1. Academic + Finishing SkillsWeek 1Academic Skills -An Introductions.kretschmar@lecturers.billyblue.edu.auBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

2. Academic + Finishing SkillsTopics for today:Online resources, how to submit workFiling conventionsKeeping a journalTime ManagementTeam WorkBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

3. Academic + Finishing SkillsOnline Resources:http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/http://learning.billyblue.edu.auBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

4. Academic Skills - submittingwork onlineSubmitting Assessments can only be done whilst on campus.To Connect to Tutorial Server:Finder > Go > Connect to Serveror enter MELCOLSTU-FP01 in browserenter username + password BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

5. Academic Skills – Filing ConventionsIn order to be able to find your files easily, it is vitally important that you get into the habit of naming your files in a uniform way.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

6. Academic Skills – Filing ConventionsRefer to the “File Management” handout for assistance. BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

7. Academic Skills – Filing ConventionsWhen submitting your work to the Billy Blue server, use the following Filing Conventions1. Subject Number AD101_2. Assignment Number A2_3. Surname Bloggs_4. First Name JodyFor example: AD101_A2_Bloggs_Jody.pdfBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

8. Academic & Finishing Skills – Keeping a JournalJournals are a great way of keeping track of what is covered in class. Writing notes help reinforce what is being said, and is a way of distilling information in a way that you can remember and understand for future reference.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

9. Academic & Finishing Skills – Keeping a JournalJournals and sketch books are also important tools for recording “Aha!” moments that you will probably forget otherwise. They are also great for sketching out ideas and layouts BEFORE you get to the computer.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

10. Academic Skills – Time ManagementToo much work, too little time?Time Management is a skill that can be learnt like any other!But how????BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

11. Academic Skills – Time ManagementSet goals - Know what you want to achieve in the short, medium and long term. The time frames required will vary depending on how effectively you use time.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

12. Academic Skills – Time ManagementPrioritise - Time is limited and you must be able to decide what needs tobe done BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

13. Academic Skills – Time ManagementPlan - Planning allows you to take control of your time, spread your work over the time you have available, and achieve your goalsBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

14. Academic Skills – Time ManagementTo check how you allocate your time, complete Activity 1: Time Flies!BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

15. Academic Skills- TeamworkTEAM WORKBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

16. Academic Skills- TeamworkGroup assignments are required to teach you co-operation skills and prepare you for the team spirit that is required in the design industry.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

17. Academic Skills- TeamworkEssentials for teamwork include:• Delegate tasks - set clear objectives.• Create a weekly production timeline.• Set weekly tasks for each team member.• Organise a time to meet during the week.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

18. Academic Skills- TeamworkTeamwork and managing others:• Learn to work cooperatively. The success of your team will depend on helping each other.• Respectyour team members and the unique skills they bring to the tableBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

19. Academic Skills- TeamworkTeamwork and managing others:• Different people may be better at different tasks – Knowing individual personality traits will allow you to match the right task with the right person• eg: if some one has great software skills in your team – well, delegate them to create the presentation!BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

20. Academic Skills- TeamworkTeamwork and managing others:• Different people may be better at different tasks – Knowing individual personality traits will allow you to match the right task with the right person• eg: if some one has great software skills in your team – well, delegate them to create the presentation!BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

21. Academic Skills- TeamworkLets review what we have discussed and go online to the learning portal to complete the Teamwork Quiz and talk about our results.http://learning.billyblue.edu.auBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

22. HomeworkMake sure you have completed the work sheets: Activity 1: Time FliesActivity 2:Time Flies Daily PlannerBring $18 next week for excursion to Melbourne Print Museum.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/