This module forms the capstone of the degree offering students a real-life opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and skills developed in the previous modules. The module is based around a student-directed and managed project based exercise, involving the design, development and delivery of a portfolio of projects. The students will each design and project manage an aspect of the programme (a sub-project) such as organising the delivery of a launch event, creating the social media and online platform, and organising exhibition displays. The programme will be based on a social issue of their choice and students will build a business case, network with local stakeholders and design and organise fundraising to support the event. The physical programme events will be held at a suitable space in Kingston.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
The teaching and learning approach for this module is based on the view that, for the challenges and experience of project management to be as close to what will be experienced during their career, it is necessary for students to be able to engage in a real-life project. At the start of the module students will be briefed on the project and will design a portfolio of sub-projects. A series of review lectures and workshops covering business case development and PID contents will be given plus a fundraising tutorial. Once equipped, the students begin to work together in a largely self-directed way. A series of weekly drop-in tutorials will be offered to support students and provide guidance.
The module will make use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Canvas for communication and dissemination of information between students and staff as well as making online learning materials available to all.
All courses based in the Kingston School of Art offer students free access to the online video tutorial platform Lynda.com. This provides a wide range of subjects to choose from, many with downloadable exercise files, including software tutorials covering photography, graphics, web design, audio and music, CAD and Microsoft Office software, as well as courses on Business and Management skills. Some of these are embedded in the curriculum and offer additional self-paced learning, others may be taken at will by students wishing to broaden their employability skills in other areas.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | Lectures and workshops. Drop-in sessions for personal guidance/tutorials | 23 |
| Guided independent study | Research, project design, identification and meetings with stakeholders. Preparation of event programme, delivery and evaluation. Preparation of written report and presentation. | 577 |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 600 | |
The assessment is based on designing and delivering a portfolio of projects for a range of different audiences and clients. The portfolio could be a cultural event programme project, a place-making project for a local government or a commercially focussed business project such as a product launch or marketing/branding campaign. Formative assessment will take place through drop-in sessions/tutorials during the development of the programme and individual projects and feedforward style reviews during TB3. These will provide an opportunity to present work done to date and receive guidance on what to do to maximise your performance within the group.
Summative assessment will be comprised of two items:
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| Define and design a project to fit into a project portfolio | Project Evaluation Report (5000 words) |
| Create a project initiation document and project plan | Project Evaluation Report (5000 words) |
| Deliver a project as part of a portfolio (event programme) | Project Evaluation Report (5000 words) |
| Evaluate the performance of a project and capture lessons learnt | Project Evaluation Report (5000 words) Presentation (30 minutes including 10 Q&A) |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Project Evaluation Report (5000 words) | Coursework | 70% |
| Presentation (30 minutes including 10 Q&A) | Practical exam | 30% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It is NOT a requirement that any element of assessment is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
Works cited are for initial reference only. Module leaders will further enhance and focus it depending on project and assessment tasks.
Lock, D. (2013). Project Management. Surrey: Gower
PMI Institute (2017). A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PIMBOK Guide)
Sykes, M., Malik, A.N., and West. M.D. (2013). Stories that Move Mountains: Storytelling and Visual Design for Persuasive Presentations. John Wiley & Sons: Chichester.
Whitaker, A. (2016). Art Thinking: How to Carve Out Creative Space in a World of Schedules, Budgets, and Bosses. Harper Collins: New York.
Robinson, Z., and Pedley-Smith, S. (2010). A student's guide to writing business reports: the ability to prepare an effective report is a vital skill for anyone building a career in business. Wokingham: Kaplan
Roman, K., and Raphaelson, J. (2000). Writing that works: how to communicate effectively in business, e-mail, letters, memos, presentations, plans, reports, proposals, resumes, speeches. New York: Quill