Course Title: Establish networks
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: BUSM6222C
Course Title: Establish networks
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5216 - Diploma of 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
Janis Lesinskis
Phone: 9925 4982
Email: janis.lesinskis@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 35
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks. It covers the relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBREL401A Establish networks |
Element: |
Develop and maintain business networks |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
Establish and maintain business relationships |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
Promote the relationship |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have accumulated network details and developed strategies for professional networking activities
Details of Learning Activities
You will participate in a range of class workshops and on location projects that will help equip you with the skills to successfully manage a film production to industry standard.
Activities will include
In-class activities:
lectures
guest lecturers
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
workshopping
independent project based work
teacher directed group activities/projects
class exercises to review discussions/lectures
workshopping of students’ own projects
Out-of-class activities:
online research
networking events
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class Content | Assessment task | Elements |
| 1 | Defining and identifying networks. What types of networks are there? What categories of network are worth noting? Professional networks, government networks, academic networks, business networks, social networks. How do you become a part of a network? Developing local networks. Investigation of opportunities within RMIT University: Negotiate support for a networking event from RMIT Student Union, Investigate network opportunities available through RMITV, investigate and negotiate web-based networking opportunities available via RMIT. |
1 | |
| 2 | Organising potential network contacts. What categories are useful in the organization of a contact list? What fields might be useful when organizing a contact list into a database? | 1 | |
| 3 | Surveying existing network events. What relevant organizations organize networking events? What relevant businesses organize networking events? Are there established categories of networking events? Who finances these events? Why? What outcomes do hosts of these events aim for? Who attends these events? How do you gain entry into these events? | 1. Create a database of potential professional contacts and networks |
1, 3 |
| 4 | Investigate and make contact with key industry association, union or guild. Participate in information / Q&A session with representatives of relevant association, union or guild. | 2. Professional liaison proposa |
1, 2, 3 |
| 5 | Establish web presence. Establish a web presence appropriate for professional purposes. | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 6 | Scope and define professional networking event (awards night) and requirements. Visualise and plan nature of the event. Specify and delegate organizational roles and responsibilities for staging network event. | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 7 | Develop strategies to promote the interests and requirements of the relationship. Short-list relevant associations, unions, guilds, businesses and individuals appropriate to involve in a network event. | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 8 | Develop and maintain professional contacts. Cultivate participants, guests and potential sponsors for networking event. | 2, 3 | |
| 9 | Continue planning networking event. Pursue identified and delegated tasks. | 2, 3 | |
| 10 | Prepare a proposal for a professional collaboration or relationship. Detail a proposal that creates an appropriate professional relationship benefiting your student cohort and another organization or business. | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 11 | Networking event preparation. Identify, describe and specify schedule and budget issues. Delegate tasks and responsibilities. | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 12 | Investigate opportunities and strategies associated with web-based networks. Propose a web presence appropriate for professional purposes. Directories, organizations, government bodies, online crew and cast calls. | 2, 3 | |
| 13 | Promote appropriate relationships for networking event. Establish contact and promote participation and attendance of specific parties at networked event. Explore cross-promotional opportunities. | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 14 | Maintain appropriate relationships for networking event. | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 15 | Establish scope and schedule for networking event. Confirm details of network event with relevant parties. Communicate, negotiate and clarify participation and/or collaborative ventures. | 3. Evidence of carrying out your specific role as a part of organization of the student production awards. |
1, 2, 3 |
| 16 | Finalise details of network event. Present a specific proposal for collaboration, cross-promotion, or participation. | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 17 | Review preparation for networking event. | 1, 2, 3 | |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Students are expected to familiarise themselves with networks accessible through: |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information, plus key network services used for crew and casting calls including:
Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA)
www.alliance.org.au
Film Victoria
http://film.vic.gov.au
FILM VICTORIA industry directory
http://www.filmmelbournedirectory.com/
Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA)
www.spaa.org.au
Australian Writers Guild (AWG)
www.awg.com.au
Association Directors Guild (ADG)
www.adg.org.au
Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS)
www.cinematographer.org.au
Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM)
www.atomvic.org
Australian Screen Editors guild
www.screeneditors.com
Women in Film and Televsion (WIFT)
www.wift.org
Australian Video Producers Association
www.avpa.com.au
Screen Hub
www.screenhub.com.au/
Encore Directory
www.encoredirectory.com.au
AT2
www2.at2casting.com
StarNow
www.starnow.com.au
Quiet on set,
www.quietonset.com.au/
Withoutabox
www.withoutabox.com
Filmlinker
www.filmlinker.com
You will also require access to the internet and a computer
Overview of Assessment
Assessment calls for each student to present evidence of: Finding industry-relevant and useful organizations and networks and identifying their core objectives and policies;
Setting up a record of relevant contacts;
Formulating their own networking strategies;
Identifying opportunities for networking.
Providing evidence of contributing towards a networking event.
Assessment Tasks
Formative assessment
1. Design, create, present your own database of potential professional contacts and networks. Information fields should include brief (dot point) summaries of each organizations or business key objectives, contact information and provide facility for you to record and track your contacts with each person / organisation. Indicate your particular area of professional
Present in class - Due date: week 3
Summative assessment
2. Present a proposal that you will commit to for a professional relationship. Describe how you will invite a very specific participation, partnership, sponsorship, cross-promotion or networking with them that you intend to link to a specific network event: The RMIT Screen and Media student production awards.
You will assume responsibility for liaison with them up to and including in the Awards event.
Present in class - Due date: week 4
3. Describe and present evidence of a specific role you have carried out as a part of the organization of the student production awards.
Present in class - Due date: week 15
Your assignment will be assessed using the following grades:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CP Competent with Pass
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
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;
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