Course Title: Establish systems that support innovation

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: BUSM6220C

Course Title: Establish systems that support innovation

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6087 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Janis Lesinskis

janis.lesinskis@rmit.edu.au

9925 4982

Nominal Hours: 50

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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conceptualise and establish new systems that support and encourage innovation in the workplace.

This course is co delivered and assessed with BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity and BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation

Element:

1. Research context for new system development

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Explore and analyse the impact of systems in the overall context of innovation
1.2. Explore and gain clarity around system objectives, particularly in relation to innovation
1.3. Analyse current organisational systems to identify gaps or barriers to innovation
1.4. Research and analyse current and emerging information about systems in other organisations and contexts
1.5. Evaluate the resources and other commitment required to foster innovation
1.6. Identify key stakeholders who can play a role in conceptualising or supporting new system ideas
 

Element:

2. Generate system concepts and options

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Create system concepts that will foster innovation using individual and group techniques
2.2. Evaluate and discuss a range of ideas with relevant stakeholders
2.3. Clearly articulate the ways in which innovation is better supported by system ideas and options
2.4. Clearly articulate how the system itself is innovative
2.5. Expose ideas and options to ongoing testing, exploration and challenge
2.6. Select and refine system ideas that meet the workplace requirements and which are both feasible and innovative
 

Element:

3. Develop a plan for the System

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Determine the need for specialised assistance and integrate into system planning
3.2. Analyse the potential impact of the new system on people, resources and other organisational practices
3.3. Consult with all stakeholders who will be involved with, or affected by, the new system
3.4. Develop an operational plan for the system, with budget, time lines and responsibilities
3.5. Develop a communication strategy to support the introduction of the new system
3.6. Evaluate the coaching and training needs of those who will use the system and plan a learning and development strategy

 

Element:

4. Trial the system

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Present and consult on system proposals with relevant stakeholders
4.2. Analyse and integrate feedback into the system development process
4.3. Determine appropriate context and parameters for the trialling process
4.4. Initiate the trial, taking account of all required consultative, coaching and technical issues
4.5. Monitor and review the trial in relation to its goals for fostering innovation
4.6. Open the improvement process to ongoing collaborative input and challenge
4.7. Adjust system to reflect evaluation feedback
 


Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this course, you will have developed skills and knowledge required to conceptualise and establish new systems that support and encourage innovation in the screen and media production industry.


Details of Learning Activities

Research tasks, presentations, discussions and collaborative tasks.


Teaching Schedule

 This course is co delivered and assessed with BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity and BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment.

Week Class content summary Assessments due  Elements

 BSBCRT601A

Elements

BSBINN501A

Elements

BSBINN502A

1 Overview of current development, production and distribution workflow and systems and shifts in industry practices. What is the case for developing creativity, innovation and change?    1 1 3
2 Defining creativity. Reviewing concepts and theories of creativity and innovation.    1 1,2 3
3 Investigating methodologies of creative and innovative practices.    1  1,2 3
4 Examples of theories and applications of creativity discussed. Formative due:
Research and present three for examples theories of creativity.
BSBCRT601A
 1  1,2 3
5 Selected theories and applications of creativity investigated.    1,2,3  1,2  1,3
6 Case studies of theories and applications of creativity and innovation.
 
Summative due:
Present a case for potential use of at least one theory.
BSBCRT601A
  1,2,3  1,2  1,2
7 Defining ‘workspace’. Creative spaces and workspaces. Work environments, systems and innovation. Systems as physical and networked spaces.     1,2,3  1,2 1,2,3 
8 Work environment and systems case studies and review of innovative screen production systems and spaces.    1, 2,3  1,2,3  1,2,3
9 Integration of creativity and innovation methodologies into work environments and systems. Formative due:
Presentations of innovative work environment proposals.
BSBINN501A
BSBINN502A.
 1, 2,3  1,2,3 1,2 
10 Reviewing production methodologies.
Transmedia projects.
   1, 2,3  1,2,3  1,2,3,4,5
11 Teams, communities of practice, audience as community. ‘Crowdfunding’ and ‘crowdsourcing’ trends.    1, 2,3 1,2,3   1,2,3,4,5
12

Innovative workspace and system proposals.Feedback sessions.

Formative due:
Present design proposal for collaborative and innovative workspace.
BSBINN501A
BSBINN502A.
 1,2, 3 1,2,3  1,2,3,4,5 
13 Scoping workspaces and systems. Planning, scheduling and budgeting for creativity and innovation.    1,2, 3  1,2,3  1,2,3,4,5
14 Innovative and creative workspace creation: ideas surveyed and trialed.
 
   1,2,3  2,3,4  1,2,3,4,5
15 Innovative and creative workspace trials Summative due:
Presentation of your design and trial of the workplace innovation strategy.
BSBINN501A
BSBINN502A.
 1,2,3  2,3,4 1,2,3,4,5 
16 Strategies and implementations reviewed.  Strategies reviewed.  3  4  1,2,3,4,5


 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Course notes are posted on Blackboard (within RMIT website)

This course requires research activities and the ability to explore current research material using online, networked tools.


References


Other Resources

Course notes are posted on Blackboard. Paper copies are distributed in class at start of semester.

This is a research based course. You will be required to access current research material through online, networked methods.

Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) www.ted.com
This web site includes a number of speakers talking about creativity and innovation that are relevant to these courses. You can search it with keywords: ’creativity’ and ’innovation’. There example links on myRMIT / Blackboard.


Overview of Assessment

A range of assessments will be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. You will participate in a range of classes and workshops aimed at familiarizing you with key concepts, theories and strategies relating to creative and innovative practices, particularly as they relate to screen production projects.
Establishing a web presence as an innovative, functional, sustainable extension of your screen production work environment is integral to assessment.
 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment will involve practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects.

Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.

To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.

Formative (ungraded):
Week 9: Present an innovative work environment proposal- presentation & written version.
a)Speculate and describe how the application of the theory you have chosen could be integrated into a team based work environment.
b)Describe the potential benefits of this.

Formative (ungraded):
Week 12: Describe a current theory on innovation - presentation & written version.

a)Conduct a research project into a current theory on innovation.
b)Think about the theory you have chosen to look until you feel you understand it. Then describe them it your own words.
c)Speculate and describe how the application of this theory could be integrated into a team based work environment.
d)Describe the potential benefits of this. 

Summative (graded):
Week 15: Design and trial a workplace innovation strategy
- presentation & written version.
a)Describe the implementation of an innovation system into a team-based production, promotion or distribution work environment and potential benefits of this to at least two other people.
b)Present this proposal and your work team’s response to it.

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:

CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CP Competent with Pass
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
 

Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experiences involve research tasks, presentations, discussion and collaborative tasks with reference to screen productions. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.


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.

Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1

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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y

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
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n

Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.

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