Study due TODAY
Homework: Continue to methodically collect entries for your Employment Journal and put them in the exercise book over the next few months so you end up with a High Distinction for your assignment.
Later: Assessment Task
Employment Compilation due
Tuesday 5th June 2007 (TAFE WEEK 16)
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
To be discussed in class
Overview of Assessment
Peer assessment after attending four guest presentations 40%
Audiovisual Employment Vacancies Journal/Scrapbook. 30%
Case study of audiovisual company 30%
Assessment Tasks
1. Peer Assessment after Attending the Four Guest Speaker Discussions 40% (10% each) During teacher guided hours
These discussions are designed for you to gather information about the special guest speaker, their career in the audiovisual industry and for you to gain a deeper understanding of the industry itself. You will have a question sheet to assist you with questions and you must take notes at each session which will be peer assessed post sesion.
2. Employment Compilation: 30% Due 5 June 2007 TAFE WEEK 16
Audiovisual Employment Vacancies Journal/Scrapbook.
Over the duration of Semester 1, maintain a journal that demonstrates your ability to source audiovisual related employment opportunities. An exercise book (64 pages approx.) would be suitable for this. See class notes for further details.
3. Case Study: 30% Due 20 March 2007 TAFE WEEK 6
You must put together a Case Study that demonstrates your ability to identify a particular Audiovisual Company (or Department) and its role within the Audiovisual Industry. A word processed report a few pages in length would be suitable.
See the class notes for details.
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