Course Title: Make a presentation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: COMM5928C
Course Title: Make a presentation
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5371 - Diploma of Business (Public Relations)
Course Contact: Julia Makin
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5175
Course Contact Email: Julia.makin@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Matthew Farmer
Nominal Hours: 30
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 covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation |
Element: |
1. Prepare a presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Plan and document presentation approach and intended outcomes 1.2. Choose presentation strategies , format and delivery methods that match the characteristics of the target audience, location, resources and personnel needed 1.3. Select presentation aids , materials and techniques that suit the format and purpose of the presentation, and will enhance audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas 1.4. Brief others involved in the presentation on their roles/responsibilities within the presentation 1.5. Select techniques to evaluate presentation effectiveness |
Element: |
2. Deliver a presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Explain and discuss desired outcomes of the presentation with the target audience 2.2. Use presentation aids, materials and examples to support target audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas 2.3. Monitor non-verbal and verbal communication of participants to promote attainment of presentation outcome 2.4. Use persuasive communication techniques to secure audience interest 2.5. Provide opportunities for participants to seek clarification on central ideas and concepts, and adjust the presentation to meet participant needs and preferences 2.6. Summarise key concepts and ideas at strategic points to facilitate participant understanding |
Element: |
3. Review the presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Implement techniques to review the effectiveness of the presentation 3.2. Seek and discuss reactions to the presentation from participants or from key personnel involved in the presentation 3.3. Utilise feedback from the audience or from key personnel involved in the presentation to make changes to central ideas presented |
Learning Outcomes
Learners will develop communication skills for presenting a range of concepts and ideas. They will learn how to make presentations for a range of purposes, such as marketing, training, promotions, etc.
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered thought various technology platforms and include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete this course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Week |
Week |
Topic/activity/assessment |
11 Feb |
1 |
Introduction to the unit Discussion on what is a presentation and types of presentations Sit down impromptu presentation on themselves |
18 Feb |
2 |
Preparing a presentation (cont’d) Discussion: Purpose, audience, desired outcomes (inform or persuade). Activity: Preparing a presentation plan and Impromptu talk Task 1 briefing (Students to select their presentation topics) |
25 Feb |
3 |
Topic: Preparing a presentation (cont’d) Discussion: Structure of the presentation and the importance of planning Activity: Preparing a presentation plan and Impromptu talk Task 2 briefing and scheduling individual presentations for Facebook Live (both classes). |
4 March |
4 |
Topic: Preparing a presentation (cont’d) Discussion: Location, Planning for contingencies/problems, Overcoming fears. Activity: Preparing for a presentation and Impromptu talk
|
11 March Labour Day holiday Monday |
5 |
Topic: Delivering a presentation Discussion: Facebook and Instagram Live
Activity: Using Facebook live in class to get used to doing it live.
|
18 March |
6 |
Assessment task 1: - Presentation 6 minutes max on a topic of your choice – through Facebook Live
|
25 March |
7 |
Topic: Delivering a presentation (cont’d) Discussion: Presentation topics evaluation, Visual aids, Audience handouts, Powerpoint slides
Activity: Preparing presentation slides and Impromptu talk
|
1st April |
8 |
Topic: Delivering a presentation (cont’d) Discussion: Delivering the presentation: eye contact/ verbal and non-verbal techniques. Reading your audience (non-verbal communication) Activity: Non verbal presentation
|
8th April |
9 |
Topic: Handling questions. Discussion: How to handle questions. Use of examples and stories. Activity: Impromptu presentation, Question Time and how to handle them |
15 April |
10 |
Topic: Handling questions. Discussion: How to handle questions. Use of examples and stories. Activity: Impromptu presentation, Question Time and how to handle them
|
19th – 26th April |
|
Mid semester break 19th – 26th April including Easter and Anzac Day. |
29 April |
11 |
Impromptu presentation |
6 May | 12 |
Topic: Review of a Presentation Work on upcoming presentations |
13 May |
13 |
Assessment Task 2 DUE: Present to the class
Assessment Task 3: Reflection on the peer evaluations, experience, and writing a reflection report |
20 May |
14 |
Assessment Task 2: Present to the class |
27 May |
15 |
Assessment Task 3 DUE: Reflection on the peer evaluations, experience, and writing a reflection report |
3 June |
16 |
Resubmits |
10 June |
17 |
Resubmits |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All resources are available on CANVAS.
Overview of Assessment
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Evidence of the following:
- preparation, delivery and evaluation of the effectiveness of at least two presentations related to the candidate's occupation or area of interest
- knowledge of the principles of effective communication.
