Course Title: Communicate effectively with arts professionals
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: GEDU6112C
Course Title: Communicate effectively with arts professionals
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4371 - Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services
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
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
When you work in the live production, events and audiovisual industries, you could be working in the public or private sector and interacting with a wide range of people including work colleagues, supervisors, clients and other arts professionals in contexts such as community projects, exhibitions, events or festivals.
The ability to effectively communicate concepts and ideas both verbally and in writing with these people is a crucial skill which is highly valued by employers in the above industries.
Developing your communication skills can help all aspects of your life, from your professional life to social gatherings and everything in between. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked.
In this course you will be exposed to a range of industry professionals and effective communication skills which will assist you to work in the live production, events and audiovisual industries.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAIND403 Communicate effectively with arts professionals |
Element: |
1. Determine communication requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Consult with relevant personnel to identify arts professionals with whom communication is needed 1.2 Clarify type of information needed from perspective of both parties 1.3 Gather information to support communication process |
Element: |
2. Exchange information with arts professionals |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Organise mutually convenient interactions with arts professionals 2.2 Communicate purpose and expected outcomes of interactions with arts professionals 2.3 Present information in formats appropriate to situations and within required timeframes 2.4 Seek information from arts professionals to meet their identified needs within required timeframes 2.5 Establish rapport with arts professionals and accommodate diversity using verbal and non-verbal communication 2.6 Identify and act on potential barriers to effective communication with arts professionals |
Element: |
3. Establish and maintain professional relationships |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Establish honest and supportive relationships between own organisation and arts professionals 3.2 Develop trust and respect in business relationships using effective communication 3.3 Identify and use opportunities to maintain regular contact with arts professionals 3.4 Find and use information necessary to maintain sound business relationships 3.5 Fulfil agreements within scope of individual responsibility 3.6 Foster relationships using regular contact and effective interpersonal and communication styles |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
You will have developed the communication skills needed to:
- determine communication requirements
- gather information required for communication
- discuss and negotiate issues with industry professionals in a mutually beneficial way
- establish and maintain professional relationships
- relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities
- view issues from the perspective of others and anticipate reactions accordingly
- work collaboratively with others to establish rapport and build relationships with industry professionals
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities in this course include:
- Listening to presentations and asking questions at live production and audiovisual industry guest speaker presentations.
- Writing notes during live production and audiovisual industry guest speaker presentations.
- Peer learning
- Industry research
Out of class self-directed learning activities include but are not limited to; revision and editing of class notes, private research, project work and preparation for assessment.
Teaching Schedule
| Class | Schedule of Planned activities and assessment (Subject to change) | Assessment |
| 1 | Course overview and assessment requirements. From Week 1 to 5, there will be a series of lectures given by industry professionals. These guest speakers will be giving you information on their professional experience and you are encouraged to ask questions. You will be taking notes on what the guest speaker is presenting and sharing and discussing these notes with your peers and with the assessor. | |
| 2 | Special guest presentations from Live Production and Technical Services professionals on their careers | Assessment 1. Notes from industry guest speaker presentations. |
| 3 | Special guest presentations from Live Production and Technical Services professionals on their careers | Assessment 1 (contd.) Notes from industry guest speaker presentations. |
| 4 | Special guest presentations from Live Production and Technical Services professionals on their careers | Assessment 1 (contd.) Notes from industry guest speaker presentations. |
| 5 | Special guest presentations from Live Production and Technical Services professionals on their careers | Assessment 1 (contd.) Notes from industry guest speaker presentations. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other resources for this course are available via the learning Hub in MyRMIT.
Your teacher will provide you with the necessary resources in classes and you must bring note taking materials to classes. This may be a laptop, tablet, smart phone or note paper and pen.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of knowledge of skills and underpinning theory.
Assessment Tasks
This course is ungraded.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to MyRMIT for assessment criteria).
Assessment 1 of 1 - Notes from Guest Speaker Presentations (Individual assessment)
You will listen to five live production and audiovisual industry guest speakers and submit your own notes about their career and the company where they are employed.
- Obtain the ‘Guest Speaker Cheat Sheet’ document and a Guest Speaker Assessment Note Recording Sheet to record your notes and questions during the guest speaker presentations.
- You will be assessed on the information you write on the Guest Speaker Assessment Note Recording sheet so be sure to thoroughly complete all sections.
Submit your completed Guest Speaker Assessment Note Recording Sheet to the teacher at the end of the class.
This assessment will be conducted and submitted in weeks 1-5, Semester 2, 2017.
Grades that apply to courses delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment:
CA: Competency Achieved
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 matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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