Course Title: Develop public relations campaigns
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: MKTG5846C
Course Title: Develop public relations campaigns
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5281 - Diploma of Business (Public Relations)
Course Contact : Sally Parrott
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5175
Course Contact Email:sally.parrott@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Vicki Kyritsis
Vicki.Kyritsis@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit applies to individuals in entry level or junior public relations roles who are required to develop public relations campaigns. As such they would undertake the majority of work in creating and implementing the campaign with advice from more senior public relations specialists in their organisation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPUB402A Develop public relations campaigns |
Element: |
4. Review and evaluate public relations programs |
Performance Criteria: |
Ensure campaign plans contain methods to monitor, review and evaluate their effectiveness |
Element: |
1. Research public relations campaigns |
Performance Criteria: |
1.Analyse strategic and operational plans to determine the scope, theme and objectives of a campaign |
Element: |
2. Prepare to implement public relations campaigns |
Performance Criteria: |
1.Define and agree upon campaign objectives and campaign plan with client and other key stakeholders |
Element: |
3. Implement public relations campaigns |
Performance Criteria: |
1.Implement public relations campaign in accordance with the plan 4.Monitor campaign progress against scheduling and costing requirements and report likely variations for approval in accordance with organisational procedures |
Learning Outcomes
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and conduct a public relations campaign, to evaluate its effectiveness and to present the findings to stakeholders.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience. Students will participate in a combination of group and individual learning activities. These activities will be provided through a combination of face to face teacher/student deliveries plus classroom work time. Additional learning activities will also be provided to students to complete outside of timetabled time.
Teaching Schedule
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with Manage Projects
Week 1 Feb 9 - Course Induction
Week 2 Feb 16 Introduction - What is a campaign and understand the public relations aspect of managing a campaign.
Week 3 Feb 23 Project intiation
Week 4 Mar 2 Client briefings for major assignment
Week 5 Mar 9 Business case
- project scope
- terms of reference
Week 6 Mar 16 Defining a campaign - Task 1 (due Sunday 22 march midnight)
- research
- planning
Week 7 Mar 23 Developing a campaign plan
- goals
- objectives
- audience
Week 8 Mar 31 Manage time and manage risk
Mid semester break 2nd - 8th April
Week 9 April 13 Manage campaign budget
Week 10 April 20 Administer and monitor campaign
Week 11 April 27 Major assignment
Week 12 May 4 Major assignmentt
Week 13 May 11 Preparation for individual campaign interveiws (Task 2 due Sunday 17 May midnight)
Week 14 May 18 Individual campaign interviews (Task 3 schjeduled interviews in week 14)
Week 15 May 25 Individual campaign interveiws (Task 3 scheduled interviews in week 15
Week 16 June 1 Return final assessment and schedule any resubmission for next week
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed text for this subject. |
References
Other Resources
NA
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including assignments, journals, presentation and written or test. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with Manage Projects.
Full detailed assessment sheets will be available on the course blackboard shell
Task 1:Analysis of Public Relations Campaign
Assessment date:Week 6 on Sunday 22 March 2015 midnight (worth 30% of student mark)
Type:Individual assessment piece
Length: 750 words (+/- 10%)
Analysis of public relations campaigns supplied.
Students are to research the campaign, identify the key campaign elements and perform a critical analysis of the campaign.
Clear report which identifies key campaign element, key inclusions are:
•Campaign Summary – provide an overview of the campaign
•Research – identify three types of research that would be appropriate to conduct pre-campaign
•Objectives – identify three key objectives the campaign was trying to achieve
•Target Audience – identify and describe the primary audience the campaign was targeted at
•Key Messages – describe the key message(s) the campaign tried to communicate
•Strategy – describe the over-arching strategy that drove the campaign
•Tactics – identify the type and details of all the tactics used as part of this campaign
•Evaluation Measures – identify at least two measures that could be used to evaluate the campaign
Task 2:Campaign Development
Assessment date:Week 13 on Sunday 17 May 2015 midnight (worth 40% of student mark)
Type:Group assessment piece (up to 4 students per group)
Length:2000 words (+/- 10%)
Students are to develop campaign recommendations for new pitch for a supplied company or organisation. Group activities requiring development of strategies and creative recommendations.
Key Elements to Include
•Research – Students should conduct primary/secondary research into
othe industry to identify key issues, competitor strengths and weaknesses, relevant trends and other critical background information
othe market to clarify key drives for this market, demographic data, media consumption habits
•Campaign Strategy – Identify two separate over-arching approaches that could serve to achieve the campaign objectives
•Campaign Tactics – Outline the critical tactics that will comprise the backbone of the campaign. Be creative with your campaign and consider using a multi-platform approach incorporating a combination of media and non-media channels such as events, guerrilla stunts, social media, viral, sponsorship, media kits, celebrity endorsement, journalist familiarisations etc.
•Rationale – Relay the rationale as to why the proposed campaign strategies will achieve the objectives of the brief also outlining any key barriers to success.
Task 3Campaign Review
Assessment date:In class in week 14 & 15 (worth 30% of student mark)
Type:Individual interview
Duration:8 minutes
Students will be required to answer 10 random questions on their campaign. The questions will cover the following areas:
•Background Information – outline which brief has been responded to and the corresponding objectives, any relevant background research findings and identification of any key issues
•Target Audience – identify and describe the primary audience the campaign is targeted including demographic and psychographic information where possible.
•Strategy – describe the over-arching strategy that will drive the campaign including a rationale as to why this strategy should deliver on the objectives
•Key Messages – describe the key message(s) the campaign will communicate
•Tactics – identify the type and details of all the tactics used as part of this campaign including a rationale where appropriate. Include a summary as to the proposed creative direction.
•Budget – including realistic figures for creative production, labour, permits, venue hire, prizes etc
•Timeline – a project timeline that breaks down key milestones by dates and tasks
•Limitations – describe any major barriers to success and strategies to mitigate limitations
•Evaluation Measures – identify at least two measures that could be used to evaluate the campaign
•Conclusion – summary as to why the campaign pitch stands to create cut-through in the market and deliver on the brief’s objectives.
Submission Requirements
You should:
•Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
•Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
•When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on blackboard.
•Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Resubmissions (VET Programs):
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”. If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following
More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Marking Guide (Competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying. You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
Final Grades table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
Assessment Matrix
Full details on how this course is assessed against the Unit Elements & Performance Criteria plus critical aspects of evidence, this can found in the Learning and Assessment Tool available from instructor or course coordinator.
Other Information
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