3DMA 1015 - Project Planning

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 1
Course Description: This course introduces established planning processes and practices as they relate to project execution in the visual communications field. Topics include the practical aspects of planning and scheduling, conducting risk assessment, resource allocation, and performance measurement, all of which are required for successful project completion.

This Visual Communications Careers core class is intended for students pursuing an award in 3D Modeling and Animation. Other Century College students wishing to explore the area are welcome as well.

Note: This course is cross-listed with GRDP 1015, NVP 1015, PHOT 1015 and WEBD 1015.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in 3DMA 1019  

Major Content

1. Established planning processes and practices
2. Organizational structures
3. Teamwork and communication
4. Project proposals
5. Project scope
6. Project scheduling
7. Risk assessment
8. Resource allocation
9. Performance measurement
10. Project execution

1. identify project management methodologies, phases, processes, and tools related to visual communications.
2. explain the role that project management plays in accomplishing an organization’s strategic objectives.
3. identify effective communication strategies when managing project teams.
4. create a project plan, including proposal, scope, tasks, and schedule.
5. identify project risk elements.
6. document resource allocations.
7. identify project performance measurements.
8. contribute to a team in order to plan, complete, and evaluate a visual communications project.

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