Course Title: Prepare a materials board for client presentation

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: ARCH5172C

Course Title: Prepare a materials board for client presentation

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

Lindsey Glover - lindsey.glover@rmit.edu.au

Jenni Woods - jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au

Maria Fey - maria.fey@rmit.edu.au

Kate Gallaghar - katherine.gallaghar@rmit.edu.au

Accelerater Program :
Maria Fey  -maria.fey@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 20

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 prepare a materials or sample board for client presentation, for interior decoration and design projects.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMFID4003A Prepare a materials board for client presentation

Element:

1. Identify presentation requirements from project brief

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to presenting documentation are verified and complied with
1.2. Project brief is reviewed to determine presentation requirements
1.3. Parameters for the project are confirmed with client
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. All required information is accessed and interpreted to inform the presentation process
 

Element:

2. Prepare materials board

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Substrate for the materials board is obtained in the selected colour and cut to the desired size
2.2. Fabric swatches are gathered and selected fabrics cut to size
2.3. Paint swatches are proportionally arranged and selected paint samples set aside
2.4. Visual information is gathered and prepared in accordance with the design theme and project brief
2.5. Products, materials and accessories are gathered and selected items prepared
2.6. Material and sample board components are composed and arranged before secure fixing to base board
2.7. Fixtures are labelled or a legend compiled to translate the parts and colours
2.8. Materials board is finalised and alternatives prepared in readiness for presentation
2.9. Sketches and drawings are completed and prepared for positioning of products, materials and accessories
 

Element:

3. Prepare for client presentation

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Presentation methodology is developed and prepared
3.2. Materials board presentation is made to the client, selling the attributes of the design solution
3.3. Presentation of materials board information is supported using multimedia and computer based strategies
 


Learning Outcomes


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in interior decoration and design operations of all sizes. The preparation of a materials board includes visual demonstration of colour, materials, samples, finishes and textiles used in the decoration and design project.


Details of Learning Activities

Activities will include:

- Peer teaching and class presentations

- Group discussion

- Online research

- Independant project based work

- Teacher directed group activities

- Class exercises to review discussions

- Workshopping of student projects

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 -  ARCH5172C
Academic week Prepare a Materials Board Elements
 13    (W1) Overview of course & assessment requirements - principles of design presentation such as collecting, organising, recording & communication 1.1 to 1.6
 14    (W2) Rough out final board layouts & final drawings for board presentation 2.1 to 2.5
15    (W3) Review layouts / scale of drawings / design statement & legend 3.1 to 3.3
16    (W4) Final 5 minute oral presentation (appropriate dress) power point & submission   

 Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material outlined in the Weekly Outline, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
 
ARCH 5172C - folder for weekly course notes on MyRMIT / Blackboard


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.

Materials resource room
 
AV presentations


Overview of Assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit.

  • Effectively prepare a materials board for client presentation to provide the client with cost effective options which meet the project brief requirements.
  • Effectively apply design elements and principles to preparing a material board for client presentation
  • Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practise and established safe practises and procedures for preparing a material board for client presentation.
  • Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Context of and specific resources for assessment.

  • The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistic simulated workplace.
  • Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practises, 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 work places, materials and equipment relevant to preparing a colour board for client presentation, Specifications and work instruction.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:Prepare Materials Board is grouped with Soft Furnishings For Interiors,Decorate Residential Interiors, Drawing Techniques and in some cases Organise & Communicate Information.

 

This will allow us to assess your project work across several competencies.

All components must be addressed to gain a pass in this course and be deemed competent overall.

Task 1: Prepare & create presentation boards for a client

Task 2: Present boards to a client using a variety of communication techniques

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.

You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome. At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.

All components must be addressed to gain a pass in this course and be deemed competent overall.

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
 


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 students 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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsiderations/online
 

Cover Sheet for Submissions:                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Please refer to the following URL for further information regarding plagiarism.
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students

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

 Work not seen in progress:
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.
 

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