Course Title: Design and develop marketing communication plans

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: MKTG6117C

Course Title: Design and develop marketing communication plans

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5404 - Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Course Contact: Nick Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791

Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Alain Grossbard

alain.grossbard@rmit.edu.au

99255522

Nominal Hours: 60

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 skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate a range of marketing communication mediums to design and develop marketing communication plans.

The unit applies to individuals who work in advertising, public relations, marketing or other promotional roles who plan electronic communications to effectively convey marketing communication messages and support achievement of marketing objectives.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBMKG552 Design and develop marketing communication plans

Element:

1. Prepare marketing communication plan information

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify and confirm marketing communication purpose and objectives, expectations, budget, timeline and target audience with client 

1.2 Obtain client and product information

Element:

2. Design marketing communication plan

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Undertake and document research according to task requirements

2.2 Communicate outcomes and findings to relevant stakeholders

2.3 Identify marketing communications mix options

2.4 Compare advantages and disadvantages of communications mix

2.5 Select communication mix according to marketing communication brief

2.6 Establish success measures for marketing communication plan

Element:

3. Finalise marketing communication plan

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Prepare budget and timeline proposal

3.2 Present marketing communication plan to client

3.3 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders on communication plan

3.4 Make changed to the communications plan according to feedback received

Learning Outcomes


This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate a range of marketing communication mediums to design and develop marketing communication plans.


Details of Learning Activities

This course is structured to provide you with the optimum learning experience. A range of learning activities are provided during the semester and are designed to enhance learning and understanding of the topics.

You will participate in a combination of group and individual learning activities. These activities will be provided through classroom work time and additional learning activities will be provided for you to complete outside of the scheduled class time.

A range of in-class activities, case studies and independent research is included in the learning activities for this course. We expect you to participate and contribute to all scheduled learning activities.

The learning activities will also include group discussion, group problem-solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment.


Teaching Schedule

WEEK

WEEK COMMENCING

TOPIC

 ASSESSMENTS

1

4 July

Introduction

Course Induction 
• Course delivery and assessment details
• Course support documents – any text books or readings
• Online learning environment – go through Canvas shell
• Grading 
• Plagiarism 
• Extensions
• Feedback – contact times
• Submission requirements – how all work must be uploaded
• Resubmission policy – one resubmission, marked to a pass allowed
• Where to get support - Student study support details
• Student responsibilities – check emails and Canvas shells regularly

Marketing Fundamentals

 *Outline for all Assessment Tasks

2

11 July

Introduction of the importance of designing and develop marketing communication plans

  

3

18 July

What does marketing communication mean and cover MCP-related Case Study No. 1

  

4

25 July

 Marketing communication mediums and cover MCP-related Case Study No. 2

 

 

5

1 August

 Research and  interview organisation and  cover two MCP-related Case Study No. 3 & Case Study 4

 

6

8 August

 Marketing promotion mix concepts  

7

15 August

 Marketing communication related Case Study No 5 & Case Study 6  

8

22 August

Marketing Communication Tactics and Tools 

 Assessment 1 due

 

 

(Mid Semester Break from 29 August to 2 September)

  

9

5 September

 Legislative requirements for marketing communication plans  

10

 

12 September

 

Budget and timelines 

  

11

19 September

 Designing marketing communication plans

 

12

26 September 

Success measures for marketing communication plans

  

13

3 October

Preparing for marketing communication plan presentations

  

14

10 October

Deliver presentation assessment

 Assessment 2 due

15

17 October

 Client Presentations (TBC)

 Assessment 2 due

16

24 October

Finalise Marketing Communication Plan 

  

17

 31 October

Finalise Marketing Communication Plan 

 Assessment 2 due


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


All resources will be available in Canvas.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:

  • direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
  • review of final printed documents
  • demonstration of techniques
  • observation of presentations
  • oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications

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.


Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • design and develop at least one marketing communication plan.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • legislative requirements relevant to marketing communication plans
  • key features of marketing communications plans
  • content and format of marketing communication plans including:
  • purpose statement
  • definition of target audience
  • analysis of product or service
  • legal and ethical constraints
  • marketing communication functions and media vehicles
  • procedures for developing budget proposals.


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

Task 1

This short-answer assessment task is one of two assessment tasks the you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.

This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge required to design and develop marketing communication plans that will cover:

  • Prepare marketing communication plan information – that will identify and confirm marketing communication purpose and objectives, expectations, target audience, messages and strategies, scheduling, and budgetary requirements;
  • Design marketing communication plan – identify key features of marketing communications mix options and compare advantages and disadvantages of communication mix.
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate complex texts to determine requirements of advertising brief, legislative, regulatory and business requirements
  • Establish success measure for marketing communication plans.

Task 2

This assessment task is the second of the two required to demonstrate competency for this unit.

