Course Title: Manage own work and learning
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: EMPL5487C
Course Title: Manage own work and learning
School: 340T Art
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Program: C4281 - Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft
Course Contact : Ninna Cikoja
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:tafeart@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Hillary 9925 4962
Nominal Hours: 10
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 learn self-management skills needed to perform effectively in the workplace. This will be applied to working in an arts organisation and or the arts industry. You will explore themes which relate to personal time management and the identification and
management of personal learning needs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUECOR01B Manage own work and learning |
Element: |
1. Develop personal time management skills |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Establish priorities and deadlines in consultation with others, as appropriate 1. Identify own learning needs in consultation with appropriate personnel 1. Regularly seek suggestions on ways to improve work
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have evidence of the ability to:
- Make a positive contribution to a collaborative creative project
- Show some technical proficiency in the use of a range of techniques, tools, materials and equipment.
In this course you will develop the following program capabilities:
- Networking, communication and collaborative approach to problem solving
- Team work
Details of Learning Activities
- knowledge required for present job
- skills development to fulfil career aspirations
- need to obtain competencies to meet current and future organisational objectives
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Lesson Plan |
| Week 1 | Introduction to course: learning outcomes assessment criteria course requirements presentation on relevant artists |
| Week 2-4 | Project Brief 1: outline requirements create work management plan in response to brief document plan present outcome |
| Week 5 | Project 1 Presentation/Field Trip/Research |
| Week 6-8 | Project Brief 2 outline requirements create work management plan in response to brief document plan present outcome |
| Week 9 | Project 2 Presentation/Preparation for mid-semester assessment |
| Week 10 | Mid-Semester Assessment/Tutorial Week |
| Week 11-13 | Project Brief 3: outline requirements create supervision plan in response to project brief document supervision present outcome |
| Week 14 | Project 3 Presentation |
| Week 15-17 | Project Brief 4: outline requirements create supervision plan in response to project brief document supervision present outcome |
| Week 18 | Project 4 Presentation |
| Week 19 | Project 1-4 Revision |
| Week 20 | Final Assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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.
Assessment will explore:
- Time management techniques as they apply to the particular job role
- Way of organising information clearly, concisely and logically
- Effective communication techniques
- General knowledge of stress management techniques
- Knowledge of career paths within the relevant industry context and skill requirements of different roles.
Assessment Tasks
- field trips
- projects
- presentations
- work diary
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Evidence | Element | Essential Skills | Essential Knowledge | Critical Aspects of Assessment |
| Work Diary/Projects/Presentation | 1. Develop personal time management skills 1.1 Establish priorities and deadlines in consultation with others, as appropriate 1.2 Plan time so that tasks are completed according to order of priority and within established deadlines 1.3 Re-prioritise work effectively as necessary to accommodate important workload variations 1.4 Document details of work tasks and commitments accurately, as required 1.5 Maintain basic work records effectively 1.6 Identify any variations and difficulties affecting work requirements through regular reviews, and inform appropriate personnel |
• time management techniques as they apply to the particular job role • way of organising information clearly, concisely and logically • effective communication techniques, including listening, questioning and non-verbal communication • general knowledge of stress management techniques • knowledge of career paths within the relevant industry context and skill requirements for different roles |
• effective application of time management techniques • communicating effectively with colleagues within the range of situations required for the job role |
• project or work activities that allow the candidate to apply time management techniques in the relevant industry context • interaction with others in relation to identification of learning needs |
| Work Diary/Projects/Presentation | 2. Manage own learning 2.1 Identify own learning needs in consultation with appropriate personnel 2.2 Identify opportunities to meet learning needs and take appropriate action in consultation with the appropriate personnel 2.3 Collate evidence of on and off-the-job learning relevant to work role |
• time management techniques as they apply to the particular job role • way of organising information clearly, concisely and logically • effective communication techniques, including listening, questioning and non-verbal communication • general knowledge of stress management techniques • knowledge of career paths within the relevant industry context and skill requirements for different roles |
• effective application of time management techniques • communicating effectively with colleagues within the range of situations required for the job role |
• project or work activities that allow the candidate to apply time management techniques in the relevant industry context • interaction with others in relation to identification of learning needs |
| Work Diary/Projects/Presentation | 3. Receive and act constructively on personal feedback 3.1 Regularly seek suggestions on ways to improve work 3.2 Act on feedback as required to improve work performance |
• time management techniques as they apply to the particular job role • way of organising information clearly, concisely and logically • effective communication techniques, including listening, questioning and non-verbal communication • general knowledge of stress management techniques • knowledge of career paths within the relevant industry context and skill requirements for different roles |
• effective application of time management techniques • communicating effectively with colleagues within the range of situations required for the job role |
• project or work activities that allow the candidate to apply time management techniques in the relevant industry context • interaction with others in relation to identification of learning needs |
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