Course Title: Extend cultural research expertise

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: VART6377C

Course Title: Extend cultural research expertise

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6149 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Contact: Joel Rainford

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4215

Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@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 develop skills and knowledge skills and knowledge required to extend and refine individual cultural research capability, both in the context of own practice and as part of the broader cultural context.

Independent professional practice in the creative industries involves the ability to research and engage with current cultural debate and with cultural history and theory.
At this level, you will engage in a self-directed independent research process.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUARES602 Extend cultural research expertise

Element:

1. Establish own practice in wider context

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Consider relationship of own practice to broader contemporary cultural context

1.2 Explore relationship of practice to particular aspects of cultural history and theory

1.3 Consider how own work relates to or differs from work of other professionals

1.4 Analyse progress of individual practice, and influences that have shaped this development

Element:

2. Extend research capability

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Investigate ways to extend individual research that support professional practice and self-development

2.2 Develop areas of research to support current or planned developments in practice and broader areas of interest

2.3 Conduct comprehensive analysis of critical writing as part of ongoing research practice

Element:

3. Refine and articulate own positions and ideas

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Apply critical analysis and expanding research activity to growth of personal ideas

3.2 Participate in current cultural debate with peers and within wider community

3.3 Request and use critical feedback from others

3.4 Develop substantiated ideas on cultural topics

3.5 Develop and present information in formats that meet industry and academic standards and conventions


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.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will consist of:


• in class activities
• out-of-class activities
• peer teaching and class presentations
• online research
• group discussion
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects


Teaching Schedule

1 intro to course presentation, discussion
2 Feminism presentation, discussion
3 Post-colonialism presentation, discussion
4 Post-modernism and beyond presentation, discussion
5 outside visitor joins the discussion everyone +visitor discussion
6 1st draft of AT2 due, start AT1 everyone
7 tutorial on AT1 everyone
8 Mid semester break everyone
9

AT1 powerpoint due

start presentations

everyone

6-8 people

10 continue presentations everyone attending
6-8 people presenting
11 continue presentations everyone attending
6-8 people presenting
12 continue presentations everyone attending
6-8 people presenting
13 continue presentations everyone attending
6-8 people presenting
14 continue presentations everyone attending
6-8 people presenting
15 continue presentations everyone attending
6-8 people presenting
16 AT2 due everyone


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include two projects. 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

Assessment Task 1:Present Debate

Due 9

Assessment Task 2:Research Report

Due 16

 

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. 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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