Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: ARCH5213C

Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories

School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4355 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Course Contact: Jennifer Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email: aud.ve@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

Teacher: 

Lindsey Glover 

lindsey.glover@rmit.edu.au

 

 

Nominal Hours: 36

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 of competency covers researching and recommending furniture and accessories for various decoration and design solutions to meet client and project brief requirements and applies to a design and decoration, retail, consulting or studio environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSFID4004 Research and recommend furniture and accessories
Element:	Interpret decoration requirements from project brief
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Quantities and qualities of selected furniture and accessories are presented and promoted to the client 4.2 Performance and characteristics of selected furniture and accessories are presented and promoted to the client 4.3 Costs associated with purchasing and obtaining the furniture and accessories are provided in quote form to the client 4.4 Presentation of research information and samples is made, highlighting the findings and rationale for the furniture and accessories chosen 4.5 Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client
Element:	Make recommendations to client
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Aesthetic and colour requirements of the accessories are assessed 3.2 Intended application for the accessories is analysed and reviewed 3.3 New accessory technologies are researched and reported 3.4 Tactile requirements of the accessories in relation to the design are researched 3.5 Properties of the materials used in the production of accessories are analysed and evaluated 3.6 Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired accessories are assessed 3.7 Costs and availability of accessories are assessed and compared 3.8 Environmental impact of accessory materials used is assessed 3.9 Longevity and restorability qualities of accessories are researched 3.10 Space is measured for accessory requirements, calculating quantities and requirements 3.11 Sketches and drawings are completed and prepared for positioning of products, materials and accessories
Element:	Research accessories
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Aesthetic and style requirements of the furniture are assessed 2.2 Intended application for the furniture is analysed and reviewed 2.3 New furniture technologies are researched and reported 2.4 Tactile requirements of the furniture in relation to the design are researched 2.5 Properties of the materials used in the production of furniture are analysed and evaluated 2.6 Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the desired furniture are assessed 2.7 Costs and availability of furniture are assessed and compared 2.8 Environmental impact of furniture materials used are assessed 2.9 Longevity and restorability qualities of furniture are researched 2.10 Space is measured for furniture requirements, calculating quantities and requirements 2.11 Principles of anthropometrics, ergonomics and spatial relationships are applied
Element:	Research furniture
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending furniture and accessories are verified and complied with 1.2 Project brief is reviewed and clarified with client to determine requirements for furniture and accessories 1.3 Parameters for furniture and accessories are assessed and confirmed 1.4 Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness 1.5 Communication with others is established and maintained

Learning Outcomes

Refer to the elements

Details of Learning Activities

This course will be clustered with the ARCH5205C Decorate Residential Interiors and linked to
ARCH5214C Soft Furnishings - delivered using a blended approach in the following modes:

In Class activities will include:
 Lectures
 Class presentations
 Teacher directed group activities/projects
 
Out of Class activities will include:
 Online research
 Independent project based work

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

 

This course is clustered with Decorate Residential Interiors and linked to Soft Furnishings

 

Teaching Schedule 2019              Montague st. (soft furnishings) is providing the floor plan for these two courses        