This assessment task has been developed to allow you to work individually to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to identify and evaluate a range of marketing communication mediums and to design and develop a marketing communication plan for a company of your choice or one selected for you by your instructor.

To complete this assessment task, you can use a company/organisation of your choice or one that your instructor selects for you. Using this company, you will need to research, design and finalise a marketing plan and present it to the client.

Select a company that employs more than 10 people. You can select an Australian or international company. The company would need to have a marketing plan available for you to peruse and then select. Consult with instructor as to the suitability of the company.

To produce the Marketing Communication Plan, you will need to complete the following tasks:

Task 1: Research and interview the organisation 

Task 2: Prepare marketing communication plan information

Task 3: Design marketing communication plan

Task 4: Present to the organisation/client

Task 5:Finalise marketing communication plan

 

Task 1: Research and interview the organisation  

 

Part A - Prepare for interview

 

Approach and interview a company either of your own choice or one selected by your Instructor to find out the current marketing communication plan position.

Before you interview the company, a series of questions (maximum 8 questions) need to be developed. These can be formulated as a questionnaire, Form, interview questions, focus group questions.

 

You should refer to the following items to assist in preparing the questionnaire which will assist you with conducting an interview with the organisation/client:

  • Marketing communication purpose
  • Analysis of the product or service
  • Their marketing objectives and expectations of outcomes
  • Types of legal and ethical constraints
  • The present marketing functions and media vehicles used.
  • Budget and timeline required to implement a marketing plan
  • Target audience

 

The assessor will need to see the questionnaire before it is used.

 

Part B - Conduct and write up the interview

Make a time to interview your client organisation.

Conduct the interview using the questions you have prepared. The interview time should be no more than 30 minutes

Write up the client’s responses and include the date the interview took place, the name of the client/organisation and the person/people you interviewed. This information should be used to prepare the marketing communication plan (Task 2 below).

Task 2: Prepare Marketing Communication Plan

For this part of the task, you will need to prepare a marketing communication plan. To do this, you need to identify and evaluate a range of marketing communication mediums to design and develop a marketing communication plan. This may include traditional mediums including print, radio, television, direct mail and telephone; while the online mediums could include email, social medium, pay per click marketing, search engine marketing and mobile marketing. 

You will need to research, identify and confirm content and format of marketing communication plan including:

  • Purpose statement
  • Analysis of product or service
  • Legislative requirements relevant to marketing communication plan covering legal and ethical constraints
  • Marketing communication functions and media vehicles
  • Procedures for developing budget proposal
  • Anticipated timeline (Gantt chart)
  • Identify and define the current target audience markets

Ensure you have incorporated the feedback you have received from the client in Task 1.

Organise this information using the above headings and submit this plan as a business report (Marketing Communication Plan Part A) (approximately 400-500 words)

Task 3: Design Marketing Communication Report

 To undertake and document research according to Task 2 above, the student will now need to:

  • Summarise outcomes and finding to relevant stakeholders e.g. Client, Instructor, etc.
  • Identify marketing communication mix options such as advertising; personal selling and direct marketing; discounts and promotions; public relations and messaging; direct marketing; sponsorships
  • Compare advantages and disadvantages of communications mix
  • Cover legislative and ethical requirements relevant to marketing communication plan
  • Select marketing communication mix according to marketing communication brief
  • Prepare budget and timeline proposal (the budget costs need to be referenced and accurately detailed. The timeline may be formulated as a Gantt chart)
  • Establish success measures for marketing communication plan such as key performance indicators, metrics; response and feedback; track engagement; turnover; reach, etc.

 

Organise this information using the above headings and submit this report (Marketing Communication Report Part B)  (approximately 600-800 words).

Task 4: Present to the organisation/client

 A) Present the marketing communication plan (you produced in Task 3) to the organisation/client in a visual and verbal presentation either in person or online for an allocated time of approximately eight (8) minutes.

Address each of the points outlined in Task 3.

B) Seek feedback from the client and any relevant stakeholders on the marketing communication plan.

After the meeting, detail the suggested feedback changes discussed by all parties in a way that such changes can be made to the marketing communication plan. Such record of changes should be documented into the report (150 -200 words)

 

Task 5 Finalise Marketing Communication Plan

 Finalise the marketing communication plan (ensure you include the budget and timeline proposal)

Ensure you incorporate a minimum of 2 changes in the final marketing communication plan as suggested by the client and indicate what these are/where these are.

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments 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 a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.

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

 

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

 

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.

 

 

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

 

Marking Guide (Competency): 

Feedback on your assignment and your results will be released via the rubric on Canvas. Assessment tasks will receive the following outcomes:

Satisfactory

Not Satisfactory

DNS (Did not Submit)

There are 3 assessments for this course, students must be deemed satisfactory i n all 3 assessments to be competent in this course.

Course grades will be given as:

CA (Competency Achieved)

NYC (Not Yet Competent)

DNS (Did not submit)

 

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.  

Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.

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