Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: COMM5473C
Course Title: Make Presentations
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5409 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9417
Course Contact Email: ruth.wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dale Nason
Nominal Hours: 30
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 course covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review presentations for target audiences.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCMM411 Make Presentations |
Element: |
1. Prepare presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Plan and document presentation approach and intended outcomes 1.2 Choose presentation strategies, format and delivery methods that match the characteristics of the target audience, location, resources and personnel needed 1.3 Select presentation aids, materials and techniques that suit the format and purpose of the presentation, and will enhance audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas 1.4 Brief others involved in the presentation on their roles/responsibilities within the presentation 1.5 Select techniques to evaluate presentation effectiveness |
Element: |
2. Deliver presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Explain and discuss desired outcomes of the presentation with the target audience 2.2 Use presentation aids, materials and examples to support target audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas 2.3 Monitor non-verbal and verbal communication of participants to promote attainment of presentation outcomes 2.4 Use persuasive communication techniques to secure audience interest 2.5 Provide opportunities for participants to seek clarification on central ideas and concepts, and adjust the presentation to meet participant needs and preferences 2.6 Summarise key concepts and ideas at strategic points to facilitate participant understanding |
Element: |
3. Review presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Implement techniques to review the effectiveness of the presentation 3.2 Seek and discuss reactions to the presentation from participants or from key personnel involved in the presentation 3.3 Utilise feedback from the audience or from key personnel involved in the presentation to make changes to central ideas presented |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place on campus using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities will include:
- class exercises
- tutorials
- practical demonstrations
- workshops
- group discussion
- review and revision
- peer learning
- peer teaching and class presentations
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Out of class activities may include:
- independent research
- independent project based work
- studio practice
- online tutorials and activities
- review and revision
Teaching Schedule
This course, COMM5473C (BSBCMM411) - Make a Presentation - is delivered in combination withCOMM7341C (CUAGRD501) - Research visual communication history and theory. The combined timeline is presented here as a complete reference to the combined session delivery. The courses are clustered on Canvas under the title: HISTORY, THEORY & PRESENTATION.
Please note:
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
There will be a number of prescribed tasks and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).
| Week 1 | Course Introduction. |
Academic Integrity. AT1 Q1 Discussion AT2 Design project brief delivered |
| Week 2 |
Poster Design: Research & Practice. |
AT1 Q2 Discussion AT3 Presentation development |
| Week 3 | Poster Design: Initial Ideas 💡Fundamental components. |
AT1 Q3 Discussion |
| Week 4 | Poster Design presentation: Critical discourse & concepts Action: Research Practice 💡Relationship between history & theory. |
AT1 Q4 Discussion AT2 Feedback |
| Week 5 | Poster Design: Visual concept development & production. 💡Contemporary trends and practices. |
AT1 Q5 Discussion AT3 Presentation #1.1 DUE - Peer Feedback |
| Week 6 | Poster Design: Individual tuition & production 💡The influence of technology. |
AT1 Q6 Discussion AT2 Version 1 Poster Submission - Review in session - Submission End of Week |
| Week 7 | Poster Design: |
AT1 Q7 Discussion |
| Week 8 | Poster Design: |
AT1 Q8 Discussion AT2 Final Poster Submission - End of Week AT2 Booklet Design research task - delivered |
| Week 9 |
Poster Design: Booklet design: |
AT1 Q9 Discussion AT3 Presentation #1.2 DUE - Peer Feedback |
| Week 10 | Booklet design: Project development Action: Printing 8pp booklet |
AT2 Project development |
| Week 11 | Booklet design: Research & concept generation. |
AT1 FINAL submission DUE AT3 Response to peer feedback |
| Week 12 | Booklet design: Layout & Communication. |
AT2 Feedback AT3 Presentation #2 Group Presentation preparation |
| Week 13 | Booklet design: group presentations Project development |
AT3 Presentation #2 DUE Group Presentation |
| Week 14 | Booklet design: Content proof check & layout Action: Reference attributions Production Session #1: Digital media with OPTIONAL print &/or hand-made physical media construction. |
AT2 Feedback
|
| Week 15 | Production Session #1: Digital media with OPTIONAL print &/or hand-made physical media construction. Action: Photo studio with lighting |
AT2 Booklet design DUE |
| Week 16 | Finalizing submission documents. |
AT2 FINAL submission document DUE AT3 FINAL submission document DUE |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at Study Support and the Diploma program shell on Canvas for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
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.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access LinkedIn Learning for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/graphic-design
The Library provides guides on academic referencing https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this clustered unit provide opportunity to achieve competency in all required assessment criteria.
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Please note: Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
This course has 3 Assessment Tasks. ALL 3 must be completed & submitted.
You are required to demonstrate all assessment criteria to a satisfactory standard to achieve competency.
The assessment outcome of this clustered unit is recorded as either CA Competency Achieved, or NYC Not Yet Competent
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge
DUE: Week 11
Assessment Task 2: Portfolio Comprising 2 Design Projects
Design Project #1: Poster.
DUE:
Week 6 (Version #1)
Week 8 (Final Version)
Design Project #2: Booklet.
DUE:
Final Portfolio of 2 Design projects due Week 16
Assessment Task 3: Presentation
DUE:
Presentations: Week 5, 9 and 13
Final Document: Week 16
Critical Feedback is given during each of the Design Projects with an aim to provide you the best opportunity to create work of a high standard.
Your expectations of the quality of your work should be discussed with your teacher to maximize the opportunity to achieve the desired outcomes.
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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 
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. 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.
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.
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
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
Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.
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.
 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
 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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