Course Title: Plan and manage retail projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: BUSM8838C
Course Title: Plan and manage retail projects
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5381 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Sam Falanga
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254670
Course Contact Email: samuel.falanga@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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 required.
Course Description
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to develop project plans, implement project activities, monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved, and evaluate all aspects of projects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
SIRXMGT004 Plan and manage retail projects |
Element: |
1. Define project scope. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.Identify project objectives, budget, scope of activities and deliverables. 1.2.Clarify relationship of project to others and to overall organisational objectives. 1.3.Identify stakeholders and their requirements for consultation and involvement in project activities. 1.4.Confirm administrative structure for project management, individual responsibility and reporting hierarchy. 1.5.Determine required resources for the project. |
Element: |
2. Prepare the project plan. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.Consult with stakeholders to facilitate input and to achieve approval for project plan. 2.2.Determine risk, and regulatory and sustainability issues and incorporate them into plan. 2.3.Integrate quality, financial, human and physical resource specifications for project activities. 2.4.Develop and integrate project evaluation methods. 2.5.Plan internal and external communications, public relations and marketing approaches. 2.6.Document integrated project management plan and gain required approvals. 2.7.Communicate plan and roles and responsibilities to all involved. |
Element: |
3. Administer and monitor the project. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.Implement project activities according to plan and in conjunction with stakeholders and project team members, providing support and assistance as required. 3.2.Implement financial and quality control systems according to project plan. 3.3.Monitor progress to ensure objectives, deliverables, timelines, cost and quality of project are achieved. 3.4.Identify deviations from plan, assess and take action to realign project activities to meet objectives. 3.5.Determine and act on the need for project variations, including additional project resources. 3.6.Provide progress and final reports according to project requirements. 3.7.Complete project within agreed timelines. 3.8.Provide effective and documented handover instructions and advice to staff responsible for the ongoing implementation or maintenance of project products or services. |
Element: |
4. Evaluate the project. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1.Assess project effectiveness at specified stages, using agreed evaluation methods. 4.2.Evaluate completed project for administrative efficiency, quality and achievement of objectives. 4.3.Debrief project team members and relevant stakeholders about project implementation and outcomes. 4.4.Report outcomes to stakeholders and use information to enhance future project planning and management activities. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
The course is delivered in combination with Research and apply techniques in spatial techniques GRAP6360C (CUADES403)
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to develop project plans, implement project activities, monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved, and evaluate all aspects of projects.
Learning activities will take place in a studio using industry standard tools and resources.
You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities will include:
demonstrations and presentations by teacher
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
review and revision
peer learning
teacher directed group activities/projects
‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities will include:
independent project based work
online tutorials and activities
independent research
studio practice
review and revision
Teaching Schedule
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Event Overview |
Event Online |
Week 1 |
Event Semester Overview & Expectations. Links to Display 2. Assessments 1. Plan and create Open Day Event elements 2. Plan and create Industry Project - Docklands Project . 3. Plan and create End of Year Celebration / Event |
A Online discussion and activity . |
Week 2 |
Open Day concepts – sign off |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 3 |
Open Day production |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 4 |
Open Day production |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 5 |
Open Day production and Installation. |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 6 |
Open Day Installation. |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 7 |
Docklands design and preparation. |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 8 |
Docklands concepts – sign off |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 9 |
Docklands design and preparation. |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 10 |
Docklands design and preparation. |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 11 |
Docklands finalise. |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 12 |
Docklands Installation. |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 13 |
Docklands design and preparation. |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 14 |
End of Year Event concepts – sign off |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 15 |
End of Year Event production |
Online discussion and activity |
Week 16 |
End of Year Event installation |
Online discussion and activity |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.
You are advised to look at the Canvas Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
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 Visual Merchandising students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
http://rmit.libguides.com/visualmerchandising 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 will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills.
Assessment tasks may include reports, presentations and in-class and on location projects.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills.
Assessment tasks are:
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
1. Assessment task 1 - Plan and create Open Day Event elements
2. Assessment task 2 - Plan and create Industry Project - Docklands Project
3. Assessment task 3 -Plan and create End of Year Celebration / Event
Competency based assessment
You will receive ongoing verbal feedback of your progress within class time.
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are:
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 are available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Attendance
The major aspect of your 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 for success.
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 Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.Information regarding the eSubmission process
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 overall grade for each assessment task.
The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Work submitted late will be assessed for competency only. Submissions are only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
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. Academic Integrity
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