Course Title: Use advanced features of computer applications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: OFFC5307C
Course Title: Use advanced features of computer applications
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5335 - Diploma of Business (Public Relations)
Course Contact: Sally Parrott
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5175
Course Contact Email: sally.parrott@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Federico Viola
Email: Federico.viola@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 course covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use computer applications employing advanced features. It involves manipulating data and accessing support resources to solve routine problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer applications |
Element: |
1. Manipulate data |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. 1.1. Employ advanced features of applications in the preparation and presentation of data |
Element: |
2. Access and use support resources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Solve routine problems using support resources |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered thought various technology platforms and include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with COSC7356C Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website.
| 1 | 4/7 | Welcome and introduction to design skills | |
| 2 | 11/7 |
Branding
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| 3 | 18/7 |
Planning and Competitor Analysis
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| 4 | 25/7 |
Functionality
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Assessment 1 due, on Sunday, 11pm
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| 5 | 1/8 | Assessment 1 Presentations | Assessment 1 Presentations |
| 6 | 8/8 | Getting Started With WordPress (WordPress Workshop 1)
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Homework: Create an asset file |
| 7 | 15/8 | WordPress Workshop 2 |
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| 8 | 22/8 | WordPress Workshop3 | - |
| BREAK | 29/8 - 2/9 | Mid-semester break | |
| 9 | 5/9 | WordPress Workshop 4 and UX Design |
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| 10 | 12/9 | WordPress Themes and Customising Header
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| 11 | 19/9 | SEO Introduction and Tips | |
| 12 | 26/9 | Finalise Assessment 2 | Assessment 2 due on Sunday, 11pm |
| 13 | 3/10 | Assessment 2 Presentations | Assessment 2 Presentations |
| 14 | 10/10 | Preparation for Test | |
| 15 | 17/10 | Assessment 3 - In-class Digital Test | Assessment 3 - due in class |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will have access to Lynda.com and are required to follow video tutorials recommended in the weekly content.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework, assignments, group and/or individual projects, in class exercises, written and practical assessments, problem solving exercises, presentations, direct observation of actual and simulated work practice, presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files, review of products produced through work-based or course activities.
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. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with COSC7356C Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website.
Students are required to complete 3 tasks. All tasks must successfully be completed to be deemed competent in this unit.
Assessment Task 1 Requirements Presentation (Due in week 4, Sunday, 11pm, Presentation in class week 5)
In pairs, students will find a real client who needs a basic website for a business or product. Students are then to produce a detailed requirements report to be delivered in class. This presentation will cover the business needs and appropriate recommendations for a new website. The report should detail a client brief, substantial research and analysis as to the market and competitor sites, functionality requirements, hosting and domain name recommendations, a site map, software tool recommendations and project timelines incorporating scope for user feedback and site testing.
Assessment Task 2 Website (Due in week 12, Sunday, 11pm, Presentation in class Week 13)
Working in the same pairs, the second assessment will focus on students’ ability to create a valid basic website based on the above requirements report. This project will involve a range of research and technical tasks to be completed using various software tools and computer applications.
Assessment Task 3 In-Class Digital Test (Due in class Week 15)
Individually students will participate in digital test. The test is based on the content covered in class. A large number of questions will be focused on the CMS used for Assessment 2. Questions will be based on multiple choice and true/false.
Assessment Matrix
Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the following is essential:
● Assessment must confirm the ability to use at least three computer applications to their full capacity employing all advanced features and import/export capacities for efficiency and productivity purposes, using at least two industry-recognised application packages.
| Required Knowledge | Assessment |
| ● Basic knowledge of operating systems software and system tools | Tasks 1, 2 and 3 |
| ● Vendor product directions in computer applications | Tasks 1, 2 and 3 |
| ● Vendor applications and their features | Tasks 1, 2 and 3 |
| Required Skills | Assessment |
| ● Communication skills to: • Communicate with supervisors and peers • Seek assistance and expert advice • Use online help |
Tasks 1, 2 and 3 |
| ● Literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals and specifications | Tasks 1, 2 and 3 |
| ● Planning and organisational skills to prioritise and monitor own work | Tasks 1 and 2 |
| ● Problem-solving skills to solve operational problems as they arise | Tasks 1 and 2 |
| ● Research skills to source support resources to solve routine problems | Tasks 1 and 2 |
| ● Safety awareness skills to work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment | Task 1, 2 and 3 |
| ● Technical skills to: • Apply technical support for system problems • Operate software applications • Use applications features • Use online help. |
Task 1, 2 and 3 |
| Element/performance criteria | Assessment |
1. Manipulate data |
Task 2 |
| 2. Access and use support resources 2.1 Solve routine problems using support resources 2.2 Use online help to overcome difficulties with applications 2.3 Solve problems with manuals and training booklets 2.4 Access and apply technical support for system problems, using troubleshooting results and alert messages |
Tasks 1 and 2 |
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