Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: OHTH5960C
Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5361 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Media)
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
Peter Kennedy
e: p.kennedy@rmit.edu.au
ph: 9925 8079
Nominal Hours: 30
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 cover the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
Element: |
1. Determine work health and safety requirements for professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research key features of legislation that apply to professional practice 1.2 Source and evaluate practice-specific codes, standards and guidelines that affect the management of safety in the relevant work environment 1.3 Develop systems and procedures that respond to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and effectively integrate those responses into practice management 1.4 Evaluate the role of others in practice safety and involve them as appropriate |
Element: |
2. Identify hazards and assess and manage risks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards specific to the area of practice using relevant methods, templates and tools 2.2 Assess and manage risks associated with those hazards in line with established processes and according to WHS legislation and codes of practice 2.3 Implement and monitor developed systems and procedures in response to identified requirements for hazard control measures and risk assessment in the workplace 2.4 Develop and maintain current and accurate documentation to support hazard identification and risk management in workplace practices 2.5 Address hazard identification and risk assessment and management at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created |
Element: |
3. Monitor and enhance safety of the practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Maintain currency of WHS knowledge relevant to own area of practice 3.2 Seek feedback of colleagues on workplace safety practices and potential issues, and integrate improvements into systems and procedures as appropriate 3.3 Proactively identify other sources of information and professional development opportunities relating to safety 3.4 Integrate current and emerging ideas and technologies that support workplace safety into own practice |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this competency, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:
• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
Teaching Schedule
| Class content | Assessments | BSBDES402 | CUAPPR505 | |
| Wk 1 | Present Course guide & Assessment Tasks Gallery Visit Class discussion & feedback |
1 | ||
| Wk 2 | Observation Drawing Studio Class (line & Shape) Hand out WHS poster & WHS Questionnaire Assessment Task Class discussion & feedback |
1,2 | 1 | |
| Wk 3 | Observation Drawing Studio Class (Scale & Proportion) Work on WHS poster Sketches & concepts WHS Poster Design & styles Class discussion & feedback |
1,2 | 1 | |
| Wk 4 | Observation Drawing Studio Class (Alignment Proportion and Scale) Work on WHS poster sketches & concepts Class discussion & feedback |
1,2 | ||
| Wk 5 |
Work in Progress Review A01 - WHS Poster Demonstrate your understanding of the skills and techniques covered in class so far. Introduce - A02 - WHS Questionnaire Class discussion & feedback |
1,2 | 1,2,3 | |
| Wk 6 | Class presentation WHS Poster 100% completed for peer assessment & review A01 Feedback & Review |
A01 - WHS Poster | 1,2,3 | |
| Wk 7 | Work on pre production document for A02 - Children's ebook (BSBDES402) Class discussion & feedback |
1,2 | 2,3 | |
| Wk 8 | Work in Progress Review A02 - Children's ebook (sketches and research) Demonstrate your understanding of the skills and techniques covered in class so far (BSBDES402). Work in Review Present pages 1 -4 of A02 - Children's ebook Class discussion & feedback |
1,2,3 | 2,3 | |
| Wk 9 | Present Storyboard, layout, and graphic visuals for ebook A02 - Children's ebook Feedback & Review (BSBDES402). Review learning material for WHS Questionnaire. |
1,2,3 | 2,3 | |
| Wk 10 | Work in Progress Review A02 - Children's ebook Work in Review Present pages 5 & 6 Demonstrate your understanding of the skills and techniques covered in class so far (BSBDES402). Review learning material for WHS Questionnaire. Class discussion & feedback |
1,2,3 | 2,3 | |
| Wk 11 | Work on A02 - Children's ebook Present pages 7 & 8. Demonstrate your understanding of the skills and techniques covered in class so far (BSBDES402). Review learning material for WHS Questionnaire. Class discussion & feedback |
1,2,3 | 2,3 | |
| Wk 12 | Class Presentation - digital copy of A02 - Children's ebook (BSBDES402). Review learning material for WHS Questionnaire. A02 Feedback & Review |
4,5 | 2,3 | |
| Wk 13 | Class Presentation of completed printed ebooks in class (BSBDES402). Class discussion & feedback |
A02 - WHS Questionnaire | 4,5 | 2,3 |
| Wk 14 | Presentation of all completed printed ebooks from all classes (BSBDES402). Class discussion & feedback |
4,5 | 2,3 | |
| Wk 15 | Studio Practice class Class discussion & feedback |
4,5 | 2,3 | |
| Wk 16 | Studio Practice class Class discussion & feedback |
4,5 | 2,3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
N/A |
References
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians. |
Other Resources
Students are encouraged to make full use of class time, open studio time and University computer lab resources. Please consult the RMIT University web site for details of access times and locations.
Other required resources include, but are not limited to: an A4 or A3 visual diary, drawing materials (pencils of various grades (1B & 2B), erasers, coloured pencils and pens, graphic markers such as Copic brand) broadband internet access, suitable digital media storage such as a portable hard drive or USB flash drive, with at least 64Gb capacity.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and may include practical team based projects.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment for this course is competency based. To show competency, you must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Late submissions or submissions that do not reach the required standard, may be assessed Not Yet Satisfactory. You will receive resubmission instructions via email, myRMIT or LMS feedback. Resubmissions must occur within a week of this notification.
Please refer to the assessment brief for full assessment criteria. All assessment documents are available on the course LMS page through MyRMIT.
UNGRADED:
A01 - WHS Poster
You will design an A1 colour Safety poster to illustrate issues, or good work health and safety (WHS) practice.
Ungraded - Due week 6
A02 - WHS Questionnaire
You will review online learning material, and complete a questionnaire to demonstrate your understanding of WHS issues and best practice.
Ungraded - Due week 13
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
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.
The assessment matrix for this course can be found on Blackboard through myRmit, or from your teacher.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.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://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
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.
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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