Course Title: Evolve ideas for professional creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: VART6433C
Course Title: Evolve ideas for professional creative work
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6151 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact: Andrew Harrison
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jeanie Hague-Smith
jeanie.hague-smith@rmit.edu.au
9925 4815
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will cover skills and knowledge required to develop the conceptual aspects of your creative practice, through the processes of evaluation, critical thinking and research.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR605 Evolve ideas for professional creative work |
Element: |
1. Evaluate own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse the history and development of own practice from a technical and conceptual perspective 1.2 Identify and analyse the external influences that have shaped ideas and directions in current work 1.3 Evaluate own relationship with work and how this has evolved over time 1.4 Analyse how personal experiences and factors have affected work and the ideas that inform it 1.5 Involve others in the evaluation of own practice to broaden own perspectives |
Element: |
2. Develop ideas and thinking |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use practical work, experimentation and critical thinking as part of the creative process 2.2 Integrate new processes and ideas into the evolving work in ways that effectively communicate key messages and refine the work 2.3 Deepen or broaden contextual research to support the generation and maturation of ideas 2.4 Collaborate with other professional practitioners about ideas and research 2.5 Produce experimental pieces, unfinished and finished works that reflect evolving ideas, resolving conceptual and technical issues that may arise within the work |
Element: |
3. Integrate ideas and professional opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate own professional goals and aspirations and how they might be affected by new and evolving ideas 3.2 Develop new work projects and opportunities based on reflection, research and experimentation |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this competency, you will have developed and applied skills and knowledge required to develop the conceptual aspects of your creative practice, through the processes of evaluation, critical thinking and research.
Details of Learning Activities
In this program, structured learning occurs in the classroom and through completion of assessment. However, as an independent learner you will also be engaged in unstructured activities such as private study and practice of technical skills required in using cameras, lighting and sound equipment and editing tools . You are also expected to familiarise yourself with different aspects of the screen and media industry. This includes spending time engaged in attending films and film festivals, watching streamed content, attending industry events and exhibitions and building relationships with industry bodies such as the Screen Producers Association and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.
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
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT
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.
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Concept 3 Introduction Generating Ideas
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Course introduction Generating ideas and storytelling techniques based on a range of in-class idea generating exercises. AT1: Class Exercises.
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| 2 | Three Acts and Seven Plots |
A look into how the 3 act structure is used in film and TV scripts and the seven plots. |
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| 3 | Scripts | Script structure, style and formatting. |
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| 4 | External Context & research | Research and critique a film, show or game |
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| 5 | Self Care |
Understand the health and safety risks while working in digital media Work in progress review AT1 |
AT1: Class Exercises. |
| 6 | Concepts & Synopsis |
Introduction to AT2 Creative Ideation Workbook Developing initial concepts. |
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| 7 | Writers Workshop & Research |
Work in groups to workshop your ideas. Undertake research on the key topics your concept is exploring. |
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| 8 | Twisted Concept |
Twisted Concept – re-purposing a concept – looking at synopsis and genre Setting up a workstation |
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| 9 | Writing a Pitch Document |
Introduction AT3A: Pitch Document Loglines, target Audience, genre, synopsis, treatment, final script, character biographies. Flowcharts, Strategy and Scope for interactive projects (game, websites, apps). |
AT2: Creative Ideation Workbook Due. |
| 10 | Designing a Pitch Document | Design document do’s & don’ts |
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| 11 | Review of pitch document | Work in progress review – of pitch document so far. |
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| 12 | Pitch Document Feedback | Continue to work on Pitch document incorporating teacher’s feedback where appropriate. |
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Finalise pitch document content and visual presentation. Pitch practise workshop |
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| 14 | Finalise pitch document | WIP - students will be required to present their pitch document to teacher for final review prior to submission and pitch. | |
| 15 | Pitch Week | AT3B Pitch Students will pitch their document during the class. |
AT3A Pitch Document Due AT3B Pitch Due (in class) |
| 16 | Review |
AT3C Pitch Review Students will reflect on their pitch concept. |
AT3C Pitch Review Due |
| 17 | Refine Assignments and course review |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students are encouraged to make full use of class time, open studio time and University computer lab resources. Please consult the RMIT University web site for details of access times and locations.
Other required resources include, but are not limited to: an A4 or A3 visual diary, drawing materials (pencils of various grades (1B & 2B), erasers, coloured pencils and pens, graphic markers such as Copic brand) broadband internet access, suitable digital media storage such as a portable hard drive or USB 3.0 flash drive, with at least 128Gb capacity.
You are strongly advised to maintain a daily backup schedule of all assessment and project data to your RMIT account.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical projects.
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.
AT1 Class exercises
Participate in class exercises each week from weeks 1 – 5. The aim of these exercises is to help you learn to develop ideas, to get you to approach the development of ideas from a range of different ways. Some of the exercises will be done in groups or by the individual student.
Due week 5
AT2 Creative Ideation Workbook
This assessment entails a workbook where you will document your process as you start to develop, experiment with and refine your concept ideas. You will outline three initial ideas that could be turned into a short digital project.
Due week 9
AT3a Pitch document
Continuing on from Assessment 02 where you presented three concepts for feedback from your peers/colleagues, in this assessment you are presenting your polished and refined idea to a simulated industry panel. You will create a pitch document to support your presentation.This document must be formally and professionally presented, as if prepared for a real world client.
Due week 15
AT3b Pitch presentation
Continuing on from Assessment 3a where you created a pitch document, in this assessment you are presenting your polished and refined idea to a simulated industry panel.
Due week 15
AT3c Pitch presentation review
This is where you must demonstrate your understanding of the techniques we’ve covered as well as additional processes you have explored for your specific project. This is your director's commentary, your behind the scenes, your tell-all story, where you discuss the highs and lows of the evolution of your concept.
Due week 16
Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in 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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Academic Progress:Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
Adjustments to Assessment
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the 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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