Course Title: Engage in the business of creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: BUSM8790C
Course Title: Engage in the business of creative practice
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6150 - Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to approach the business aspects of working as a creative practitioner in a professional manner.
It applies to individuals who, depending on the creative practice, operate as sole practitioners, in artist cooperatives, or as freelance or contract workers. Regardless of the business model, all practitioners earning income from their practice engage with the professional business requirements for a sustainable creative practice. Independent creative practitioners sometimes work as employees in small and large organisations.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR603 Engage in the business of creative practice |
Element: |
1. Develop and apply professional work practices |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Develop a professional work ethic to support creative practice 1.2 Collaborate and communicate with other professionals about the business aspects of creative practice 1.3 Determine the skills and knowledge needed to operate as a successful creative practitioner 1.4 Evaluate own current skills and knowledge and the need for related professional development 1.5 Assess potential for using specialist expertise to complement own skills and knowledge |
Element: |
2. Evaluate different business practices |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Investigate different ways that creative practitioners do business 2.2 Investigate range of business practices, systems and procedures that need to be considered as part of professional creative practice 2.3 Assess relevance and implications of particular business structures 2.4 Identify physical resources required by own creative practice and how they might be accessed 2.5 Develop an overall approach to the business aspects of own practice based on evaluation of relevant information 2.6 Evaluate all aspects of own practice on an ongoing basis, as a key component of business and personal growth |
Element: |
3. Address financial aspects of creative practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Investigate financial considerations for creative practice 3.2 Research and assess different ways of commercialising work and ideas 3.3 Evaluate different ways of costing and selling creative work 3.4 Assess broader financial management requirements and their application to own practice 3.5 Develop and apply individual approaches to financial management of practice |
Element: |
4. Analyse the rights and obligations of creative practitioners |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate legal and moral rights and obligations of professional creative practice 4.2 Practise work and business in ways that meet legal and moral obligations 4.3 Pursue own rights as a creative practitioner consistent with own professional and ethical standards 4.4 Establish and maintain sound approaches to safety and sustainability in professional practice |
Element: |
5. Evaluate professional opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Evaluate work opportunities within and beyond the creative sectors 5.2 Identify and pursue potential work opportunities beyond established patterns of work 5.3 Identify and access sources of professional advice 5.4 Evaluate local and global opportunities for own practice 5.5 Identify and evaluate opportunities offered by current and emerging trends in the consumption of culture and creative products 5.6 Analyse the experiences of others as a way of discovering different opportunities |
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
Learning and assessment will include working on event production and practical projects. This will be organised by program staff, and allow you to interact with industry professionals.
On campus sessions will include guest lectures from practicing industry professionals.
Teaching Schedule
Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
SEMESTER 1
CLASS |
CONTENT |
CLASS 1 |
Introduction to course Assessment information Discuss the Performance and Knowledge evidence to meet Competency in the course |
CLASS 2 |
Guest lecture: Simon Moro The lecture will discuss information needed to complete Assessment 3 |
CLASS 3 |
Look at financial aspects of creative practice Investigate financial considerations for creative practice Research and assess different ways of commercialising work and ideas Evaluate different ways of costing and selling creative work Assess broader financial management requirements and their application to own practice Develop and apply individual approaches to financial management of practice |
CLASS 4 |
Look at financial aspects of creative practice Investigate financial considerations for creative practice Research and assess different ways of commercialising work and ideas Evaluate different ways of costing and selling creative work Assess broader financial management requirements and their application to own practice Develop and apply individual approaches to financial management of practice |
CLASS 5 |
Look at financial aspects of creative practice Investigate financial considerations for creative practice Research and assess different ways of commercialising work and ideas Evaluate different ways of costing and selling creative work Assess broader financial management requirements and their application to own practice Develop and apply individual approaches to financial management of practice |
CLASS 6 |
Discuss trends in the consumption of culture and creative products and their impact on professional creative practice |
CLASS 7 |
Analyse the rights and obligations of creative practitioners Guest Lecture: Music lawyer Andrew Watt discusses Legal Aspects of Creative Industries |
CLASS 8 |
Assessment 4: Collide project Class 2: Production Management introduction Discussion on the roles Music Industry (Sound Production) students will be involved in during the filming of the Collide Project events. - overview of Production Management within the wider entertainment industry. - scenario of a 1-day music festival from set up to pack down.- Production roles for the Collide project, sound recording, FOH and Monitors. |
CLASS 9 |
Collide project Class 1: Guest Lecture with Clare Moore - setting up microphones etc for drums, in preparation for Collide activities. - setting up microphones etc for vibraphone |
CLASS 10 |
Class 3: Production Management 2 - Sound roles within the wider entertainment industry - students will be able to choose their roles for the Collide project |
CLASS 11 |
