Course Title: Structures, Systems, Services
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Structures, Systems, Services
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
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ARCH1095 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
315H Architecture & Design |
Face-to-Face | Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013 |
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ARCH1095 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
320H Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face | Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018 |
Course Coordinator: Andy Miller
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3555
Course Coordinator Email: Andrew.miller@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 100.08.01
Course Coordinator Availability: Student enquiries/appointments - via email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
You should have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite course Interior Technologies 1 ARCH1094 before you commence this course.
You may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course. Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. For further information go to Recognition of prior learning (RPL) in Higher Education.
Course Description
This course will enable you to develop the principles of interior design technology introduced in ARCH1094.
You will investigate the issues surrounding the construction of buildings and how interior design practices engage in the structures, materials, systems and services of the built environment.
You will continue to develop your Computer Aided Drafting and Design skills.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
• Use technology as an intrinsic part of the design process and have the ability to identify relevant techniques, skills, materials and technologies for specific designs.
• Enter professional practice and/or postgraduate study with the ability and confidence to execute a project and/or piece of research with some independence, to collaborate with others, to contribute new understandings, to listen and continue to learn.
Engage in research with an enhanced appreciation and understanding of theoretical, environmental, social, historical, cultural and technical contexts in relation to the activity of interior design and be able to engage and extend this knowledge through the practice of design.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Document an Interior Design proposal using appropriate drafting standards.
• Employ Computer Aided Drafting software in the production of Interior Design construction drawings and three dimensional renderings
• Identify and investigate appropriate materials and construction techniques.
• Incorporate appropriate sustainable materials and practices in the development of design proposals.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will participate in a range of learning activities focused around drawing, model making and material investigation.
In-class activities will include lectures, presentations, group and individual tutorials, group discussions, peer-to-peer critiques, student presentations and studio workshops and laboratories. Other activities may include excursions and site visits.
The range of learning activities will contribute to the building of a diversity of approaches to design practice in a number of different scenarios.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning and research.
It is advisable that you have a personal computer of an appropriate specification.
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian Gwen Scott gwen.scott@rmit.edu.au
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Assessment is through class presentations, discussions with the seminar group, site visits, project work, essay writing, and other visual and text-based work.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks and may be delivered in a variety of forms including critique panels, audio or video recordings and written reports.
Details on how to submit work and apply for adjustments or special consideration can be found here:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
To be assessed all work must be submitted in the specified format by the due time and date.
Design presentations and in class assessment - You must be ready to present your work for assessment at the allocated date and time, late attendance will considered a non-submission of work and will not be assessed.
Other types of assignments such as coursework, folios, essays and the like must be submitted as advised by the due time and date. Late submissions up to 24 hours will be marked to a maximum of 50%. Late submissions beyond 24 hours will not be assessed.
Physical Submissions - If the it is specified that your assignment must be submitted physically it should be submitted directly to your tutor or coordinator at the specified time and date.
Digital submissions - If no time is specified 11:59pm is considered the deadline for digital submissions. File sizes must be of a suitable size for easy exchange. If because of a technical error you are unable to upload submissions to the designated digital platform you must email your submission to the course coordinator and tutor before the due time and date.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. These include:
Equitable Assessment Arrangements.
Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provides support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability. By registering with the ELS it may be possible to negotiate support for learning or variations to assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time, by circumstances outside your control, RMIT provides a number of adjustments to assessment.
Extensions of time for submission of work - You may apply in advance for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days. Completed applications and supporting evidence must be emailed to the course coordinator at least one working day before the assessment deadline:
Special consideration - For all other unexpected circumstances you can apply for special consideration – if approved, you may be granted an assessment adjustment. Applications are made online:
The student must inform both course coordinator and tutor by email of any intended or approved adjustments to assessment, this includes variation to submission dates and notification that work has been submitted. This excludes confidential information provided to ELS or applications of special consideration.
Extensions of time and special consideration are made available by the University on the understanding that students will use them sparingly and only in cases of proven genuine need.
A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/governance/policies/assessment-policy