Course Title: Coordinate installation and dismantling of small exhibitions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: LIBR5002C
Course Title: Coordinate installation and dismantling of small exhibitions
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5153 - Diploma of Furnishing (Furniture Technology)
Course Contact : Julian Pratt
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4820
Course Contact Email:julian.pratt@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Bruce Moonie: bruce.moonie@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 55
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the co-ordination of all aspects of installing and dismantling small exhibitions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CULMS504A Coordinate installation and dismantling of small exhibitions |
Element: |
Contribute to the development of draft exhibition design |
Performance Criteria: |
- The design concept is clarified taking into account aesthetic considerations, visitor response, environment, collection requirements, transport and handling needs, location and time frame. |
Element: |
Coordinate dismantling the exhibition |
Performance Criteria: |
- Plans are made and agreed with relevant personnel for the dismantling of the exhibition. - Details of resourses, facilities and procedures are clarified and agreed with all relevant personnel. - Dismantling proceeds according to plan, unexpected events and problems are corrected and resolved promptly. - Objects and hardware are returned to appropriate locations. - Files, documents and records are updated and amended as required. - Site is restored to required conditions. |
Element: |
Coordinate installation of exhibition |
Performance Criteria: |
- Plans are made and agreed with the relevant personnel for the installation of the exhibition. - Security and safety of objects is maintained and prompt corrective action is taken in the event of accidents and unforseen circumstances. - Objects are moved and handled in accordance with current best practice. - Associated graphics, signs, lighting, sound and special effects are installed according to agreed specifications. - Resourse constraints and safety considerations are met. |
Element: |
Determine and clarify exhibition purpose, aims and rationale |
Performance Criteria: |
- Agreement is reached on exhibition’s subject matter, style, objects to be used and where possible the intended audience experience. - Agreed purpose, aims, rationale and objectives are feasible in terms of time, locale and resource constraints. |
Element: |
Refine and finalise plans |
Performance Criteria: |
- Draft proposals are discussed with relevant personnel and ammended as necessary. - Availability of all resources, objects, site materials, environmental controls, contractors and staff is confirmed.
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Learning Outcomes
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Details of Learning Activities
1. Participate in the development and running of Furnitex in July 2009 and
2. Fully plan, co-ordinate and run the furniture Program student’s end of year exhibition 2009
Teaching Schedule
Workshop/training time: weekly from 1.30pm - 3.30pm Monday 16 February to 15 November 2009.
Furnitex week 20 (July 16-19 2009)
End of year exhibition week 36 (November 15 2009)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This competency is co-assessed with BUSM 9909C and will be assessed during action learning and project activities over two exhibitions during the academic year. Practice and assessment occurs at the mid-year Furnitex exhibition with final assessment occurring during the setting up and break down of the student’s final year show.
Assessment Tasks
Folio of evidence of:
- ’Planning and Review’ document of the Furnitex show demonstrating student participation in organising and running of the show.
- Full planning and installation documentation of the end of year furniture exhibition.
Critical evidence:
- Evidence of project planning
- Evidence of project management
- Evidence of problem solving
Important attributes:
- Teamwork
- Leadership in tasks
- Working with others
Assessment Matrix
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