Course Title: Articulate, present and debate ideas

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: COMM7361C

Course Title: Articulate, present and debate ideas

School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product Design

Course Contact: Robin Blood

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

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

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to articulate, present and debate ideas in a work or broader life context using creative techniques in order to provoke response, reaction and critical discussion.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBCRT401 Articulate, present and debate ideas

Element:

1. Analyse ideas for communication to others

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Explore and use different techniques to engage, fascinate and involve others in the process of communication and exchange
2.2 Explore the ways that storytelling can be used to communicate ideas
2.3 Create innovative approaches to different communication challenges
2.4 Be prepared to take risks in the way ideas are presented
2.5 Identify specific ways to provoke and encourage response in particular individuals or groups

Element:

2. Provoke response and reaction

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Distil key themes, messages and positions to aid in clarity of thought and presentation
1.2 Reflect on different ways of communicating ideas for different purposes and to different people
1.3 Identify the enabling skills and attributes of individuals who can effectively participate in discussions about ideas

Element:

3. Debate and discuss ideas

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Present and argue substantiated positions on ideas
3.2 Be open to critical analysis of own ideas and to the ideas of others
3.3 Identify and participate in conversations that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches and generate new ideas
3.4 Respond to questions about ideas with confidence and relevant information
3.5 Reflect on and appraise the views of others, and use to refine ideas and to embrace new ideas

Learning Outcomes


This unit applies to individuals who contribute and present ideas that may be complex in nature and may relate to new products, services, processes or creative works using a degree of risk taking and storytelling.


Details of Learning Activities

Presenting, justifying and debating your ideas are an essential part of maintaining your design influence in a project. This course will allow you to build analytical, research and presentation skills around work to help you develop your skills in presenting your ideas. You will be introduced to strategies that you can apply to your design practice.


Teaching Schedule

C5282 - Diploma of Product Design (national code: 22446VIC) Semester 2, 2019
COMM 7361C Articulate, present and debate ideas (national code: BSBCRT401)  
Semester 2 Schedule (V1_27 June 2019)  
Session Times: Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm. Instructor: Robin Blood (robin.blood@rmit.edu.au)
Week Date Topic Project Deliverables
1 11-July-2019    
2 18-July-2019 Introduction to the course
Introduction Assessment tasks
Brief for Task 1		 Assessmnet Task 1: Brief
3 25-July-2019 Presenting your work inclass workshop
4 01-August-2019 Practice Presentations Assessment task 1: Practice presentations
5 08-August-2019 Constructive criticism. Defending your work inclass discussion
6 15-August-2019 Assessment Task 2: Prepairng discussion topics Assessmnet task 2: Brief
7 22-August-2019 Presentation Preparation inclass workshop
8 29-August-2019 Assessment task 1: Presentation Assessment Task 1: Due. Design Project Presentation
9 05-September-2019 Feedback on Assessment task 1 feedback
10 12-September-2019 Assessment task 2: Inclass debate and discussion session.
Rules on criticism, feedback and comments.		 Assessment task 2: Part 1
  19-September-2019 Semester Break
  26-September-2019
11 03-October-2019 CANVAS discussion topics are live  
12 10-October-2019 CANVAS discussion topics  
13 17-October-2019 CANVAS discussion topics  
14 24-October-2019 Finalise CANVAS discussion topics Assessmnet task 2: Due
15 31-October-2019 Design Folio review  
16 07-November-2019 Design Folio review  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


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 and will include:

EXAMPLES
- Practical tasks, a major project
- direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
- written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- completion of a design journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
 

 

The RMIT student charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers. http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Design Project Presentation

Assessment Task 2: Discussion

 


Assessment Matrix

 

 

