Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: BUSM6528C
Course Title: Develop sustainability of own professional practice
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: C5414 - Diploma of Visual Arts
Course Contact: Joel Rainford
Course Contact Phone: +61399258193
Course Contact Email: joel.rainford@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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 gain skills and knowledge 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: |
CUAPPR512 Develop sustainability of own professional practice |
Element: |
1. Research and develop goals for own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify own professional goals and aspirations in context of chosen practice area 1.2 Identify and consult with required personnel to support identified goals and aspirations 1.3 Evaluate opportunities and limitations that affect contemporary practice in chosen area 1.4 Identify future directions for professional practice in consultation with required personnel 1.5 Develop goals for overall practice direction |
Element: |
2. Evaluate current sustainability of own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and explore components of sustainable professional practice in chosen area of work 2.2 Evaluate current practice against identified components 2.3 Research ways to increase sustainability of professional practice |
Element: |
3. Develop and implement strategies to improve professional practice sustainability |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop and implement practical and innovative strategies for enhancing sustainability of practice 3.2 Develop and nurture own professional networks and collaborate with others 3.3 Integrate practices that support own lifelong learning in chosen field 3.4 Seek feedback and refine own ideas and strategies for developing professional practice 3.5 Evaluate constraints and limitations of strategies and address as required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Professional practitioners across all sectors and areas of expertise must consider the sustainability of their practice. At this level, the practitioner applies a self-directed approach ensuring sustainability.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning Activities may include but are not limited to:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations in studio
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- seminars/workshops
- design activities or projects
- group projects
- peer learning
- guest lecture/presentation
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- visits to galleries and events
- practical placement
- simulated workplace activities.
Teaching Schedule
Please refer to Canvas.
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 TopicAssessment / Learning activities
| Week 1 |
Lecture: Professional Associations
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Off-campus In this class we will be introducing how to research, plan for and take part in industry engagement. We will look at what is required for Assessment 1. |
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| Week 2 |
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Off-campus This class will focus on your photographic work experience as part of the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) |
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| Week 3 |
Lecture: What is your calling?
Professional photographer engagement Goal development Own practice sustainability. Feedback consultations with teacher |
Off-campus This week we will review the communication tools/requirements you will need to secure your own placement for WIL. We will at your CV and what is appropriate for presenting yourself professionally and seeking work experience. RMIT Job Shop - Career related support and services. |
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| Week 4 |
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Off-campus This week we will review the documents and requirements you will need for your own placement and how these will assist you in successfully completing your professional work experience. A01 - DUE start of class - meeting with teacher |
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| Week 5 |
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Off-campus This week looks at formal contracts, logbook and work placement agreement. |
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| Weeks 6 + 7 |
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Off-campus Student support for engagement and connection with industry relevant personnel. Student goal setting and approaches/strategies to achieving these in WIL.
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Mid-Semester Break
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| Week 8 |
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Off-campus Student support for engagement and connection with industry relevant personnel. Student goal setting and approaches/strategies to achieving these in WIL.
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| Week 9 |
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Off-campus One on one - student catch up for review and feedback.
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| Week 10 |
Feedback and consultations with teacher |
This week we will review student individual goals set and addressing or adjusting approaches to work placement. | |
| Week 11 +12 |
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Off-campus one on one - student catch up for review and feedback. |
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| Week 13 |
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Off-campus One on one consultations with teacher to discuss any final questions and receive timely feedback. |
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| Week 14 |
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One on one - student catch up for review and feedback. |
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| Week 15 |
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A02 - DUE start of class - in person meeting with teacher | |
| Week 16 |
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All students to attend for discuss and reflection of work practices and WIL placement activities. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
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 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 and due dates
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
of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
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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