Course Title: Use business technology
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: OFFC5215C
Course Title: Use business technology
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5249 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Accelerated Co-ordinator
Nancy Everingham nancy.everingham@rmit.edu.au
Teacher
Tali Davies taliesin.davies@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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 unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select, use and maintain a range of business technology. This technology includes the effective use of computer software to organise information and data.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWOR204A Use business technology |
Element: |
1. Select and use technology |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Select appropriate technology and software applications to achieve the requirements of the task |
Element: |
2. Process and organise data |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Identify, open, generate or amend files and records according to task and organisational requirements |
Element: |
3. Maintain technology |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Identify and replace used technology consumables in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements |
Learning Outcomes
This unit applies to individuals who use business technology to perform a range of routine tasks. They use a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge of equipment use and the organisation of data or files in a defined context, under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.
Details of Learning Activities
Online learning
Clustered Task work
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class content |
Due Date | Learning Elements | Class content Use Business Technology |
Due Date | Learning Elements |
1 | Orientation | 1.1, 1.3, 2.4 | ||||
2 |
Introduction to Photoshop Briefing Task 1 Concept Mind map |
Week 4 | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 | Briefing Task 1 Concept Mind map |
Week 4 | 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
3 | Briefing Task 2 Materials Board |
Week 8 | 1.1, 2.1, 2.3 | Emailing images |
2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | |
4 | Further Photoshop Tecniques | 3.1 | Collecting images Saving digital files Using software appropriately |
2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | ||
5 | Briefing Task 3 Interior Perspective | Week 8 | 1.1, 2.1, 2.3 |
Briefing Task 2 Project Check list Studio session |
Week 8 | 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
6 | perspective and image resolution |
1.1, 1.3, 2.4 | Studio session |
2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | ||
7 | Studio session | 1.1, 2.1, 2.3 | Studio session | 2.6, 2.7,3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 | ||
8 | Studio session and hand in | 3.1 | Studio session and hand in |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Home computer - It is advisable that you have a computer at home on which to do your
self directed work
Software - "Photoshop" is not supplied to students for home use. It is encouraged that
studets purchase a copy for home use for the duration of their course. Student versions
cost around $200.
Self paced online tutorial - If you find you are struggling with Photoshop, as an RMIT
student you will have access to the Lynda.com website tutorials. This can only be done for
free via the link below:
http://cat.lib.rmit.edu.au/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=903707
Building 8, level 7 - 24 hour, 7 day a week access is available to the "open labs" in building
8 if you require the use of a computer. Booking may be required (and will ensure you have
a PC for you)
Building 94, level 5, room 13 will be available most nights after 6pm till midnight (refer to to
timetable located on door of room). Note, an "access" form will need to be filled in and
approved prior to use of this room.
During the course, WMV files will be uploaded into the relevant blackboard folder for
assistance
Overview of Assessment
Evidence of the following is essential:
• selection and application of appropriate equipment and software applications in relation to assigned task/s
• access, retrieval and storage of required data
• performance of basic maintenance on a range of office equipment
Assessment Tasks
Task 1: Concept Mind Map
Project Outline
Create a mind map/ brainstorm of the concept or style of your interior perspective.
The following is required;
1. An A3 page in size, and is to include;
- images
- description of concept
- name and student number
- title
Submission (There are 2 parts to this submission) Session 4
1. Digital submission of 1 x A3 PDF file (the file must be named according to email etiquette)
T:\Secure\Submissions/2013-sem1/IDD/Photoshop_1st year_1(A,B,C,D)
Create a folder in your H drive called your student number ie. 1234567
In the folder put all the files for assessment and in the last class drop the whole folder into the T drive.
You cannot create or rename a folder in the T drive.
2. emailed your PDF file to your teacher, using appropriate email etiquette;
dusko.lapcevic@rmit.edu.au
tali.davies@rmit.edu.au
Task 2: Project check list
Project Outline
Develop and use a project check list to complete work tasks
The following is required;
1. An A4 table documenting the project work process
Submission (There is 1 part to this submission) Session 8
1. Digital submission of 1 x A4 PDF file (the file must be named according to email etiquette)
T:\Secure\Submissions/2013-sem1/IDD/Photoshop_1st year_1(A,B,C,D)
Create a folder in your H drive called your student number ie. 1234567
In the folder put all the files for assessment and in the last class drop the whole folder into the T drive.
You cannot create or rename a folder in the T drive.
Assessment Matrix
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within
class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a
quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall
outcome. At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after,
competency based assessment.
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. 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.
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.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsiderations/online
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This
signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Please refer to the
following URL for further information regarding plagiarism.
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
Work not seen in progress
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the
student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of
authentication issues.
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