Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Industry networks are of key importance in Entertainment. In this unit you will extend and apply your critical knowledge of entertainment industries to the 'real-world' task of creating and updating an online directory of entertainment industries. Through this project, you will also refine your project management skills, information analysis, online design skills, and team leadership and membership abilities.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to deepen and build upon your knowledge of entertainment and entertainment industries by applying it to the practical task of creating and updating a public online directory of entertainment industries. It is also the aim of the unit to further develop your producerly skills including determination, keeping calm when faced with unexpected problems, and treating people well; and to further develop your project management, communication, and leadership skills by providing you with an opportunity to apply them in a public project.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Communicate the results of your research into entertainment industries to a public online audience at an advanced level;
2. Summarise and critically explain the various subsectors of the entertainment industry;
3. Apply effective ethical, cross-cultural, and professional communication practices at an advanced level;
4. Work independently and as a team member in the context of a professional project.

Content

This unit addresses content such as:

• Approaches to defining sectors of the entertainment industry


• Project management


• Developing determination


• Developing the ability to remain calm when faced with unexpected problems


• Learning how to treat people well


• Current awareness of entertainment industries and subsectors in specific locations


• Entertainment industry networks

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching and learning in this unit involves introductory briefing sessions, workshops, hands-on computer laboratory sessions, and group work sessions. The workshop program will be augmented with a reporting session in which you will present and lead discussion on your team's work-in-progress on the project.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.

Grading Scale - You will be awarded a final grade on a 1 to 7 scale.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Description: Tutors and the unit coordinator will be available in person at specified times or via email to discuss unit ideas and questions with students. You will be given feedback on your assignments.
Weight 0%

Assessment name: Report
Description: (Summative)
You will write a research report which critically identifies and defines subsectors of entertainment industries.
Relates to objectives: 2, 4, 5
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Early Semester

Assessment name: Work-in-progress presentation
Description: (Summative)
You will prepare a poster in which you report on your team's progress within the project.
Relates to objectives: 2, 3, 4, 5
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Report
Description: (Summative)
You will submit a written analysis of your contributions to the Entertainment Industries Map. Your contributions themselves will also be assessed.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Text: There is no set text for this unit. A series of readings prepared by the unit coordinator will be placed on the CMD.

Recommended References:

• Portny, Stanley (2007) Project management for dummies [electronic resource], New Jersey: John Wiley.


• QUT. (n.d.) Brisbane Media Map. Retrieved July 20, 2010, from http://www.brisbanemediamap.com.au/


• Schwalbe, Kathy (2009) Introduction to project management, Boston; Course Management.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 16-Oct-2012