Course Title: Use business technology
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: OFFC5215C
Course Title: Use business technology
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5333 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact: Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: design.ve@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dusko Lapcevic dusko.lapcevic@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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select, use and maintain a range of business technology. This technology includes the effective use of computer software to organise information and data.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWOR204A Use business technology |
Element: |
Maintain technology |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and replace used technology consumables in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and organisational requirements 3.2 Carry out and/or arrange routine maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and organisational requirements 3.3 Identify equipment faults accurately and take action in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or report fault to designated person |
Element: |
Process and organise data |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify, open, generate or amend files and records according to task and organisational requirements 2.2 Operate input devices according to organisational requirements 2.3 Store data appropriately and exit applications without damage to or loss of, data 2.4 Use manuals, training booklets and/or online help or helpdesks to overcome basic difficulties with applications |
Element: |
Select and use technology |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select appropriate technology and software applications to achieve requirements of the task 1.2 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user’s ergonomic requirements 1.3 Use technology according to organisational requirements and in a way that promotes a safe work environment |
Learning Outcomes
This unit applies to individuals who use business technology to perform a range of routine tasks.
They use a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge of equipment use and the organisation of data or files in a defined context, under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.
Details of Learning Activities
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate
competance in the above elements.
NOTE: This unit is clustered with VART6346C Create visual design components. Both units will be both taught together, but assessed on separate criteria.
In Class Activities will include:
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed group activities/projects
• Class exercises
Out of class activities will include:
• Online research
• Independent project based work
• Self directed online tutorials
Self-Directed Learning - Some activities will include a self-directed learning approach;
self-directed learning refers to organised activities that students undertake independently, either as individuals or with other students that are supervised by a teacher.
Teaching Schedule
|
Week |
Class content CREATE VISUAL DESIGN COMPONENTS |
Due Date |
Learning Elements |
Class content USE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY |
Due Date |
Learning Elements |
1 |
Orientation |
|
|
Orientation |
|
1.1-1.3, 2.2-2.4 |
2 |
Introduction to Photoshop Briefing Task 1 |
Task 1 due Week 4 |
1, 2, 3 |
Briefing Task 1 Introduction to File management Files types and structures Digital resolution |
Task 1 due Week 4 |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
3 |
Photoshop Techniques |
|
1, 2, 3 |
Emailing images Create theme for board Sourcing and saving correctly images and patterns |
|
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
4 |
Photoshop Techniques Task 1 due Briefing Task 2 |
Task 2 due Week 10 |
1- 7, 12 - 16 |
Task 1 due Briefing Task 2 Collecting images Saving digital files Using software appropriately |
Task 2 due Week 10 |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
5 |
Photoshop & InDesign techniques. |
|
|
Project Check List Studio session |
|
|
6 |
No class (Labour Day holiday) |
|
1-16 |
No class (Labour Day holiday) |
|
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
7 |
Perspective & image resolution |
|
1-14 |
Photoshop and InDesign techniques |
|
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
8 |
Studio session Briefing Task 3 |
Week 16 |
1-14 |
Photoshop and InDesign techniques 3 |
|
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
9 |
SketchUp intro Task 2 hand in |
Task 3a due week 13 Task 3b due week 16 |
1 -16 |
Photoshop and InDesign techniques Task 3a & b briefing |
Task 3a due week 13 Task 3b due week 16 |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
10 |
SketchUp & generatingperspectives |
Task 2 due this week |
1-14 |
no Thursday class |
Task 2 due this week |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
11 |
Hand & computer rendering of perspectives |
|
1-14 |
No Monday class Sketchup & Excel |
|
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
12 |
Hand & computer rendering of perspectives |
|
1-14 |
Sketchup & Excel |
|
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
13 |
Hand & computer rendering of perspectives |
Task 3a due this week |
1-14 |
Studio class |
Task 3a due this week |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
14 |
Studio session |
|
1 -16 |
Studio class |
|
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
15 |
Studio |
|
1 -16 |
Studio class |
|
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
16 |
Submission |
Task 3b due this week |
1 -16 |
Hand in class |
Task 3b due this week |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4,3.1-3.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Home computer - It is advisable that you have a computer at home on which to do your self-directed work. It is highly recommended that your computer can run the Windows operating system (BootCamp or Parallels on Mac OS allows you to do this).
Software - Photoshop & InDesign is not supplied to students for home use, but they can access the software via RMIT’S MyDesktop. It is encouraged that students either purchase a copy or organise easy access to the software for the duration of their course. Student versions cost around $200 per annum.
Software - Microsoft Excel is not supplied to students for home use, but they can access the software via RMIT’S MyDesktop.
SketchUp – a free student version of this program can be downloaded. A full featured version can be access at RMIT.
Online software tutorials - RMIT student have free access to Lynda.com – a very comprehensive and well respected library of online video tutorials. Every student should become familiar with this resource as it is essential for design professionals. Access via the RMIT Library Lynda.com page.
Overview of Assessment
Assessmnet for this course will be project based.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1: Concept Development - due week 4
Task 2: Developed Concept 1 - due week 10
Task 3a: Perspective and Schedule templates - due week 13
Task 3b: Updated Concept 1 - due week 16
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit
of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you
attend
all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on
how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
RMIT Course Guide System - TAFE Part B: Course Detail Page 3 of 4
https://apps-farm.rmit.edu.au/cgs/PartBViewTafe.jsp?courseid=046233&term=1505&... 11/03/2015
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff/Workplace%20essentials/Student,%20program%20and%20course%
20administration/;ID=km6d4uzduuom;STATUS=A )
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1 )
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.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf )
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w )
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf )
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n )
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