Course Title: Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: EMPL5994C
Course Title: Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5408 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4849
Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Elena Popa
Email:elena.popa@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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 acquire the skills and knowledge required to maintain creative arts industry knowledge and monitor and manage own professional practice. This includes applying industry knowledge to research-based work activities, when interacting with others, and when engaging in professional practice in the music industry.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
Element: |
1. Research creative arts industry information relevant to own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research structure and operation of creative arts industry 1.2 Research employment obligations and opportunities within industry 1.3 Monitor trends and emerging technologies within industry 1.4 Research legislation and industry protocols relevant to industry 1.5 Analyse and evaluate accuracy, currency and credibility of information sources and confirm that research scope is in line with requirements of own professional practice 1.6 Compile comprehensive details of information gathered and its sources and implement procedures for maintaining its currency |
Element: |
2. Establish and maintain industry networks that support own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Participate in professional industry bodies and associations and seek opportunities to expand on and update industry knowledge 2.2 Establish and maintain relationships that enhance own professional practice and profile using networking strategies 2.3 Network with industry contacts and confirm currency and credibility of industry knowledge 2.4 Record details of networking activities and benefits gained from participation |
Element: |
3. Apply knowledge to own professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate own skills and knowledge, and identify professional development needs 3.2 Seek advice from required personnel and develop strategies to enhance professional practice 3.3 Participate in professional development activities to improve work performance and currency of industry knowledge |
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
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
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT OneDrive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT
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 1 |
Introduction to the course and Assessment Discuss the Performance and Knowledge evidence to meet Competency in the course Look at Assessment |
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| Week 2 |
Research and apply creative arts industry information Researching industry organisations Employment obligations and opportunities within industry Trends and emerging technologies within industry Legislation and industry protocols relevant to the industry Enhance professional practice |
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| Week 3 |
Establish and maintain industry networks Strategies - networking, attending industry events and vendor training, reading industry magazines and trade journals, and undertaking online research.
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| Week 4 |
Trends and emerging technologies within industry Evaluate own skills and knowledge, and identify professional development needs Participate in professional development activities |
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| Week 5 | Guest Lecture | |
| Week 6 | Industry protocols and procedures |
Assessment 1 due (week 16, Semester 1) |
| Week 7 | Industry protocols and procedures |
Assessment 2 due (week 17, Semester 1) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Hard drive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.
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. Lynda.com is available via your Library login.
The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
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
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as competent, you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Assignment 1: Produce a written research report on a creative industry organisation including at least two creative bodies/associations
This written report is one of two assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, to be deemed competent for this unit. In this assessment task you will conduct research into the creative arts industry by answering a series of questions.
Due week 16, semester 2 (course week 6)
Assignment 2: Participate in the creative arts industry
This practical assessment and report is the second (and final) of two assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, to be deemed competent for this unit. The task involves completing two (2) participation activities and a report.
Due week 17, semester 2 (course week 7)
Assessment in this course uses the following grades:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix for this course demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. These matrices are available through 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.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to 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.
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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