Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: ARCH5213C
Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5333 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact: Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: design.ve@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:
Michele Meister Michele.meister@mit.edu.au
Carol Batchelor carol.batchelor@rmit.edu.au
Lindsey Glover lindsey.glover@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 36
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to research and recommend furniture and accessories for various decoration and design solutions to meet client and project brief requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFID4004 Research and recommend furniture and accessories |
Element: |
Interpret decoration requirements from project brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending furniture and accessories are verified and complied with 1.2 Project brief is reviewed and clarified with client to determine requirements for furniture and accessories 1.3 Parameters for furniture and accessories are assessed and confirmed 1.4 Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness 1.5 Communication with others is established and maintained |
Element: |
Make recommendations to client |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Quantities and qualities of selected furniture and accessories are presented and promoted to the client 4.2 Performance and characteristics of selected furniture and accessories are presented and promoted to the client 4.3 Costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the furniture and accessories are provided in quote form to the client 4.4 Presentation of research information and samples is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for the furniture and accessories chosen 4.5 Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client |
Element: |
Research accessories |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Aesthetic and colour requirements of the accessories are assessed 3.2 Intended application for the accessories is analysed and reviewed 3.3 New accessory technologies are researched and reported 3.4 Tactile requirements of the accessories in relation to the design are researched 3.5 Properties of the materials used in the production of accessories are analysed and evaluated 3.6 Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired accessories are assessed 3.7 Costs and availability of accessories are assessed and compared 3.8 Environmental impact of accessory materials used is assessed 3.9 Longevity and restorability qualities of accessories are researched 3.10 Space is measured for accessory requirements, calculating quantities and requirements 3.11 Sketches and drawings are completed and prepared for positioning of products, materials and accessories |
Element: |
Research furniture |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Aesthetic and style requirements of the furniture are assessed 2.2 Intended application for the furniture is analysed and reviewed 2.3 New furniture technologies are researched and reported 2.4 Tactile requirements of the furniture in relation to the design are researched 2.5 Properties of the materials used in the production of furniture are analysed and evaluated 2.6 Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired furniture are assessed 2.7 Costs and availability of furniture are assessed and compared 2.8 Environmental impact of furniture materials used are assessed 2.9 Longevity and restorability qualities of furniture are researched 2.10 Space is measured for furniture requirements, calculating quantities and requirements 2.11 Principles of anthropometrics, ergonomics and spatial relationships are applied |
Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent research and recommendation of furniture and accessories and applies to a design and decoration, retail, consulting or studio environment. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person’s job and authority.
Refer to the elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This course will be clustered with the course ARCH5205c Decorate Residential and will be delivered using a blended approach in the following modes:
In Class activities will include:
Lectures
Peer teaching and class presentations
Teacher directed group activities/projects
Out of Class activities will include:
visiting Melbourne showrooms
Online research
Independent project based work
Self Directed Learning
Some activities will include a self directed learning approach; self directed learning refers to
organised activities that students undertake independently, either as individuals or with other
students that are supervised by a teacher. This may include workplace research, library assignments, field
trips and work placements.
Teaching Schedule
WEEKLY SCHEDULE SEMESTER 2
WEEK |
CONTENT Decorate Residential Interiors |
Self-directed learning - homework requirements |
CONTENT Research and recommend Furniture and accessories |
Task Due: |
1 |
BRIEFING TASK 2 AND 3 Renovation of TERRACE HOUSE (DESIGN AND DECORATION) Discussion about · your clients · Existing conditions · ESD · Concept Development · Process Journal
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· Work in Process Journal to develop ideas and concept for the pairing of your style and an Australian Architect or Interior Designer · Ideation · Brainstorm and collect ideas
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2 |
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Work in Process Journal to develop ideas and concept for the pairing of your styles. Ideation Brainstorm and collect ideas
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SITE ANALYSIS & BRIEF ESTABLISHMENT
ESD Principles – Orientation discussed in reference to project Spatial Planning explored through Bubble Diagrams and discussion Tutorial/studio work for Spatial layout Concept Development in Process Journal
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3 |
Return Brief to be documented in Process Journal
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Work in Process Journal to develop ideas and concept for the pairing of your styles. Ideation Brainstorm and collect ideas
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT Complete Spatial Planning and draw up Concept Floor Plan to scale using Drafting Convention.
