Course Title: Implement visual merchandising concepts

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: MKTG8022C

Course Title: Implement visual merchandising concepts

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

Justin Compton

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

Element:

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

Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online.

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

Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher

The Assessment Task due dates are highlighted in bold

	Semester 2 2021
Week 1	Semester overview, expectations + challenges. How the space works & links to other courses. Present- Front Window Assessment Task discussion of the brief
Week 2	Develop FW Concepts
Week 3	Front Window Concepts Due Discuss the core key activities and plan the allocation of different roles, responsibilities and timelines to others in the team. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Materials & Sustainable Considerations discussed Internal & External Resource Requirements discussed
Week 4	Budget & Costings Discussed Discuss potential opportunities to create cost efficiencies and maximise the use of resources for the project project Risk Analysis Discussion
Week 5	12 Thumbnails for Display Bays Due
Week 6	No Class Construction process discussion & investigation Display Components – Suspension & Supports discussion Plan the product selection/prop selection and or development and the inventory management.
Week 7	WH&S and OH&S discussion Develop & document an Installation plan for Front Window Concept
Week 8	Develop three (3) key performance criteria that you can use to evaluate the effectiveness of your design concept Plan the internal and external communication strategies for discussing roles, responsibilities and timeline
Week 9	Display Bay Concepts Due
Week 10	CIP check in and review Discussion Knowledge Quiz Recap
Week 11	Check in for Display Bay Production & Sourcing Install Displays - Peer and teacher feedback
Week 12	Install Displays - Peer and teacher feedback
Week 13	Install Displays - Peer and teacher feedback
Week 14	Assessment Task 2 Knowledge Quiz Due (Submitted to Canvas)
Week 15	Assessment Task 1 Front Window CIP to be (Submitted to Canvas)
Week 16	Resubmissions if required

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Library support

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 and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing

Study and Learning support

Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?

The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

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

AT1 Front Window CIP Due Week 15

AT2 Knowledge Quiz Due Week 14

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.

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 of time for your assessable work.

Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;

Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);

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

If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.

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 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 be successful in this course.

Canvas

Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas

Student feedback at RMIT:

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.

The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;

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

Student Progress Monitoring

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

Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Submitting Assessments onto Canvas

Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.

Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

IT orientation

It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide