Course Title: Plan and manage retail projects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: BUSM8838C

Course Title: Plan and manage retail projects

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

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 (CUADES403) BUSM8838C Plan and manage retail projects and (SIRXMGT004) GRAP6360C Research and apply techniques in spatial design

Both courses will be assessed as Competent/Not Yet Competent.  

Learning activities may include:- 

  • Practical Workshops - activities and projects.
  • Practical installations 
  • Reports - Observational and Analysis.
  • Case Studies.
  • Group discussions.
  • Site visits and guest speakers.
  • Peer feedback and learning.
  • Individual and team activities.


Teaching Schedule

Week

Description 

1

Intro and Orientation. Show Examples. Show resources. Register for AIME.

Review Assessment tasks

2

EXCURSION : AIME Feb 18th – Meet at MCEC

https://mcec.com.au/
Collect resources

3

INDUSTRY GUEST : JAK Creative Feb 25th

Class discussion of the selected trade stand and project planning and Event Design

4

Review Assessment 1 : Event preparation and planning

Discussion: Project Planning

Activity : Project mapping A - Z

5

Design Meeting & Discussion:

Review Project Planning Tools

6

EXCURSION : MOTH DESIGN  March 17th

7

Review Excursion review and learnings.

Activity : Refine Project planning

8

Assessment 1 DUE

Individual Student presentations of Retail Event Preparation.

9

Introduce Assessment 2  Plan & Design a Retail Event.

Discussion : Approaches to Spatial Design for Events

10

EXCURSION : THE STYLE CO April 21st

11

Design Meeting & Spatial Design Discussion:

Activity : Student Concept Pin Ups and class feedback

12

EXCURSION : MUSEUM May 5th

13

Design Meeting

Activity : Approaches to Modelmaking.

14

Design Meeting & Review Project progress

Activity : Modelmaking

15

Completion of Models and Project Presentations

16

Assessment 2 DUE : Complete Models & Presentations 


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.

Resources that will be available to assist your learning.

Remember that the library has many resources that will help your studies.

The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.
Visual Merchandising Subject Guide
http://rmit.libguides.com/visualmerchandising

Also consider using the following:

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


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

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.


All assessment tasks must be submitted electronically. Files must be saved as a PDF and clearly labelled.
e.g. SMITH_Saskia_S1_20_EVENTS_AT01
(Student Name_Semester_Year_Course_Assessment Task)


Files must be submitted onto the Style Merchandise canvas shell on the due date. This will be discussed further in our class. You should refer to the assessment briefs which are available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.

This course has 2 assessment tasks. You will receive feedback and a Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory result.

Assessment 1 Retail Event Preparation  Due Week 8

Assessment 2 Plan & Design a Retail Event. Students will be able to CHOOSE ONE of the following 3 options. Due Week 16

  • Option 1 : Pop Up Retail and launch party
  • Option 2 : Spring Racing Retail Marquee
  • Option 3 : Fashion Runway and Retail Event Space

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

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Foundation 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.

You will receive ongoing verbal feedback of your progress within class time and once you have uploaded your assessment submission onto Canvas, the teacher will mark it either Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory. (S/NS).
At the end of semester, if you have successfully completed all tasks you will receive a feedback form deeming you Competent.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

Attendance

Your learning experience involves lectures, active peer discussions, inclass activities and site visits.  It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Information about your Studies

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc

http://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

Student Progress

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (e.g. applying for an extension of time)

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactory 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 application for an extension of time.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse:ID=kehn9bz22r41

Special Consideration Policy (Late submission)

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.  

 

Credit Transfers 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 life 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 demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competency addressed in this course.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL or RCC for the unit of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolent/apply-for-credit

 

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://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

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