Course Title: Undertake project work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: BUSM8778C
Course Title: Undertake project work
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C6152 - Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact: Alistair Briggs
Course Contact Phone: +61 9925 9446
Course Contact Email: alistair.briggs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Leigh Milward
leigh.milward@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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 course you will address the skills and knowledge required to define, develop and implement a project. You will operate both individually and as part of a team to address all facets of a project including resource and financial planning, risk management, health and safety considerations and record keeping. You will learn how to manage a complex project from initial scoping to final review.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work |
Element: |
1 Define project |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Access project scope and other relevant documentation 1.2 Define project stakeholders 1.3 Seek clarification from delegating authority of issues related to project and project parameters 1.4 Identify limits of own responsibility and reporting requirements 1.5 Clarify relationship of project to other projects and to the organisation's objectives 1.6 Determine and access available resources to undertake project |
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2 Develop project plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop project plan in line with the project parameters 2.2 Identify and access appropriate project-management tools 2.3 Formulate risk-management plan for project, including work health and safety (WHS) 2.4 Develop and approve project budget 2.5 Consult team members and take their views into account in planning the project 2.6 Finalise project plan and gain necessary approvals to commence project according to documented plan |
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3 Administer and monitor project |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Take action to ensure project team members are clear about their responsibilities and the project requirements 3.2 Provide support for project team members , especially with regard to specific needs, to ensure that the quality of the expected outcomes of the project and documented time lines are met 3.3 Establish and maintain required record-keeping systems throughout the project 3.4 Implement and monitor plans for managing project finances, resources and quality 3.5 Complete and forward project reports as required to stakeholders 3.6 Undertake risk management as required to ensure project outcomes are met 3.7 Achieve project deliverables |
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4 Finalise project |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Complete financial record keeping associated with project and check for accuracy 4.2 Ensure transition of staff involved in project to new roles or reassignment to previous roles 4.3 Complete project documentation and obtain necessary sign-offs for concluding project |
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5 Review project |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Review project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan 5.2 Involve team members in the project review 5.3 Document lessons learned from the project and report within the organisation |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio and computer laboratory 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
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
There will be a number of prescribed tasks and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).
This course will be delivered in the same weekly session as GRAP5371C Design Briefs.
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Course preparation. Looking at Project Management software. |
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Identify two different project management tools that a graphic designer could use. For each tool, take a screenshot of the interface and include a caption explaining what it is and write a one paragraph summary (50–150 words) explain how much they cost, what you get for any various price-points and how they contribute to a project. Identify two tools for tracking hours spent on a project. For each tool, write a one paragraph summary explain how much they cost, how they are used and how they contribute to a project. |
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Outline types of documents and other sources of information commonly used in defining the parameters of a project. Write or find example terms and conditions graphic designers might use in a typical contract, like a job quote for services. |
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Explain how to identify workplace health and safety (WHS) risks. Explain how to do a SWOT analysis for a graphic design project. Find a set of instructions or a template for doing a SWOT analysis for a grphic design project or business. Summarise what a SWOT anlysis is and how it can be used to identify risks. Explain how potential risks can be managed in this scenario: Taking on a ambitious job with the potential for the actual time spent on a job is far more thean the estimated time. |
Assessment Task 1 due |
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Access project scope and other relevant documentation |
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Access project scope and other relevant documentation. Define project stakeholders. Seek clarification from delegating authority of issues related to project and project parameters. Identify limits of own responsibility and reporting requirements. |
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In Assessment Task 2, clarify relationship of project in the report to other projects and to the organisation’s objectives. Determine and access available resources to undertake project Develop project plan in line with the project parameters. Identify and access appropriate project management tools. Formulate risk management plan for project, including Work Health and Safety (WHS). |
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Develop and approve project budget. Consult team members and take their views into account in planning the project. Finalise project plan and gain necessary approvals to commence project according to documented plan At the appointed time in the studio, unless otherwise arranged, show that you are using a reliable tool for recording time spent on a project, both in and out of the studio. On a remote, networked drive, you have electronically stored records of interactions and feedback (emails, written notes, a diary). On a remote, networked drive, you have electronically stored drafts and work that shows the authentic development of work |
