Course Title: Decorate residential interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: ARCH5165C
Course Title: Decorate residential interiors
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4251 - Certificate IV in Interior 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
Maria Fey - maria.fey@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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 decorate residential interiors for the solution of interior decoration projects in accordance with project briefs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMFID4002A Decorate residential interiors |
Element: |
1. Analyse the project brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to decorating for residential spaces are verified and complied with |
Element: |
2. Conduct research for the design |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to decorating for residential spaces are verified and complied with |
Element: |
3. Confirm the design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Design requirements are translated in a manner which is clear and concise |
Element: |
4. Generate decoration concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Creative methodologies are used to generate a range of decoration concepts and themes |
Element: |
5. Translate concepts into 3D decoration ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. The elements and principles of design that are derived from the concept are explored |
Element: |
6. Revise and refine solution |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Planning is revised and refined, and ergonomics considered |
Element: |
7. Present decoration solution to client |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1. Final presentation is prepared for the client |
Element: |
8. Reflect on decoration process |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1. Client feedback and response is analysed to determine success in achieving client satisfaction |
Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required to analyse a design brief, conduct research and generate decoration ideas and concepts to create a visual experience in a previously defined interior space. This unit includes skills required to select materials and finishes for surface decoration and to arrange the objects and elements within the space. This unit does not cover skills required to alter established structural aspects of the building or building services.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In Class Activities may include:
• Peer presentations & learning
• Group discussion
• On-line investigation
• Class exercises to review discussions
• Studio practice
Out of class activities will include:
• Online research
• Independent project based work
• 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
Decorate residential Interiors is linked to Soft Furnishings for Interiors & Prepare a material board
This will allow us to assess your project work against several competencies
All components must be addressed to gain a pass in this course and be deemed competent overall
Week | Semester 1 Weekly outline | Elements | Due Date |
11 | Introduction to Decorate Residential Interior course structure – mode of delivery & project activity STYLE & FABRIC FILE |
1.1 to 1.6 2.1 to 2.7 |
Assess1 Due 8.7.13 |
12 | Fabrics &Contemporary Styles Luxe/Glam Minimalist & Silk |
1.2 3.1 to 3.3 5.1 to 5.6 |
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13 | Fabrics &Contemporary Styles Out-door/In-door & Cotton |
3.1 to 3.3 5.1 to 5.6 |
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14 | Fabrics &Contemporary Style Retro & Plain weaves |
3.1 to 3.3 5.1 to 5.6 |
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15 | Fabrics &Contemporary Styles Re-cycle & Future styles & Other fibres Sustainable Fabrics |
3.1 to 3.3 5.1 to 5.6 |
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16 | Fabrics &Cultural Styles 1 Jacquard weaves |
3.1 to 3.3 4.1 to 4.4 5.1 to 5.6 |
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Semester 2 Weekly outline | |||
1 | Fabrics &Cultural Styles 2 Pile weaves Assessment task 1 – project Style File |
3.1 to 3.3 5.1 to 5.6 |
Assess1 Due 8.7.13 |
2 | Fabrics &Cultural Styles 3 Historical weaves |
3.1 to 3.3 5.1 to 5.6 |
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3 | Fabrics &Cultural Styles 4 Non-weaves / Specialty Fibres |
3.1 to 3.3 5.1 to 5.6 |
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4 | Fabrics &Cultural Styles 5 Sustainable Fabrics |
3.1 to 3.3 5.1 to 5.6 |
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5 | Documentation Introduce Soft Furnishing project & assessment for semester 2 Client profile & Scope of Work Documentation Client profile & Scope of Work |
1.1 to 1.6 2.1 to 2.7 3.1 3.3 3.4 4.1 to 4.4 |
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6 | Documentation Client profile & Scope of Work |
5.1 to 5.6 6.1 to 6.6 7.1 7.2 |
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7 | Documentation Client Letter & Master Schedule |
5.1 to 5.6 6.1 to 6.6 7.1 7.2 |
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8 | Documentation Client Letter & Master Schedule |
5.1 to 5.6 6.1 to 6.6 7.1 7.2 |
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9 | Oral Presentation Introduction to assessment |
5.1 to 5.6 6.1 to 6.6 7.1 7.2 |
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10 | Oral Presentation | 5.1 to 5.6 6.1 to 6.6 7.1 7.2 |
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11 | Oral Presentation | 5.1 to 5.6 6.1 to 6.6 7.1 7.2 |
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12 | Hand-in Assessment task 2 - Documentation Assessment task 3 – Oral Presentation |
7.1 to 7.3 8.1 to 8.3 |
Assess 2 & 3 Due 3.6.13 |
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.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site for ongoing updated information |
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.
Library resources
Library http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Internet: Blogs such as http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/tag/interiors/
Design resources: art and design terminology: http://webhost.bridgew.edu/adirks/ald/courses/design/desterms.htm
Materials resource room
Overview of Assessment
• Effectively analyse a project brief to determine client requirements
• Work through the decoration process collecting the required information
• Effectively establish criteria for the intended solutions to meet the requirements of the project brief
• Effectively design for at least two interior residential spaces to provide the client with creative solutions that satisfy the project brief
• Visually and verbally present decoration solution
• Effectively apply design elements and principles in designing for residential space
• Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for designing for residential space
• Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
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:
EXAMPLES
- Practical tasks & a major project
- written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence…
The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers. http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf
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 1A & 1B - Formative assessment
TASK 1A - Progressive presentation of investigation & exploration - due week 4 semester 1
Task 1B - Style Board - due week 15 semester 1
Booklet presentation methodology is developed and prepared across a variety or decoration styles past, present and future using a varety of multimedia & computer stratagies
Task 2 - Summative assessment
Client Documentation - due week 11 semester 2
Booklet presentation covers client letters, contracts and scheduling - linked to warehouse conversion in 3D design process course
Task 3 - Summative assessment
Oral Presentatio - semester 2
Oral presentation of design solution to client using visual techniques across a variety of media - linked to warehouse conversion in 3D design process course
At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.
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
All components must be addressed to gain a pass in this course and be deemed competent overall.
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.
The RMIT assessment chartersummarises your responsibilitiesas a student as well as those of your teachers
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf
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
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.
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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