Evaluate legal and moral rights and obligations of professional creative practice Practise work and business in ways that meet legal and moral obligations Pursue own rights as a creative practitioner consistent with own professional and ethical standards Establish and maintain sound approaches to safety and sustainability in professional practice |
CLASS 12 |
Evaluate legal and moral rights and obligations of professional creative practice Practise work and business in ways that meet legal and moral obligations Pursue own rights as a creative practitioner consistent with own professional and ethical standards Establish and maintain sound approaches to safety and sustainability in professional practice |
CLASS 13 |
Look at ways to: Develop a professional work ethic to support creative practice Collaborate and communicate with other professionals about the business aspects of creative practice Determine the skills and knowledge needed to operate as a successful creative practitioner Evaluate own current skills and knowledge and the need for related professional development Assess potential for using specialist expertise to complement own skills and knowledge |
CLASS 14 |
Look at ways to: Develop a professional work ethic to support creative practice Collaborate and communicate with other professionals about the business aspects of creative practice Determine the skills and knowledge needed to operate as a successful creative practitioner Evaluate own current skills and knowledge and the need for related professional development Assess potential for using specialist expertise to complement own skills and knowledge |
SEMESTER 2
CLASS |
CLASS |
CLASS 1 |
Look at ways to: Develop a professional work ethic to support creative practice Collaborate and communicate with other professionals about the business aspects of creative practice Determine the skills and knowledge needed to operate as a successful creative practitioner Evaluate own current skills and knowledge and the need for related professional development Assess potential for using specialist expertise to complement own skills and knowledge |
CLASS 2 |
Assessment 4: Collide project |
CLASS 3 |
Class excursion to Sound Firm / Risk Sound Chris Goods will do a class on Dolby Atmos in their surround sound theatre. |
CLASS 4 |
Assessment 4: Collide project - 1st week of 3 weeks of production |
CLASS 5 |
Assessment 4: Collide project - 2nd week of 3 weeks of production 3 weeks of TV studio production working with Live and Screen & Media students. Director Rob Wellington Tasks: Live band video clip production 2 bands x 2 video clips Multi-track recording monitors and FOH |
CLASS 6 |
Assessment 4: Collide project - 2nd week of 3 weeks of production 3 weeks of TV studio production working with Live and Screen & Media students. Director Rob Wellington Tasks: Live band video clip production 2 bands x 2 video clips Multi-track recording monitors and FOH |
CLASS 7 |
Assessment 4: Collide project (Post Mix) - with Tim Johnston in the course, Manage Production of Sound Design VART6421c Work groups are to contact their band and introduce themselves to commence getting their sound mix approved. Informing them they will be responsible for getting their sound mix ready for finished music video of the band. |
CLASS 8 |
Assessment 4: Collide project (Post Mix) - with Tim Johnston in the course, Manage Production of Sound Design VART6421c Work groups to continue working on sound mixes and once complete submit for feedback to the band. When feedback is given student workgroups will make the required changes and re-submit changes to the band. Once approval from the band is complete student workgroups need to send their approved mix to Rob Wellington the Video director for placement in the video clip. |
CLASS 9 |
Assessment 4: Collide project (Post Mix) - with Tim Johnston in the course, Manage Production of Sound Design VART6421c Work groups to continue working on sound mixes and once complete submit for feedback to the band. When feedback is given student workgroups will make the required changes and re-submit changes to the band. Once approval from the band is complete student workgroups need to send their approved mix to Rob Wellington the Video director for placement in the video clip. |
CLASS 10 |
Assessment 4: Collide project (Post Mix) - with Tim Johnston in the course, Manage Production of Sound Design VART6421c Work groups to continue working on sound mixes and once complete submit for feedback to the band. When feedback is given student workgroups will make the required changes and re-submit changes to the band. Once approval from the band is complete student workgroups need to send their approved mix to Rob Wellington the Video director for placement in the video clip. |
CLASS 11 |
Assessment 4: Collide project (Post Mix) - with Tim Johnston in the course, Manage Production of Sound Design VART6421c Work groups to continue working on sound mixes and once complete submit for feedback to the band. When feedback is given student workgroups will make the required changes and re-submit changes to the band. Once approval from the band is complete student workgroups need to send their approved mix to Rob Wellington the Video director for placement in the video clip. |
CLASS 12 |
Assessment 4: Collide project (Post Mix) - with Tim Johnston in the course, Manage Production of Sound Design VART6421c |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be made through a combination of workplace based practice and practical project completion. In both instances collaboration with key personnel / stakeholders will be fundamental to assessment completion.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required 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.
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 1 Legal Aspects - Creative Industries
This assessment quiz aims to assess your understanding of legal concepts in the Creative Industries. The questionnaire relates directly to the relevant lectures on legal issues relating to the Music Industry.
Due: Semester 1, Week 7
ASSESSMENT 2 Production Management Questionnaire
This assessment quiz aims to assess your understanding of legal concepts in the Creative Industries. The questionnaire relates directly to the relevant lectures on legal issues relating to the Music Industry.
Due: Semester 1 Week 14
ASSESSMENT 3 Develop and Apply Professional Work Practices (Collide Project)
The Collide Project runs Weeks 4 - Weeks 6 in Second Semester. Each student is expected to take a minimum of one sound role during this production.
Due: Semester 2 Week 7
ASSESSMENT 4 Business Plan
Independently write a business plan according to the brief. This is a culmination of all the class work and project work throughout the year.
Due: Semester 2 Week 12
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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