Course Title: Develop own sustainable professional practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: BUSM8781C
Course Title: Develop own sustainable professional practice
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5348 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Phillip Allan
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4030
Course Contact Email: philip.allan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 35
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will gain skills and knowledge required to establish professional practice goals and to determine how practice can be developed in a sustainable way. A sustainable practice is one that takes account of all aspects of sustainability – individual, social, environmental and economic.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional practice |
Element: |
1. Research and develop goals for own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify own professional goals and aspirations in the context of chosen area of practice 1.2 Identify and consult with key people to support identified goals and aspirations 1.3 Evaluate factors that affect contemporary practice in chosen area, including specific opportunities 1.4 Question self and others about future directions for practice 1.5 Identify and review opportunities and ideas in a range of new and emerging disciplines and contexts 1.6 Develop goals for overall practice direction, based on research, review and individual personal circumstances |
Element: |
2. Identify key sustainability issues in own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and investigate key components of sustainable professional practice in chosen area of work 2.2 Evaluate current practice and determine opportunities to enhance sustainability 2.3 Research and synthesise information to support future professional practice |
Element: |
3. Take action to implement sustainable individual practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop practical and innovative strategies to enhance sustainability of practice 3.2 Develop and nurture own professional networks, and engage in ongoing collaboration with peers and others 3.3 Engage in sustainable work practices in all areas of activity 3.4 Integrate practices that support own lifelong learning in chosen field 3.5 Challenge and refine own ideas and strategies for developing professional practice 3.6 Evaluate constraints and limitations, and take action to address them as appropriate |
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.
Professional practitioners across all sectors and areas of expertise must consider the sustainability of their practice. At this level, the practitioner applies a self-directed approach ensuring sustainability.
Details of Learning Activities
TASK | TASK TITLE | ELEMENTS |
Sustainable task 1 | Ecological Footprint | 1.4 |
Sustainable task 2 | Extend from current work activities | 1.1 - 1.7 |
Sustainable task 3 | Future workplace sustainability |
1.1 - 1.7 2.1 - 2.3 3.1 - 3.6 |
Teaching Schedule
This is an online course and students are able to self pace their learning across these tasks.
The course officially starts on July 29 and will be introduced to students from July 15th
Task 1 'Ecological Footprint' will be introduced in t he computer lab 6.023
The course will shut down on Tuesday November 5th 23:59
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Online course |
References
Other Resources
This is an online course that can completed on campus (computer lab. or library) or from an off- campus computer. There is no class time allocated to the course.
Computer Access
There are some access times in the computer lab 94.6.023 and there is access to the RMIT library computer equipment to complete the tasks on campus.
Overview of Assessment
This course is delivered as an online unit in conjunction with CUVPRP505A Establish and maintain safe professional practice.
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:
You will be assessed on the following:
- Practical tasks
- Written report
Evidence of the ability to:
- Develop realistic goals for own practice grounded in research and reflection
- Develop a set of actions to enhance the sustainability of individual practice
- Apply knowledge of key aspects of individual, social, economic and environmental sustainability
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
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Assessment Tasks
All three tasks need to be completed in order to be competent (CA) in this Course
1. Ecological Footprint
2. Extend from current work activities
3. Future workplace sustainability
Assessment Matrix
Please contact the course coordinator for assessment matrix information.
Other Information
Online sites:
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/
Other sites:
https://www.rexart.com/green_art_supplies.html
http://www.buyecogreen.com.au/art--craft-supplies-c108
Eco Art australis
http://www.ecoartsaustralis.org.au/
Curating Cities: a database of eco public art
https://www.solaronline.com.au/content/solar-energy-facts/ and http://www.energymatters.com.au/residential-solar/battery-storage/
https://www.rexart.com/green_art_supplies.html
http://www.buyecogreen.com.au/art--craft-supplies-c108
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