2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

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Content
Legal implications of borderless, paperless trade.
Security issues for transactions and information.
Technical aspects of security.
Designing an IT security framework.
Ethical issues of globalisation.
Privacy policies.
VBK264
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Design an eCommerce Solution
The aim of this module is to synthesise the theoretical and practical knowledge gained
in earlier study of eCommerce systems, processes and technologies, and apply this
knowledge to an appropriate eCommerce project. Through this experience learners will
develop analytical and enquiry skills, as well as problem solving skills enabling them to
devise solutions to eCommerce problems.
Content
Internal and external eCommerce business environments.
Trends in IT and eCommerce.
eCommerce problems and issues.
Strategic project planning.
Objectives, strategies, tactics, resources and costs of an eCommerce solution.
Risk management.
Implementation planning.
Contingency planning.
Effectiveness measures.
Monitoring and reporting systems.
Strategic recommendations.
VBK265
Human Resources and Change
Management
40 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: VBH064, VBK255
Aims & Objectives
The aim ofthis module is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to plan,
develop and implement strategies, including effective human resource strategies, to
manage change for individuals and work teams in an eCommerce environment.
Content
Understanding and analysing the work team's current internal environment in
relation to team goals, stakeholders, and resources.
Identifying and analysing future needs ofthe work team's external environment,
including the eCommerce community.
Identifying and analysing future needs in relation to their impact on the team.
Planning and developing strategies for future needs.
Planning and developing strategies for implementing and managing change.
Managing impediments to change.
Developing and implementing strategies for appropriate allocation offinancial,
technological and human resources to support change.
Developing and managing a team culture that supports change and enables
eCommerce activities.
VBK266
International Trade and Global
eCommerce
40 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: VBK255, VBH064, VAD950, VBK256
Aims & Objectives
The aim of this module is to examine international trade and global eCommerce from a
contemporary Australian perspective.
Content
Customs and quarantine.
International trading restrictions.
Shipping and logistics.
Import and export procedures.
International marketing.
Cultural issues.
VBK614 Multimedia Design 2
40 nominal Hours. Prerequkite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
This module builds on the skill~ developed in VBH043 Multimedia Design 1, and is
concerned with developing a more sophisticated aesthetic forthe design and production
of multimedia products. Programs used include Adobe Photos hop, Adobe Illustrator and
Macromedia Director.
VBS633
48 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: VBS641
Aims & Objectives
Drawing for Illustration
To provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required for drawing, using
specialised tools and equipment for illustration purposes.
VBS635
16 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Occupational Health & Safety
Provides knowledge and skills required to identify, assess and control chemical,
physical. psychological and biological hazards in the art working environment.
VBS636
Business Practice
16 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: VBS639
Aims & Objectives
Skills, knowledge and attitudes required to start or run a small business relevantto the
arts industry.
VBS637
Focus On Industry
16 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: VBS651
Aims & Objectives
Allows participants to identify careers and pathways in industry through research,
placement and/or visiting industry specialists.
VBS638
48 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Design Elements & Principles
Resolve visual communication problems through the application of design principles and
elements.
VBS639
32 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Contemporary Art Studies
Visual Art & New Media introduces students to the study of the visual arts by providing
them with some knowledge of the conventions of history in relation to contemporary
art. Emphasis is placed on painting, sculpture, photography, video and new media.
GraphicArt analyses contemporary art and/or design movements/directions, including
public art, hybrid art, multimedia and computer generated art.
VBS640
32 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Computer Aided Design
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002