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- culturally appropriate communication skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities
- facilitation and presentation skills to communicate central ideas of a message in an informative and engaging manner, and to utilise verbal and non-verbal techniques to sustain participant engagement
- literacy skills to prepare presentation information and to write in a range of styles for different target audiences.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must:
- data collection methods that will support review of presentations
- industry, product/service
- key provisions of relevant legislation from all forms of government that may affect aspects of business operations, such as:
- anti-discrimination legislation
- ethical principles
- codes of practice
- privacy laws
- environmental issues
- occupational health and safety
- principles of effective communication
- range of presentation aids and materials available to support presentations
Assessment Conditions
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
- demonstration of preparation, delivery and evaluation of a presentation
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
- observation of presentations
- review of selected presentation aids, materials and techniques
- review of briefing provided for others involved in the presentation
- evaluation of techniques implemented to review the effectiveness of the presentation
- You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1- Facebook Live Presentation
Due in Class week 6
This is an individual assessment and you must participate during your allocated timeslot in class. No variation without approval from your teacher.
What – You are to create a Facebook Live presentation on a particular topic of choice, with approval from your teacher. You are also required to listen/like/comment in other participants Facebook Live presentations.
Facebook Live is exactly that. You only have one chance to impress the audience.
The Facebook Group is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pr5a.pr5b/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
The Presentation MUST go for more than four minutes and no longer than six minutes.
- Below 4 minutes will be deemed not competent.
- Above 6 minutes will be graded, however, please note, due to the tight time schedule – the teacher will need to move onto the next scheduled Facebook Live after 6 minutes. Therefore, any information presented after the 6 minute mark will NOT be assessed.
The topic can be about anything. A passion. Something Controversial or Personal. Story telling is encouraged. However you do need approval from your teacher.
You can use props. You can demonstrate on other people (however, they are not allowed to speak).
Presentation will be graded on verbal use, structure, surroundings, how clear the message is, non-verbal cues, content etc.
Visual aids are allowed to aid the verbal presentation.
We will need to see your face.
You only have your allocated time. Therefore, make sure you are in a place that has great access to the internet (not being able to access the internet will not be a reason why you could not perform this assessment).
You can complete this assessment at home or at RMIT (wherever you receive the best internet reception).
Encouragement is supported within the group. Derogatory/lewd/demeaning/silly comments will be viewed as unprofessional and will result in not completing the task successfully.
Assessment 2- In Class Presentation
Due in Class weeks 13/14
Task instructions
This is an individual assessment and you all must participate during your allocated timeslot in class. No variation without approval from your teacher.
What – You are to present to the class for 10 minutes. The presentation must take place within the classroom, during class time.
You may use props, hand outs, gestures, and any other measure taught to you during the semester.
The Presentation MUST go for more than 9 minutes and no longer than 12 minutes.
- Below 9 minutes will be deemed not competent.
- Above 12 minutes will be marked, however marks may be deducted for not sticking to the time frame
The topic must be related to marketing in some form. You need to incorporate things taught in class:
- Story
- Gestures
- Props
- Body Language
- Tone of Voice
- Amongst other things
You can use props. You can demonstrate on other people (however, they are not allowed to speak).
Your presentation will be marked on verbal use, structure, surroundings, how clear the message is, non-verbal cues, content etc.
Visual aids are allowed to aid the verbal presentation.
You only have your allocated time.
Assessment may include participation with other presentations in the form of questions, paying attention and not being distracted by your phones.
Assessment 3- Personal Reflection
Due in Week 15
Task instructions
This is an individual assessment and all students must participate during class. There will be no variation without approval from your teacher.
What – You are to be an active audience member for the 10 minute presentations by your fellow students. You are to focus on one presentation in particular, and take notes, ask questions and provide constructive feedback which will help the student present in the future.
You may take handwritten notes, and then transcribe them to the template provided for submission.
This feedback will be anonymous, submitted for assessment to the teacher only.
The feedback must be constructive and effective. It must be well written with explanations and feedback for all aspects of the presentation.
You need only complete the feedback form assessment for 1 student, 1 presentation.
You may fill in the feedback form for any student presentation you wish.
No less than 500 words.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS. Submission Requirements You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document
- that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the
- assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
- Other Information
Other Information
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due
dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may
apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-
exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-
essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work)
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for
special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or
scheduled examination.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-
consideration (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-
consideration)
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be
allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a
new deadline for the resubmission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining
the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program
Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Grading & re-submissions
Successful re-submissions will contribute a CAG only (Competency Achieved Grading) result to your overall grade for
the course.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the
circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
(https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment)
Marking Guide (Competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are
studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are
performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following
grades:
Final Grades table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
CA Competency Achieved – Not Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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