CriteriaRatings

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeDoes the presentation distil and summarise your project development into a final concept both visually and technically    
  Satisfactory     Not Satisfactory  
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeDoes the presentation communicate your design intentions, key themes and ideas effectively and clearly?    
  Satisfactory     Not Satisfactory  
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeYour presentation uses at least one element of animation or video media to enhance the communication of your design and support your presentation    
  Satisfactory     Not Satisfactory  
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeDoes your presentation utilise a suitable digital tool such as PowerPoint, Prezi, Google slides    
  Satisfactory     Not Satisfactory  
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeAllow for a suitable time to discuss and debate ideas, for audience participation and feedback.    
  Satisfactory     Not Satisfactory  
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeBe prepared to discuss your design and its components with your classmates and instructors    
  Satisfactory     Not Satisfactory  
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeProvide suitable responses to questions regarding your design that demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of your design and/or a direction to follow up.    
  Satisfactory     Not Satisfactory  
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeIs the presentation interesting, engaging and supportive of your design    
  Satisfactory     Not Satisfactory  
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeHas the presentation been completed within the designated time frame? 5-6 minutes. 6 minutes for questions and discussions    
  Satisfactory     Not Satisfactory  
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeDoes the presentation distil and summarise your project development into a final concept both visually and technically within the time constraints.    
  NOT SATISFACTORY Presentation does not demonstrate a clear summary of the origins and direction for the design. No story is evident. Visual and technical development are not clear. Poor presentation timing   BEGINNING Presentation articulates suitable project development through oral and visual communication. Room for development with both oral and visual aspects   DEVELOPING Presentation articulates project development through good oral and visual communication.   ACCOMPLISHED Presentation articulates project development through very good oral and visual communication.   EXEMPLARY Presentation articulates project development through excellent oral and visual communication. Ideas are concise and clear. The originating story is well told and the emotional connection is clear
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeDoes the presentation effectively communicate your design intentions, key themes and ideas effectively and clearly? Is the oral and visual communication clear and effective.    
  NOT SATISFACTORY Presentation does not effectively communicate design intent   BEGINNING Communication through visual and oral presentation is satisfactory   DEVELOPING Communication through visual and oral presentation is is clear and concise. effective explanation of content, themes and technical design   ACCOMPLISHED Communication through visual and oral presentation is is clear and concise. Very good effective explanation of content, themes and technical design   EXEMPLARY Communication through visual and oral presentation is is clear and concise. Excellent, effective explanation of content, themes and technical design
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeYour presentation uses at least one element of animation or video media to enhance the communication of your design and support your presentation. Is the presentation visually interesting, engaging and supportive of your design    
  NOT SATISFACTORY The use of animation or video media has not been included. The content is not engaging and does not visually support your design   BEGINNING One element of animation or video is present that supports the presentation. The presentation is somewhat engaging and supports the design to some extent   DEVELOPING One or more elements of animation or video is present that supports the presentation to a good level. The presentation is engaging and supports the design.   ACCOMPLISHED One or more elements of animation or video is present that supports the presentation to a very good level. The presentation is very engaging and supports the design to very good extent   EXEMPLARY One or more elements of animation or video is present that supports the presentation to an excellent level. The presentation is highly engaging and supports the design to an excellent level
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeBe prepared to discuss your design and its components with your classmates and instructors. Provide suitable responses to questions regarding your design that demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of your design and/or a direction to follow up. Allow for a suitable time to discuss and debate ideas, for audience participation and feedback.    
  NOT SATISFACTORY No allowance or limited allowance for discussion and debate. Very little knowledge of the design has been demonstrated through the discussion and feedback segment   BEGINNING Responses to feedback, questions and critique is satisfactory without displaying extensive knowledge of the product or its mechanical detail   DEVELOPING Feedback has been managed well. Responses to feedback, questions and critique is good displaying a thorough knowledge of the product and its mechanical detail and design directions verbalised   ACCOMPLISHED Feedback has been managed very well. Responses to feedback, questions and critique is very good displaying an extensive knowledge of the product and its mechanical detail and design directions verbalised.   EXEMPLARY Feedback has been managed extremely well. Responses to feedback, questions and critique is excellent displaying outstanding and thorough knowledge of the product and its mechanical detail and design directions verbalised.

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