Course Title: Evolve ideas for professional creative work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
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: Mandy Penton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9202
Course Contact Email: mandy.penton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nicole McKinnon
nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au
9925 4815
Film and Televison Production
Teacher: Janis Lesinskis
Email: janis.lesinskis@rmit.edu.au
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 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 |
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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
This course is delivered into two programs:
C6151 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, Film and Television Production
and
C6151IM Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Interactive Media,
for your teaching schedule go to the course guide for the unit clustered with this course CUAWRT502 Develop storylines and treatments
This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other unit of competency in this clustered course is: CUAWRT502 Develop storylines and treatments
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
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT OneDrive account
• 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.
C6151IM Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Interactive Media, Teaching Schedule
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Concept 3 Introduction Research
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Introduction to Concept 3 Introduction: AT1 Develop a concept 1 Commence research In class you will undertake research animation / motion graphics inspired by music. You will be given a list of reference works, but can also research your own. Screen and keyboard safety Reflect on the hazards that occur when working screen and keyboards for long periods of time. Finding creativity Read the article : https://coschedule.com/blog/innovative-content-marketing/ (Links to an external site.) and answer the questions. Homework: Work on Part A. |
AT1 Part A - Due |
2 | Developing concepts |
Coming up with concepts Listen to 3 of the music tracks for inspiration & Develop rough ideas. Write a short description of an animation / motion graphics concept for each piece of music. Pair up with another student and share you 3 ideas with them, get feedback on the ideas from them. Choose the idea that you will continue through to preproduction stages. Homework: create a rough thumbnail storyboard of the concept. |
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3 | Storyboards and Visual style |
Storyboard development. From rough thumbnail storyboard to refined storyboard. Work on the refined storyboard for AT1 Develop a concept 1. Undertake Visual style research Research 1 visual style that inspires you and you think suits your concept. Homework: work on and complete refined storyboard an visual style research ready to present in class |
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4 | Presentation |
Presentation in class Student will present the following?
Collect 2 points of feedback you have received. Animatics How to make them How to refine your storyboard in preparation for the animatic. Style frames How to make them Homework: Make any changes required after the presentation to the refined storyboard and work on the animatic and Style frames. |
AT1 Develop a concept 1 Part B - C - Due |
5 | Animatics, style frames & sample animation |
Finalise Animatics and style frames. Creating a sample of the animation Homework: Continue working on the animation sample. |
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6 | Animation sample |
Continue working on Animation sample. WIPs continue. Reviewing Part G Review and evaluate. Homework: Continue working on the animation sample. |
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7 | Animation sample & Reviewing |
Continue working on Animation sample. Finalise Part G Review and evaluate. Homework: Finalise the animation sample and complete Part G Review and evaluate. |
AT1 Develop a concept 1 Part D, E, F, G submission - Due |
8 | Introduction to AT2 Develop a concept 2 |
Introduction to AT2 Develop a concept 2 Getting ideas – where do ideas come from?
Writing a synopsis Write up 3 ideas as 3 synopsis for you individual project. They may be based on the class writing exercises or from somewhere else. Undertake a story conference - Get feedback from at least 2 other students or other people and find out from them which idea they prefer, collect the feedback and the names of the students. Homework: finalise AT2 Part A Writing workshop and Part B Research. |
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9 | Writing a Script |
Script formatting There is a specific and internationally recognised way for formatting a script. In class, you will practice formatting a script, you will also make adjustment to that script to suit a different genre. The 3 Act structure Homework: finalise Part C Script formatting. |
AT2 Part A, Part B, Part C due - Due |
10 | Designing a Pitch Document |
Pitch Documents Start working on you script (for linear) or Detailed Project Treatment (interactive) Homework: Continue working on script or Detailed project treatment. |
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11 | Pitch document |
Pitch Documents Homework: Finalise Pitch documents |
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12 | Pitch Document |
Pitch Documents Answer questions and discussing the concept development process: Homework: Finalise Pitch documents |
AT2 Part D & E Pitch presentation - Due |
13 | Pitch Document Presentation |
Pitch Documents Finalise Pitch documents Homework: Finalise Pitch documents |
AT2 Part D & E Pitch presentation - Due |
14 | Introducing: AT3 Finalise preproduction and review |
Introducing: AT3 Finalise preproduction and review Part A – Final drafts Part B - Reviewing the concept development and the script writing process Homework: Finalise your final drafts |
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15 | Reviewing concept |
Part B - Reviewing the concept development and the script writing process Homework: Finalise Part B |
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16 | Reviewing concept |
Part C - Budgets and schedules. Part D – safety Homework: Finalise Part C & D |
AT3 - Due |
17 | Refine Assignments and course review |
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.
C6151 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, Film and Television Production
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Creativity and innovation Theories, concepts and strategies |
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Historical perspectives on creative work Cultures, subcultures, movements, manifestos, methods |
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Derivative processes and creative work. Remix. |
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Screen Production crafts and associated disciplines. |
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Contextual research: exploring case studies for your proposal. |
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Personal research. |
Assess 1 due: end of this week Evaluate influences & development of ideas
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Creative strategies reappraised. Critical analysis and practice. |
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Collaborative processes and strategies. |
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Specifying your creative aims and intentions. |
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Experiment / trial proposal. |
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Experiment / trial design. |
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Feedback and refinement. |
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Practical experimentation and trialing. |
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Challenges and problem solving. |
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Practical folio presentation. |
Assess 2 due: Integrating ideas and practice. |
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Review. Creative process, speculation and generating work. |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Remember that the University Library has many resources that will help you and 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 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.
C6151IM Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Interactive Media, Assessment Tasks
AT1 Develop a concept 1
Undertake the preproduction processes for an animation / motion graphics inspired by a 30 seconds piece of music. It can include: characters, or be completely abstract - it is entirely up to you.
You will undertake research, developmental steps, collaboration with other students to come up with a storyboard, animatic and at least 5 - 10 seconds of the animation completed. (If you have time, you should try and complete this animation as it may make an excellent folio piece.)
Due week 7
AT2 Develop a concept 2
In semester 2 you will undertake an independent creative project in Undertake Project Work Course. In this assessment you will be doing some of the concept development for that project.
Due week 13
AT3 Finalise preproduction and review
In this assessment you will finalise the script (linear projects) / project treatment (interactive projects) based on feedback you received during the AT2 Pitch presentation as well as other preproduction requirements. You will also reflect on the process of developing scripts, concepts, and how it impacts on your role in the digital media industry.r concept.
Due week 16
C6151 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, Film and Television Production, Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1- Evaluation and Reflection. This assessment is in three parts. Part A - you must answer each of the reflection questions. Part B - you will take part in a collective feedback discussion in order to evaluate own practice. Part C - collaborative group evaluation to give and receive feedback, develop ideas and evaluate own work. Due Date: week 6
Assessment Task 2 - Integrating Ideas and Practice. You will produce material in the process of designing, conducting and modifying a series of trials in the creative practice specialisation you have chosen. Due Date: week 15
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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