Course Title: Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: EMPL5645C
Course Title: Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5314 - Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program manger: Penny Johnson
penny.johnson@rmit.edu.au
9925 4383
Teacher: Yannick Thoraval
yannick.thoraval@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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
This course addresses the collection, application and updating of general industry information needed to write a range of documentation relevant to the creative arts industries.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFIND201A Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
Element: |
Source and apply industry information |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Seek information on the structure and operation of the creative arts industries using appropriate sources. |
Element: |
Identify industry laws and regulations |
Performance Criteria: |
6. Seek information on laws and regulations affecting the creative arts industries using appropriate sources. |
Element: |
Update and maintain industry knowledge |
Performance Criteria: |
9. Identify and use a range of opportunities to update knowledge of the creative arts industries. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class activities will include:
- lectures
- industry speakers
- teacher-directed activities
- team meetings
- class exercises
- class presentations
Out-of-class activities will include:
- online research
- project work
Teaching Schedule
Class | Class Activity | Assessment due | |
1. |
Overview of course |
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2. |
Writing a funding proposal |
Assessment 1: Identify a project and relevant funding program |
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3. |
Pulling it all together More than filling in the form The assessment process Work towards a full draft |
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4. |
An unsuccessful application Presenting and assessing team proposals |
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5. |
The demands of success: implementing a funded project |
Assessment 2: Complete a grant application | |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Class notes will be available on Blackboard. |
References
Australia Council, Arts Funding Guide 2013 |
Other Resources
Resources will be supplied by the teacher.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include the development and refinement of a range of writing pieces which address the current standards used in the workplace. All assessment should meet a professional level of completion and will include:
- participation in written exercises, in class and online
- oral presentations/case studies
- questioning and observation
- the application of current industry research learned skills and insights
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for Assessment Task 2 (refer to myRMIT for grading rubric).
Assessment Task 1: Identify a project and relevant grant
Due date: 5 May 2015
You will identify a project that you may wish to develop and find a corresponding grant program you could apply for to support the project.
Assessment Task 2: Complete a grant application
Due date: 26 May 2015
You will complete a grant application based on an actual granting program from a local government, state or federal arts agency, or a philanthropic trust.
Assessment will be based on:
- how well the grant proposal responds to the specific criteria of the scheme: the accuracy, readability and completeness of the submission, its compatibility with the requirements of the scheme
- your knowledge of the creative arts industry, laws and regulations, funding sources and the strategic elements of grant writing.
Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.
Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieve – 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 from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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. Non-attendance may seriously jeopardise the chances of success in a course. Clearly, non-attendance at an assessment will result in failure of that assessment. Where visa conditions apply, attendance is compulsory.
Cover Sheet for Submission
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.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (web link)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained.
Assessment and Feedback (web link)
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, 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 Progress (web link)
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for Late Submission (web link)
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.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
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
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