Course Title: Decoration Design Studio 1
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Decoration Design Studio 1
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ARCH1375 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
320T Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019 |
ARCH1375 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021 |
ARCH1375 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Julian Pratt
Course Coordinator Phone: +61399254820
Course Coordinator Email: julian.pratt@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: City Campus
Course Coordinator Availability: By Appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course the language of the designer is explored. You will develop a range of techniques and media for visually communicating and presenting your design concepts and ideas, using appropriate design language. You will identify, analyse and evaluate a range of sources of inspiration for creating individual concepts as a framework for the presentation of your interior design proposals.
Using your analytical and creative thinking skills you will explore and apply design principles and elements, engage the design process to develop a sound approach to interior design concepts, idea generation and presentation.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
3. Investigate and adapt knowledge of design history, theory and culture to contemporary Interior Decoration and Design context and practice.
7. Communicate your ideas and designs through a broad range of technology and presentation techniques to a range of stakeholders including clients and relevant industry practitioners.
8. Apply initiative to work both independently and collaboratively and perform effectively as a member of a creative team with responsibility and accountability for own learning and work.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Analyse and interpret a broad range of sources for creative interior design inspiration.
2. Apply a blend of hand and technology skills to create visual presentations that demonstrate a repertoire of styles and creative reference.
3. Creatively analyse and interpret the design process and related language to organise and communicate your ideas effectively with peers and with industry.
4. Seek and evaluate peer feedback on your interior design presentation and communication skills
Overview of Learning Activities
You will engage in learning that involves a range of activities including face-to-face seminars/workshops, tutorials, group and class discussion, studio and/or computer lab sessions, online activities, and individual and group research. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Overview of Learning Resources
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Feedback will be given on all 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.
Assessment Task 1 Analyse and Interpret Design Elements and Principles (20%)
This task relates to the following course learning outcome:
1. Analyse and interpret a broad range of sources for creative interior design inspiration.
Assessment Task 2 Workshop (40%)
This task relates to the following course learning outcomes:
2. Apply a blend of hand and technology skills to create visual presentations that demonstrate a repertoire of styles and creative reference.
3. Creatively analyse and interpret the design process and related language to organise and communicate your ideas effectively with peers and with industry.
4. Seek and evaluate peer feedback on your interior design presentation and communication skills
Assessment Task 3 Curation and Presentation (40%)
This task relates to the following course learning outcomes:
2. Apply a blend of hand and technology skills to create visual presentations that demonstrate a repertoire of styles and creative reference.
3. Creatively analyse and interpret the design process and related language to organise and communicate your ideas effectively with peers and with industry.
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 the
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
if you would like to find out more.