Course Title: Plan and manage retail projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
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
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. Both courses will be delivered and assessed together with a result of Competent/Not Yet Competent.
Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach.
On campus class activities will include:
- Tutorials and project-based work
- Group discussion
- Teacher directed activities/projects
- Class presentations
- Independent project-based work
- Site visits (observations)
- Studio Practice
Virtual In-class activities will include:
- Tutorials and project-based work
- Group discussion
- Teacher directed activities/projects
- Class presentations
- Online research
- Independent project-based work
- Site visits (observations)
- Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
- Online investigation
- Independent project-based work
- Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
EVENT STYLING
1 |
Intro and Orientation. Event Examples and resources. Overview Assessment tasks 1,2,3 |
2 |
EVENT VENUES Intro & Discuss: AT2 Event Styling Plan |
3 |
EVENT VENUE REVIEW EVENT DESIGN BRIEF EVENT PLANNING |
4 |
EVENT DESIGN PITCH PRESENTATIONS EVENT SUPPLIERS |
5 |
REGULATIONS HIRE COMPANIES & SUPPLIERS |
6 |
Project mapping |
7 |
SPATIAL DESIGN |
8 |
SCALE MODELS |
9 |
SCALE MODELS - MOCKUPS |
10 |
SCALE MODELS - MOCK UP PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION |
11 |
Introduce Assessment 3 Event Implementation and Evaluation Discussion : Approaches to Spatial Design for Events Design Meeting & Spatial Design Discussion: Activity : Student Concept Pin Ups and class feedback |
12 |
INTRO AT3 : Event Implementation and Evaluation |
13 |
REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION |
14 |
COMPLETE AT2 & SCALE MODELS AT2 DUE |
15 |
AT2 EVENT STYLING PLAN DUE |
16 |
Assessment 3 DUE : Event Implementation and Evaluation Assessment 1 DUE : Knowledge Task |
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.
Visual Merchandising Subject Guide
http://rmit.libguides.com/visualmerchandising
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
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment Due Week 16
Assessment 2: Event Styling Plan Due Week 14
Assessment 3: Event Implementation and Evaluation Due Week 16
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
Assessment / Late Submission
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher. This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA: Competency achieved NYC: Not Yet Competent DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment SEC: Stopped engagement in course WDR: Withdrawn from course
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the
Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special
Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
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
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.
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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