Course Title: Interior Design Professional Practice

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Interior Design Professional Practice

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ARCH1125

City Campus

Undergraduate

315H Architecture & Design

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013

ARCH1125

City Campus

Undergraduate

320H Architecture & Urban Design

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Phoebe Whitman

Course Coordinator Phone: Contact via email

Course Coordinator Email: Phoebe.Whitman@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 100.08.02

Course Coordinator Availability: Contact via email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You should have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite courses ARCH1121 Interior Design Studio 6 before you commence this course.

Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course. Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. For further information go to Recognition of prior learning (RPL) in Higher Education.
 


Course Description

This course will introduce you to the professional practice of Interior Design. You will explore the requirements and obligations of the profession. You will develop strategies and skills to apply theoretical, environmental, social, historical, cultural and technical knowledge related to Interior Design. You will study a range of practice models and case studies to develop an understanding of practice contexts and develop your own practice framework.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

• Enter professional practice and/or postgraduate study with the ability and confidence to execute a project and/or piece of research with some independence including the ability to plan and time manage projects. 


Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

1. Research and articulate your ambition and establish a plan to transition to professional practice upon graduation.

2. Develop the means to communicate your interior design knowledge, capabilities and experience to others.

3. Recognise the practical and ethical responsibilities of an Interior Designer.

4. Identify and apply professional management and administration principles relevant to Interior Design. 

5. Understand the role and relationship of Interior Design with stakeholders, consultants, trades, and community."


Overview of Learning Activities

Key concepts and their application will be explained and illustrated in lectures, seminars or online lecture summaries with opportunities to discuss their use in case studies during tutorials and group discussions. Case based scenarios will be used to develop your ability to apply procedures relevant to Interior Design professional practice.


Overview of Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Detailed references and ongoing updated information will be made available to students in the myRMIT Canvas site

References

Detailed references and ongoing updated information will be made available to students in the myRMIT Canvas site

Other Resources

Library Resources
The Library offers extensive resources and study support services for Interior Design students. These include:
• Subject guides tailored to your studies: http://rmit.libguides.com/?b=s
• Help with referencing, planning assignments and study support: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study.
• Chat service Ask The Library and online study resources: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/help/ask-the-library


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

Assessment 1 - Practice Context & Manifesto - 50%
Linked Course Learning Outcomes: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5

Assessment 2 - Professional Portfolio - 50%
Linked Course Learning Outcomes: CLO 1, CLO2, CLO4, CLO5

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.