Course Title: Work effectively in the screen and media industries
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: EMPL5891C
Course Title: Work effectively in the screen and media industries
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4295 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Rebekha Naim
+(61 3) 9925 4849
rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Administrator:
+(61 3) 9925 4585
josiane.mueller@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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
There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course.
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a team environment in the film, broadcasting and digital media industries.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFIND301B Work effectively in the screen and media industries |
Element: |
1. Communicate effectively with others. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Discuss and agree on own tasks and responsibilities in ways that promote good working relationships. |
Element: |
2. Take responsibility for own personal development. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Complete enterprise-specific or other training as appropriate. |
Element: |
3. Perform own job role effectively. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply values of the organisation to job role. |
Element: |
4. Participate in quality improvement activities. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Contribute ideas about improving work practices and productivity in appropriate forums . |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will develop knowledge of the television industry, the roles, companies, technology, laws and ways to keep up to date with your work.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• group discussion
• note taking
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• online research
• independent project based work
• documented interview
Teaching Schedule
Please note the teaching schedule is subject to change.
Week | Class Content | Other | Elements covered |
Week 1 | Focus: Course overview, introduction to the course guide, resources, assessment tasks and expectations. Includes: Lecture and group discussion. |
1 - 3 | |
Week 2 | Formative Assessment; Guest lecture. Includes: Group discussion and note taking. |
1 - 3 | |
Week 3 | Formative Assessment; Guest lecture. Includes: Group discussion and note taking. |
1 - 3 | |
Week 4 | Formative Assessment; Guest lecture. Includes: Group discussion and note taking. |
1 - 3 | |
Week 5 | Formative Assessment; Guest lecture. Employment Blog due. Includes: Group discussion and note taking. |
1 - 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Please refer to the relevant URL links, guideas and references in the course Blackboard site and World Wide Web |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. Students are expected to make full use of University library facilities when researching for this course.. |
Other Resources
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
• a pen and notepaper or computer tablet, if you have access to one
• laptop computer with word and excel type programs, if you have access
Overview of Assessment
Critical aspects of assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit are:
Perform work tasks according to organisational requirements and values
Comply with requirements of relevant legislation and regulations
Source and apply information about industry issues and developments
Collaborative approach to work
Effective communication skills in a team environment.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered an essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Assessment
1. Notes from 4 guest speaker discussions.
The sessions 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 and you are required take notes at each session which your peers or teacher will review. This assessment will be conducted in weeks 2 – 5.
2. Employment blog.
Over 2 months you are expected to maintain a Blog that demonstrates your ability to source audiovisual related employment opportunities and conduct related discussions. It is due to be completed in week 5.
Summative Assessment
3. Case study.
You are required to put together a Case Study that demonstrates your ability to identify a particular Audiovisual Company (or Department) and its role within the Audiovisual Industry. It is due in TAFE Week 9, Semester 1.
The details on these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on the course Blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
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;
Course Overview: Access Course Overview