Course Title: Manage a Major Project
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: BUSM5980C
Course Title: Manage a Major Project
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5198 - Diploma of Creative Industries
Course Contact : Program Administration - Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-4976
Course Contact Email:Adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Viv Weir
Phone: 9925-8012
Email: viv.weir@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 35
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course focuses on the skills required to develop a complex project/event within the cultural industries
This course is co-delivered with CULMS506B
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSADM04A Manage a major project |
Element: |
1.Define the scope of the project |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clarify aim, purpose, product, outcome of project and the most up to date technology appropriate/available for that project |
Element: |
2.Develop overall project plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop the project plan including timeline, schedules, deliverables and contribution from the sections of the project |
Element: |
3.Monitor all aspects of the project |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Implement project plan |
Element: |
4.Evaluate the whole project |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate project in terms of how well the complete project satisfied the aim, purpose and product |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to work with a client/stakeholder to research a range of options for developing and delivering a simulated event.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:-
In-class activities
practical exercises
workshopping
group discussions
class presentations
online research
independent project based work
teacher directed group activities
Out-of-class activities
. independent reading
on-line research
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class content | Elements | |
1 | Course outline/assessment What is project management? Project management skills |
Class Exercises (10% - ongoing) |
CUSADMO4A 1.1 CULMS506B 1.1, 1.2 |
2 | Choosing a topic Group decision making Meeting procedures Teamwork – setting team goals |
CUSADMO4A 2.5, 2.6, 3.3, 3.2, 3.3 CULMS506B 1.3 |
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3 | Project proposal Project documentation Why projects fail |
CUSADMO4A 2.1, 3.2, 3.3 CULMS506B 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 4.1 |
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4 | Role goals Role allocations Role of documentation Customer needs |
Proposal plan (10%) |
CUSADMO4A 1.4, 1.5, 3.3, 3.6 CULMS506B 1.4, 3.3 |
5 | Project management tools Developing timelines/deliverables Using project management charts – flow, pert, gantt |
CUSADMO4A 2.4, 3.7 CULMS506B 3.1, 3.2 |
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6 | Organising venues and equipment | CUSADMO4A CULMS506B 1.3, 2.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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7 | Risk management – internal and external Developing Contingency Plans O.H. & S. issues |
Deliverable 1 due (10%) | CUSADMO4A 2.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.9 CULMS506B 3.4 |
8 | Identifying resource requirements - staff, equipment Internal and external budgets |
CUSADMO4A 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.7 CULMS506B 1.5, 2.3, 2.4,4.3, 4.4 |
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9 | Legal requirements Advertising and promotion |
CUSADMO4A 1.3, 2.3, CULMS506B |
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10 | Project work – deliverable 2 | CUSADMO4A 2.6 CULMS506B |
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11 | Change management – accepting or rejecting the change | Deliverable 2 | CUSADMO4A 3.9 |
12 | Develop resources for attendees – guidance materials, activity sheets Work on project |
CUSADMO4A 2.1, 2.4 CULMS506B 4.2, 4.3 |
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13 | Project evaluation – designing a feedback document | CUSADMO44.1, 4.4.2, 4.3,4.4 CULMS506B 5.1, 5.2 |
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14 | Project work – final deliverable | CUSADMO4A 4.5 CULMS506B 5.3 |
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15 | Product delivery Present project/event to customer |
Final deliverable Project presentation | CUSADMO4A 3.9, 3.10 CULMS506B 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
16 | Peer assessment Reflection |
Peer assessment Project reflection |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Dwyer, Judith “The Business Communication Handbook” Pearson Education Australia, 2009 |
References
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Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks will involves practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical individual and group projects.
Assessment Tasks
Students will complete a group communication project. Assessment will be based on involvement within each of the stages of the project. 70% of the marks will be based on group work and 30% will be based on individual effort.
Class Exercises 10% (ongoing)
Project Proposal 10% Week 4
Deliverable 1 10% Week 7
Deliverable 2 10% Week 11
Final Deliverable 20% Week 15
Presentation of Project 20% Weeks 15/16
Peer Assessment/ 20% Week 16
Final Reflection
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to curriculum-based courses:
80 – 100% HD High Distinction
70 – 79% DI Distinction
60 – 69% CR Credit
50 – 59% PA Pass
Under 50% NN Fail
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
Other Information
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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