Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Subject
Course planning information
Course notes
Professional Cultures is a course that runs through the entire BSA. Its focus is on examining and developing industry best practice towards building a sustainable and healthy career in the screen arts, and to support you in developing and articulating your own professional and artistic identity.
In year two, Professional Cultures is focused on collaboration and communication. You will continue to deepen your own developing artistic practice and voice, out then be asked, how can you most effectively bring your vision and voice to group artistic projects? How can you offer critique and input that is constructive, rather than destructive? How can you become a more employable, effective, and ethical collaborator? You will also continue to deepen your understanding of industry best practices towards creativity and professionalism. What professional behaviours and standards are expected of you? How can you improve them? As a creative, how can you continue to enhance and optimise your own growth and development?
Similar to year one, the sessions are taught as interactive seminars which encourage the practice of sharing your voice and opinions in a safe, playful environment.
General progression requirements
You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Demonstrate a confident knowledge and ability to articulate and reflect on industry expectations, competence and conduct. (Graduate profile: Virtuosity – Mohio D1)
- 2 Demonstrate continued professional growth and ownership of learning. (Graduate profile: Understanding – Matauranga C2)
- 3 Work productively and professionally showing abilities at different times to collaboratively contribute within diverse team environments. (Graduate profile: Understanding – Matauranga C2; Connectedness – Whanaungatanga E1)
- 4 Exercise skills in engagement, managing workloads and meeting deadlines. (Graduate profile: Autonomy – Mana E3)
- 5 Reflect and communicate creatively in workgroups, discussions, critiques and presentations. (Graduate profile: Creativity – Toi C3; Connectedness – Whanaungatanga E1)
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 2 3 4 5 | 100% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.