Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5410 Diploma of Music (Sound Production)

Course Title: Provide freelance services

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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.

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

PERF5101C

City Campus

TAFE

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term1 2022,
Term2 2022,
Term1 2023,
Term2 2023,
Term1 2024

Course Contact: Rebekha Naim

Course Contact Phone: 61399254849

Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work as an independent operator within the creative arts industry.

 

It applies to individuals who use a high level of self-motivation and discipline, and an entrepreneurial attitude when pursuing work opportunities. They are engaged for specific projects and are responsible for promoting themselves to potential clients, negotiating their own contracts and managing their business affairs.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUAIND412 Provide freelance services

Elements:

1. Promote self to potential clients

2. Negotiate work arrangements

3. Manage financial and business aspects of service

4. Undertake strategic planning

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to:

    • participate in industry networks and develop a dynamic list of industry contacts
    • prepare resume and self-promotional materials and circulate using a variety of media outlets and platforms
    • prepare a business plan that identifies a fee structure and work schedule to maintain a viable cash flow
    • negotiate service contracts or agreements
    • develop and maintain an effective financial and document records system
    • develop and revise a strategic plan that identifies business opportunities and risks
    • seek constructive feedback to identify professional development needs and opportunities
    • review work objectives measured against quality of life, artistic and commercial goals.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, and will include written submission and project work