Course Title: Make a presentation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: COMM5974C
Course Title: Make a presentation
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5359 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 9925 9988
Course Contact Email: Ruth.Wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dale Nason
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None required.
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience. You will utilise presentation tools and skills to communicate a range of concepts, ideas and information.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation |
Element: |
1 Prepare a presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Plan and document presentation approach and intended outcomes 2. Choose presentation strategies, format and delivery methods that match the characteristics of the target audience, location, resources and personnel needed 3. Select presentation aids, materials and techniques that suit the format and purpose of the presentation, and will enhance audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas 4. Brief others involved in the presentation on their roles/responsibilities within the presentation 5. Select techniques to evaluate presentation effectiveness |
Element: |
2 Deliver a presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Explain and discuss desired outcomes of the presentation with the target audience 2. Use presentation aids, materials and examples to support target audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas 3. Monitor non-verbal and verbal communication of participants to promote attainment of presentation outcomes 4. Use persuasive communication techniques to secure audience interest 5. Provide opportunities for participants to seek clarification on central ideas and concepts, and adjust the presentation to meet participant needs and preferences 6. Summarise key concepts and ideas at strategic points to facilitate participant understanding |
Element: |
3 Review the presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Implement techniques to review the effectiveness of the presentation 2. Seek and discuss reactions to the presentation from participants or from key personnel involved in the presentation 3. Utilise feedback from the audience or from key personnel involved in the presentation to make changes to central ideas presented |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place online / remotely, & in a studio space at your location that includes an online computer, using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Please note: This course is normally provided on campus with RMIT resources, and due to the Covid19 crisis is temporarily held online / remotely.
In class activities will include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
This course, COMM5974C (BSBCMM401) - Make a Presentation is delivered in combination with COMM7341C (CUAGRD501) - Research visual communication history and theory. The combined timeline is presented here as a complete reference to the combined session delivery. The courses are clustered on Canvas under the title: HISTORY, THEORY & PRESENTATION.
Please note:
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
There will be a number of prescribed tasks and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).
| Week 1 | O'Week Historical & contemporary research. |
AT1 Q1 Discussion |
| Week 2 | Characteristics of a ‘substantiated opinion or idea’. Poster Design: introduction. |
AT1 Q2 Discussion AT2 Design project brief delivered AT3 Presentation's discussed |
| Week 3 | Fundamental components of visual communication. Poster Design: first ideas workshop. |
AT1 Q3 Discussion |
| Week 4 | The relationship between history & theory. Poster Design: critical discourse & concept generation |
AT1 Q4 Discussion AT2 Feedback |
| Week 5 | Contemporary trends and practices. Poster Design: concept development & production. |
AT1 Q5 Discussion AT3 Presentation development. |
| Week 6 | AT #3: Presentation #1 | AT3 Presentation #1.1 DUE - Peer Feedback |
| Week 7 | The influence of technology. Poster Design: Individual tuition & production |
AT1 Q6 Discussion |
| Week 8 | Principles of effective communication. |
AT1 Q7 Discussion AT2 Design project research task |
| BREAK | *** Mid Semester Break *** |
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| Week 9 | Presentation tools - range & usage. |
AT1 Q8 Discussion AT2 Poster Version #1 DUE AT2 Booklet research task DUE AT3 Presentation #1.2 DUE - Peer Feedback |
| Week 10 | Regulatory considerations for presentations. Poster design: responding to critical review. Booklet design: group presentation development. |
AT1 Q9 Discussion AT2 Feedback AT3 Response to feedback |
| Week 11 | Poster design: finalization. Booklet design: research & concept generation. |
AT1 FINAL submission document DUE AT2 Poster design DUE |
| Week 12 | Booklet design: organizing information & communication. |
AT2 Feedback |
| Week 13 | Booklet design: group presentations Project development |
AT3 Presentation #2 DUE |
| Week 14 | Copyright & academic integrity clearance processes when using research material. Booklet design: content proofing, layout development. Booklet production: Digital media with OPTIONAL print &/or hand-made physical media construction. |
AT2 Feedback |
| Week 15 | Booklet production: Digital production with OPTIONAL Print &/or hand-made construction / Final Booklet making. | AT2 Booklet design DUE |
| Week 16 | Finalizing submission documents. Display of outcomes and review discussion. |
AT2 FINAL submission document DUE AT3 FINAL submission document DUE |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign The Library provides guides on academic referencing
http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian
http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through the presentation of written and visual information. The assessment tasks are:
Presentation project/s
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this clustered unit provide opportunity to achieve competency in all required assessment criteria.
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Please note: Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
This course has 3 Assessment Tasks. ALL 3 must be completed & submitted.
You are required to demonstrate all assessment criteria to a satisfactory standard to achieve competency.
The assessment outcome of this clustered unit is recorded as either CA Competency Achieved, or NYC Not Yet Competent
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge
DUE: Week 11
Assessment Task 2: Portfolio Comprising 2 Design Projects
Design Project #1: Poster.
DUE:
Week 8 (Version #1)
Week 10 (Final Version)
Design Project #2: Booklet.
DUE:
Week 16
Final Portfolio of 2 Design projects due Week 16
Assessment Task 3: Presentation
DUE: Week 16
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Critical Feedback is given during each of the Design Projects with an aim to provide you the best opportunity to create work of a high standard.
Your expectations of the quality of your work should be discussed with your teacher to maximize the opportunity to achieve the desired outcomes.
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Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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
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 & Extensions
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
Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy.
If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links - Application for extension of time
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment.
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
Cover Sheet for Submissions (not applicable for Canvas 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. Submission cover sheet
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
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