Unit Outline

The capstone project unit provides an opportunity for students to consolidate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their course and apply them to a substantial ICT project. This unit extends the students development of the professional, technical, communication and teamwork skills required by ICT professionals in practice. Students will extend their knowledge and skills in the areas of project management and system development through completing professional project documentation and managing the development of the team project using the agile methodology. Students will have the opportunity to apply their major specific knowledge and skills that they have acquired to an authentic project.

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	Use project management processes and methodologies to design and develop a technical system that supports the needs of a client and adheres to professional standards
2	Apply a user centred approach to system design and development while collaborating and communicating with stakeholders
3	Perform as a contributing member of a team using codes of conduct to guide initiative and self-directed learning and practice

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KIT203 and 200 credit points passed in P3T OR 300 dredit points in X3Y, 93J, 93H, 93i OR 499 credit points in X3Z

Alterations as a result of student feedback

The unit has been restructured from the previous ICT Capstone Project units (KIT301 and KIT302) to better align with ICT majors. The previous KIT301 and KIT302 have also been condensed into a single semester.

Teaching arrangements


ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	Lecture (Online)	A real-time (i.e. synchronous) interactive activity involving the whole class whose primary purpose is the presentation and structuring of information/ideas/skills to facilitate student learning. All students are expected to attend.	1	Study Period 5 times
	Workshop	A structured real-time (i.e. synchronous) activity that involves a mix of presentation of new information/ideas/skills and guided activities related to that information/ideas/skills. All students are expected to attend.	4	Study Period 2 times
	Tutorial	A structured real-time (i.e. synchronous) activity in a small-group setting where the primary purpose is the clarification, exploration or reinforcement of subject content presented or accessed at another time or place (e.g. lecture, preparatory work). It is reliant on student-teacher and student-student interaction and dialogue for achievement of its learning outcomes. The students enrolled in the tutorial are expected to attend.	0.50	Study Period 4 times

Attendance / engagement expectations

If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.

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:	Initiation report	Week 2	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Agile Sprint 1	Week 5	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Agile Sprint 2	Week 8	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Agile Sprint 3	Week 12	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 5:	Professionalism	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Initiation report

Task Description:

PART A: INITIATION REPORT
Your team will develop a professional-style business report that describes what the project is about and the reasons the project should be undertaken.

PART B: SELF REVIEW
Each member of the team will complete a self-assessment activity template.

PART C: PEER REVIEW
Each member of the team will review the self-assessments of their teammates (PART B), and then complete a confidential peer assessment template, including a detailed assessment of the contributions of your teammates to the Initiation Report (PART A).

Task Length:

10 pages

Due Date:

Week 2

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Summarise the project context to provide insight to the client and stakeholders.	LO2
2	Describe the organisation, the client, the reason, and scope for the project.	LO2
3	Examine and describe what specific outcomes, benefits, and quality standards, the project needs to achieve for the organisation and stakeholders.	LO1, LO2
4	Review and assess your peers' contributions and conduct towards the project and identify any opportunities for improvement.	LO3
5	Reflect and report on your own contributions and conduct towards the project and your personal learning strategy	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Agile Sprint 1

Task Description:

PART A: Sprint 1
Teams will create a backlog and identify the tasks for sprint 1. Teams will then work on the sprint 1 tasks. At the end of the sprint, the team will present a sprint review demonstrating what has been achieved and seeking input from stakeholders.

For your allocated team role, you will develop a 2-page overview describing the progress of the tasks associated with this role, as well as inhibitors to its conduct during this agile cycle. You will present and discuss this overview at the allocated retrospective meeting. Each member also needs to explain and demonstrate individual contribution in the agile cycle.

PART B: SELF REVIEW
Each member of the team will complete a self-assessment activity template.

PART C: PEER REVIEW
Each member of the team will review the self-assessments of their teammates (PART B), and then complete a confidential peer assessment template, including a detailed assessment of the contributions of your teammates to the Initiation Report (PART A).

Task Length:

3 weeks (3 days per week)

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Articulate the decisions taken, as well as the progress towards technical development.	LO1, LO2
2	Review and assess your peers' contributions and conduct towards the project and identify any opportunities for improvement	LO3
3	Reflect and report on your own contributions and conduct towards the project and your personal learning strategy	LO3
4	Design and develop the first phase of a technical system	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 3: Agile Sprint 2

Task Description:

PART A: Sprint 2
Teams will update the backlog and identify the tasks for sprint 2. Teams will then work on the sprint 2 tasks. At the end of the sprint, the team will present a sprint review demonstrating what has been achieved and seeking input from stakeholders.

For your allocated team role, you will develop a 2-page overview describing the progress of the tasks associated with this role, as well as inhibitors to its conduct during this agile cycle. You will present and discuss this overview at the allocated retrospective meeting. Each member also needs to explain and demonstrate individual contribution in the agile cycle.

PART B: SELF REVIEW
Each member of the team will complete a self-assessment activity template.

PART C: PEER REVIEW
Each member of the team will review the self-assessments of their teammates (PART B), and then complete a confidential peer assessment template, including a detailed assessment of the contributions of your teammates to the Initiation Report (PART A).

Task Length:

3 weeks (3 days per week)

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Report the progress towards the technical development of the system in regard to system users’ requirements.	LO1
2	Report the methodology and outcomes to elicit client feedback on the system and plans for the next phase of development.	LO2
3	Reflect and report on your own contributions and conduct towards the project and your personal learning strategy	LO2, LO3
4	Provide a detailed and useful review of your peers' contributions to the project, identifying any opportunities for improvement.	LO2
5	Design and develop the second phase of a technical system	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 4: Agile Sprint 3

Task Description:

PART A: Sprint 3
Teams will update the backlog and identify the tasks for sprint 3. Teams will then work on the sprint 3 tasks. At the end of the sprint, the team will present a sprint review demonstrating what has been achieved, identify plans for future development, and seek feedback from stakeholders.

For your allocated team role, you will develop a 2-page overview describing the progress of the tasks associated with this role, as well as inhibitors to its conduct during this agile cycle. You will present and discuss this overview at the allocated retrospective meeting. Each member also needs to explain and demonstrate individual contribution in the agile cycle.

PART B: SELF REVIEW
Each member of the team will complete a self-assessment activity template.

PART C: PEER REVIEW
Each member of the team will review the self-assessments of their teammates (PART B), and then complete a confidential peer assessment template, including a detailed assessment of the contributions of your teammates to the Initiation Report (PART A).

Task Length:

3 weeks (3 days per week)

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Report on how the requirements and expectations have been achieved by the final system	LO1
2	Review and assess your peers' contributions and conduct towards the project and identify any opportunities for improvement	LO2
3	Reflect and report on your own contributions and conduct towards the project and your personal learning strategy	LO2, LO3
4	Describe and justify the methodology and outcomes to evaluate the final system and its compliance with best practice.	LO1
5	Report the methodology and outcomes to elicit client feedback on the system and plans for future development.	LO2
6	Design and develop the final phase of a technical system	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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.