WEEK	CONTENT Decorate Residential Interior ARCH5205C    MSFID4002	CONTENT Research and Recommend Furniture ARCH5213C     MSFID4004	Self-directed learning Exercises / homework requirements	Tasks Due: ARCH5205C + ARCH5213C
1	Introduction Decorate residential interior + Research + recommend furniture + accessories AT1 – 2 options for home office decoration AT2 – Home office presentation of final option AT3 – Dec res interiors knowledge quiz	Record developmental process for assessments into a work book - 120 pages spiral bound process journal - divide into 3 sections Soft Furn x 50 pages   Dec Res x 50 pages Furn + Acc x 20 pages	Consider at least 2 hours a week of self-directed learning to pass this course Research Pinterest, Instagram and Google + Referencing system: Chicago (link to tutorial via the library)	AT1 – due wk 7 AT2 – due wk 16 AT3 – due wk15
2	SITE ANALYSIS & BRIEF ESTABLISHMENT Spatial layouts explored through bubble diagrams Concept development into work book	Research and collate your client’s chosen style in furniture and consider Australian design style manufacturing and supply (no overseas internet companies)	Explore layout options
3	Spatial layouts explored through bubble diagrams and discussion Tutorial work for spatial layout Concept development into work book	Look at spatial planning in order to source furniture Collecting, organising, and recording process. Find right format for your collection – hard copy or computer	Use your self-direction time to collect images which will visually expand your note taking information (magazines & internet)
4	Present client profile and style Present client + furniture style to class   Spatial layouts, rendered perspectives + elevations	Source furniture Collecting, organising, and recording process.  Australian design style manufacturing and supply (no overseas internet companies)	Explore & collect style information -Image & reference All exploration into work book	Present client and style A4 into canvas
5	Consider soft furnishings fabric styles Complete spatial layouts rendered perspectives + elevations	Review and evaluation of exploration in studio class	Visit Melbourne showrooms Develop a system for collecting location, web pages, phone numbers
6	Excursion day (Friday 9th August) Porter Davis World of Style	Excursion day (Friday 9th August)	Explore & collect style information, images & references
7	AT2 present 2 options for home office In class	Record, review and evaluation of presentation feedback	Explore & collect style information, images & reference	AT2 present 2 options for home office
8	Floor plan + renderings, concept colours, materials, flooring, furniture, fittings	Source furniture Collecting, organising, and recording process.	Take notes after Presentation into work book to review and adjust
9	REVIEW PROCESS Refinement of design, documenting into process folio	Review and evaluation of exploration in studio class	Use work book to develop ideas and concept of your style
10	DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Prepare rendered perspectives and elevations - discussion regarding preparation of digital presentation	Source furniture Collecting, organising, and recording process.	Use work book to develop ideas and concept of your style
Mid Semester Break  -  from Saturday 14th September to Sunday 29th September inclusive  -  back MONDAY 30th September
11	DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Sourcing furniture, décor & accessories, materials and colour	Source furniture Collecting, organising, and recording process.	Use work book to develop ideas and concept of your style

                       

12	DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Sourcing furniture, materials, accessories and colour	Source furniture Collecting, organising, and recording process	Use work book to develop ideas and concept of your style
3	Review and assessment preparation time	Prepare assessment Collecting, organising, and recording process	Use work book to review your design process
14	Finalise presentations Review and assessment preparation time	Prepare assessment Collecting, organising, and recording process	Use work book to review your design process
15	AT3 Dec Res Interiors knowledge quiz In class	Guest bedroom + home office finalisation Documentation finalisation	Plan overview of presentation into work book	AT3 Knowledge quiz in class
16	FINAL PRESENTATION – AT2 Oral presentation to class of final options for home office	Class presentations submit presentations into canvas + I:Drive Hand in Work Books

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

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
• cutting tools (scissors, knives, blades)
• foam core
• measuring tools
• papers, cardboard
• pliers
• relevant and current hardware and software
• fabric, plastic
• http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc

The university Library has extensive resources for Interior Design Students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your
studies hhttp://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration.
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian colour, soft furnishings and dec res!

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will be project based.

Assessment Tasks

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.

AT1 - Presentation - 2 options for home office - Due week 7

There will be 3 separate components of this project that you will be graded on :

1. Oral presentation

2. Loose presentation 

3. Show work book

AT2 - Present final option for home office - due week 16

There will be 3 separate components of this project that you will be graded on :

1. Oral presentation

2. Digital presentation

3. Show work book

AT3 - Knowledge quiz - due week 15

In class - open book

 

RMIT Grade Table
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent

All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in
the Assessment Briefs.
Exception to this is where an approved DLU plan, an application for Special Consideration or an
approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the the Assessment Briefs.
Exception to this is where an approved DLU plan, an application for Special Consideration or an
approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Please visit the following link on the RMIT website for all information regarding adjustments to
assessable work; http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111.
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in
order to meet the submission requirements.
Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit (within 5 working days), and for
that resubmission, if deemed competent, you may only receive a Pass.
Late Submission
Submissions will only be accepted up to 3 working days after the due date and time, with
appropriate documentation ie a medical certificate.
Apart from the exceptions listed above, submissions received in this period can only receive a
Pass (50%), if deemed competent.

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 :
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/communication-and-feedback
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, and academic progress information:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

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:https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

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 : https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity

 

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