Assessment Task 2: Recordkeeping |
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Review content for Assessment Task 2: Project Work Report 1 and update if necessary. |
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Check all requirements for Assessment Task 2: Project Work Report 1 with peers before submitting. |
Assessment Task 2: Project Work Report 1 |
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Set up Assessment Task 2: Project Work Report 2. Provide the section of a reverse brief that outlines roles and responsibilities, with any alterations that reflect changes and clarifications that were made during production. Summarise any changes and clarifications that were made. Outline what support you could or did give to others to ensure outcomes and timelines are met. Show a completed project management tool, i.e. that records what was actually done, as opposed to the estimate. Show the work, deliverables and presentations from a completed project. |
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In reference to your risk management plan in 2.3 Formulate risk management plan for project, including Work Health and Safety (WHS) from BUSM8788C Assessment Task 2: Project Work Report 1, explain how this tool was used in the completion of the project and give two examples from your list and link them to the project outcomes. Include a WHS (Work Health and Safety) risk as part of your summary. |
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Gather evidence evidence from a completed project was delivered to a standard satisfactory to the client (actual or simulated). This could be a letter of thanks, email confirming acceptance, feedback that acknowledges the project was delivered to the standard required or confirmation that invoice was paid. Use project management software or a spreadsheet to account for estimated hours, actual hours and total cost. Complete project documentation and show you obtained necessary sign-offs for concluding project. |
Assessment Task 2: Project Work Report 2 due |
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Compile your review from a completed project and compare it with your peers. Explain the organisation’s procedures and processes that are relevant to managing a project. Outline the legislative and regulatory context of the organisation in relation to project work, including work health and safety (WHS) requirements. Finalise the project including documentation, sign-offs and reporting |
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Check any feedback and address any required fixes. Appoints are available during scheduled studio time. |
Assessment Task 2: Review project due |
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No scheduled activities, but this is the final week of the semester and last opportunity to re-submit work that has been marked as Not Yet Satisfactory. |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Dabner, D, Stewart, S, & Zempol, E 2013, Graphic Design School : The Principles and Practice of Graphic Design, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, Somerset, viewed 4 July 2019, <https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/rmit/reader.action?docID=1501635&ppg=1>. |
1-118-71201-3 |
Heller, S & Vienne, V 2015, Becoming a Graphic and Digital Designer : A Guide to Careers in Design, vol Fifth edition, Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey, viewed 5 July 2019, <http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.lib.rmit.edu.au/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=985132&site=ehost-live&authtype=sso&custid=s5445732>. |
9781119044963 |
Graphic Communications Open Textbook Collective 2017, Graphic Design and Print Production Fundamentals, viewed 4 July 2019, <https://opentextbc.ca/graphicdesign/>. CC BY 4.0 |
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Givoni, S, 2015, Owning it : A creative's guide to copyright, contracts and the law. Creative Minds Publishing Pty, Melbourne. |
9780987194794 |
Hannam, B, & Hannam, B 2012, A Graphic Design Student's Guide to Freelance : Practice Makes Perfect, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, Somerset. viewed 4 July 2019, <https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/rmit/reader.action?docID=894282&ppg=1>. |
9786613905086 |
Other Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’
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.
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 Lynda.com 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 http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or exercises.
The assessment tasks are:
Learning exercises
Major projects
Presentations
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
This course has two tasks. Both tasks must be completed/submitted. The tasks will be used to assess competence in the unit. You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge Evidence
Due Week 4
This is a short research project about the tools available for managing projects and work. Give examples of project management tools. Explain a method for measuring risk in a project. Give an outline of a plan for recording the management of a project including parameters, budget, risk and deliverables.
Assessment Task 2 - Project Report
Due Week 14
The intent is that you base this report on GRAP5371C Design Briefs Assessment Task 1, in whole or in part, but it is not required to complete the assignment successfully. Write a report on the project management you did or could undertake for a project. The evidence is ideally based on one job, but you can supplement evidence and examples from other jobs and explain their relevance if you negotiate ahead of submission. The assessment task is divided into smaller components, and collaboration with others in reviewing and defining parameters and using project management software are essential features.
At the completion of the course, competency based assessment will be given to students.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are:
CA Competency Achieved - No higher grade available
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is 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 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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