Course Title: Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: ARCH5216C
Course Title: Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building 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
Part Time Coordinator:
Lindsey Glover
lindsey.glover@rmit.edu
Lecturer:
Maddie Granata
maddie.granata@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 of competency covers researching and documenting the materials, construction techniques and methods associated with the construction of residential buildings for work in interior decoration and design businesses of all sizes.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFID4007 Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors |
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Develop and maintain relevant and current reference material |
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Establish structural components and materials used in residential buildings |
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Interpret plans and specifications |
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Specify the materials and methods involved in the refurbishment of wet areas |
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements, This unit underpins many other specialised design units.
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
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• lectures
• design activities or projects
• online activiities
• group projects
• guest lecture
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• site visits (observations)
• studio practice
• tutorials
Teaching Schedule
WEEK
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CLASS CONTENT
IDENTIFY BUILDING MATERIALS ARCH 5216C |
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING |
ELEMENTS LMFID4007A |
CLASS CONTENT
MATERIALS & FINISHES ARCH 5215C |
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING
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ELEMENTS LMFID4006A |
1
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Briefing session Teacher to group students Hand out Task 1 AT1 Digital Portfolio Group task – groups assigned this week Wk1 |
Groups formed by teacher |
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Briefing session of Assessment Hand out /Briefing of Assessment Task AT1 Material Research Blog Natural Timber (lecture & discuss) |
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2
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Floor, Foundations & Floor Systems (lecture) Materials & fixings etc.
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Students are required to complete 1.5hrs of SDL per wk. Further research to support lecture |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
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Man Made Timber (lecture & discuss) |
Students are required to complete 1.5hrs of SDL per wk Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
3
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Internal Linings Materials, methods of fixing used. & Windows & Doors (lecture) Materials, installation & components. |
Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Stone Natural/ reconstituted (lecture & discuss)
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
4
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Stairs (lecture) Materials, components & details. Glass & Glazing (lecture) Construction/installation details. Transition details BCA/AS requirements
Hand out Task 2 – Bathroom/Kitchen Details |
Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. Task 1 draft due |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Masonry Brick & concrete (lecture)
As per rmit policy summative Task 1 draft
Plaster & Paint lecture)
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
5
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Kitchen & Bathrooms (lecture) Design considerations, installation, junctions & fit off As per rmit policy summative Task 1 draft |
Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Metals Steel to Copper (lecture)
Plastics Acrylics, polymers, laminates & vinyl (lecture) |
Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
6
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Joinery (lecture)
Construction techniques & materials. Properties for wet area cabinets. Installation.
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Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Glass (lecture)
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
7
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Building Services: Electrical & Plumbing (lecture) Components & materials understanding & location in building plans – BCA & AS
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Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Tiles ceramic, porcelain, mosaic (lecture)
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
8 |
Tutorial & review Brief on AT2 To discuss photos of 3 details required for task 2 –AT2 bathroom /swr Assessment Task AT1 due |
Finalization of Task 1
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1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Assessment Task 1 Materials Due blog AT2 assessment brief Discuss the client brief, estimate of the benchtop quantity, redesign of the kitchen & To discuss selected material and finishes for kitchen design, Plan & elevation will be provided as a reference
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
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Tutorial & review To Discuss the selected 3 construction bath & swr transition details and to prepare scale 1:1 drawing
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Finalization of Task 1. 1.5hrs
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1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Tutorial & review Discuss the kitchen redesign design ideas & Material to be selected for the preparation of the master schedule
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
10 |
Class cancelled due to Good Friday Public Holiday |
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Mid semester break |
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11
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Work, Health & Safety OHTH5854C lecture OHS Due on line
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Implementing feedback from review. 1.5hrs. |
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Tutorial & review Finalizing the redesign of the kitchen , Materials & start preparing 3D visual |
Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
12
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Tutorial & review Kitchen splashblacks details & Australian standard requirement |
Further research to support lecture. |
1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 4.12, 4.2. 4.3, 5, 5.1,5.2, 5.3, 5.4 |
Tutorial & review Overview of Kitchen 3D & schedules Commence obtaining prices for bench top material |
Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
13
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Tutorial & review Kitchen splashblacks details & Australian standard requirement |
Further research to support lecture. |
1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 4.12, 4.2. 4.3, 5, 5.1,5.2, 5.3, 5.4 |
Tutorial & review Overview of Kitchen 3D & schedules Commence obtaining prices for bench top material |
Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
ask 1 Digital reference folio - Collate relevent data from each lecture
topic for future reference . Due week 7 semester one.
Task 2 Bathroon/kitchen details. techical drawing covention s to communicate relevent
construction details. Due week 16 semester one.
Both taskes will be reviewed as requested by students.
Assessment Task 1
Digital Folio group based project due week 8
Assessment Task 2
Details project due week 16
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration 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 and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (see list below), but also utilises graded assessment
CHD: Competent with High Distinction (4 GPA)
CDI: Competent with Distinction (3 GPA)
CC: Competent with Credit (2 GPA)
CAG: Competency Achieved – Graded (1 GPA)
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
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).
This course is clustered & delivered with the following courses
ARCH5216C Construction Techniques
ARCH525C Materials &Finishes
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 be successful in this course.
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:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff/Workplace%20essentials/Student,%20program%20and%20course%20administration/;ID=km6d4uzduuom;STATUS=A)
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1)
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.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf)
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w)
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf)
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n)
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