Course Title: Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: EMPL5229C
Course Title: Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4171 - Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Clare Renner
Telephone: 03 9925 4047
Email: clare.renner@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 15
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
At RMIT, Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge is taught along with 2 other competencies:
- Identify industry laws and regulations and apply them to workplace activities (CUFGEN02A )
- Maintain workplace safety (BSBCMN311A )
Course Description
The competency Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge is taught within the course Industry Overview. In this course you increase your knowledge of the writing and publishing industry through contact with a broad range of people who are currently working in different areas of the industry. You also explore the laws and regulations governing the industry and look at issues of health and safety that may affect you as a writer or editor..
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFGEN01A Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge |
Element: |
1. Seek information on the structure and operation of the industry |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Correctly identify and access sources of information on the industry 1.2 Obtain information to assist effective work performance within the industry, including information on: 1.3 Access information on the specific sector of work 1.4 Correctly apply industry information in day-to-day work activities |
Element: |
2. Seek information on industry employment obligations and opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Obtain information to assist effective work performance within the industry, including information on: 2.2 Correctly apply industry information on employment opportunities and obligations in day-to-day work activities |
Element: |
3. Seek information on new technology |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Obtain information to assist effective work performance within the industry, including information on: 3.2 Correctly apply industry information on technological advances in day-to-day work activities |
Element: |
4. Update industry knowledge |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Continually apply informal and/or formal research to update general knowledge of the industry 4.2 Monitor current issues of concern to the industry 4.3 Share updated knowledge with customers and colleagues as appropriate, and incorporate information into day-to-day work activities |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have a good understanding of the different areas of writing and publishing industry. You will also have an awareness of copyright law and of issues surrounding your health and safety as a writer and / or editor. <!--EndFragment-->
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through -
In-class activities:
• lectures
• industry speakers
• group discussion
Out-of-class activities:
• independent project-based work
• writing and reading
• online and other research
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
Each week you have the opportunity to hear someone from a different area of the industry. The following topics will be covered but the order of speakers will depend on people’s availability .
** NB. Please be aware that:
1. The copyright lecture will be held on WEDNESDAY 2 MAY. Attendance at this lecture is compulsory for reaching competence in Identify Industry laws and Regulations and Apply to Workplace Activities.
2. There will be lecture on maintaining your health as a writer and/or editor on WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL. Attendance at this lecture is compulsory for reaching competence in Maintain Workplace Safety.
Topics for Industry Overview lectures (only delivered in Semester 1) | Competency and Elements |
OH&S - Looking after yourself as a writer and/or editor (Lecture on 4 APRIL) | BSBCMN311A 1,2,3,4 |
Copyright - What you need to know as an author and/or editor (Lecture on 2 MAY) | CUFGEN02A - 1,2 |
RPL - recognition of industry experience and current competence |
CUFGEN01A - 2,4 BSBCMN311A - 3 CUFGEN02A - 2 |
Small press publishing |
CUFGEN01A - 1,2,4 CUFGEN02A - 1,2 BSBCMN311A - 3 |
Writing for young adults (YA) writers share their stories and tips for success |
CUFGEN01A - 1,4 |
Resources for writers and editors - Victorian Writers’ Centre, the Wheeler Centre and other professional organisations Overview of the publishing process - various speakers |
CUFGEN01A - 1,2,3 CUFGEN02A - 1,2 |
Overview of the publishing process - various speakers; how to pitch your work; international and other rights | CUFGEN01A - 1,2,3,4 CUFGEN02A - 1 BSBCMN311A - 3<!--EndFragment--> |
Literary agents - a perspective of their role | CUFGEN02A - 1,2,4 |
Books and the electronic age - where are we going? |
CUFGEN01A - 1,2.,3 CUFGEN02A - 1 |
Writing your passion - people who make a living writing about their special interests (fiction and nonfiction) | CUFGEN01A - 1,4 CUFGEN02A - 1 |
Making a living as a freelance writer and/or editor - it’s not impossible | CUFGEN01A - 1,2,3,4 CUFGEN02A - 1 BSBCMN311A - 3 |
Writers and editors - a special relationship | CUFGEN01A - 1,4 CUFGEN02A - 1 |
The business of written communication - corporate writing and editing | CUFGEN01A - 1,4 CUFGEN02A - 1 |
Applying for grants - everything you need to know | CUFGEN02A - 1 CUFGEN01A - 1,2,3,4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Any prescribed material will be provided by the teacher in this course |
References
You are advised to look at the course blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You require access to a computer and to the internet for this course
Overview of Assessment
Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through written assignments and a research project.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Assessment 1: Research an area of the industry that is of personal interest to you. Write a report of 1000 words. (This is the assessment related to Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge, EMPL5229C.)
Final submission date for this report is 30 May.
Assessment 2: Create a health and safety plan for yourself taking into account your individual needs and the advice provided at the lecture. (Due 2 May)
Assessment 3: Select an area within the publishing or writing industry and research any industry laws and regulations that might impact on writers and/or editors. Produce a short report discussing your findings.
(500 words) Final submission date for this report is 30 May.
Detailed briefs for all assignments will be provided on Blackboard.
All units will be assessed as:
C Competent
NYC Not yet competent
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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