Course Title: Professional Practice in the Screen Industries

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Professional Practice in the Screen Industries

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
COMM2528	City Campus	Undergraduate	345T Media and Communication	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019
COMM2528	City Campus	Undergraduate	375T Vocational Design and Social Context	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020
COMM2528	City Campus	Undergraduate	515T Creative Industries	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025, Sem 2 2025

Course Coordinator: Mark Johnson

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3683

Course Coordinator Email: mark.johnson3@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 94.02.37

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to give you a framework for professional practice in the screen and media industry. You will explore the skills and knowledge required to succeed in screen industries. You will also look at ways in which you can build an industry profile through marketing and networking to enable you to prepare for screen and media roles, including freelance roles.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD017 Associate Degree in Screen and Media:

1. produce screen and media content with high production values for a range of platforms and environments 2. apply industry relevant knowledge and skills to devise, develop and build contemporary screen and media content for diverse audiences and contexts 3. apply and creatively adapt theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in screen and media production to your practice or future study 4. identify, analyse and reflect on relevant trends in screen and media production in both local and international contexts. 5. demonstrate critical thinking and innovation when identifying and responding to problems in diverse contexts within screen and media production 6. communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders about your discipline 7. work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness. 8. apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making as a writer, editor or future student.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1. examine the role of key professional associations, organizations and networks

2. discuss operational and marketing requirements and issues relating to intellectual property, copyright and ownership

3. examine industry employment trends in the screen industries and discuss the implications for future work

4. analyse diverse funding opportunities and business practices relating to screen production

Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.

Overview of Learning Resources

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.

https://rmit.instructure.com

RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.

A library subject guide that you may find useful is Media and Communication: http://rmit.libguides.com/media-and-communication

The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

Assessment Task 1: Industry bodies, organisations and businesses (Report)

Weighting 20% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, 3, 4

Assessment Task 2: Professional knowledge and practice(Report)

Weighting 25% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, 3, 4

Assessment Task 3: Professional career strategy (Report)

Weighting 55% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, 3, 4