CIND2001
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course, students will develop skills and knowledge necessary for effective management of creative works ranging in scope from small sole practitioner projects to large collaborative endeavours. The course will focus on principles of project management and budgeting. Students will investigate best-practice project management and budgeting tools and use case studies to understand how those involved in a range of creative practices manage for success. Students will work together to develop plans, budgets and metrics for sample projects/industries and gain an understanding of the ways that different sectors of the Creative Industries manage the creation and delivery of work.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2022.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the key factors in a powerful creative branding strategy;
2. Research opportunities for strategic creative exchanges and/or collaborations and describe practical outcomes;
3. Apply knowledge of business models relevant to their professional field/s of interest;
4. Identify commercial opportunities and creative challenges in your field/s of practice;
5. Employ strategic use of social media platforms and digital technologies including the creation of dynamic websites;
Content
- Business planning and breaking down creative project tasks
- Identifying timelines and deadlines
- The principles and practice of budgeting creative work
- Identifying risk in the Creative Industries
- Establishing relevant metrics in the Creative Industries
- Case studies illustrating how various sectors of the Creative Industries plan, manage and report to stakeholder business planning and breaking down creative project tasks
Assumed knowledge
CIND1000, CIND1001, CIND1002, CIND1003
Assessment items
Report: Report on Business Model or Brand
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Creative solution to an identified issue
Proposal / Plan: Professional Profile (website)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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