Course Title: Perform media calculations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: MKTG5829C
Course Title: Perform media calculations
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4228 - Certificate IV in Marketing
Course Contact : Tim Wallis
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5423
Course Contact Email:timothy.wallis@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Gail Scowcroft
Email: Gail.scowcroft@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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 an entry level position in a media buying role within an advertising team or media organisation who conduct media calculations to provide quantitative analysis of the effectiveness of advertisements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBADV405A Perform media calculations |
Element: |
4. Present media calculations |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Use electronic spreadsheets to perform media calculation |
Element: |
3. Apply mathematical functions to advertising media tasks and problems |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Calculate percentage shares and variations |
Element: |
1. Evaluate advertising media budget |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Research and define media terminology |
Element: |
2. Calculate electronic media rating points |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Determine reach and effective reach for each advertising media |
Learning Outcomes
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to calculate media costings, to perform media ratings using mathematical techniques and to present resultant findings.
Details of Learning Activities
In class discussion and debate, research case study activities and relevant work related assessments.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Date | Topic | Assessments |
1 |
w/c July 7 |
Introduction to the course including: |
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2 | July 13 | On line advertising: calculating ad costs: metrics: strengths/weakness. |
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3 | July 20 | Television: Overview: metrics: delivery: costing and cost efficiencies. How viewers become ratings. | |
4 | July27 | Magazines & newspapers: Overview: metrics: evaluating costs | |
5 | Aug 3 | Radio: listening: understanding ratings: Costs. Reach and frequency. Full briefing for Assessment 2 - students must attend to understand requirements for this assessment. |
1st revision weeks 1-5 |
6 | Aug10 | Media scheduling: using schedules for media activity |
1st Assessment Task On line/written Quiz |
7 | Aug 17 |
Cinema overview: metrics: costing: Newspapers now and in the future Resubmissions for Assessment 1. |
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8 | Aug 24 |
Using budgets to determine media selection: How to write a report. Qualitative/Quantitative approaches to media. Students will be assigned self- directed learning tasks to be completed and available for review in Week 9 Public holiday Good Friday April 3 |
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Aug 31 -Sept 4 | Semester Break | Semester break | |
Apr 9 - 10 | |
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9 | w/c Sept 7 | Out of home media: Overview: metrics and discussion | |
10 | w/c Sept 14 | How the agencies make money: Agency service fees.
Review key measurement methods |
2nd assessment review weeks 1-10 |
11 | w/c Sept 21 | Rationalising media choices and recommendations: Final revisions for assessment 2. |
Assessment Task 2 due Written report |
12 |
w/c Sept 28 |
In store media: How the retailers control more media dollars. Using media for sales promotions. | |
13 | Oct 5 | Legal & ethical. Rules & codes governing business practices | |
14 | Oct 12 |
Review unit learning and discussion. Preparation for final assessment. |
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15 | Oct 19 | Latest Radio & TV ratings |
3rd and final Assessment Task due. Online/written quiz |
16 | Oct 26 | Interviews/Assessment feedback/ last date for any Resubmissions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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, for example:
- analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
- assessment of written reports on media calculations
- demonstration of media rating and mathematical techniques
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
- observation of demonstrated techniques in calculating media ratings and advertising media problems
- oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software packages for media calculations
- review of media calculations spreadsheets.
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
Students need to achieve competency in each of the three assessments to be deemed competent in this course. Evidence of the following is essential:
- Calculation and presentation of media costings and electronic media ratings using mathematical techniques for media selected to advertise at least one product or service
- Knowledge of media calculation principles and practices.
Assessment Task 1 – Test/Quiz
Date handed out: Week 6
Date and time due: Week 6
Group or Individual: Individual
Purpose: This assessment will allow you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge learnt in the first five weeks of class in a time pressured environment.
Requirements: This assessment will be in the form of an online/written quiz which will be conducted in class time and include written answers, multiple choice questions, definitions and calculations. This assessment is closed book and one hour is allotted for completion.
Assessment Task 2 – Report / Research Assessment
Date handed out: Week 5
Date and time due: Week 11
Group or Individual: Small groups
Purpose: This assessment will allow you to take on the role of the media manager in an advertising agency, and demonstrate your proficiency in a simulated work context.
Requirements: You have been approached by the manger of an online marketing company and asked to evaluate the viability of embarking on an awareness raising and direct action campaign in other media. This task will be presented in a report format ( 1000 words maximum) including tables of costing, media recommendations and justification for media selection and budget allocated. Full briefing for this task will be avialbe during the semester.
Assessment Task 3 – Test/Quiz
Date handed out: Week 15
Date and time due: Week 15
Group or Individual: Individual
Purpose: This assessment will allow you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge learnt during the semester in a time pressured environment.
Requirements: The 3rd assessment will be in the form of an online/written quiz that will include multiple choice questions, media calculations, definitions and written answers. It will cover the whole units learning outcomes. This assessment is closed book and one hour is allotted for completion
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.
Assessment Matrix
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.
Other Information
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 website:
More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
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