# C01 Resources — Design Brief & Project Management **Criterion scope:** Design brief (problem/need/opportunity, proposed solution, users/clients, programming language features, feasibility), project plan (Gantt chart, PSM stages, milestones, dependencies, critical path, monitoring). --- ## C1-1: Design Brief ### Existing Materials (CriterionXX/) Criterion01/ is well-resourced: multiple example design briefs (Adem's Gym, Breathing Exercise Game, Team Circuit Challenge, NiceQuiz), a Frayer model for feasibility, question banks, and presentation practice materials. This is one of the best-covered criteria. ### External Resources | Resource | Source | Format | VCAA Mapping | Why It's Useful | |----------|--------|--------|--------------|-----------------| | [VCAA Advice for Teachers — Software Development](https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce/vce-study-designs/computing/advice-for-teachers/Pages/Unit3SoftwareDevelopmentOverview.aspx) | VCAA | Reading | Design brief — official guidance | The authority on what VCAA expects in a design brief. Teachers should read this first. | | [VCAA Assessment Page](https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce-curriculum/vce-study-designs/applied-computing-software-development/assessment) | VCAA | Reading | All C1 topics — official assessment requirements | Official assessment guidance for all criteria including C1. | | [Farrell's VCE Software Development — SAT Overview](https://farrellv0.wixsite.com/softwaredevelopment/sat) | Teacher resource | Reading | Design brief, project plan — VCE context | Teacher-curated overview of SAT expectations. Useful for understanding the broader context. | ### Gaps — C1-1 - **Minimal.** Existing materials cover this well. A short video example of a student presenting a design brief would be a nice addition but is not critical. --- ## C1-2 & C1-3: Project Plan (Gantt Chart) & Planning Detail ### Existing Materials (CriterionXX/) Well-covered: PSM overview, PSM diagrams (including Mermaid), Gantt chart guidance, task lists, templates, and detailed planning instructions for milestones and dependencies. ### External Resources | Resource | Source | Format | VCAA Mapping | Why It's Useful | |----------|--------|--------|--------------|-----------------| | [VCAA Sample Project Plan (Gantt Chart)](https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce/vce-study-designs/computing/advice-for-teachers-appliedcomputing/Pages/SampleProjectPlanGanttChartImageDescription.aspx) | VCAA | Visual example | Gantt chart, PSM stages, milestones, dependencies | Official VCAA sample Gantt chart. Shows exactly what they expect. Essential reference. | | [Office Timeline — Software Development Gantt Chart Template](https://www.officetimeline.com/gantt-chart/templates/software-development) | Office Timeline | Template (free) | Gantt chart creation | Free Gantt chart template students can adapt. Useful if not using GitHub Projects. | | [VCAA — 2020 Software Development SBA](https://cpb-ap-se2.wpmucdn.com/global2.vic.edu.au/dist/4/50494/files/2020/02/2020SoftwareDevelopmentSBA.pdf) | VCAA | Reading (PDF) | Project plan, monitoring, SAT structure | Official VCAA administrative document explaining SAT structure and expectations. | | [GitHub Projects Roadmap View Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D80u__nYYWw) | YouTube | Video | Gantt chart using software (C1-2) | How to use GitHub Projects Roadmap View as a Gantt chart. Directly relevant since students use GitHub Projects for their project plan. | ### Gaps — C1-2 & C1-3 - **Dependencies and critical path** — no good free video explaining these concepts in a VCE Software Development context. Most project management tutorials are aimed at business/enterprise. - **"Why monitor your project?"** — the existing c1-why-monitoring-projects.md covers this, but a short video would reinforce the concept. --- ## Recommended Actions 1. C01 is well-resourced. Focus effort elsewhere. 2. The VCAA sample Gantt chart is essential — ensure all students see it as the benchmark.