Course Title: Make a presentation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: COMM5908C
Course Title: Make a presentation
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media
Course Contact : Program Administrstion
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Nicole McKinnon
Phone: 9925 54375
Email: Nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au
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 of competency, Make a presentation BSBCMM401A is delivered in the class Design Studio 1, together with Create titles for screen productions CUFANM403A and Collaborate in a Creative Process BSBCRT402A. This unit will involve research and development of concepts that emphasise good visual design practice. You will also learn how to present this information in the most effective way.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation |
Element: |
1. Prepare a presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.Plan and document presentation approach and |
Element: |
2. Deliver a presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.Explain and discuss desired outcomes of the |
Element: |
3. Review the presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.Implement techniques to review the effectiveness of |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to respond effectively to a design brief, develop creative design projects and and present the information in a relevant and effective manner.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• lab work
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• 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,
• accessing learning and tutorial resources on Lynda.com
• research
• work shopping
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class content | Assessment tasks due |
Make a presentation BSBCMM401A ( 3 ) |
Collaborate in the Creative Process BSBCRT402A ( 3 ) |
Create titles for screen productions CUFANM403A (5) |
| 1 | Design Studio Introduction - Overview of the Design Studio class, course guides and assessments. Getting to know each other activities and ID photos. |
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1, 2
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1 | 1, 2, 3 |
| 2 | Film screening and studio workshop - Create a range of Banner Ads storyboard concepts, in groups and presented in class. | 1, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 3 | Studio workshop - Collaborative production of a non digital game, designed and presented in class. | 1,2 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 4 | Film screening and studio workshop - In teams, use mobile phones to record and edit together 30 second stop motion movies with titles. Present in class. | 1 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 5 | Studio workshop - Collaborative production of an A2 Art Deco style travel poster, designed, titled, printed and presented in class. | 1 | 1, 2 | 4, 5 | |
| 6 | Film screening and folio progress presentations - Scheduled presentations of current folio progress. | Due: Design Studio Assessment task 2A Attend the Week 6 Design project panel presentation and reflection |
1 ,2, 3 | 1, 2, 3 | 4, 5 |
| 7 | Studio workshop - Collaborative production of an industry brief (Guest speaker TBA) designed, and presented in class. | Due: Design Studio Assessment task 2B Prepare the Preproduction proposal for your Animation project. Draft |
1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 3 | 4, 5 |
| 8 | Film screening and studio workshop - In teams, conceive and pre-produce a mobile App design for a simple, fairy tale themed game. Present in class. | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 9 | Studio workshop - Collaborative production of an industry brief (Guest speaker TBA) designed, and presented in class. | 1 | 1, 2 | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 10 | Film screening and drawing excursion - In groups, create architectural visualisations of the Shrine and surrounds. Present in class. | 1 | 1, 2, | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 11 | Studio workshop - Guest speaker Annie Lennox (no, not that Annie Lennox). In teams produce a Positive Climate Action video with titles, from sourced footage. Present in class. | 1 | 1, 2 | 4, 5 | |
| 12 | Film screening and folio progress presentations - Scheduled presentations of current folio progress. | 1 | 1, 2 | 4, 5 | |
| 13 | Film screening and folio production workshop. One on one presentations in class, receive feedback and complete folio assessments. | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | 1,2, 3 | |
| 14 | Film screening and folio production workshop. One on one presentations in class, receive feedback and complete folio assessments. | 1, 2 | 1, 3 | 1, 2, 3 | |
| 15 | Film screening and folio production workshop. One on one presentations in class, receive feedback and complete folio assessments. | Due: Design Studio Assessment task 2C In your Design Studio Journal briefly discuss the principles of effective communication. |
1, 2 | 1, 2 | 4, 5 |
| 16 | Film screening and final folio presentations. | 1, 2, 3 | 1, 2, 3 | 4, 5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Foundations of Art and Design Alan Pipes Lawrence King |
References
References |
Other Resources
Resources will be made available to students via Blackboard.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment task 2A
Attend the Week 6 Design project panel presentation and reflection
In your Design Studio Journal briefly discuss the feedback you have received from the panel.
Assessment task 2B
Prepare the Preproduction proposal for your Animation project. Using the template provided you will submit:
1. Present a Draft of proposal due week 7
(you will receive feedback to make any changes as required for the presentation and submission of the Preproduction proposal for your Animation project )
2. Presentation of Completed Preproduction proposal for your Animation project due week 8 and present it in class
Assessment task 2C
In your Design Studio Journal briefly discuss the principles of effective communication. Due week 15
See brief on Blackboard for more details:
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
This course is subject to Non-Graded Assessment.
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in program administration.
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.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback
You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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