Course Title: Use and adapt to changes in technology
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: EMPL5630C
Course Title: Use and adapt to changes in technology
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4224 - Certificate IV in Photoimaging
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:
Mr Guy Little
Phone: 03 9925 4865
Email: guy.little@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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 skills and knowledge required to evaluate and adapt to a variety of technological changes within the cultural industries. This knowledge underpins effective performance in all sectors and applies to all people working in these industries
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology |
Element: |
1. Evaluate information about new technology |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Where necessary seek information about the current technological changes that apply to the relevant industry 1.2 Evaluate the information according to the impct it will have on effective work performance within the industry, including information about: |
Element: |
2. Adapt to changes in the new technology |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 When required undertake appropriate training of new technology to improve work practices 2.2 Read any relevant documentation that will assist in the practice of use of the new technology 2.3 When required select appropriate equipment that is suitable for the specific uses defined by the new technology 2.4 Implement the new technology in current work practices
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Element: |
3. Update knowledge of new technology |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Continually apply informal and/or formal research to update knowledge of any subsequent new technologies that may impact on work practices 3.2 Monitor current changes in technology and implement those changes when required 3.3 Share updated knowledge with collegues as appropriate and incorporate information into day to day work activities |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be familiar with how new technologies can impact on your business and have developed some strategies to make use of these technologies.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class learing activitiesinclude, but are not limited to:
demonstration and practical application
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
field trips
online research
independent project based work
teacher directed group activities/projects
workshopping of students’ own projects
Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to:
research
independent project baed work
Teaching Schedule
| WEEK | CLASS CONTENT | ELEMENTS |
| WEEK 1 | COURSE OUTLINE, ASSESSMENT & INTRODUCTION | 1.1 - 1.2 2.1 - 2.4 3.1 - 3.3 |
| WEEK 2 | Industry overview historical background, workflows of equipment and technology | 1.1 - 1.2 |
| WEEK 3 | Industry overview historical background | 1.1 - 1.2 |
| WEEK 4 | Industry overview historical background | 1.1 - 1.2 |
| WEEK 5 | Industry overview historical background | 1.1 - 1.2 |
| WEEK 6 | Industry overview historical background | 1.1 - 1.2 |
| WEEK 7 | Compare and evaluate current technology and look at industry trends | 2.1 - 2.4 |
| WEEK 8 | Compare and evaluate current technology and look at industry trends | 2.1 - 2.4 |
| WEEK 9 | Compare and evaluate current technology and look at industry trends | 2.1 - 2.4 |
| WEEL 10 | Compare and evaluate current technology and look at industry trends | 2.1 - 2.4 |
| WEEK 11 | Adapt to current industry trends and look at new business models | 3.1 - 3.3 |
| WEEK 12 | Adapt to current industry trends and look at new business models | 3.1 - 3.3 |
| WEEK 13 | Adapt to current industry trends and look at new business models | 3.1 - 3.3 |
| WEEK 14 | Adapt to current industry trends and look at new business models | 3.1 - 3.3 |
| WEEK 15 | Adapt to current industry trends and look at new business models | 3.1 - 3.3 |
WEEK 16 |
ASSESSMENT DUE | |
| WEEK 17 | ASSESSMENT WEEK AND REVIEW |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Students will be advised of all learning materials relevant to this course on Blackboard |
References
De Bono, Edward, Lateral Thinking. Penguin, London, 1970 |
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for onging updated information
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises and projects which involve the use of new technologies and looking at new business models.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formtive or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be cosidered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative asseesment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS
1) iPhone /iPadAnalysis
Look at the iPhone /iPad. choose an existing App and explain how you could imporve on it. Analysis must be typed, 500 words and submitted to the teacher in class. DUE DATE tbc
2) Invent a New Business Model
Look at new technology available and consider an idea for a photography/imaging business. Point form is acceptable. Diagrams are acceptable.
For example: FaceBook is a new technoloogy, so formulate a business idea/model around how you could use this technology to make money. How might this idea work?
Business is an exciting and highly creative concept and you are to consider what it is to be an entrepreneur. How do you adapt to changing technology and use it to your advantage.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK:
3. Design a new App for the iPhone/iPad that aids you in the business of being a photographer.
Give a 10 minute presentation to the class (using appropriate visuals) explaining your new busines model and how the new App for the iPhone will contriubte to the model’s success. Submit the notes for your presentation along with a full bibliography
Grading criteria for the graded assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.
You will be assessed using the following grades
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
FEEDBACK
You will receive verbal and written feedback by the teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
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;
PLAGIARISM
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Pleae refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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