Course Title: Develop own sustainable professional practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: BUSM8784C
Course Title: Develop own sustainable professional practice
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5351 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email: visualarts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Jessie DiBlasi
+61 9925 3020
Nominal Hours: 35
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
In this course you will be 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: |
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 |
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 en-gage 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 |
Element: |
1. Research and develop goals for own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify own professional goals and aspirations in the con-text of chosen area of practice |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be able to: establish personal goals and develop sustainable practice.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities may include:
- Speakers representing the industry
- Location and studio photography
- Industry visits
- Time management
- Industry research
- Presentations
- Group work
- Work experience
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Week |
Class content |
Assessment Due |
1 |
Intro to workplace relationships, professional industry, professional goals and sustainability |
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2 |
A01 Briefing – Intended plan for assisting, photography and photo imaging industry engagement
Research: Professional photographer engagement Goal development Own practice sustainability. Feedback consultations with teacher |
A01 BRIEFING |
3 |
Research: Professional photographer engagement Goal development Own practice sustainability. Feedback consultations with teacher |
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4 |
A02 Briefing – Engagement in Industry Reporting
Research: Professional photographer engagement Goal development Own practice sustainability. Feedback consultations with teacher |
A02 BRIEFING |
5 |
Assessment Task A01 Ungraded: Professional photographer engagement proposal One-on-one consultation/assessment with teacher |
A01 DUE |
6 |
Assessment Task A01 Ungraded: Professional photographer engagement proposal One-on-one consultation/assessment with teacher |
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7 - 11 |
Engagement in industry: Professional photography engagement Goal development Own practice sustainability. Feedback and consultations with teacher |
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MID YEAR BREAK |
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12 |
Engagement in industry: Professional photography engagement Goal development Own practice sustainability. Feedback and consultations with teacher |
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13 |
Engagement in industry: Professional photography engagement Goal development Own practice sustainability. Feedback and consultations with teacher |
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14 |
Assessment Task A02 Ungraded |
A02 DUE |
15 |
Review/Feedback Session |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks in this course include: written assessments and practical tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course include: written assessments and practical tasks. |
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Assessment tasks in this course are ungraded. All assessment tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and this work can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial assessment tasks. For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Canvas site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete all following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site. Assessment Task A01 Ungraded: Professional photographer/industry engagement proposal.
Assessment Task A02 Ungraded: Grades used in this unit are as follows: |
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
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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