Course Title: Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: ARCH5216C
Course Title: Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4355 - Certificate IV in Interior 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
Maddie Granata maddie.granata@rmit.edu.au
Hoda Afra hoda.afra@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 54
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 of competency covers researching and documenting the materials, construction techniques and methods associated with the construction of residential buildings for work in interior decoration and design businesses of all sizes.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFID4007 Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors |
Element: |
Establish structural components and materials used in residential buildings |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Residential building process is delineated into separate construction stages and expressed chronologically 1.2 Trades, construction techniques and materials associated with each stage are summarised 1.3 Individual component members are identified and sorted into structural or non-structural categories 1.4 Demolition methods for the removal of existing work can be identified |
Element: |
Interpret plans and specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Specific components and materials on given building plans are located 2.2 Construction methods are explained from a given plan 2.3 Specific component details in a given building specification are located and identified 2.4 Bill of quantities and other relevant specification documents are interpreted 2.5 Prime cost items are located and extracted from a given set of documents |
Element: |
Specify the materials and methods involved in the refurbishment of wet areas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Properties of materials used in wet area construction are evaluated 3.2 Installations of wet area cabinetry are specified |
Element: |
Develop and maintain relevant and current reference material |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Relevant Building Services Authority building licensing requirements applicable to interior decoration projects are complied with 4.2 Evidence of contact with industry suppliers to obtain information relevant to building components and equipment used in residential interiors is presented 4.3 An index to the portfolio to reflect industry topics and to allow easy access to the information is provided 4.4 Future additions of reference material are allowed for and details of the information, such as date, source, author and reference to any related information, are included 4.5 A strategy to ensure that the portfolio remains current and accurate is prepared |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements, This unit underpins many other specialised design units.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard
tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be
required to undertake independent study.
a mode of delivery is blended.
In class activities may include:
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• practical demonstrations
• Blog/Wiki discussion and participation
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• seminar presentations
• practical placement
• lectures
• design activities or projects
• online activiities
• group projects
• peer learning
• guest lecture
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• workshops
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• site visits (observations)
• studio practice
• tutorials
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
• other activities as decided by teaching staff
Teaching Schedule
| WEEK | CONTENT | DUE | ELEMENTS |
| 1 | Floor, Foundations & Floor Systems (lecture) |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 2 | Internal Linings & Windows & Doors (lecture) |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 3 | Stairs & Glass & Glazing (lecture) |
1,2,3,4 | |
| 4 | Kitchen & Bathrooms (lecture) |
As per rmit policy assessment Task 1 draft. |
1,2,3,4 |
| 5 | Joinery (lecture) | 1,2,3,4 | |
| 6 | Building Services (lecture) | 1,2,3,4 | |
| 7 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions |
Task 1 Digital folio (group based work) due | |
| Mid Semester break | |||
| 8 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions |
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| 9 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions |
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| 10 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions |
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| 11 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions |
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| 12 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions |
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| 13 | Work Health & Safety OHTH5854C | An online assessment | |
| 14 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions |
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| 15 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions |
Task 2 Details due | |
| 16 | review of student work & respond to questions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Ching, f, Building Construction Illustrated, Van Nostrand Reinhold New York 1975
Copperlestone, T, Frank Lloyd Wright, Grange Books 1999
Dunlop, B – Hector, D Ed., Twentieth Century Classics 3 Architects Walter Gropius Le Corbusier
Louis I Kahn, Phaidon 1999
Emmitt, S & Grose, C, Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings, Blackwell Press 2006
Engel, H, Measure & Construction of the Japanese House, Tuttle Pub. 1985, IBSN 987-0-804801492-8
Fletcher, B, A History of Architecture on The Comparative Method, Batsford Ltd. 1948 edition
(any edition is fine).
Freeland, J. M, A History Architecture In Australia, F. W. Cheshire Publishing Pty Ltd 1968
Goad, P, Bingham - Hall P Ed., New Directions in Australian Architecture, Pesaro Publishing,
Sydney, 2001
Galfetti, G. G Ed., Shigeru Ban, GG Portfolio 1997
Hollingsworth, M, Architecture of the 20th. Century, Bison Books 1988
McQuaid, M, Shigeru Ban, Phaidon Press 2008, IBSN 978 0 7148 4629 3
Nishi, K & Hozumi, K, What is Japanese Architecture, Kodansha 1983, ISBN 978-4-7700-1992-9
Ogg, A, Architecture In Steel The Australian Context, The Royal Australian Institute Of Architects
1987
Reid, E, Understanding Buildings, MIT Press 1989
Stains, A, The Australian House Builders Manual, Pinedale Press Dec. 1998
Wilkie, G & Arden, S, Building Your Own Home A Comprehensive Guide For Australian Owner
Builders, Lansdowne 1999
Yee, R, Architectural Drawing a Visual Compendium of Types and Methods, John Wiley & Sons
1997
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian
Overview of Assessment
• Access and interpret information about building materials and processes
• Identify key elements and participants in the building process
• Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 Digital reference folio - Collate relevent data from each lecture
topic for future reference . Due week 7 semester one.
Task 2 Bathroon/kitchen details. techical drawing covention s to communicate relevent
construction details. Due week 16 semester one.
Both taskes will be reviewed as requested by students.
Assessment Task 1
Digital Folio group based project due week 7
Assessment Task 2
Details project due week 15
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration 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 and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (see list below), but also utilises graded assessment
CHD: Competent with High Distinction (4 GPA)
CDI: Competent with Distinction (3 GPA)
CC: Competent with Credit (2 GPA)
CAG: Competency Achieved – Graded (1 GPA)
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit
of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
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 be successful in this course.
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:
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(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff%2FWorkplace%20essentials%2FStudent,%20program%20and%20course%20administration%2F;ID=km6d4uzduuom;STATUS=A)
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1)
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.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf)
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w)
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf)
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
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