Course Title: Profile a retail market
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: MKTG5863C
Course Title: Profile a retail market
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5325 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Sue Robinson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: sue.robinson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 35
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to profile a retail market.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
SIRXMPR001A Profile a retail market |
Element: |
1. Review the image of the store |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.Analyse the components of the store image . 1.2.Access and analyse relevant store documentation in relation to store image. 1.3.Promote the store image in an appropriate manner. |
Element: |
2. Research market demands for the store. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.Select an appropriate area for research of market demands. 2.2.Use appropriate market research techniques according to store policy . 2.3.Plan market research according to store policy and procedures. 2.4.Collect, analyse and present data in an appropriate manner. |
Element: |
3. Profile the store’s customers. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.Research the demography of the store’s customers . 3.2.Develop a demographic profile . 3.3.Access information about changing trends and relate to customer demands . |
Element: |
4. Implement methods to attract customers to store. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1.Access and analyse information about the customer. 4.2.Generate ideas to develop methods for attracting customers . 4.3.Select and develop a suitable idea in collaboration with others in the organisation. 4.4.Present and discuss the idea with relevant personnel . 4.5.Evaluate the idea to ensure that it meets the requirements for the target customers. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
On successful completion of this course you will be able to understand the principles of profiling a retail market. This course covers reviewing retail markets through research, observation and profiling retail stores and images.
Activities may include:
In class activities - Group discussions, class exercises, guest speakers, lectures.
Out of class activites - Site visits, analysis /critique of relevant reading material, online research.
Some learning activities will include directed learning. Directed learning refers to organised time that students undertake independently either as individuals or with colleagues.
On your timetable this competency is referred to as the course Profile a Retail Market.
Teaching Schedule
| 1 | Lecture l Overview + Expectations l Exercise 1 |
| 2 | Lecture l VM Today l Lifestyles l Assessment Task 1 presented. |
| 3 | Lecture l Customers Needs Wants Desires l Exercise 1 submitted. |
| 4 | Lecture l Directed Learning. |
| 5 | Lecture l Brands + Image l Submit AT01 |
| 6 | Lecture l Arcade Walk - Exercise 2 |
| 7 | Lecture l The Store l AT02 presented. |
| 8 | Lecture l Promotions l Exercise 2 submitted l Assessment task 3 presented. |
| 9 | Lecture l Directed Learning. |
| 10 | Lecture l Promotions l Part A AT03 submitted. |
| 11 | Lecture l Shopping Centre Visit. |
| 12 | Lecture l Trends. AT02 submitted. |
| 13 | Lecture l Guest Speaker TBC. |
| 14 | Lecture l Directed Learning. |
| 15 | Lecture lThe Future l AT03 Part B submitted. |
| 16 | Tutorials + resubmissions. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and books for learning in this course through online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
Websites
Australian Retailers Association
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Shop, Distributive & Allied Employees Association
Books
Morgan, T, 2008,Visual Merchandising: Window and In store Displays for Retail.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
EXAMPLES may include
- Practical tasks, a major project.
- written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- completion of an art journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence.
Please note: All Assessment tasks need to be completed before competency is achieved. A number of tasks will be formative to show your progress and development of skills and knowledge throughout the semester. The final task will be summative to provide a level of performance in addition to your competency.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
The assessment tasks in this course are a combination of team , working with a partner and an individual assessment task.
Formative
- Exercise 1 + 2
- Assessment Task 1
Summative
- Assessment Task 2
- Assessment Task 3 part A + B
C/NYC
HD - Competent with Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Pleaser refere to Assessment matrix on MyRMIT for this course.
Other Information
Attendance
- The major learning experience invloves attending lectures, involvement in inclass activities ensuring
Academic Intergrity and Plagerism
- RMIT University has a strict policy on plagerism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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.
Cover Sheets for Submission
- You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work submitted. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
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