Course Title: Undertake project work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: BUSM8794C
Course Title: Undertake project work
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5350 - Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Alex Joseski
Email: aleksander.joseski@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Janis Lesinskis
Phone: 9925 4982
Email: janis.lesinskis@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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
In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C5350 Diploma of Screen and Media and C5351 Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Media). In this course, feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work |
Element: |
1. Define project |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Access project scope and other relevant documentation. 1.2 Define project stakeholders. 1.3 Seek clarification from delegating authority of issues related to project and project of parameters. 1.4 Identify limits of own responsibility and reporting requirements. 1.5 Clarify relationship of project to other projects and to the organisation's objectives. 1.6 Determine and access available resources to undertake project.
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Element: |
2. Develop project plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop project plan in line with the project parameters. 2.2 Identify and access appropriate project management tools. 2.3 Formulate risk management plan for project, including Work Health and Safety (WHS). 2.4 Develop and approve project budget. 2.5 Consult team members and take their views into account in planning the project. 2.6 Finalise project plan and gain necessary approvals to commence project according to documented plan. |
Element: |
3. Administer and monitor project |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Take action to ensure project team members are clear about their responsibilities and the project requirements. 3.2 Provide support for project team members, especially with regard to specific needs, to ensure that the quality of the expected outcomes of the project and documented time lines are met. 3.3 Establish and maintain required record keeping systems throughout the project . 3.4 Implement and monitor plans for managing project finances, resources and quality. 3.5 Complete and forward project reports as required to stakeholders. 3.6 Undertake risk management as required to ensure project outcomes are met. 3.7 Achieve project deliverables. |
Element: |
4. Finalise project |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Complete financial record keeping associated with project and check for accuracy. 4.2 Ensure transition of staff involved in project to new roles or reassignment to previous roles. 4.3 Complete project documentation and obtain necessary sign-offs for concluding project. |
Element: |
5. Review project |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Review project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan. 5.2 Involve team members in the project review. 5.3 Document lessons learned from the project and report within the organisation. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this competency you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, your learning activities will include face-to-face classes, peer learning, group work, face-to-face meetings with your teacher, independent project-based work, simulated workplace activities.
Teaching Schedule
Please note, while your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on student needs and available resources.
Week |
Class Content |
Assessment Due |
Week 1 |
Overview and summary of the course, assessments and its stated learning objectives and outcomes.
Preproduction objective setting – defining the scope of each individual scheduled production.
Defining audience, stakeholders, scheduling meetings and researching resources for production.
Reading: Handouts from teacher.
Activity: Exploring course schedules including classroom discussion and group work. |
Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules – more information to be provided in class. |
Week 2 |
Production management essentials – discussion and group work during class time to explore pre-production, principal photography, post-production and the deliverables cycle.
Script finalisation, story planning and storyboarding.
Reading: Handouts from teacher. Please also refer to Production Guide.
Activity: Peer group learning exercise; including minutes taking. |
Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules. |
Week 3 |
Production management essentials – discussion and group work during class time to explore pre-production, principal photography, post-production and the deliverables cycle.
Shooting schedule and call sheet administration; including budgeting and safety hazard assessments.
Reading: Handouts from teacher. Please also refer to Production Guide.
Activity: Group meeting (in-class) along with minutes taking.
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Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules. |
Week 4 |
Pre-production, principal photography and deliverables cycle.
Students will:
Reading: Handouts from teacher. Please also refer to Production Guide.
Activity: Developing plans and peer review (pre-production meetings with your group in class). Minutes taking.
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Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules. |
Week 5 |
Pre-production, principal photography and deliverables cycle.
Students will:
Reading: Handouts from teacher. Please also refer to Production Guide.
Activity: Developing plans and peer review (pre-production meetings with your group in class). Minutes taking.
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Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules. |
Week 6 |
Final Briefing prior to film shoots with team members and supervising teacher.
Reading: Handouts from teacher.
Activity: Content organisation and assessment preparation. Final checklists and feedback. |
Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules. |
Week 7 |
Assessment Task 1 and 2: Major Production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please consult and read the Undertake Project Work Assessment Schedule for submission of assessment deliverables. Also refer to assessment handouts and Canvas for further information. |
Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules.
Assessment 2 is due two (2) weeks after finishing your film shoot.
