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C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Plan: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureProgram transition planApproach to learning and assessment
This qualification will focus on selection and application of colour, soft furnishings, materials and finishes. In addition training is offered in a range of drawing and presentation techniques (architectural and CAD) and their appropriate applications.
Your learning and assessments are designed to develop an understanding of the essential concepts that support design and decorating skills. These gradually become more complex with the focus on integrated learning and a workplace approach to communication and presentation of ideas to clients.
Underpinning knowledge of decoration and design concepts is developed throughout the program.
Smaller practical industry-based assignments gradually expand to embrace simulated Design Studio style project delivery which echoes industry practice. This will prepare you for employment in the design and decoration field specifically for the domestic market place.
You will be encouraged to develop a solution-based approach to client briefs. As well, you will be trained in professional standards and consultative models.
Design theory is delivered to support the application of design principles and elements, with examples drawn from historical and contextualised references to ensure you acquire an extended repertoire of imagery, design motif, and reference.
Successful completion of this program requires you to demonstrate that you are competent in 17 units of competency.
For learning and assessment purposes some of these units of competency have been grouped into clusters as listed below;
Cluster 1 Foundation Colour
MSFID4016 Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
MSFID4015 Prepare a materials board for client presentation
Cluster 2 Specification Studio
MSFKB4015 Research & recommend hard materials & finishes for interiors
MSFID4008 Research & recommend material components, finishes for kitchen designs
Cluster 3 Decoration Studio
MSFID4012 Decorate residential interiors
MSFID4017 Research & recommend furniture & accessories
Cluster 4 Business Skills
BSBDES403 Develop & extend design skills
BSBSMB420 Evaluate & develop Small business skills
Approaches to learning include project based learning, site visits, industry-based projects, lectures, tutorials, guest speakers and online delivery. The program is delivered flexibly through a mix of online facilitated teaching and face-to-face delivery at the City Campus.
Students are assessed in a variety of ways including:
- final folio presentations
- research based projects
- minor and major projects
- visual journals
- oral and visual presentations
You will also need to work independently, this includes:
- Independent study activities such as research, reading, practical and/or theoretical practice tests or assessments.
If you have a long term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the RMIT Equitable Learning Services team (ELS team) if you would like to find out more.https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning
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RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with workplace experience. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate vocational competency.
If you are working, particularly in a job which is related to your studies you will also be learning while at work and may have the opportunity to be assessed in your workplace for some or all of your courses. Feedback from work supervisors and others in the workplace can be used as evidence for assessment of competence, and an RMIT University assessor can visit your workplace to observe and assess your work practice and competence.
Guest speakers from industry inform and educate on specific topics throughout the program. Site visits to showrooms, suppliers and manufacturers provide opportunities to research and learn in industry.
In this course students are given a brief which has been developed by practitioners from industry. Students prepare a design response to the brief. Student work is then reviewed by the industry practitioners and students are provided with feedback.
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Program transition plan
For those students wishing to transition from the MSF40113 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration into the new program MSF40118 Certificate IV Interior Decoration please see the program coordinator for a transition plan;
Jennifer Crowley
jennifer.crowley@rmit.edu.au
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