Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: ARCH5180C
Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories
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
Jenni Woods jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au
Kristine Piggford kristine.piggford@rmit.edu.au
Marnie Rudd marnie.rudd@rmit.edu.au
Maria Fey (Accelerated) maria.fey@rmit.edu.au
Accelerated Program Co-ordinator - Nancy Everingham nancy.everingham@rmit.edu.au
Maria Fey (Accelerated) maria.fey@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 36
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to research and recommend furniture and accessories for various decoration and design solutions to meet client and project brief requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMFID4004A Research and recommend furniture and accessories |
Element: |
1. Interpret decoration requirements from project brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending furniture and accessories are verified and complied with |
Element: |
2. Research furniture |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Aesthetic and style requirements of the furniture are assessed |
Element: |
3. Research accessories |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Aesthetic and colour requirements of the accessories are assessed |
Element: |
4. Make recommendations to client |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Quantities and qualities of selected furniture and accessories are presented and promoted to the client |
Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent research and recommendation of furniture and accessories and applies to a design and decoration, retail, consulting or studio environment. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person’s job and authority.
Details of Learning Activities
This course will be clustered with the course BSBDES303A Explore and apply the creative process to 3D forms and delivered in the following modes:
In Class activities will include:
- Lectures
- Guest Speakers
- Peer teaching and class presentations
- Group discussion
- Teacher directed group activities/projects
- Workshopping of student projects
- Analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- Creative thinking techniques
- Construction of models
Out of Class activities will include:
- Online research
- Independent project based work
- Industry related excursions
- Gallery/Exhibition visits
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
| WEEK | ARCH5180C CLASS CONTENT | ELEMENTS | GRAP5295C CLASS CONTENT | ELEMENTS |
| 1 | Introduction & course outline. Presentation of project. | 1.1-1.5 | Introduction & course outline. Presentation of project. | 1.1-1.2 |
| 2 | Indoor/Outdoor Living Presentation and Spatial Planning | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.11, 3.1- 3.11 | Indoor/Outdoor Living Presentation and Spatial Planning | 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.3 |
| 3 | Introduction to Ergonomics Presentation and Spatial Planning | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.11, 3.1- 3.11 | Introduction to Ergonomics Presentation and Spatial Planning | 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.3 |
| 4 | Concept Presentation to teacher & peers | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.11, 3.1- 3.11, 4.4, 4.5 | Concept Presentation to teacher & peers | 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4,.3.5, 3.6 |
| 5 | Furniture Layout Presentation & preparation of drawings | 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.11 | Construction Details Presentation & preparation of drawings | 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 6 | Preparation of Furniture Layout drawings | 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.11 | Electrical & Plumbing Services Presentation & preparation of drawings | 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 7 | Preparation of Furniture Layout drawings | 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.11 | Preparation of plans, elevations and perspective drawings | 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 8 | Preparation of Furniture Layout drawings & documentation | 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.11 | Complete final plans, elevatons and perspective drawings | 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 9 | Preparation of Furniture Layout drawings & documentation | 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.11 | Kitchen Presentation and Spatial Planning | 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| 10 | Preparation of Furniture Layout drawings & documentation | 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.11 | Kitchen Presentation 2 and drawing plan | 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| 11 | Preparation of Furniture Layout drawings & documentation | 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.11 | Model Making Presentation and drawing plan and elevations | 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| 12 | Preparation of Furniture Layout drawings & documentation | 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.11 | Preparation of Kitchen model and drawings | 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| 13 | Complete Furniture Layout drawings | 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.11, 4.1-4.5 | Methods of Documentation Presentation and completion of model and drawings | 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.6 |
| 14 | Complete Furniture Layout drawings | 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.11, 4.1-4.5 | Oral Presenation Techniques and confirmation of final layout, model and drawing | 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.6 |
| 15 | Final submission of all documentation including 5 minute Oral Presentation to teacher and peers | 4.1-4.5 | Final submission of all documentation including 5 minute Oral Presentation to teacher and peers | 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.6 |
| 16 | Review and re submission | Reveiw and re submission |
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
Miller, J., 2005, Furniture: World Styles from Classic to Contemporary, 1st Edition, Dorling Kindersley |
9780756672881 |
Natale, C., 2009, Furniture Design and Construction for the Interior Designer, 1st Edition, Fairchild Books |
9781563675652 |
Panero, J. & Zelnik, M., 1979, Human Dimension and Interior Space: A Source Book of Design Reference Standards, 1st Edition, Whitney Library of Design an imprint of Watson-Guptill Publications, New York |
0823072711 |
Other Resources
Students may be required to use some of the following materials in preparation of drawings and models for this course:
- drawing pencils, pens and markers
- scale ruler, metal ruler, adjustable set square
- paper
- access to a computer, the internet and relevant and current hardware and software
Overview of Assessment
• Effectively research and recommend furniture and accessories to assist with informing the design and decoration process and arrive at a solution which meets client requirements
• Effectively apply design elements and principles to the research and recommendation of furniture and accessories
• Effectively research and recommend furniture and accessories in accordance with the project brief
• Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for researching and recommending furniture and accessories
• Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
Assessment Tasks
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 - Major Project - Warehouse Residence Renovation
Your major project is to design a renovation of a converted warehouse shell from concept through to final working drawings. You will be required to research concept ideas, specify and implement furniture plans, complete joinery drawings and scale model of Kitchen and present all in mixed media presentation supported by an oral presentation. There will be 4 separate components of this project that you will be graded on : 1. Visual Diary, 2. Warehouse Documentation, 3. Kitchen Documentation and Model, 4. Oral and Visual Presentation. Submission Due Dates: Visual Diary (formative) - Week 4 & 15, Warehouse Documentation (formative) - Week 4 & 15, All other documentation (summative) is due Week 15.
RMIT Grade Table
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
For Assessment Matrix, please refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the relevant course folder.
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.
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 :
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Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy :
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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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