Course Title: Manage simple projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: BUSM6308C
Course Title: Manage simple projects
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5234 - Diploma of Visual Art
Course Contact : Ninna Cikoja
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:TAFEArt@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Hillary
fiona.hillary@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 65
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the planning and development of simple, generally low risk projects that may be small scale and managed by one person or by a person with a small team. It includes identifying project requirements, preparing a business case, preparing the project plan and establishing project infrastructure.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPPM402B Manage simple projects |
Element: |
2. Coordinate project implementation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Integration and management of project activities are handled in accordance with the project plan |
Element: |
4. Arrange project follow-up activities |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Project deliverable are analysed against specifications,performance standards and project objectives, under broad guidance, and the results are reported to stakeholders |
Element: |
1. Implement start-up activities |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The project plan is updated with confirmed information for key dates and activities, resources and project governance details in accordance with the project implementation strategy |
Element: |
3. Monitor project |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 All aspects of the project are continually monitored and corrective action is taken as necessary to maintain progress in accordance with the project plan |
Learning Outcomes
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
lectures
teacher directed group activities/projects
class exercises to review discussions/lectures
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
class exercises to review discussions/lectures
studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
practical exercises
reading articles and excerpts
preparing for discussion
project work
independent research
You are expected to manage your learning and undertake an appropriate amount of out-of-class independent study and research and industry guests speak about professional practice.
Details of Learning Activities
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As part of a series of studio based projects, you will learn how to detail requirements, write recommendations and prepare plans that require a level of precision about their public art project. You will understand the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders or team members as well as apply a range of communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes. You will gain skills in using project management tools; negotiate time lines and applying workplace safety procedures in line with project planning requirements.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1
Introduction to unit.
Project Brief 1: Temporary interactive installations.
Cardboard Worlds presentation/Newspaper review for context.
Week 2
Project Proposal Introduction.
Week 3
Materials Workshop: Students present the materials they are intending to use; mark making materials, digital resources, surfaces, spaces, supports for surfaces for final presentation.
Week 4
Presentation of semester 1 proposals
Week 5
Debriefs re-proposals.
Week 6
Studio visits to see how work is progressing. Peer reviews.
Week 7
Series 1: Artists & materials
Week 8
Series 1: Artists & materials
Week 9
Mid-semester break
Peer reviews
Week 10
Peer reviews
Week 11
Studio work
Week 12
Studio work
Week 13
Studio work
Week 14
Preparation for installation & documentation of work.
Week 15
Installation & Documentation of work
Week 16
Installation/De-installation/review of projects/install/responses/successes and things to do differently.
Week 17
Assessment preparation/submission
Week 18
Assessment
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Forbat, S. 2009 40 years : Kaldor public art projects NSW, Botany. |
References
Other Resources
Resources required to carry out assessment hese resources include:
- legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to project management
- workplace project documentation
- scenarios and case studies
- documented information and/or examples of the assessee’s personal work
- project management tools
Overview of Assessment
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
- case studies
- demonstration
- portfolios
- questioning
- scenarios
- authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or
- training courses.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks
Semester 1:
1. Assessment title: Project Brief 1 Proposal
Description: Project Proposal – including site analysis, materials, timeline and budget
Semester: S1
Week: 4
2. Assessment title: Manual
Description: Manual for installation/de-installation
Semester: S1
Week: 15
3. Assessment title: Documentation/Evaluation
Description: Documentation/ Evaluation of work/project: include peer reviews/vox pops/feedback from organisation.
Semester: S1
Week: 16
Assessment Tasks
Semester 2:
1. Assessment title: Project Brief 2 Proposal
Description: Project Proposal – including site analysis, materials, timeline and budget
Semester: S2
Week: 4
2. Assessment title: Project Brief 2: Manual for Installation Team + Briefing
Description: Manual for installation/de-installation team
Semester: S2
Week: 8
3. Assessment title: Project Brief 2: Parking Day Outcome/Documentation
Description: Installation + documentation
Due date: 14th September (TBC Dependant on actual date of Parking Day)
Week: 10
4. Assessment title: Project Brief 3: Proposal
Description: Installation/Documentation/ Evaluation of work/project: include peer reviews/vox pops/feedback from organisation.
Semester: S2
Week: 13
5. Assessment title: Project Brief 3: Installation/Documentation/Evaluation
Description: Installation/Documentation/ Evaluation of work/project: include peer reviews/vox pops/feedback from organisation.
Semester: S2
Week: 18
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Tasks | Elements | Performance Criteria | Knowledge required | Skill requirements |
Project Brief 1:Proposal including site analysis/timeline/budget | 1 |
1.1- 1.4 |
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Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of: legislation, organisational policies and procedures that may impact on the project and management of the project, for example:
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Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
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Manual for installation/de-installation of work | 2/3 |
2.1- 2.4 3.1- 3.5 |
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Documentation/Evaluation of work |
4 |
4.1- 4.4 |
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Project Brief 2: Proposal |
1 |
1.1- 1.4 | ||
Manual/briefing for Installation Team | 2/3 |
2.1- 2.4 3.1- 3.5 |
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Project Brief 2: Parking Day Outcome/ Documentation | 3/4 | 3.1- 3.5 4.1- 4.4 |
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Project Brief 3: Proposal | 1 | 1.1- 1.4 | ||
Project Brief 3: Installation/ Documentation | 3/4 | 3.1- 3.5 4.1- 4.4 |
Other Information
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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.
Plagiarism
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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.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;Course Overview: Access Course Overview