Refer to individual production schedules for submission dates. |
Week 8 |
Assessment Task 1 and 2: Major Production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please consult and read the Undertake Project Work Assessment Schedule for submission of assessment deliverables. Also refer to assessment handouts and Canvas for further information. |
Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules.
Assessment 2 is due two (2) weeks after finishing your film shoot.
Refer to individual production schedules for submission dates. |
Week 9 |
Assessment Task 1 and 2: Major Production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please consult and read the Undertake Project Work Assessment Schedule for submission of assessment deliverables. Also refer to assessment handouts and Canvas for further information. |
Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules.
Assessment 2 is due two (2) weeks after finishing your film shoot.
Refer to individual production schedules for submission dates. |
Week 10 |
Assessment Task 1 and 2: Major Production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please consult and read the Undertake Project Work Assessment Schedule for submission of assessment deliverables. Also refer to assessment handouts and Canvas for further information. |
Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules.
Assessment 2 is due two (2) weeks after finishing your film shoot.
Refer to individual production schedules for submission dates. |
Week 11 |
Assessment Task 1 and 2: Major Production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please consult and read the Undertake Project Work Assessment Schedule for submission of assessment deliverables. Also refer to assessment handouts and Canvas for further information. |
Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules.
Assessment 2 is due two (2) weeks after finishing your film shoot.
Refer to individual production schedules for submission dates. |
Week 12 |
Assessment Task 1 and 2: Major Production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please consult and read the Undertake Project Work Assessment Schedule for submission of assessment deliverables. Also refer to assessment handouts and Canvas for further information. |
Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules.
Assessment 2 is due two (2) weeks after finishing your film shoot.
Refer to individual production schedules for submission dates. |
Week 13 |
Assessment Task 2 – Part B: Major Production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please consult and read the Undertake Project Work Assessment Schedule for submission of assessment deliverables. Also refer to assessment handout and Canvas for further information. |
Assessment 1 is due 1 week before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Scripts are to be finalized and provided at least four weeks (4) before the 1st day of filming for each student.
Refer to individual production schedules.
Assessment 2 is due two (2) weeks after finishing your film shoot.
Refer to individual production schedules for submission dates. |
Week 14 |
Assessment Task 2 – Part B: Major Production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please consult and read the Undertake Project Work Assessment Schedule for submission of assessment deliverables. Also refer to assessment handout and Canvas for further information. |
Assessment 2 is due two (2) weeks after finishing your film shoot.
Refer to individual production schedules for submission dates. |
Week 15 |
Assessment Task 2 – Part B: Major Production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please consult and read the Undertake Project Work Assessment Schedule for submission of assessment deliverables. Also refer to assessment handout and Canvas for further information. |
Assessment 2 is due two (2) weeks after finishing your film shoot.
Refer to individual production schedules for submission dates. |
Week 16 |
Assessment Task 2 – Part B: Major Production. Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please consult and read the Undertake Project Work Assessment Schedule for submission of assessment deliverables. Also refer to assessment handout and Canvas further information. |
Assessment 2 is due two (2) weeks after finishing your film shoot.
Refer to individual production schedules for submission dates. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
Other resources for this course are available on Canvas
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and may include practical team based projects.
Assessment Tasks
For each assessment task you will receive a detailed brief specifying requirements
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessments and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
Assessment Task (ungraded):
Assessment Task 1 - This is producing preproduction documentation for an approved short film. Assessment for this project is divided into five (5) parts:
Part A: Draft script, put together a production team, draft team objectives, delegate roles. Due Date: Rolling assessment, please see assessment schedule (on Canvas), weeks 6 to 12.
Part B: Document plans for your project. Due Date: Rolling assessment, please see assessment schedule (on Canvas), weeks 6 to 12.
Part C: Administer and complete your film. Due Date: Rolling assessment, please see assessment schedule (on Canvas), weeks 7 to 12.
Part D: Finalise production ensuring all paperwork is correct. Due Date: Rolling assessment, please see assessment schedule (on Canvas), weeks 7 to 12.
Part E: Review your production. Due Date: Rolling assessment, please see assessment schedule (on Canvas), weeks 7 to 14.
Assessment Task (graded):
Assessment Task 2 - This is writing an evaluation of your approved short film production. Due Date: Rolling assessment, please see assessment schedule (on Canvas), weeks 9 to 16.
Assessment tasks 1 and 2 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 2 Week 16.
Grading criteria for graded assessment can be found on the course canvas site. You will be assessed using the following grades:
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
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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