Course Title: Design and install merchandise signage
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: MKTG8026C
Course Title: Design and install merchandise signage
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5381 - Diploma of Visual Merchandising
Course Contact: Sam Falanga
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4670
Course Contact Email: samuel.falanga@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Tim McCarthy
tim.mccarthy@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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 unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to prepare signage for use in the display of merchandise and promotional activity. You will develop the ability to determine signage requirements, design suitable signage options and arrange production.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
SIRRMER011 Design and install merchandise signage |
Element: |
1. Determine signage requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Determine signage purpose and desired messaging and seek any required clarification. |
Element: |
2. Design signage. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Access creative sources of information and identify signage trends to draw inspiration to inform design. |
Element: |
3. Produce signage. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Provide a signage production brief to internal and external signage producers. |
Element: |
4. Install signage. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Install signage and adjust as required to ensure visual appeal is maximised. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Welcome to Prop Making!
This course is all about making great props and signage, and doing it safely! Over the next 16 weeks we will meet for 3 hours each week in the VM workshop to explore manufacturing techniques and safe working practices. Canvas will be used in this course as the place where you can access course assessments and relevant and inspirational information.
Prop Making is what is known as a "clustered course". That is, it is a course made up of two or more complimentary units. In this course those units are MKTG 8026C "Design and Install Merchandise Signage" (National training Code SIRRMER011) and OHTH 5976C "Contribute to Workplace Safety" National training Code SIRXWHS002). Both courses will be assessed as Competent/Not Yet Competent.
By the end of this course you should be able to create a range of signage and props, and have a solid grounding in working safely in the workplace.
Learning activities may include:-
• Practical Workshops - activities and projects.
• Practical installations
• Reports - Observational and Analysis.
• Case Studies.
• Group discussions.
• Site visits and guest speakers.
• Peer feedback and learning.
• Individual and team activities.
Teaching Schedule
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Week |
Description |
1 |
Intro and Orientation. Show Examples. Show resources. OHS Induction. Activity Using Guillotine |
2 |
Introduce Assessment 1 – Sign & Icon Activity OHS : Documenting OHS procedures of prop making processes |
3 |
Sign & Icon Activity : Artwork prep and stencil making Activity OHS : Documenting OHS procedures of prop making processes |
4 |
Sign & Icon Activity : Materials for props Activity OHS : Documenting OHS procedures of prop making processes |
5 |
Sign & Icon Activity : Assembling props Activity OHS : Documenting OHS procedures of prop making processes |
6 |
Assessment 1 DUE : Sign & Icon Intro Pop Up Assessment Activity/ Homework : research suitable images |
7 |
Pop Up Sign/Prop Activity : Layering process Activity OHS : Documenting OHS procedures of prop making processes |
8 |
Pop Up Sign/Prop Activity : Finalise Activity OHS : Documenting OHS procedures of prop making processes |
9 |
Assessment 2 DUE : Pop Up Sign/Prop Activity : Complete Assessment |
10 |
Introduce Table Centre Piece Assessment Activity : 3D mock ups with Cardboard & Materials Activity OHS : Documenting OHS procedures of prop making processes |
11 |
Table Centre Piece Activity : Creating Bases and elements Activity OHS : Documenting OHS procedures of prop making processes |
12 |
Table Centre Piece Activity : Assembling Table Centrepiece Activity OHS : Documenting OHS procedures of prop making processes |
13 |
Table Centre Piece Activity : Finishing Table Centrepiece Activity OHS : Documenting OHS procedures of prop making processes |
14 |
Assessment 3 DUE : Submitting Table Centre Piece |
15 |
Intro to advanced techniques and power tools OHS Inductions for each tool and process |
16 |
Advanced techniques and power tools OHS Inductions for each tool and process |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.
You are advised to look at the Canvas Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
Resources that will be available to assist your learning.
Remember that the library has many resources that will help your studies.
The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.
Visual Merchandising Subject Guide
http://rmit.libguides.com/visualmerchandising
Also consider using the following:
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills.
Assessment tasks include practical projects.
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task and receive either Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory (S/NS) outcome.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment 1 Sign & Icon
Sign & Icon : OHS Report 1 due Week 6
Assessment 2 : Pop-Up Sign/Prop
Pop Up Book : OHS Report 2 due Week 9
Assessment 3 : Table Centre Piece
Table Centrepiece : OHS Report 3 due Week 14
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Foundation skills are embedded in the course and these include planning, organising and self-management.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Attendance
Your learning experience involves lectures, active peer discussions, inclass activities and site visits. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your Studies
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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