Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: COMM5469C
Course Title: Make Presentations
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4413 - Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Course Contact: Nick Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791
Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 30
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 covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review presentations for target audiences.
This unit applies to individuals who may be expected to make presentations for a range of purposes, such as marketing, training and promotions. They contribute well developed communication skills in presenting a range of concepts and ideas.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCMM411 Make Presentations |
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Element: |
1. Prepare presentation |
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Performance Criteria: |
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2. Deliver presentation |
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Performance Criteria: |
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3. Review presentation |
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Learning Outcomes
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is structures to provide you with the optimum learning experience. A range of learning activities are provided during the semester and are designed to enhance learning and understanding of the topics.
You will participate in a combination of group and individual learning activities. These activities will be provided through classroom work time and additional learning activities will be provided to you to complete outside of the scheduled class time.
A range of in class activities, case studies and independent research is included as the learning activities for this course. We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
The learning activities will also include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment.
Teaching Schedule
Course Schedule: Develop and deliver presentations | |||
Week |
Week commencing |
Topic |
Assessment |
1 |
7th February |
Introduction to and importance of the unit. |
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2 |
14th February |
The art of debating, form assessment groups |
Activity 1 uploaded into Canvas |
3 |
21st February |
Practice debating in class, articulating, working in teams, body language, non-verbal communication |
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4 |
28th February |
Practice debating in class, articulating, working in teams, body language, non-verbal communication |
Assessment 1 Part A - submission due by Sunday 11:59pm. |
5 |
7th March |
In-class Assessment 1 Preparation |
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6 |
14th March |
Debate delivery preparation in class |
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7 |
21st March |
Debate Delivery in class |
Assessment 1 Part B |
8 |
28th March | Debate Delivery in class |
Assessment 1 Part C |
9 |
4th April |
Introduction to presentations. Practice debating in class, articulating, working in teams, body language, non-verbal communication |
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10 |
11 April |
The importance of language (Types of presentations & Structure) |
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Mid Semester break from 14 April to 20 April inclusive |
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11 |
25th April |
The Power of Persuasion |
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12 |
2 May |
Make a Presentation #2 (Process and Finer Skills) Assessment 2 Workshop |
Assessment 2 delivery (Individual presentation – Open business topic) |
13 |
9 May |
Individual presentation preparation – Open business topic |
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16 May |
Individual presentation –submission | Assessment 2 submission |
| 15 | 23 May |
Presentations delivery |
Assessment 2 delivery |
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30 May |
Presentations delivery |
Assessment 2 delivery |
17 |
6 June |
Summary of key learnings across the clustered unit continued. Resubmission of assessments |
Re-submission if required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All resources will be available in Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
- review of final printed documents
- demonstration of techniques
- observation of presentations
- oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- prepare and deliver at least two different presentations.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- use aids and materials to support the presentation
- select and implement methods to review the effectiveness of presentation and document suggested improvements.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- information collection methods that support review and feedback of presentations
- organisational and legislative obligations and requirements relevant to presentations
- structure of presentations according to intended outcomes
- principles of effective communication including:
- persuasive communication techniques
- verbal and non-verbal communication
- presentation methods
- different aids, materials and techniques that can be used for presentations.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1
This is the first of two (2) assessment tasks you must complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. Completing this assessment task allows you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge required to articulate, present and debate ideas in a work or broader life context using a range of techniques to provoke response, reaction and critical discussion.
Assessment will be based upon elements including:
· Ability to distil key themes, messages and positions
· Clarity of message
· Effective Communication
· Ability to present ideas
· How well the debating group can respond to arguments.
· Being able to construct a logical argument and communicate it within a constrained timeframe
Part A – Questions
This is an individual assignment.
This part of the task is designed to help you prepare for Part B so that you are able to demonstrate the necessary skills needed to debate and discuss ideas and provoke response and reaction from the other team.
Answer all five (5) questions below. You will be required to upload the answers to Canvas via word document or pdf.
Questions:
1. Describe three techniques to tailor comments to particular audiences
2. Identify three examples of the key enabling skills and attributes of individuals who can effectively participate in discussions about ideas.
3. Explain two roles of storytelling and four techniques used for storytelling in communicating ideas
4. Describe the nature and role of risk taking when presenting and debating ideas. Hint: Give examples of what risk-taking might look like when presenting different ideas, and what you would be trying to achieve by this.
5. Explain two ways that individuals might receive and respond to ideas and information during debates. In your answer, identify three specific ways to provoke and encourage certain responses to different groups or individuals.
Part B – Debate
This is a group assessment.
For this task you will prepare and participate in a debate conducted in class on a topic agreed upon by your teacher.
The debate will follow a conventional debating format of affirmative and negative teams with three members in each team. Each team is expected to introduce team members, define the topic, argue, rebut and conclude.
The affirmative team will begin the debate.
All students will participate with their team in at least one (1) debate and must contribute equally to ensure they complete all required tasks. When not debating they will form part of the audience.
At the end of each debate, the remaining class members (audience) are to participate in question time and be prepared to comment on the debate itself, the arguments and the issues raised.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS.
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 the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- 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.
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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
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:
Marking Guide (Competency):
Feedback on your assignment and your results will be released via the rubric on Canvas. Assessment tasks will receive the following outcomes:
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
DNS (Did not Submit)
There are 3 assessments for this course, students must be deemed satisfactory i n all 3 assessments to be competent in this course.
Course grades will be given as:
CA (Competency Achieved)
NYC (Not Yet Competent)
DNS (Did not submit)
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.
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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