Differentiate and critically appreciate the professional, ethical and social context of a project management methodology and its instantiation into practical application both generic and specific to the subject area of your course.

Unit title & code

CIS015-3 Social and Professional Project Management

Assignment number and title

Assessment 2:  Individual video

Assessment type

PJ-Art

Weighting of assessment

30%

Unit learning outcomes

1.  Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding:

Differentiate and critically appreciate the professional, ethical and social context of a project management methodology and its instantiation into practical application both generic and specific to the subject area of your course.

2.  Demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

Coherently analyse and evaluate a professional project management methodology for a collaborative project in view of its societal, commercial and economic context as well as its ethical implications based on individually based and direct project management experience including the relevant business goals associated with the project.

What am I required to do in this assignment?

This is an individual assignment where you pitch a technological application in the form of a promotional video (or equivalent) to hypothetical investors that may fund your idea. 

Your video should address the following but not be limited to them

• What is your idea about?
  • Does it offer a solution to a given problem?
  • What is the broader context?
  • What project management approach would you use to bring about completion of this project?
  • What is the timeline for this project?
  • What financial information do your investors need to know?

The chosen application must be related to the course you are studying taking into account commercial and economic aspects as well as the wider business contexts and goals where applicable. The project idea may be directly derived from your Honours project, a hypothetical technology or even a current technology with your own ‘spin’ to it as agreed with the tutor.

The inclusion of a full script or transcript is welcome.

Is there a size limit?

Either

An .mp4 with 1280x720 at 30fps that has a 5 minute maximum duration

Or

A self-running, narrated Powerpoint slide deck with a 5 minute maximum duration

What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)

In order to pass Assessment 2 you will need to:

• Produce promotional video material suitable to attract the interest of hypothetical investors

How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?

A focused piece of work will be central to attaining a good grade here.  Being clear and concise in the delivery of your content will be helpful.  Ensure that you are being analytical as opposed to overly descriptive especially with the financial content delivered.  Being well read on the subject matter tends to translate well too.

How does assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?

The focus of delivery and the allocated reading in this Unit is with regard to project management approaches as well as practical application for a given project.  Further, there will be relevant sessions run on commercialisation with regard to materials and/or project costs.