Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: PERF5119C

Course Title: Provide freelance services

Important Information:

N/A

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5401 - Diploma of Fashion Styling

Course Contact: Anni Juracich

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259236

Course Contact Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Sofia Koltakova

Sofia.Koltakova@rmit.edu.au

 

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 learn the skills and knowledge required to work as an independent operator within the creative arts industry. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAIND412 Provide freelance services

Element:

1. Promote self to potential clients

Performance Criteria:

  • 1.1 Establish, follow up and regularly maintain industry contacts
  • 1.2 Participate in and maintain required industry, employer and other networks
  • 1.3 Identify and implement strategies for enhancing a professional reputation
  • 1.4 Produce material about services provided and promote across different media outlets and social media platforms

Element:

2. Negotiate work arrangements

Performance Criteria:

  • 2.1 Establish clear project outcomes with client and agree on fees, schedules and expenses
  • 2.2 Confirm contracts or agreements contain payment terms and conditions that provide a viable cash flow
  • 2.3 Confirm contracts or agreements include obligations of all parties and include a process for varying terms and conditions
  • 2.4 Seek specialist advice for reviewing contracts or agreements before signing, as required
  • 2.5 Store signed contracts or agreements securely for future reference
  • 2.6 Adapt to client work demands without compromising ethics or reputation
  • 2.7 Negotiate contract or agreement variations as required

Element:

3. Manage financial and business aspects of service

Performance Criteria:

  • 3.1 Set up and use systems for managing budgets, finance, taxation and project documents, seeking expert advice and support as required
  • 3.2 Set a realistic fee structure for services provided
  • 3.3 Prepare a business plan outlining viable work schedule and cash flow
  • 3.4 Send invoices in line with payment terms and conditions and promptly follow up any non-payments
  • 3.5 Keep accurate and up-to-date financial accounts and records
  • 3.6 Submit all taxation documents according to taxation requirements
  • 3.7 Comply with business regulations, taxation and insurance requirements

Element:

4. Undertake strategic planning

Performance Criteria:

  • 4.1 Implement strategies to identify work opportunities and risks
  • 4.2 Identify and act on opportunities for expanding the client base, either alone or in partnership with others
  • 4.3 Improve work performance and practices using constructive feedback from clients and other required personnel
  • 4.4 Identify opportunities for ongoing professional development and to maintain skills and knowledge with industry developments
  • 4.5 Regularly review and set realistic work objectives measured against quality of life, artistic and commercial goals
  • 4.6 Identify risk factors and develop prevention strategies when planning work activities

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

The activities in this course have been designed to give you the opportunity to put into practice all the theory learned in class. These activities include:

  • class exercises to review class presentations/ theory
  • practical demonstrations
  • design activities or projects
  • individual and group activities
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/assessor feedback


Teaching Schedule

Note - While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on the class needs and availability of resources

WEEK 

    

TOPIC 

    

ACTIVITIES 

    

01

    

Introduction to Freelancing

Course structure

Working with Ad Agencies

    

Class discussion

 

Working as a freelancer, the good, the bad and the ugly

    

02

    

 Establishing a creative team

Platforms for promoting your business

    

Deliver Assessment 1:

Knowledge Questions 1+2 Discuss • Building relationships • Finding members for your creative team • How to maintain relationships • Using media outlets & platforms to promote your business

    

03

    

 How to ask for feedback from your network.

Using professional services to support your business

    

Knowledge Questions 3+4

Discuss Feedback techniques • How to search for financial services • How to search for your obligations as a business

    

04

    

 Interacting with your network

    

Knowledge Questions 5,6,7 Discuss How to set rules for working with clients • How to set guidelines for your creative team • How to negotiate positive outcomes

    

05

    

Scheduling networking check-ins • Promotional package

 

    

Deliver Assessment 2:

Networking • Importance of social diary • How to use weekly meetings While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher. • How to shoot & style a professional photo of yourself

    

06

    

Assessment 1 Due 

 

Resume Writing

    

Assessment 1 Due 

 

About me

How to create a professional resume

    

07

    

Creating a promotional styled image

    

How to shoot a professional styled image to promote your services

    

08 

    

HELP ME WEEK  

    

 

    

09

    

 Establishing & implementing strategies for networking

 

    

Identifying who you will need to partner with to work successfully as a freelancer • Where will you find your network • How to create a networking approach (with your “hook”)

    

10

    

 Due -Assessment 2: 

 

Maintaining your network

    

.Due -Assessment 2: 

 

• How to maintain your networking lists

    

11

    

Building on your network to develop a network relationship

 

    

• Building on your network to develop a network relationship • Developing and documenting a network relationship • What is the purpose of your network relationship • How will you promote & maintain this relationship

    

12

    

Business strategy plan

    

Deliver Assessment 3: Business planning SWOT analysis to define your personal brand • Identify potential business opportunities & risks • Creating a business plan • Using a system to maintain your business documents

    

13

    

Negotiating work arrangements Progress check-in

    

 • Developing contract parameters • Negotiating a contract • Varying contract terms •

    

14

    

 Client work

    

Client feedback • Progress check-in • Seeking feedback on your performance • Identifying professional development opportunities • One Drive

    

15

    

Assessment 3 DUE

Self-reflection

    

Assessment 3 DUE

 

Self-reflection • Progress check-in • Reviewing your SWOT analysis against your project

    

16

– 17

    

Feedback and Resubmission Weeks 

    

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

You will have access to the most updated versions of the required softwares we will use in this course. 

Additionally, the University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The Learning Lab
 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Questions - This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of how to establish business networks and provide freelance services within the fashion styling industry. Due Week 6. 

    

Assessment Task 2: Networking -This assessment will require you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to develop and maintain effective work relationships through the use of professional promotional materials and networking. This is an individual assessment task however, you will be required to work with a class peer. Due Week 10. 

    

Assessment Task 3:  Business Planning - In this assessment you will use your skills & knowledge to develop a business strategy plan and then apply your plan to financially manage a project from the negotiation stage to final review. Due Week 14. 

    


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

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.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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/assessment-and-exams/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.  

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL 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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