Course Title: Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: ARCH5214C

Course Title: Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors

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: 50

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 research and recommend soft furnishings for various decoration and design solutions to meet client and project brief requirements.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSFID4005 Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors
Element:	Assess soft furnishing requirements for the project
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending soft furnishings are verified and complied with 1.2 Project brief is reviewed to determine desired effects for interior space 1.3 Parameters for the project 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
Element:	Document and present decorative recommendations
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Soft furnishings are selected to achieve parameters of design brief 5.2 Specifications are documented for all soft furnishing recommendations 5.3 Schedule is presented to support decorative solution 5.4 Sample board is created to enhance and support the decorative intention 5.5 Feedback and follow up is instigated and maintained with the client
Element:	Research and recommend decorative treatments for windows and openings
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Range of window treatments, their application and fixing technologies are researched 3.2 New technologies in window treatments are researched and relevance for decorative project identified 3.3 The features, limitations and environmental impact of window treatments are identified 3.4 The types of openings and their requirements are identified and a range of possible creative solutions determined 3.5 Window or opening is measured and details recorded accurately for a range of window treatments 3.6 Fabric requirements are calculated and manufacturing requirements determined for a range of window treatments taking into consideration pattern repeats 3.7 Window treatment is selected and specified to meet client requirements and minimise environmental impact   3.8 Fixing technology is specified appropriate to selected window treatment   3.9 Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget
Element:	Research and recommend soft floor coverings
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Range of floor coverings, their application and installation requirements are researched 4.2 The features, limitations and environmental impact of floor coverings are identified 4.3 Floor area is measured and details recorded accurately for flooring solution 4.4 Flooring solution is selected and details specified to meet client requirements 4.5 Cost estimates are calculated and assessed against project budget
Element:	Research materials for soft furnishings
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Aesthetic, visual characteristics and colour requirements of the soft furnishings are assessed 2.2 Intended applications for the soft furnishings are analysed and reviewed 2.3 New soft furnishing and material technologies are researched and assessed against the project brief 2.4 Tactile requirements of the soft furnishings in relation to the design are researched 2.5 Properties of the materials used in the production of soft furnishings are analysed and evaluated 2.6 Manufacturing processes and available expertise for the materials are assessed 2.7 Costs and availability of materials are assessed and compared 2.8 Environmental impact and benefits of materials are assessed 2.9 Durability, restorability and maintenance care quality of materials are researched and requirements for residential and industrial applications examined

Learning Outcomes

Refer to the elements.

Details of Learning Activities

In-class activities will include:
• Lectures
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed group activities/projects

Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online research
• Independent project based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
• Industry related excursions
 

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.
 

Teaching Schedule

 

Teaching Schedule 2019    Soft Furnishings is linked to Decorate residential interiors and Research + recommend furniture and accessories

 

WEEKS	CONTENT	SELF DIRECTED LEARNING (SDL) Students will complete 2 HRS of SDL per week	SOFTFURNLECTURES WEDNESDAYS	TASKS DUE
1	Introduction Soft Furnishings AT 1 – 2 options for Master bedroom + relaxation area AT 2 - Master bedroom presentation of final options AT 3 – Soft Furnishings 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	The soft furnishings lectures will be held at 5.30 pm for 9  Wednesdays All students must be present	AT1 – due wk 9   AT2 – due wk 16   AT3 – due wk 14
2	Fibres & Weaves 1 Weft & Warp, Selvedge & Widths Weaves :- Plain (simple weaves) twill, repp, satin/sateen Natural and Synthetic Fibres Pass around examples of plain fabrics	Start fabrics collection & record fabric information on sheets provided	Series 9   Lecture 1 Intro Roll of fabric house Creativity for soft furnishings
3	Fibres & Weaves 2 Weaves :-Jacquard (complex weaves) pile, historic, brocade Pass around examples of jacquard fabrics PET Video, Sustainable ideas in practice LiningsandInterlinings	Collect fabrics & research information Research client profile for master bedroom Start work book	Series 9   Lecture 2   DIA professional body   Role + services of the   decorator
4	Types of Windows and Treatments Window types & historical styles Measure/fixing points/stack back Curtain Headings Documentation start Master Schedule	Start to collect fabrics for master bedroom Create + start Master Schedule	Series 9   Lecture 3  Measuring Window styles

