Course Title: Collaborate in a creative process

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: MKTG5778C

Course Title: Collaborate in a creative process

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5295 - Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

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

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students

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

For information regarding the delivery of this course please refer to the Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing Student Handbook.

Course Description

This unit of competency requires you to collaborate effectively in creative work, applying collaborative techniques and using judgment to establish an ethical and trustworthy relationship as expected in a professional context. Time-management, effective communication and problem-solving skills will be used to further such collaboration.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
Element:	1. Enter into a collaborative creative process
Performance Criteria:	1.1. Adopt a personal philosophy of trustworthy and ethical behaviour 1.2. Maximise the possibilities of sustaining creative partnerships through trustworthy and ethical behaviour 1.3. Use professional discretion and judgement in dealing with others 1.4. Acknowledge and respect the different ways that different people may contribute to the creative process 1.5. Acknowledge and work within the legal framework that applies to creative content as part of individual commitment to an ethical approach 1.6. Respect collaborative efforts by relinquishing individual ownership of ideas
Element:	2. Engage in a collaborative creative process
Performance Criteria:	2.1. Maintain a belief in personal ideas, combined with a willingness to move on as ideas are discarded and others evolve 2.2. Be prepared to let go of own vanity and ego to allow new ideas to emerge 2.3. Use language and adopt a demeanour that demonstrates respect and trust for others 2.4. Listen to, value, respect and trust the contributions of others as material to work with rather than positions to argue against 2.5. Challenge, test and share ideas in a supportive way as part of the creative process 2.6. Move on from initial positions and preconceptions to accept and embrace new and unpredictable ideas as they emerge during the creative process 2.7. Play a role that encourages the movement and shift of ideas within the group towards a well-conceived solution
Element:	3. Reflect on own role in the collaborative creative process
Performance Criteria:	3.1. Reflect on own level of participation, relationships with others and personal behaviour in the collaborative process 3.2. Identify ways to do better next time and follow up on any issues that need to be resolved 3.3. Identify and seek opportunities to refine and expand own skills and knowledge, including learning from failing

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to articulate your ideas and present a point of view in a persuasive manner

Details of Learning Activities

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students
 

Teaching Schedule

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students
 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students
 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing tasks.

 

Assessment Tasks

Please refer to the Diploma of Profesional Writing and Editing- Program booklet for Students
 

Assessment Matrix

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Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy

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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

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

Late Submission
Work submitted late without an extension or special consideration will be penalised. See the program website for more details.

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