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4 |
PRESENT CONCEPT Terrace Project: Floor Plan to scale, concept colours, materials, flooring, furniture, fittings & appliances for Client Approval.
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Take notes after Presentation into your Process Journal ( Review and adjust) |
PRESENT CONCEPT Terrace Project: Floor Plan to scale, concept colours, materials, flooring, furniture, fittings & appliances for Client Approval. This will be in the form of an A3 Mood Board in the classroom for your peers and teacher to view and assess.
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Submission Task 2 Decoration Options |
5 |
REVIEW PROCESS
With client (lecturer) refinement of design, documenting in Process Journal
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Work in Process Journal to review your design process
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6 |
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Prepare detailed Plans, Elevations and Sections in class
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Work in Process Journal to review your design process Collect your work in Process Journal Work on all plans (1:50) |
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7 |
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Visit Melbourne showrooms Develop a system for collecting location, web pages, phone number… Record it in Process Journal |
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Sourcing Furniture, Soft Furnishing, Décor & accessories, materials and colour |
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8 |
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Visit Melbourne showrooms Develop a system for collecting location, web pages, phone number… Record it in Process Journal |
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Sourcing Furniture, materials, accessories and colour
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9 |
Discussion regarding PREPARATION for package |
Self-Directed learning working on project |
Discussion regarding PREPARATION for package |
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10 |
Tutorial/studio work
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Self-Directed learning working on project |
Tutorial/studio work
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11 |
Tutorial/studio work |
Self-Directed learning working on project |
Tutorial/studio work
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MID – SEMESTER BREAK 16 September – 1. October
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12 |
Tutorial/studio work
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Self-Directed learning working on project |
Tutorial/studio work
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13 |
Tutorial/studio work
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Self-Directed learning working on project |
Tutorial/studio work
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14 |
Tutorial/studio work
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Self-Directed learning working on project |
Tutorial/studio work
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15 |
Tutorial/studio work
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Self-Directed learning working on project |
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16 |
PRESENTATION OF PROJECT TO CLIENT
Oral & Visual Presentation of Project to class |
Self-Directed learning working on project |
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Submission Task 3a+b: Oral Presentation + A3 Package
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Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change
depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Mitton, M., 2012, Interior Design Visual Presentation: A Guide to Graphics, |
9780470619025 |
Ching, F., 2011, Building Construction Illustrated, 4th Edition, John Wiley & |
9781118010112 |
Ching, F., Binggeli, C., 2012, Interior Design Illustrated, 3rd Edition, John |
9781118181737 |
Panero, J. & Zelnik, M., 1979, Human Dimension & Interior Space: A Source |
0823072711 |
Other Resources
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/interiordecoration.
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian for colour, soft furnishings and decorate residential interiors
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is project based.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following
pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Task 2 - Decoration Options - due week 4 semester 2
Task 3 - Master schedule for your Decorate Residential Project - Terrace House Renovation - due week 16 semester 2
Your major project is to design and decorate a renovation of a terrace house from concept
through to final working drawings.
You will be required to research concept ideas, specify & implement furniture plans.
There will be 4 separate components of this project that you will be graded on :
RMIT Grade Table
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did not submit for assessment
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in
the Assessment Briefs.
Exception to this is where an approved DLU plan, an application for Special Consideration or an
approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the the Assessment Briefs.
Exception to this is where an approved DLU plan, an application for Special Consideration or an
approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Please visit the following link on the RMIT website for all information regarding adjustments to
assessable work; http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111.
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in
order to meet the submission requirements.
Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit (within 5 working days), and for
that resubmission, if deemed competent, you may only receive a Pass.
Late Submission
Submissions will only be accepted up to 3 working days after the due date and time, with
appropriate documentation ie a medical certificate.
Apart from the exceptions listed above, submissions received in this period can only receive a
Pass (50%), if deemed competent.
Assessment Matrix
For Assessment Matrix, please refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the relevant course
folder.
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It
is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the
maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes
suggestions on how you can.
Proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to
achieve your learning potential.
Student progress policy :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to
complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration,
appeals and discipline :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work.
This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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