Course Title: Implement visual merchandising concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: MKTG8022C
Course Title: Implement visual merchandising concepts
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
Justin Compton
My office is located:
Building 94 level 6 Staff room
You can make an appointment to meet with me
Contact via email.
justin.compton@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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 skills and knowledge required to plan the implementation of a visual merchandising concept. You will develop the ability to accurately interpret a concept, arrange resourcing, monitor concept implementation and determine the effectiveness of the concept.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
SIRRMER005 Implement visual merchandising concepts |
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1. Develop concept implementation plan. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Access and review visual merchandising concept and determine implementation requirements and constraints. 1.2. Determine internal and external resource requirements including available budget. 1.3. Access and review organisational visual merchandising guidelines and standards to inform implementation plan development. 1.4. Identify opportunities to create cost-efficiencies and maximise use of resources. 1.5. Identify potential risks to be managed throughout the implementation process and develop contingency plans. 1.6. Identify key activities and plan the allocation of roles, responsibilities and timelines. 1.7. Plan product selection and inventory management. 1.8. Plan internal and external communication strategies for communicating implementation roles, responsibilities and timelines. 1.9. Develop performance criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the concept. 1.10. Document an implementation plan and seek any required approval. |
Element: |
2. Implement the concept. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Communicate concept implementation plan to relevant personnel. 2.2. Monitor the implementation of visual merchandising concept and respond to issues as they arise. 2.3. Provide support and coaching to team members throughout the implementation process. 2.4. Photograph and document concept implementation. 2.5. Finalise concept according to implementation plan. |
Element: |
3. Review concept. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Seek feedback from stakeholders about concept effectiveness. 3.2. Evaluate concept implementation against predetermined performance criteria. 3.3. Review and assess effectiveness of concepts in achieving desired performance outcomes. 3.4. Use findings to make suggestions for future improvements. |
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
In Class Activities delivered face to face at RMIT University
- Brief Presentations
- Practical Demonstrations
- Brainstorming Activities
- Student Presentations
- Designing concepts
- Manufacturing of Display Elements
- Developing, monitoring and reviewing Concept implementation plan
- Sourcing of Display Elements and materials
- OH+S and WH+S
- Teamwork
- Installation of Displays
Student directed & managed Learning
- Idea generation
- Researching online and market place
- Sourcing merchandise, props, materials
- Sourcing costings
- Planning and Project managing timelines and tasks - online and informal meetings
- Monitoring Concept Implementation plan
Teaching Schedule
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Team 1B Friday
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Team 1C Monday 1:00pm – 5:00pm |
Team 1A Monday 8:30am – 12:30pm |
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Submission – Internal Window Assessment Task onto canvas |
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Install Free Choice Brand Display |
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Cup Day Holiday no class
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Cup Day Holiday no class | Cup Day Holiday no class |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will require materials and tools that your instructor will inform you of each week.
Some materials are provided. Your instructor will let you know what you need to bring each week. It is essential that you have an adequate filing system on your computer.
Magazines that are relevant to this course are VM &SD Magazine, Inspiration Magazine. These titles are both available in the Carlton Library
Students are encouraged to have a Pinterest account to gather inspiration
Students will also require access to a Project Planning online tool IE: Trello
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.
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.
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 in this unit could include practical class production 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
Over the Semester you will complete 2 tasks, which are both summative.
Assessment Task 1 Front Window Task
Design produce and install a major window display
Assessment Task 2 Internal Window Task
Design produce and install an internal window display
Due dates for each team:
Team 1A
Front Window week 16
Internal Window Week 12
Team IB
Front Window week 9
Internal Window week 14
Team 1C
Front Window week 14
Internal Window week 10
Competency based assessment
You will receive ongoing verbal feedback of your progress, this will be delivered face to face.
At the completion of the course you will be assessed for competency, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
Grades which apply to competency-based assessment are:
CHD Competency with High distinction
CDI Competency with Distinction
CC Competency with Credit
CAG Competency achieved Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did not submit
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).
The assessment matrix is available on Canvas for each assessment task.
Other Information
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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