Project Design and Implementation

Unit code:ASA2034Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park
Online Real Time

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

The unit introduces students to key concepts and methodologies in community development and social change projects. It leverages participatory approaches commonly utilised by not-for-profits and allied agencies to bolster community welfare, placing a strong emphasis on collaboration, capacity-building and sustainable practices for local impact and social progress. Through active engagement, students explore the entire project lifecycle – from co-design and decision-making to implementation, monitoring and evaluation – empowering them to co-design and execute sustainable projects that effectively address community needs.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Assess approaches to ensuring community projects demonstrate a genuine community participation in the entire lifecycle, community capacity building in local need identification and strategies to meet them;
Adapt project design and management approaches to suit specific social and cultural contexts;
Demonstrate confidence in developing and effectively articulating key elements of project design: and
Utilise contemporary technology in project design and management for improved community outcomes.