Unit Outline

This unit addresses the communication needs of students, current and intending professionals required to speak in presentation contexts. Participants will experience specific vocal and physical skills in the presentation of dynamic and highly focused material and tasks. Various delivery techniques and strategies enable participants to reach an identified or intended audience with impact and purpose. How to address performance anxiety and transfer these skills to professional contexts is part of the study profile of this unit. The skills-based and experiential learning approach supports and provides the confidence necessary to present in front of an audience to facilitate professional development.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Embody vocal and physical techniques to present effectively
2.	Structure presentation content to engage an audience
3.	Reflect on your traits and habits as a presenter and identify areas for improvement
4.	Critically analyse content, structure and delivery within the context of oral presentation

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	FPB252

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Task 2: Self-assessment 1	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Task 4: Self-assessment 2	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Task 1: Presentation 1	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 4:	Task 3: Presentation 2	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Task 2: Self-assessment 1

Task Description:

Students measure their progress in their physical and vocal work in relation to the specific tasks and goals set.
Content must include personal vocal and physical observations in relation to class exercises, process, and presentation and setting goals for the next task

Task Length:

3 paragraphs

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Have clearly set goals that reflect an understanding of the tools and techniques taught	LO3
2	Clearly self-assess achievements and areas for improvement in preparation and presentation.	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Task 4: Self-assessment 2

Task Description:

Task Length:

3 paragraphs

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Have clearly set goals that reflect an understanding of the tools and techniques taught	LO3
2	Clearly self-assess achievements and areas for improvement in preparation and presentation.	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Task 1: Presentation 1

Task Description:

Prepare and present a talk no longer than 3 minutes on a topic you are passionate about, using design thinking, rehearsal, visuals and gesture.

Task Length:

3 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Understand and gain knowledge in the application of articulation, diction, freedom and clarity within speech. Develop awareness of vocal habits that inhibit communication.	LO1
2	Develop engaging content through choices in structure, style and intent.	LO2
3	Rehearse and present a diverse range of texts and speeches. Realise a performance while adhering to accept performance/presentation protocols.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 4: Task 3: Presentation 2

Task Description:

Prepare and present a talk on a topic that seems technical, professional or boring, using design thinking, rehearsal, visuals and gesture.

Task Length:

3-5 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Understand and gain knowledge in the application of articulation, diction, freedom and clarity within speech. Develop awareness of vocal and physical habits that inhibit communication.	LO1
2	Develop engaging content through choices in structure, style and intent.	LO2
3	Realise a performance while adhering to accept performance/presentation protocols.	LO1, LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.