Course Title: Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: GEDU6109C
Course Title: Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6160 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: John Reeves
Phone: 9925 4895
Email: john.reeves@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
No pre or co requisites for this course.
Course Description
The unit Maintain and Apply Creative Arts Industry Knowledge develops the knowledge you need to understand and work within the Screenwriting industry. It also gives you the skills to develop and apply basic industry practices within the creative arts industries, via networking and enhanced personal insight.
At RMIT, the unit CUVIND502 Maintain and Apply Creative Arts Industry Knowledge is delivered with CUACMP301 Implement Copyright Arrangements. However it is assessed separately.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
Element: |
1. Research and apply creative arts industry information |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research structure and operation of creative arts industry 1.2 Research employment obligations and opportunities within the industry 1.3 Monitor trends and emerging technologies within the industry 1.4 Research legislation and industry protocols relevant to the industry 1.5 Analyse and evaluate accuracy, currency and credibility of information sources to determine that research scope is sufficient 1.6 Compile and maintain accurate and comprehensive details of information gathered and its sources |
Element: |
2. Maintain effective industry networks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Participate in professional industry bodies and associations to maintain industry knowledge 2.2 Use networking strategies to establish and maintain relationships that enhance own professional practice and profile 2.3 Use communication channels to maximise dialogue with industry contacts and ensure currency and credibility of industry knowledge 2.4 Record details of networking activities and benefits gained from participation |
Element: |
3. Enhance professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evaluate own skills and knowledge to identify professional development needs 3.2 Seek advice from relevant people to identify professional development opportunities 3.3 Participate in professional development activities to improve work performance and currency of industry knowledge |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have the knowledge you need to understand and work within the Screenwriting industry, and the skills to develop and apply basic industry practices within the creative arts industries via networking and enhanced personal insight.
Details of Learning Activities
You learn through:
1. In-class activities:
• lectures
• industry speakers
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
2. Out-of-class activities:
• online and other research
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Date |
Class Content |
Assessment |
Elements |
Week 1 |
Feb 9 |
Overview of course content and discussion of assessment. Identifying opportunities within the Screenwriting industry. |
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CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 2 |
Feb 16 |
Organising forum groups. Identifying key questions. |
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CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 3 |
Feb 23 |
Assessment Task #1: Team presentations Guest Speaker: Copyright for Screenwriters |
Assessment Task #1 |
CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 4 |
Mar 2 |
Assessment Task #1: Team presentations (cont’d) Guest Speaker: a professional screenwriter and creative producer in the field of children’s media The Screenwriter in today’s industry Building your profile as a screenwriter Forum planning |
Assessment Task #1 (cont’d) |
CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 5 |
Mar 9 |
Forum #1: Forum #2: |
Assessment Task #2 |
CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 6 |
Mar 16 |
Forum #3: Forum #4: |
Assessment Task #2 (cont’d) |
CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 7 |
Mar 23 |
Forum #5:
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Assessment Task #2 (cont’d) |
CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 8 |
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No class on Good Friday, March 30 |
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Mid-semester break: Friday March 30 to Friday April 26 inclusive |
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Week 9 |
Apr 13 |
Guest Speaker: More on copyright and legal issues for screenwriters Copyright and Legal Issues: case study response |
Assessment Task #3 |
CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 10 |
Apr 20 |
Forum #7:
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Assessment Task #2 (cont’d) |
CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 11 |
Apr 27 |
Forum #9: |
Assessment Task #2 (cont’d) |
CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 12 |
May 4 |
Round table speed mentoring |
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CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 13 |
May 11 |
Individual reports evaluating effectiveness and key questions across a range of forums: group debrief |
Assessment Task #4 |
CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 14 |
May 18 |
Copyright and legal Issues: Assessment Task #5 Final Review |
Assessment Task #5 |
CUAIND502 CUACMP301 |
Week 15 |
May 25 |
No class meeting: marking |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Any prescribed reading for this course will provided in class by the teacher |
References
Other Resources
You require access to a computer and to the internet for this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing tasks
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to Canvas for assessment criteria).
Assessment Task #1: Team presentation (CUAIND502: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Weeks 3 & 4 (23 February and 2 March)
Assessment Task #2: Group facilitation & presentation of Industry Forum (CUAIND502: Elements: 1, 2, 3): (As scheduled throughout the semester)
Assessment Task #3: Copyright and legal issues: case study response (CUACMP301: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Week 9 (13 April)
Assessment Task #4: Individual report evaluating effectiveness and key questions across a range of forums: group debrief (CUAIND502: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Week 13 (11 May)
Assessment Task #5: Copyright and legal issues: open-book assessment task (CUACMP301: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Week 14 (18 May)
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded).
CAG 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 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. 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.
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.
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
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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