Course Title: Evaluate and participate in design industry networks

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: EMPL7063C

Course Title: Evaluate and participate in design industry networks

Important Information:

This unit of competency covers evaluating and participating in design industry networks to learn from others and develop networks which may assist with the progressing of own initiatives. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5396 - Diploma of Interior Design

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759

Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Course Coordinator

Karen Tan karen.tan@rmit.edu.au

Jenny Crowley jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 72

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

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSFFDT5013 Evaluate and participate in design industry networks
Element:	1. Evaluate networks
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to evaluating and participating in design industry networks are verified and complied with 1.2 Networking opportunities are assessed and scheduled for attendance 1.3 Networking opportunities are prioritised in order of benefit and importance 1.4 Peak bodies or associations and links to international agencies are assessed for networking opportunities
Element:	2. Participate in networks
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Chosen networks are identified and joined 2.2 Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with WH&S requirements. 2.3 Chosen networks are attended 2.4 Design shows are attended and networking opportunities instigated 2.5 Business opportunities with others in networks are pursued 2.6 Shared business interests or ideas are sought and followed up on 2.7 International networking opportunities are pursued 2.8 Networks are followed up with and regularly attended

Learning Outcomes

Refer to the elements and this unit.
This unit requires established knowledge & skills from specialised design units in your foundation year of study.

Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online.

Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.

You will also be required to undertake independent study.

Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach.

On campus class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project-based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Class presentations

• Independent project-based work

• Site visits (observations)

• Studio Practice

Virtual In-class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project-based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Class presentations

• Online research

• Independent project-based work

• Site visits (observations)

• Studio Practice

Out-of-class activities will include:

• Online investigation

• Independent project-based work

• Gallery/Exhibition visits

Teaching Schedule

Course Weekly Schedule 2021

WEEK	CONTENT: EMPL7063C Industry Networking (MSFFDT5013 Evaluate & participate in design industry networks) VART6488C Present Creative Work (CUAPPR503 Present a body of creative work)	Assessment Due Dates EMPL7063C + VART6488C
1	Course overview Include assessment tasks overview EMPL7063C Industry Networking VART6488C Present Creative Work Evaluate, Discuss & Identify Industry Networking Opportunities Local & International	EMPL7063C Briefing: AT1 Briefing: AT2 VART6488C Briefing: AT1
2	The “How To” Prepare for Industry Networking Participation
3	Prepare an e-Portfolio
4	Prepare an e-Portfolio	EMPL7063C AT1 Part A due
5	Business 101
6	Presentation & Follow-ups
7	Identify & Discuss Business Opportunities or Ideas with others
*Mid Semester Break*
8	Share best practice in Evaluating & Participating in Networking Opportunities	EMPL7063C AT1 Part B due Briefing VART6488C AT2
9	Evaluate and Selects Creative Presentation options	EMPL7063C AT2 Part A & C due
10	Plan presentation of work	VART6488C AT1 due
11	Create presentation
12	View and update presentation
13	Students Presentation Week - VART6488C AT2 Part 1	VART6488C AT2 Part 1 due
14	View and update presentation
15	Students Presentation Week - VART6488C AT2 Part 2	VART6488C AT2 Part 2 due
16	Final Submission Day	EMPL7063C AT2 Part B due

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Library support

The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students.

The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design

The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing

Study and Learning support

Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?

The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will be project based.

Assessment Tasks

AT1 - Part A Week 4

Part B Week 8

AT2 - Part A Week 9

Part B Week 16

Part C Week 9

Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas.

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.

Assessment / Late Submission

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.

This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.

CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment

SEC: Stopped engagement in course

WDR: Withdrawn from course

All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.

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 of time for your assessable work.

Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;

Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitable-assessment-arrangements--eaa-

If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.

Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)

Other Information

Attendance

The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.

Canvas

Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas

Student feedback at RMIT:

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.

The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms

Student Progress Monitoring

Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Submitting Assessments onto Canvas

Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.

Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

IT orientation

It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide