Course Title: Make presentations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2007

Course Code: COMM7291C

Course Title: Make presentations

School: 320T Design (TAFE)

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4158 - Certificate IV in Design

Course Contact : Annette Cook

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438

Course Contact Email:Annette.cook@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 35

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 course covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and make effective presentations to a group of people.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUSGEN05A Make presentations

Element:

Evaluate presentations

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Review presentation to see how well it met the requirements of the purpose, and check audience feedback to gauge the effectiveness of the presentation

3.2 Identify strengths and weaknesses of the presentation to inform subsequent presentations

Element:

Make presentations

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Present information in a clear, logical and interesting way, ensuring that there is a good introduction and a strong conclusion

2.2 Use appropriate public speaking techniques and visual and audio aids effectively as required

2.3 Encourage audience participation where possible and provide means for gaining audience feedback

2.4 Monitor and respond to audience needs and reactions and adjust presentation to ensure ongoing rapport and audience engagement in the presentation

Element:

Plan and prepare for the presentation

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify the purpose, the audience, and the medium to be used for the presentation

1.2 Collect information and materials required for the presentation, check accuracy and currency of the information collected and organise it in a logical structure

1.3 Evaluate the information and materials and select information/materials suitable to the level of knowledge and understanding of the audience

1.4 Create slides, overheads, tapes, brochures, pamphlets, pitching document and any other materials needed for the presentation as required


Learning Outcomes


1 Plan and prepare for the presentation
2 Make presentations
3 Evaluate presentations


Details of Learning Activities

Lectures, tutorials, presentations, site visits.


Teaching Schedule

WEEK BEGINNING ACTIVITIES PERF.CRITERIA
1 9 Jul Introduction
Overview of course outcomes and assessment
Discussion of what constitutes a presentation.
Identify student experience and gaps
Assessment introduced: to critique a professional presentation-AGIdeas presenters

1.1-4
2.1-4
3.1-2
2 16 Jul Discussion on Melbourne Design Festival
Attendance at presentation and exhibitions with review of effectiveness and relevance of presentations


1.1-4
2.1-4
3.1-2
3 23 Jul Review of assessment criteria and purpose-evaluation sheets

Students present reviews of chosen AGIdeas presenters-most and least effective with reasons
Group evaluates presentations

1.1-4
2.1-4
3.1-2
4 30 Jul Assessment outlined; presenting photographs on self to class using document camera for next class
Review of presentation-evaluation sheets as preparation for major presentations

1.1-4
2.1-4
3.1-2
5 6 Aug Students prepare, present and evaluate effectiveness and points for consideration
Review of assessment criteria and purpose
Assessment outlined; prepare and present using CD, DVD and doc camera.

1.1-4
2.1-4
3.1-2
6 13 Aug Student presentations and evaluation
Self presentation
Assertiveness training
2.1-4
3.1-2
7 20 Aug
Student presentations and evaluations
Interview skills review
 
8 27 Aug Student presentations and evaluations 2.1-4
3.1-2
9 3 Sept Student presentations and evaluations 2.1-4
3.1-2
10 10 Sept Student presentations and evaluations 1.1-4
2.1-4
3.1-2
11 17 Sept
Attend Pacprint and evaluate presentation of information.
Note new technologies for discussion and evaluation
2.1-4
3.1-2
12 8 Oct Student presentations and evaluation 1.1
1.3
3.2
13 15 Oct Federation Square fieldtrip to evaluate current exhibitions and presentations 1.1
1.3
3.2
14 22 Oct Fieldtrip to Southern Cross Packaging exhibition 1.1
1.3
3.2
15 29 Oct Preparation of folios for interviews  
16 5 Nov
6 Nov Public Holiday 		  3.1
3.2
17 12 Nov Folio reviews  
18 19 Nov Tutorial week International students  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

TBC  


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

The assessment activities will be as follows:
Exercises
Presentation

Students will be tutored with a verbal and/or written evaluation of their progress upon each submission.

A final assessment of Competency Achieved or Not Yet Competent will be given at the end of the course. A graded assessment will also occur for this course.

To be deemed competent in the course students must demonstrate competence in all Elements and related Performance Criteria.
This unit is delivered in the " 2D & PRESENTATION STUDIO" with 2D Design Process.


Assessment Tasks

2 x exercises @ 20% 40%
1 x presentation 60%


Assessment Matrix

HD High Distinction = 80-100%
DI Distinction = 70 -79%
CR Credit = 60 - 69%
PA Pass (Higher Grade Available) = 50 -59%
PX Pass (No Higher Grade Available) -
NN Fail = 0 - 49%
NYC(not yet competent)
CA (competency achieved)

Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Late submissions and single item extensions
In all courses marks are deducted for late submission unless Special Consideration or an Application for Extension is sought. If a student feels they may miss a deadline for a single item submission they may negotiate an extension with their teacher. They must negotiate the extension by the due date of submission. They must complete the Application for Extension form available for the Administration Office on level 3 B515. (This does not apply where there are a number of missed submissions due to general difficulties – see Special Consideration).
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for ever piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges they are aware of the plagiarism implications noted below.
Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Is also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
Work not seen in progress
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.
Course guide is subject to change in relation to project variations.

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