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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