Course Title: Develop a decoration proposal for a complex site
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: ARCH5167C
Course Title: Develop a decoration proposal for a complex site
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5249 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
John Perperis john.perperis@rmit.edu.au
Nancy Everingham nancy.everingham@rmit.edu.ai
Marnie Rudd manie.rudd@rmit.edu.ai
Nominal Hours: 108
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 describes the knowledge and skills required to develop a complete proposal for a complex site that satisfies the requirements of a client brief.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMFID5002A Develop a decoration proposal for a complex site |
Element: |
1. Analyse the project brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to designing for complex sites are verified and complied with |
Element: |
2. Conduct project research |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements and environmental aspects of the spaces requiring work |
Element: |
3. Generate decorative themes and concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Multiple ideas and concepts are generated in a creative and diverse manner that is sympathetic to the project brief |
Element: |
4. Select and specify internal finishes, furniture, furnishings, lighting and object d'art |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Internal elements and wall and floor finishes are selected and specified according to brief parameters |
Element: |
5. Present a fully resolved scheme and evaluate client response |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Final decoration solution is presented to the client in a professional manner using a range of digital media |
Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required to specify the furniture, fixtures, fittings and artworks for a complex site which may include a high end residential or commercial site with multiple themes and usage areas.
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.
In class activities may include:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- practical demonstrations
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- seminar presentations
- lectures
- design activities or projects
- online activities
- 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
Teaching Schedule
A detailed Weekly Schedule is available on Blackboard
WEEK | COURSE CONTENT |
ELEMENTS | COURSE CONTENT |
ELEMENTS | DUE DATE |
1 | |||||
2 | |||||
3 | |||||
4 | |||||
5 | |||||
6 | |||||
7 | |||||
8 | Introduction Deliver Brief |
1.1-1.5 | Analyse the project brief |
1.1-1.7 | |
Collect infortmation for design brief | Analyse the project brief | ||||
9 | Conduct research for design | 2.1-2.7 | Generate decorative theme and concepts | 1.2-1.7 | |
Conduct research for brief | Generate decorative theme and concepts | 2.1-2.6 | |||
10 | Assess structural aspects of space | 2.1-2.7 | refine | ||
Concept presentation | Concept presentation | Due Task I | |||
11 | Assess services | 4.1-4.3 | Generate decorative theme and concepts | 3.1-3.5 | |
Assess services | Select & specify internal finishes | ||||
12 | Assess materials used in interior space | 3.1-3.4 | Select & specify internal finishes | 4.3-4.6 | |
Assess materials used in interior space | Select & specify internal finishes | ||||
13 | Conduct additional research ti support site evatuation | 5.1-5.5 | Select & specify internal finishes | 4.1-4.2 | |
Conduct additional research ti support site evatuation | Present a fully resolved scheme & evaluate client responseDocumentation | 4.1-4.2 | |||
14 | Documentation | 5.1-5.5 | Documentation | ||
Documentation | Documentation | 5.1-5.7 | |||
15 | Documentation | Documentation | |||
Documentation | Documentation | ||||
16 | Documentation | 5.1-5.7 | Documentation | 5.1-5.7 | |
Presentation | Presentation |
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
Other Resources
For Site Visits you will require the following equipment
8m Tape Measure and Digital Camera
Overview of Assessment
• Effectively interior design for at least two complex sites to provide the client with creative solutions that satisfy the design brief
• Effectively apply design elements and principles in designing for complex sites
• Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for designing for complex sites
• Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
Assessment Tasks
You will undertake one major project which includes several key components to demonstrate your competence in a range of areas.
This major oroject is to detail a significant commercial renovation of the Fitzroy Baths
Assessment tasks are linked to the subjects ARCH 5166C Evaluate Site for Interior Design Brief and GRAP 5298C Establish the Design Brief
Assessment Tasks include the following :
Photographic evidence and documentaiton of the Site Visit and an evaluation of site characteristics including: orientation, existing structures and services, heritage overlays and council regulations.
Task 1 : Concept Presentation
Themes and concepts are presented to the client using sketches ,mood boards and Concept boards
Task 2 : Board Presentation:
Final decoration solution solution is prsented to the client in a professional mannere using a range of digital media.
Task 3 Documentation;
Plans , elevations with schedules.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment.
GRADES THAT APPLY TO ASSESSMENT
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Compepent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency achieved- Graded
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).
You will undertake one major project which includes several key components to demonstrate your competence in a range of areas.
This major project is to detail a significant commercial renovation of the Fitzroy Baths
Assessment tasks are linked to the subjects ARCH5166C Evaluate Site for Interior Design Brief and GRAP5298C Establish the Design Brief
Assessment Tasks include the following:
Photographic evidence and documentation of the Site Visit and an evaluation of site characteristics including: orientation, existing structures and services, heritage overlays and council regulations.
Task 1 : Concept Presentation
Themes and concepts are presented to the client using sketches, mood boards and Concept boards
Task 2 : Board Presentation:
Final decoration solution is presented to the client in a professional manner using a range of digital media.
Task 3 Documentation;
Plans , elevations with schedules.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment
GRADES THAT APPLY TO ASSESSMENT
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
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 RMI:
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
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