Undergraduate - UnitPPR4102 - Professional practice and business planning for design

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational Unit	Department of Design
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Robyn Robins

Synopsis

The unit provides a greater understanding of design studio operation and management. Topics centre around the operation of a small business (design studio) and include setting a foundation for the business (goals and objectives), marketing principles for gaining clients, client relationship management, project management, costing projects, writing fee proposals, job cost reconciliation, establishing a schedule of fees, overview of tax systems and company structures (incorporated companies, sole trader, GST and other tax obligations) and understanding resourcing for small business. The perspective will be on professional practice and conduct.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students should:

comprehend the essential business principles for running a design and/or multimedia studio
build the foundations for personal and business achievement
be able to establish fees, new business marketing and negotiation
be aware of business practice issues associated with project and people management
possess personal and written presentation skills
comprehend the OHSE obligations of small business operators

Assessment

One minor written assignment (20%)
One major written assignment (50%)
One oral presentation (30%)

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Gene Bawden

Contact hours

12 hours per week, including 4 contact hours and 8 independent study hours

Prerequisites

DGN3106 or IDE3116 or IDE3106 or MMD3306 or MMD3308 or MMD3706 or VCO3106 or VCO3006

Prohibitions

PPR4101