Course Title: Plan and manage retail projects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

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

 

Tim McCarthy

tim.mccarthy@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 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

Welcome to EVENT STYLING, a cluster of (SIRXMGT004) GRAP6360C Research and apply techniques in spatial design and (CUADES403) BUSM8838C Plan and manage retail projects

This course will be delivered through face-to-face classes and by utilising the learning support material and resources here in Canvas. 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. You will also develop the skills and knowledge required to test and apply techniques for the production of models or maquettes for spatial designs. You will generate ideas and solutions for the layout of event spaces.

The course will run over 16 weeks. Class will be three hours per week (plus one hour which has been allocated for online activity) making a total of four hours. Presentation will, be face to face. Guest speaker/s will give students insights into the event industry. There may also be on-site visits. 

Students are expected to attend class each week and actively engage with group activities as well as to work on their assignments. 


Teaching Schedule

 

 

Event Styling Overview

 DUE Dates

Week 1

 

Event Semester Overview & Expectations.

Assessments

1. Introduce  Assessment 1 : DOCKLANDS - (Class) DUE TBA

2. Introduce Presentation to schools -  (class) Due weeks 4 & 11

3. Introduce Assessment 3 Wedding Planning, Design PAC Event, Fashion Runway,  briefs - (model making) (Graded - individual) DUE WEEK 16

4. LUX - lighting (Activity - Work in groups of 4) Due end of class

 

SCHOOL PROJECT due weeks 4 & 11

 

Week 2

 

ASSESSMENT 1  MEETING : DOCKLANDS

SCHOOL PRESENTATION - concept sign off

Docklands

Presentation

Week 3

 

ASSESSMENT 1 : DOCKLANDS- planning & production

PRESENTATION TO SCHOOLS - planning & production

Intro Wedding Planning, Design PAC Event, Fashion Runway,  brief options - (model making).

 

Week 4

 

LUX - Lighting demonstration & lighting measurement exercise

ASSESSMENT  1: DOCKLANDS- planning & production

Presentation to schools Event 1 completed - finalise documentation and report for submission

 

SCHOOL PRESENTATION DUE 

Week 5

 

ASSESSMENT 1 DOCKLANDS- planning & production

 

Week 6

 

ASSESSMENT 1 DOCKLANDS- planning & production

 

Week 7

 

ASSESSMENT 1 DOCKLANDS- planning & production

 

Week 8

 

ASSESSMENT 1 DOCKLANDS- planning & production

ASSESSMENT 1 DOCKLANDS DUE 

Week 9

 

INTRO ASSESSMENT 2 EVENT planning & production

Wedding Planning, Design, Fashion Runway,  PAC Event - brief (model making)  CONTINUE WORK

 

Week 10

 

ASSESSMENT 2 EVENT planning & production

Wedding Planning, Design, Fashion Runway,  PAC Event - brief (model making)  CONTINUE WORK

 

Week 11

 

ASSESSMENT 2 EVENT planning & production

Wedding Planning, Design, Fashion Runway,  PAC Event - brief (model making)  CONTINUE WORK

SCHOOL PRESENTATION DUE 

Week 12

 

ASSESSMENT 2 EVENT planning & production

Wedding Planning,  Design, Fashion Runway,  PAC Event - brief (model making)  CONTINUE WORK

 

Week 13

 

ASSESSMENT 2 EVENT planning & production

Wedding Planning, Design, Fashion Runway,  PAC Event - brief (model making)  CONTINUE WORK

 

Week 14

 

EASSESSMENT 2 EVENT planning & production

Wedding Planning, Design, Fashion Runway,  PAC Event - brief (model making)  CONTINUE WORK

 

Week 15

 

ASSESSMENT 2 EVENT planning & production

Wedding Planning, Design, Fashion Runway,  PAC Event - brief (model making)  COMPLETE PROJECT

 

 

Work Submission - UPLOAD TO CANVAS & HARDCOPY SUBMISSION 

ASSESSMENT 2 DUE

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Event Design Handbook: Systematically Design Innovative Events by Roel Frissen

Project Management :A practical guide to planning and managing projects By: Stephen Hartley

 

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 of the library resources.
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.

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/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

To demonstrate competency in this course you need to submit each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.


Assessment tasks:
 
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.

There are two assessment tasks.

Assessment 1 Event (Docklands) Due Week 8

Assessment 2 students will be able to CHOOSE ONE of the following 3 options. Due Week 16

  1. Plan and design a wedding
  2. Plan and design a PAC Event
  3. Plan and design a fashion Runway set.

You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.

Once you have demonstrated competency you will receive a grade for the summative assessment task.

CHD    Competent with High Distinction
CDI     Competent with Distinction
CC     Competent with Credit
CAG   Competency achieved
NYC   Not Yet Competent
DNS   Did not submit for Assessment

 

On time submission is an important factor in your assessment.  Employability skills are embedded in the course and these include planning, organising and self management.  For this reason, late work impacts on your overall grade for each assessment task.


Assessment Matrix

 

Assessment Task; Course - Events

Major Event

Wedding*

PAC

Fashion runway

CUVDES405A - Research and apply techniques in spatial design

Elements/PCs

 

 

 

 

E:1 (PC 4)

1-4

1-4

1-4

1-4

E:2 (PC 3)

1-3

1-3

1-3

1-3

E:3 (PC 6)

1-6

1-6

1-6

1-6

E:4 (PC 5)

1-5

1-5

1-5

1-5

   Required Knowledge - 9

1-9

1-9

1-9

1-9

   Required Skills - 7

 

1-9

1-9

1-9

1-9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment Task; Course - Events

SIRXMGT004 – Plan and manage retail projects

Major Event

Wedding

PAC Event

Fashion runway

Elements/PCs

 

 

 

 

E:1 (PC 5)

1-5

1-5

1-5

1-5

E:2 (PC 7)

1-7

1-7

1-7

1-7

E:3 (PC 8)

1-8

1-8

1-8

1-8

E:4 (PC 4)

1-4

1-4

1-4

1-4

 

 

 

 

 

   Required Skills - 1

 

1

1

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

Other Information

Cover Sheet for Submissions

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online 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.

 

Attendance

Your learning experience involves lectures, active peer discussions, inclass activities , formative exercises and guest speakers.  It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain competency.

 

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 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 
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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