Course Title: Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: EMPL5890C
Course Title: Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
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
Sarah Hunt
Elena Popa
9925 4815
Introduction:
(weeks 2 & 3)
Vivienne Weir
9925 4815
Nominal Hours: 40
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 gain skills and knowledge required to develop methods for thinking in a more creative way.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills |
Element: |
1. Develop a questioning mindset |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
2. Generate ideas and responses |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1
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Element: |
3. Challenge, test and re invent ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Element: |
4. Enhance creative thinking skills |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to use a range of skills to develop different creative options for workplace situations
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
In-class activities including:-
Class discussions
Class presentations
Workshopping
Group work
Out-of-class activities including: -
Online research
Independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
Classes will run weeks 2 & 3, and then run from weeks 6 thru to 16 or 17.
Week |
Class content | Elements | |
Week 1 | N/A |
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Week 2 | Introduction to course |
BSBCRT301A Element 1 Element 2 |
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Week 3 |
Problem solving
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Formative assessment - Group decision making exercise | Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
Week 4 | N / A | ||
Week 5 | N / A | ||
Week 6 |
Organisational cultures
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Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
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Week 7 | Visualisations |
Formative assessment - Submission of workplace log | Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
Week 8 | Mind mapping | Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
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Week 9 | Tree diagrams Cause and effect diagrams |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
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Week 10 | Assessment - in class | Summative assessment - Case study | |
Week 11 | Discussion boards | Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
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Week 12 | Edward de Bono’s six thinking hats | Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
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Week 13 | Testing ideas Exploring alternatives Evaluating alternatives |
Summative assessment - Group presentation | Element 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3 .4 |
Week 14 | Relate creative ideas/options to the workplace | Element 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3 .4 Element 4 |
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Week 15 | Work on final assessment |
Summative assessment - Role play | |
Week 16 | Role plays | Summative assessment - Role play | Element 1 1.1, 1,2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Class notes
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References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
None required
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include both individual and group creative thinking exercises
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
Formative Assessment:-
1 Group decision making exercises - week 3 2. Portfolio of workplace evidence - week 7
Summative Assessment:-
1. Case study - week 10
2. Group presentation - description and assessment of one critical thinking technique - week 13
3. Role play - application of a creative thinking technique to a particular issue - weeks 15/16
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CD 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 demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of
Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a signed submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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