Course Title: Design for small to medium scale commercial or institutional interiors

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: ARCH5171C

Course Title: Design for small to medium scale commercial or institutional interiors

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:Jennifer.Crowley@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Marnie Rudd  marnie.rudd@rmit.edu.au

Kristine Pigford  kristine.pigford@rmit.edu.au

John Perperis  johnperperis@rmit.edu.au  

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 apply researched information to formulate creative and complex design solutions to a range of small to medium scale commercial or institutional interior design situations satisfying the physiological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental requirements of the brief.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMFID5013A Design for small to medium scale commercial or institutional interiors

Element:

1.  Analyse the project brief

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to designing for commercial or institutional spaces are verified and complied with
1.2. Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client
1.3. Key requirements for the project are assessed and confirmed and constraints determined
1.4. Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness
1.5. Communication with others is established and maintained
1.6. Relevant research is conducted to gain all information which may be used to inform the design process
1.7. All required information is accessed and interpreted to inform the design process
 

Element:

2.  Conduct project research

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements of the spaces requiring work
2.2. Intended function of the space is ascertained from the client
2.3. Contextual information relating to the brief is researched and evaluated
2.4. Functional and planning issues are determined specific to the site and client requirements
2.5. Research material is organised and presented in the form of a design proposal
2.6. Project is planned to make effective use of time and available resources
 

Element:

3.  Develop design concepts

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Multiple ideas and concepts are generated in a creative and diverse manner that is sympathetic to the design brief
3.2. Concepts are presented through sketches, mood boards, concept boards and concept models
3.3. Viability of concepts are assessed in conjunction with others
3.4. Environmental implications of the project are assessed and design concepts reviewed to ensure maximum energy efficiency is achieved in solution
3.5. Access issues relating the project are identified and addressed in design solution
 

Element:

4.  Design the space

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Ideas are translated into 3-D space satisfying functional criteria
4.2. Evidence of 3-D notions are explored through modelling
4.3. Idea with the greatest potential for success is presented to promote the design's acceptance using both 2-D and 3-D representations
4.4. Client feedback is sought, amendments are agreed to and recorded, and ideas are revised and refined
4.5. A materials palette is selected to enhance spatial ideas
4.6. Design is modified in response to critical feedback without loosing integrity of the design intention
 

Element:

5.  Revise and refine solution

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Ergonomic and anthropometric principles are assessed in respect to the space and the intended products
5.2. Spatial planning is further revised and resolved in response to client feedback
5.3. Materials, colours, finishes, fixtures and fittings are selected appropriate to the concept and brief parameters
5.4. Feedback is received through consultation with the client and incorporated into design solution
 

Element:

6.  Prepare a fully rendered client presentation

Performance Criteria:

6.1. Resource requirements are identified for presentation
6.2. Final design solution is communicated effectively and creatively using a range of techniques and media
6.3. Documentation drawings and material selections are prepared that are consistent with, and that best communicate, the design intent
6.4. Work is completed to plan and within brief constraints
6.5. Client feedback and response is analysed to determine success in achieving client satisfaction
6.6. Own performance in the design process is examined to identify strengths and weaknesses
6.7. Areas for improvement are identified
 

Learning Outcomes


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required to design spaces for small to medium commercial or institutional interiors.

This unit covers employability skills in teamwork and communication in order to work with others in the design process. Planning and organising and problem solving skills are required to apply design processes and initiative and enterprise are required to develop design ideas. Self management and learning skills are applied to assess and reflect on own design skills and identify areas for improvement.


Details of Learning Activities

The student learning experience will be facilitated by participation in the following activities

In class activities will include

Lectures

Guest speakers

Peer teaching and class pesentations

Group discussions ,peer review and feedback sessions

Teacher directed group activities and projects

Class exercises to review discussions in lectures

Workshopping of students projects

Analysis and critique of relevant reading material

 

Out of class activities will include :

Online research

Independent project based work

Gallery and exhibition visits

Industry related excursions

 

Self-directed Learning.