 

 

5	Pelmetsand Curtain hardware Types of tracks Measuring & fixing points & stack back	Collect fabrics & research information Start research on window treatments for master bedroom + relaxation area	Series 9   Lecture 4   Curtains + Blinds    Lingo + Curtain calculations
6	Excursions  (Friday 9th August)	CurtainWorkroom  Fabric House	Series 9   Lecture 5   Blind calculations
7	Curtain + BlindCalculation Calculating fabrics	Curtain + blind calculations exercises	Series 9 Lecture 6 Accessories art work + colour
8	BQ Product Catalogue – Bedheads, bedspreads and bed valances Workroom order forms	Finalise bedhead, bedspread and valance choices	Series 9 Lecture 7 Wall to wall Carpet
9	AT1 client presentationof 2 options for master bedroom and relaxation area In class	Take notes on feedback after presentation and put into your process journal to review and adjust your final presentation	Series 9  Lecture 8  Lighting +    Upholstery products	AT1 -Present 2 options Due this week
10	Documentation Scope of works/Client letter with cost estimates Master schedules/Contract & payment /Upholstery order forms, fabrics and white price, gantt chart, work flow.	Finalise upholstery selection for master bedroom	Series 9 Lecture 9 Knowledge quiz Furniture
MID SEMESTER BREAK               from Saturday 14th  September to Sunday 29th  September inclusive    -    Back  MONDAY  30th   September
11	Studio time documentation preparation  Passementries + accessories	Finalising master bedroom final option	X

 

 

12	Application of quilting, bedspread + accessories applicable to project	Review master   bedroom Master schedule	X
13	Calculations review for documentation Flooring schedule, cost, check measure site, workroom order form In class interim assess Schedules	Master bedroom review and finalization	X
14	AT3 Soft Furnishings knowledge quiz     In class	Prepare for knowledge quiz	X	AT3  Knowledge quiz
15	Studio time -  Documentation Wallpaper + wall art options Review curtain + blind calculations for project	Master bedroom finalisation  Documentation finalisation  Plan over view of presentation	X
16	Final Presentation -  AT 2     Oral presentation of final decoration option for master bedroom + relaxation area	Class presentations submit presentations into canvas + I:Drive Hand Work Books in THURSDAY after Dec Res presentations

 This schedule is subject to change without notice due to availability of industry activities

 Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

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 to library resources.

BQ web site - www.bqdesign.com.au
 
Please note: many Fabric Houses will have a web site for you to view their latest fabric ranges.
 
BOOK :Ann Justin: 1001 Window Treatments (Amazon)
 
Magazines: Vogue Living. Instyle, Wallpaper, Belle, Verander USA, Home Decor, Architectural
Review.
 
Soft Furnishing course notes are on the Soft Furnishings canvas shell.
 

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
http://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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will be project based.
 

Assessment Tasks

 Feedback & assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills

Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both - feedback needs to be recorded and acted upon

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 master bedroom + relaxation area - due wk 9
Client, inspiration, design style, fabrics, renderings, furnishings and accessories for 2 options

AT2:  Present final option for master bedroom + relaxation area - due wk 16
You will be required to link this project to your investigative work in Decorate
Residential Interiors and Research and recommend furniture and accessories in regards to decorating styles.
Further to this you will be required to design, source and document all aspects of this project to
allow you to make a final proposal to a client.
 
AT3: Soft Furnishing knowledge quiz - due week 14

In class - open book

All tasks must be completed to gain a pass in this course and be deemed competent overall.
 
Soft Furnishings for Interiors is a prerequisite for Specify Furnishing Solutions or Industry experience.
 
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 (rubric).
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
 
Soft Furnishings for Interiors is grouped with Decorate residential Interiors, Drawing techniques
and Research and recommend furnishings and accessories
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.

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 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

Soft Furnishings for Interiors is grouped with the following units Decorate residential interiors, Drawing to communicate, Research and recommend furniture and accessories.

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 : 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. Information on academic progress can be found here: 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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

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. 

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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