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ENTREP 4001 - Creating Digital Media Ventures

North Terrace Campus - Winter - 2016

The course information on this page is being finalised for 2016. Please check again before classes commence.

This course is designed for those who are, or those who want to be, actively starting a new venture involving digital media technologies. The course is not a technology course but is an entrepreneurial strategy course that deals extensively with the particular dynamics of new industries such as those characterised by digital media. The focus will be on developing business models that maintain revenue streams, build value, engage with continuous research and development and aim to grow by accessing global markets. Students will examine and develop the skills necessary for managing flexible teams that embrace and endorse collaboration and fast decision making in rapidly changing technology environments.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ENTREP 4001
    Course Creating Digital Media Ventures
    Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
    Term Winter
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Intensive: 36 to 40 hours
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assessment Individual assignments, reports
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Gary Hancock

    Program Director Contact Details:
    Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    Name: Gary Hancock
    Phone: +61 8 8313 0125

    Teaching Staff:
    Name:
    Matthew McKinlay

    Short Bio:
    Matthew is currently completing his PhD in innovation, with a focus on the iPod, digital music and the internet. Previously, Matthew has researched entrepreneurship at a state level in Australia, using data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, which is an international research program coordinated by Babson College (US) and the London School of Economics (UK).  

    Email: matthew.mckinlay@adelaide.edu.au

    Phone: +61 8 8313 7422

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    Week long intensive:

    Monday 11th July to Wednesday 13th July 2016
    9am-6pm
    Nexus10, UB36 Teaching Room

    Thursday 14th July to Friday 15th July
    9am-6pm
    Marjoribanks, 126 SANTOS Lecture Theatre




  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    The overall aim of this course is to have an understanding of the entrepreneurial process, as specifically applied to the digital media sector. At the end of this course, students should have an appreciation of some of the complexities of entrepreneurship within the sector, with particular focus on strategies pertaining to the following:

    1. Having an understanding of innovation as industry disruption
    2. Understanding the elements of innovation opportunity
    3. Value creation and R&D
    4. Maintaining revenue streams and a viable business models
    5. Growth and access to global markets
    6. Developing and managing team relationships that facilitate flexibility, collaboration and quick decision making.
    University Graduate Attributes

    No information currently available.

  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    Text book:
    No text required

    Materials will be made available via the course website, accessible through MyUni. Materials will be released and coordinated with the lecture schedule. Readings, external links and lecture outlines will be available as and when they are covered in class.

    Materials will be distributed in class throughout the two intensive sessions.
    Recommended Resources
    Harvard referencing guide:
     

    Library Resources
    The 成人大片’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the University’s website. The University Library web page is:  
    From this link, you are able to access the Library's electronic resources.
    Online Learning

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  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).
    Learning Activities Summary
    This is a provisional schedule. Whilst it is expected to remain the same, it is flexible and is dependent on our progress in class.
    Day Content Readings/Activities
    1 Introduction to the course All readings for all activities will be provided in class.
    Introduction to digital media An introduction of both the concepts of digital media and entrepreneurship.
    2 Opportunity (part 1) Innovation, content creation, timing, apprenticeship.
    3 Opportunity (part 2) The significance of digital media contacts, competition in digital media.
    Workshop Innovation and creative destruction/assignment
    4 Resources Introduction to resources, teams, physical resources, outsourcing
    Workshop Outsourcing, finance, pitching for finance/assignment
    5 Presentation session Teams present their opportunity analysis
    Digital media entrepreneurial strategy Intellectual property, growth, shipping, practical marketing
    Digital media entrepreneurial strategy Distribution channels, business models, open source innovation
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

    #AssessmentLengthWeightingDue DateLearning Outcomes
    1 Digital media opportunity analysis Presentation 5 min + Q&A 15% See MyUni 1-2
    2 Digital Media Opportunity Analysis (group) 2500 words 15% See MyUni 1-3, 6
    3 Participation   N/A 10% See MyUni 3-5
    4 Individual project  4000 60% See MyUni 1-6
    Total 100%
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning in workshops during the intensive classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be successful in this course.  

    Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners

    Assessment Detail

    Assessment 1: Digital media industry analysis presentation
    Weighting: 15%
    Due Dates: See MyUni
    Submission Details: In class

    Task:
    This is a presentation of your assignment 2 group task. You will be required to talk through the major parts of your assignment, and then also field questions from other teams. This presentation will cover: a background of your assigned digital media company, an assessment of the changing market conditions affecting that company, and a strategic response to these conditions specifically providing directives about the future direction of the business.  

    This assignment will assess your understanding of innovation, market change and resources as well as providing students an ability to think creatively and strategically about the assigned company.  

    Length and Presentation:
    Presentations of 10 minutes are expected, plus time to field and answer questions from other students as well as staff.

    Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
    Key criteria for marking in this assignment will be covered specifically in class, but, in brief, the focus of your assignment is the following:

    • Depth of research on your assigned digital media company
    • Depth of research on the state of technology 
    • Capacity to present in a clear and articulate manner, with a focus of research
    • Capacity to respond to questions
    • Overall presentation skills, including use of materials

    Students who do not attend this presentation will receive zero.



    Assessment 2:
    Digital media opportunity analysis (Group)
    Weighting: 15%
    Due Dates: See MyUni
    Submission Details: Online through MyUni (One assignment per group)

    Task:
    Students are required to assess the market position of a business within an assigned digital media industry within Australia. You will be assigned an entrepreneurial company in class.   It will require groups to imagine being in a leadership position of a designated company, and then from that perspective analyse the company in light of the changing market conditions.

    Groups will have to analyse both an individual company, as well as the changing landscape of the digital media industry in which they operate, including dynamics in respect to technology, consumer preference, and the regulatory environment.

    A template for the assignment will be provided.

    Length and Presentation:
    2000 words

    Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
    Key criteria for marking in this assignment will be covered specifically in class, but, in brief, the focus of your assignment is the following:

    • Depth of research on your assigned digital media company
    • Depth of research on the state of technology
    • Capacity to assess the elements of opportunity which drive innovation with the market
    • An ability to critically compare the capacity, skills and technological skills of your assigned digital media company, against the wider elements of opportunity in the marketplace.



    Assessment 3:
    Class attendance
    Weighting: 10%
    Due Dates: Ongoing
    Submission Details: In class

    Task:
    Your attendance and contribution to class is a graded part of this course. You will be marked on the amount you contribute to class discussion, your day to day attendance, as well as your preparedness in resepct to discussed readings and materials.  

    Details:
    Your attendance is required for all five days of the intensive class.

    Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
    Key criteria for marking in this assignment will be covered specifically in class, but, in brief, the focus of your assignment is the following:

    • Daily attendance
    • Contribution to class discussion
    • Familiarity and preparation of course readings provided in class.



    Assessment 4: Individual project
    Weighting: 60%
    Due Dates: See MyUni
    Submission Details: Online through MyUni

    Task:
    Students are required to offer a series of three essays which covers theoretical material provided and discussed in class.

    The structure of the project will be as follows:

    You will be given a list of approximately 15 possible questions at the start of the course.
    You be required to select from this list and complete three individual essays.
    The essays will require both application of theory, as well as practical tasks (such as surveys or use of web tools)
    This assessment is the culmination of the course. It will draw on most of the key areas discussed, and will require students to apply theory to their own unique business idea.

    Length and Presentation:
    3000 words.

    Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
    Key criteria for marking in this assignment will be covered specifically in class, but, in brief, the focus of your assignment is the following:

    Your ability to identify and describe appropriate theory from the course materials that address the specific question.
    Your ability to use real world examples to demonstrate your understanding of the theory. Specifically, these examples must be web 2.0 companies, such as those discussed in class.
    The overall quality and depth of your argument. It should be thought of as a lawyer's brief. You must research and put forth an argument, through reference and research.
    The clarity, simplicity and brevity of your writing.

    Submission
    All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
    Please refer to step by step instructions:

    There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:
    • Assignment Submission:  Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
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    • Backup Copy of Assignments:  You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing.  Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the Course Lecturer prior to submission.
    • Extensions of Time:  Any request for an extension of time for the submission of an assignment should be made well before the due date of the assignment to the Course Lecturer.  Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date.  Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine extenuating circumstances and proof, such as a doctor’s certificate, may be required.
    • Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade.  Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late (Unless otherwise stated in 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above) Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.

    Resubmission & Remarking

    Resubmission of an assignment for remarking after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted.  Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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