Some activites 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

WEEK 1    SESSION 1

 Introducion and course overview 1.1 - 3.5  1.1-1.6 
                  SESSION 2  site visit  1.1 - 3.5  1.1-1.6
WEEK 2    SESSION  1 Further briefing and introduction to project research requirements  1.1-3.5  1.1-1.6

                  SESSION 2

  Project research session  1.1-3.5  1.1-1.6
WEEK 3    SESSION 1 Present research  2.1 - 5.4  1.1-1.6
                  SESSION 2 Refine concepts  2.1 - 5.4 1.1-1.6 
WEEK 4    SESSION 1 Creation of flow charts   2.1 - 5.4  2.1-2.6
                  SESSION 2 Space planning  2.1-5.4  2.1-2.6
WEEK 5    SESSION 1 Present project concept  2.1-6.7  2.1-2.6
                  SESSION 2  Design development  2.1-6.7  2.1-2.6
WEEK 6   SESSION 1  Design development  5.1-6.7  2.1-2.6
                  SESSION 2  Design development  5.1-6.7  2.1-2.6
 WEEK 7   SESSION 1  Presentation drawings - plans / elevations  5.1-6.7  2.1-2.6
                  SESSION 2 Presentation drawings - plans/elevations   5.1-6.7  2.1-2.6
 WEEK 8   SESSION 1  finalize selection of materials and finishes  5.1-6.7  2.1-2.6
                  SESSION 2  finalize selection of materials and finishes  5.1-6.7  2.1-2.6
 WEEK 9  SESSION 1 Produce final perspective drawings  5.1-6.7  2.1-2.6
                  SESSION 2 Produce final perspective drawings  5.1-6.7  2.1-2.6
WEEK 10  SESSION 1  Final board assembly  5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
                   SESSION 2 Final board assembly  5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
 WEEK 11  SESSION 1 Final board assembly  5.1-6.7 3.1-3.4
                   SESSION 2 Presentation of final design boards  5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
 MID SEMESTER BREAK      
 WEEK 12   SESSION 1 introduction to documentation   5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
                    SESSION 2 working drawings and schedules   5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
 WEEK 13   SESSION 1  working drawings and schedules  5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
                    SESSION 2  working drawings and schedules  5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
 WEEK 14   SESSION 1  working drawings and schedules  5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
                     SESSION 2 working drawings and schedules  5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
 WEEK 15    SESSION 1 working drawings and schedules   5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
                     SESSION 2  working drawings and schedules  5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
 WEEK 16   SESSION 1 Melbourne Cup Holiday - no class  5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4
                     SESSION 2  submission of working drawings package  5.1-6.7  3.1-3.4


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this
course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
 


Overview of Assessment

Effectively design for at least two interior small to medium scale commercial or institutional spaces to provide the client with creative solutions that satisfy the design brief

Effectively apply design elements and principles in designing for commercial space

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for designing for commercial space

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

*  workplace location or simulated workplace

*  materials and equipment relevant to designing for small to medium commercial spaces

*  specifications and work instructions


Assessment Tasks

Task 1 - Research presentation_summative_ due week 2

Task 2 - Concept presentation_summative_due week 3

Task 3 - Pesentation boards_formative_due week 11

Task 4 - Documentation package_formative _due week 16


Assessment Matrix


Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this course are graded.

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 1 -  Research presentation of Fitzroy precinct and pool analysis -summative  due week 2

Task 2 - Concept presentation of layout of proposal for refurbishment - summative due week 3

Task 3 - Pesentation boards of final submission including all plans, elevations & perspectives with finishes -formative -due week 11

Task 4 - Documentation package to include site plan , elevations, sections & schedules.- formative  -due week 16
Include: short description and due date (week) and identify formative and summative

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment


HD 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

 

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded).
 

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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