Course Title: Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: EMPL5994C
Course Title: Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5413 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)
Course Contact: Nat Bates
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3326
Course Contact Email: nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Kieran Doolan
9925 4815
Program Coordinator: Nat Bates
nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
9925 3326
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 develop 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
This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other unit of competency in this clustered course is: CUAIND412 Interpret and respond to a design brief
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
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.
Wk 1 |
Design 1 course and assignments overview
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AT1 practical task |
| Wk 2 |
Intro to AT1 - POSTER DESIGN
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AT1 practical task |
| Wk 3 |
Design Process - the only effective way to be creative
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AT1 practical task |
| Wk 4 |
Fundamental digital imaging - non-destructive transparency
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WIP1 due AT1 practical task |
| Wk 5 |
WIP feedback: AT1 - POSTER DESIGN
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AT1 - POSTER DESIGN |
| Wk 6 |
Intro to AT2 - PRODUCT DESIGN
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AT2 practical task |
| Wk 7 |
The grid in graphic design
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AT2 practical task |
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MID SEMESTER BREAK
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| Wk 8 |
Packaging resources and product pre-visualisation
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AT2 practical task |
| Wk 9 |
Further concept and design development - AT2 - PRODUCT DESIGN
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WIP2 due |
| Wk 10 |
Industry week
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| Wk 11 |
WIP feedback: AT2 - PRODUCT DESIGN
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AT2 - PRODUCT DESIGN |
| Wk 12 |
Intro to AT3 - BRAND DESIGN
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AT3 practical task |
| Wk 13 |
Fundamental digital imaging - non-destructive retouch and seamless repair
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AT3 practical task |
| Wk 14 |
AT3 Research task - Tutorial themed discussion post
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WIP3 due |
| Wk 15 |
WIP feedback: AT3 - BRAND DESIGN
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| Wk 16 |
Complete - AT3 - BRAND DESIGN
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AT3 - BRAND DESIGN |
| Wk 17 | Scheduled review and feedback of all assessments and folio material |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 competent means 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 01: Poster Design
You will interpret and respond to a design brief to produce a graphic design poster project.
Due week 5
Assignment 02: Product Design
You will interpret and respond to a design brief to produce a graphic design product.
Due week 11
Assignment 03: Brand Design
You will interpret and respond to a design brief to produce a graphic design for a brand.
Due Week 16
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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