Course Title: Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: ARCH5175C
Course Title: Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building 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
Kieron meagher kieron.meagher@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 54
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 deals with the skills and knowledge required to research and document the materials, construction techniques and methods associated with the construction of residential buildings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMFID4007A Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors |
Element: |
1. Demonstrate knowledge of structural components and materials used |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Residential building process is delineated into separate construction stages and expressed chronologically |
Element: |
2. Interpret plans and specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Specific components and materials on given building plans are located |
Element: |
3. Specify the materials and methods involved in the refurbishment of wet areas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Properties of materials used in wet area construction are evaluated |
Element: |
4. Develop and maintain relevant and current reference material |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Relevant Building Services Authority building licensing requirements applicable to interior decoration projects are complied with |
Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in interior decoration businesses of all sizes. The ability to demonstrate knowledge of the materials and methods associated with the construction of residential buildings must be shown.
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.
a mode of delivery is blended.
In class activities may include:
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• practical demonstrations
• Blog/Wiki discussion and participation
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• seminar presentations
• practical placement
• lectures
• design activities or projects
• online activiities
• group projects
• peer learning
• guest lecture
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• workshops
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• site visits (observations)
• studio practice
• tutorials
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
• other activities as decided by teaching staff
Teaching Schedule
WEEK | CONTENT | DUE | ELEMENTS |
1 | Floor, Foundations & Floor Systems (lecture) | 1,2,3,4 | |
2 | Internal Linings & Windows & Doors (lecture) |
1,2,3,4 | |
3 | Stairs & Glass & Glazing (lecture) | 1,2,3,4 | |
4 | Kitchen & Bathrooms (lecture) | As per rmit policy assessment Task 1 draft. | 1,2,3,4 |
5 | Joinery (lecture) | 1,2,3,4 | |
6 | Building Services: Electrical & Plumbing (lecture) |
1,2,3,4 | |
7 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions | Task 1 | |
8 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions | ||
9 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions | ||
Mid semester break | |||
10 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions | ||
11 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions | ||
12 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions | ||
13 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions | ||
14 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions | ||
15 | Tutorial & review of student work & questions | ||
16 | submission week | Tasks 2 due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Ching, f, Building Construction Illustrated, Van Nostrand Reinhold New York 1975
Copperlestone, T, Frank Lloyd Wright, Grange Books 1999
Dunlop, B – Hector, D Ed., Twentieth Century Classics 3 Architects Walter Gropius Le Corbusier Louis I Kahn, Phaidon 1999
Emmitt, S & Grose, C, Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings, Blackwell Press 2006
Engel, H, Measure & Construction of the Japanese House, Tuttle Pub. 1985, IBSN 987-0-804801492-8
Fletcher, B, A History of Architecture on The Comparative Method, Batsford Ltd. 1948 edition (any edition is fine).
Freeland, J. M, A History Architecture In Australia, F. W. Cheshire Publishing Pty Ltd 1968
Goad, P, Bingham - Hall P Ed., New Directions in Australian Architecture, Pesaro Publishing, Sydney, 2001
Galfetti, G. G Ed., Shigeru Ban, GG Portfolio 1997
Hollingsworth, M, Architecture of the 20th. Century, Bison Books 1988
McQuaid, M, Shigeru Ban, Phaidon Press 2008, IBSN 978 0 7148 4629 3
Nishi, K & Hozumi, K, What is Japanese Architecture, Kodansha 1983, ISBN 978-4-7700-1992-9
Ogg, A, Architecture In Steel The Australian Context, The Royal Australian Institute Of Architects 1987
Reid, E, Understanding Buildings, MIT Press 1989
Stains, A, The Australian House Builders Manual, Pinedale Press Dec. 1998
Wilkie, G & Arden, S, Building Your Own Home A Comprehensive Guide For Australian Owner Builders, Lansdowne 1999
Yee, R, Architectural Drawing a Visual Compendium of Types and Methods, John Wiley & Sons 1997
Overview of Assessment
• Access and interpret information about building materials and processes
• Identify key elements and participants in the building process
• 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.
Formative Assessment: Task 1 Digital reference folio - Collate relevent data from each lecture topic for future reference . Due week 8 semester one.
Task 2 Bathroon/kitchen details. techical drawing covention s to communicate relevent construction details. Due week 16 semester one.
Summative Assessment: Both taskes will be reviewed as requested by students.
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).
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 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 :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. 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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