Course Title: Collaborative Studio Practice
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Collaborative Studio Practice
Credit Points: 12
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM2351 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
345H Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012 |
Course Coordinator: Jeremy Parker
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9024
Course Coordinator Email:jeremy.parker@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 36.04.07
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment (via email)
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In recognition of the collaborative studio-based nature of work in the media and communication industries, you will work in teams on a number of assignments where your capacity to perform as a productive team member is evaluated. Various assigned project briefs to give you insights into the responsibilities and obligations of working as part of a large or small team. You will also be exposed to the production, time management and communication strategies necessary to achieve the full creative potential of team-based production within the context of a studio environment.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for GD177 Graduate Diploma in Communication Design and MC184 Master if Communication Design. This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
At the conclusion of this course you should be able to:
- Perform in a professional and responsible manner within a defined role in either a small or large creative team.
- Utilise time management strategies in studio-based production so as to realise project specifications and deliverables.
- Apply theoretical, historical and cultural references to collaborative practice.
- Adapt your practical experience of team-based production methods to other collaborative project work that relies on obligation and communication.
Overview of Learning Activities
Action-based learning incorporating lectures, workshops, experiential activities, peer interaction, peer problem solving and immersion in studio practice while undertaking project-work.
Overview of Learning Resources
A variety of specialised production facilities and equipment will be available to aid your learning including cameras, computers, scanners, sound recording facilities, and a creative environment designed to foster creative output.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course involves the evaluation of assigned project work that requires creative collaboration for its realisation:
- Small Group Exercises - 20%
- Individual contribution to a major Collaborative Project - 80%
Please refer to Part B: Course Detail Guide for further information on assessment.