Course Title: Work professionally in the creative arts industry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: GEDU6131C
Course Title: Work professionally in the creative arts industry
Important Information:
This course will be delivered through face-to-face classes, interaction with industry mentors, and the learning support material and resources in Canvas.
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
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
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
Enrolment in this core course at RMIT requires you to have completed all first year courses.
Course Description
This course will help you to market yourself as a screenwriting professional. You will research the wider screenwriting industry to source a work placement in an area that interests you (your placement may carried out at any time across the year, and may consist of one or a number of different placement opportunities). You will also learn the skills to sustain yourself and your writing projects, and assist in marketing the RMIT Screenwriting program to the wider creative community.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAIND601 Work professionally in the creative arts industry |
Element: |
1. Implement strategies to find work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Use a range of sources to gather information on work opportunities in area of interest 1.2 Evaluate how own skills and knowledge could be applied in a work context 1.3 Refine curriculum vitae (CV) and supporting material and distribute as required 1.4 Use online opportunities to promote self and own availability for work 1.5 Identify and take action to address barriers to obtaining work 1.6 Incorporate into career planning issues related to copyright, moral rights and intellectual property |
Element: |
2. Respond to work opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply for advertised positions and respond to other leads as they arise 2.2 Prepare for interviews and auditions as required 2.3 Display a professional attitude and confidence in dealings with prospective employers 2.4 Undertake follow-up required after interviews or auditions |
Element: |
3. Show initiative in the work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and clarify as required the day-to-day operations of, and key personnel in, the workplace 3.2 Clarify aspects of own role and responsibilities with relevant personnel 3.3 Demonstrate a professional work ethic 3.4 Apply a knowledge of relevant performance and cultural principles and practices to workplace activities 3.5 Participate in workplace discussions and meetings in a positive and constructive way 3.6 Demonstrate a capacity to work independently and achieve goals with minimal or no supervision 3.7 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel and incorporate into work activities as required 3.8 Use peer and management feedback, as well as self-evaluation, to identify skill gaps and set professional development goals |
Element: |
4. Establish and maintain industry networks |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Participate in relevant networks to assist with finding ongoing work 4.2 Identify and follow appropriate strategies to enhance own professional reputation 4.3 Maximise reputation by circulating current and succinct information about own experience 4.4 Use communication channels to exchange information and ideas with colleagues and industry contacts |
Learning Outcomes
You will have developed a strategy to market yourself and your writing projects in order to arrange a placement, always with a view to enhancing your writing career prospects in the future.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
- lectures
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- class exercises
2. Out-of-class activities:
- WIL placement
- independent project based work
- writing and reading assignments
- online and other research
- independent study
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Date |
Class Content |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
Jul 9 |
Initial discussion of course, and your placement plans Brainstorming: Your placement |
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Week 2 |
Jul 16 |
Researching the industry The business of finding work The art of writing a great CV |
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Week 3 |
Jul 23 |
Writing an effective query letter Mock interviews |
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Week 4 |
Jul 30 |
Cold call practice session |
Assessment 1: Action Plan now due |
Week 5 |
Aug 6 |
Placement feedback - reports from the front line
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Week 6 |
Aug 13 |
Intensive feedback #1 |
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Week 7 |
Aug 20 |
Intensive feedback #2 |
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Week 8 |
Aug 27 |
Your website: expert advice
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Mid-semester break: Monday 30 August to Friday 4 September inclusive |
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Week 9 |
Sep 10 |
Your website: drafting |
Assessment 2: Develop professional presence and apply for placement now due |
Week 10 |
Sep 17 |
Your website: collaborative editing Placement reports: Professional Conversations |
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Week 11 |
Sep 24 |
Placement reports: Professional Conversations (cont’d)
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Week 12 |
Oct 1 |
Placement reports: Professional Conversations (cont’d) |
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Week 13 |
Oct 8 |
Placement reports: Professional Conversations (cont’d) |
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Week 14 |
Oct 15 |
Final review: looking forward |
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Week 15 |
Oct 22 |
No scheduled class: semester review TBC |
Assessment 3: Placement/Reflection/Professional Conversation now due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
Resources will be available in Canvas. |
Other Resources
You will 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.
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
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises and through the application of learned skills and insights to industry research, the completion of an industry placement and the development of work placement documentation.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as 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.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.
Assessment 1: Action Plan
Due: Week 4 (2 Aug)
Your Action Plan will assist you in formulating a strategy to secure and complete a rewarding Industry Placement.
Assessment 2: Develop professional presence and apply for placement
Due: Week 9 (13 Sep)
Completing this project allows you to demonstrate your skills in planning and documenting your approach to finding work, choosing your strategies to find and secure employment, and selecting techniques for effective feedback and self-evaluation. You are also asked to complete and submit a written CV, including a brief bio, contact details, writing credits, and other information, and your own draft web page.
Assessment 3: Placement/Reflection/Professional Conversation
During your placement, you are tasked to fulfil all tasks assigned you by your placement host. This may take the form of observation and/or involvement in the writing or production process, including writing brief sample scenes or scripts for the production and obtaining feedback on your work from others involved in the project, or any other related tasks. You will report on your placement in a Professional Conversation, and submit a Placement Reflection (500-800 words)
[Please note, for this course, work integrated learning activities and assessment options can be completed online or remotely from home.RMIT supports students to complete placements at home. If you are able to take this option then you still need to complete the required WIL Agreement and forward to us. Under the WIL Agreement, your placement host still has a responsibility to provide students with relevant learning experiences that aligns with the learning objectives of the course; qualified and experienced staff to provide appropriate supervision (which may be done remotely); and a safe and secure work environment with appropriate equipment, as provided to employees.]
Due: Week 15 (25 Oct)
Once you have achieved competency for all assessments in a unit of competency, you will receive an overall result. If you have not completed an assessment task to a satisfactory standard, you will be given an opportunity to resubmit that task within one week of receiving feedback from your teacher. If the resubmission is deemed unsatisfactory, the matter will be referred to the Program Coordinator.
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 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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