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

jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au

+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

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 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

1.2 Identify and consult with key people to support identified goals and aspirations

1.3 Evaluate factors that affect contemporary practice in cho-sen area, including specific opportunities

1.4 Question self and others about future directions for prac-tice

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 re-search, review and individual personal circumstances


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
Course introduction + Assessment Outline

 

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

 

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

 

7 - 11

Engagement in industry:

Professional photography engagement

Goal development

Own practice sustainability.

Feedback and consultations with teacher

 
 

                         MID YEAR BREAK

 

12

Engagement in industry:

Professional photography engagement

Goal development

Own practice sustainability.

Feedback and consultations with teacher

 

13

Engagement in industry:

Professional photography engagement

Goal development

Own practice sustainability.

Feedback and consultations with teacher

 

14

Assessment Task A02 Ungraded

A02 DUE

15

Review/Feedback Session

 


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.

 

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.
Due week 5

 

Assessment Task A02 Ungraded:
Engagement in industry reports.
Due week 14

Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CA Competency Achieved
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 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.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x3ddsmsrwa1hz

 

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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