Course Title: Direct the integration of projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: BUSM6399C
Course Title: Direct the integration of projects
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6104 - Advanced Diploma of Sound Production
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teachers: Michael Pollard
Phone: 9925 4325
Email: michael.pollard@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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 describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the integration of all functions of project management in a program or multiple project context. This covers managing conflicting priorities between projects, directing project managers in re aligning projects within the program, directing the internal environment with the needs and expectations of the external environment, and directing projects within the program throughout their life cycle. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C6104 Advanced Diploma of Sound Production. This course includes a WIL experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience. As part of this course you are required to undertake 40 hours of supervised learning* in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG601A Direct the integration of projects |
Element: |
1.Direct integration of all functions of project management |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Support project managers in project stakeholder analysis to determine the influence of others on project outcomes |
Element: |
2. Direct the internal project environment to meet external needs and expectations |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Direct the internal project working environment to ensure project managers' work is conducted effectively throughout multiple, aligned project life cycles production requirements. |
Element: |
3. Direct projects throughout project life cycles |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Direct all project managers to provide project phases, approval points, review points and other milestones, to allow program integration |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will have developed the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the integration of all functions of project management in a program or multiple project context.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• Class lectures
• Group activities
• Hands-on activities in small groups
• Location/venue exposure
Out of class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• Online research and reporting
• Reading of provided notes/excerpts of industry publications
• Blogs
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Sem 1 Wk 7 |
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2.5,3.3, | ||
Sem 1 Wk 8 |
Advanced Live Sound Sound reinforcement Includes: Lecture & presentation Michael Pollard |
2.5,3.3, | ||
Sem 1 Wk 9 |
Advanced Live Sound Sound reinforcement Includes: Lecture & presentation Michael Pollard |
2.5,3.3, | ||
Sem 1 Wk 10 |
Advanced Live Sound Sound reinforcement Includes: Lecture & presentation Michael Pollard |
2.5,3.3, | ||
Sem 2 wk 8 | Event staging & completion | 2.5,3.3, | ||
Sem 2 wk9 | Studio post production mix | 2.5,3.3,3.5 | ||
Sem 2 wk11 | Studio post production mix | 2.5,3.3,3.5 | ||
Sem 2 wk13 | Studio post production mix | 2.5,3.3,3.5 | ||
Sem 2 wk15 | Studio post production mix | 2.5,3.3,3.5 | ||
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
• Program handout (class reference guide). |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. Students are expected to make full use of the University library facilities. |
Other Resources
• You will be required to provide your own hearing protection (plugs) for some classes.
• Webinars will require access to suitable high speed internet with audio listening ability.
All studio session will require normal data management and backup routines
All location exercises will require individual transport and food arrangments
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks include planning and coordination of event, onsite integration in event production, post production of event material.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Assessment
1. Pre-production – Allocated workgroup planning for event to be held in class. You shall be provided a skill-set to develop and implement into event planning and preparation. Due week 6, Semester 2.
2. You will demonstrate allocated skill-set to complete production of an event on location. Due week 3, Semester 2. (NB date my be altered to accommodate Venue restrictions)
Summative Assessment
3. You will complete Major Project Post Production mix of event!! Due week 8, Semester 2. (NB date my be altered to accommodate Venue restrictions)
The details of these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
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
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.
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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