Course Title: Promote innovation in team environments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: EMPL5999C
Course Title: Promote innovation in team environments
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5401 - Diploma of Fashion Styling
Course Contact: Anni Juracich
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9236
Course Contact Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sue Robinson
sue.robinson@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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
There are no pre-requisites for this course
Course Description
In this course you will actively participate in styling events from concept and planning to implementation and after show activities. You will be required to promote innovation in a collaborative team environment to achieve set outcomes and develop and implement event concept and management plans.
This unit is delivered and assessed with BUSM6557C (SITEEVT032) Develop and implement event management plans and BUS6669C (SITEEVT030) Develop event concepts
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments |
Element: |
1. Identify opportunities to maximise innovation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify team requirements relating innovation 1.2 Determine team dynamic and own relationship with team 1.3 Assist in evaluating team requirements according to workplace policies and procedures 1.4 Assist in identifying team’s current ways of working according to team objectives 1.5 Assist in identifying opportunities in areas for innovation 1.6 Assist in creating processes that allow team members to suggest options for innovation and innovative ideas |
Element: |
2. Organise and agree on effective ways of working |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify ideas for ways of working better 2.2 Delegate responsibilities across the team, and encourage and reinforce team-based innovation 2.3 Agree and share responsibilities and confirm best use of team strengths and abilities 2.4 Schedule activities that allow time for thinking, challenging and collaboration 2.5 Establish reward and stimulation as an integral part of the team’s way of working |
Element: |
3. Support and guide colleagues to promote innovation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Demonstrate behaviour that supports innovation within team 3.2 Create an environment for staff to proactively share information, knowledge and experiences with other team members 3.3 Dedicate time with team members to challenge and test ideas 3.4 Discuss and explore innovation ideas with other team members |
Element: |
4. Evaluate innovation ideas and promotion |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify criteria to review successful innovation in the workplace 4.2 Share innovation successes and examples of successful innovation within own workplace 4.3 Reflect on implemented innovation ideas 4.4 Seek and respond to feedback from relevant stakeholders to generate discussion and identify improvements in promoting innovation 4.5 Discuss with relevant stakeholders the challenges of being innovative 4.6 Document feedback received for improvements in promoting innovation for future activities |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- design activities or projects
- peer learning
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Content |
Activities |
1 |
Introduction to the course, expectations and outcomes Overview of assessment tasks Discussion - Events in 2024, what do they look like? Assessment Task 1 (AT1) briefing |
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2 |
Attendance at
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3 |
Discussion - Innovation V Creativity Assessment Task 2 (AT2) briefing |
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4 |
Discussion - Event Concepts |
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5 |
Discussion - Planning - Feasibilty /Budgets / Sustainabilty |
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6 |
Discussion - Event Management |
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7 |
Assessment Task 2 (AT2) Workshop |
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MID-SEMESTER BREAK | ||
8 |
Assessment Task 3 (AT3) briefing |
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9 |
AT2 Presentations and Pitch to Peers |
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10 |
Public Holiday - Anzac Day |
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11 |
Planning for AT3 - Studio time |
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12 |
Planning for AT3 - Studio time |
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13 |
Planning for AT3 - Studio time |
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14 |
AT3 Event |
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15 |
Finalise team and individual responses for AT3. |
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16 |
Feedback and resubmission |
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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.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 Know How workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops
The Study Support Hub One on One
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Fashion styling library guide;
https://rmit.libguides.com/c.php?g=928317&p=6710138
Overview of Assessment
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.
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 Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Teamwork makes the Dreamwork - This task is a short-answer knowledge assessment task designed to assess your knowledge relating to building workplace innovation and developing and implementing event concepts and event management plans. Due on canvas Week 6.
Assessment Task 2: Creative Event Concepts - Assessment two (2) requires you to prepare for two (2) events relevant to the fashion industry. For the first practical assessment, you must develop a preliminary event creative concept for two (2) different events, e.g. a fashion runway show, a fashion product launch etc. Due on canvas Week 9.
Assessment Task 3: Event management plan - This assessment is the continuation in the event planning process previously started . Your task now is to define the planning requirements with further detail to produce a final event management plan. You will then hold the event – implementing your agreed plan and monitor and evaluate your results. Event due week 14. Due on canvas Week 15.
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 Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Clustered Unit:
This is a clustered unit and is comprised of three units of competency. They include MKTG8035C, EMPL5999C, BUSM8859C. These three units are delivered together and have shared assessments. More information can be found on Canvas.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you 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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. 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.
https://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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