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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence of the ability 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. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: - identify industry network opportunities for freelance services in screen and media industries - identify professional expertise and services available to advise and support freelance services - identify media outlets and platforms that may be relevant for promotional purposes - identify sources of information about regulatory, taxation, insurance and other business requirements in relation to offering freelance services.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - relevant personnel - access to information on legislation and codes of practice for freelancer services in the screen and media industries. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence of the ability 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. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: - identify industry network opportunities for freelance services in screen and media industries - identify professional expertise and services available to advise and support freelance services - identify media outlets and platforms that may be relevant for promotional purposes - identify sources of information about regulatory, taxation, insurance and other business requirements in relation to offering freelance services.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - relevant personnel - access to information on legislation and codes of practice for freelancer services in the screen and media industries. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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