Course Title: Decorate residential interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: ARCH5247C
Course Title: Decorate residential interiors
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:
Danielle Tregenza
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 describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the design brief, conduct research and generate and refine decoration concepts for existing residential interior spaces. It includes selecting materials and finishes for surface decoration and arranging the objects and elements within the space.
This unit applies to interior decorators who research, analyse and evaluate information from a wide range of different sources to develop decoration solutions.
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: |
MSFID4012 Decorate residential interiors |
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1. Analyse the project brief |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client 1.2 Select work resources based on the needs of the project 1.3 Establish communication with other people involved in the project |
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Element: |
2. Conduct research for the design |
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Performance Criteria: |
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3. Generate decoration concepts |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use creative methodologies to generate decoration concepts and themes 3.2 Assess concepts against the project brief to select most viable solution 3.3 Present concept to client using support documentation suited to the scope of the project 3.4 Discuss ideas with client and modify concept according to feedback |
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4. Design the space |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Generate decoration ideas from the concept 4.2 Explore and assess surface materials, finishes and colours for their ability to express the concept 4.3 Explore and assess furniture, fixtures, fittings and accessories for their ability to express the concept 4.4 Explore and assess the allocation and arrangement of objects within the space 4.5 Develop sketches that clearly document the space 4.6 Seek client feedback, agree to and record amendments, and revise and refine ideas |
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5. Revise and refine solution |
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Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Revise and refine planning through a process of reflection and testing 5.2 Select finishes, fittings, fixtures, furniture, materials and accessories appropriate to the concept and brief parameters 5.3 Select colour scheme that complements the space and creates the required visual experience 5.4 Examine environmental aspects of decoration solution, identify areas for improved sustainability and incorporate in line with brief and client requirements |
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6. Present decoration solution |
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Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Prepare final presentation for the client choosing presentation method, techniques and media suited to the decoration solution 6.2 Clearly explain key features and benefits of the solution 6.3 Engage client to gain feedback on decoration solution 6.4 Analyse client feedback and response to determine success in achieving client satisfaction 6.5 Evaluate work through feedback and own reflection, and identify potential improvements for use in future projects |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements of this unit for learning outcomes.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a Vitual studio classroom using industry standard tools and resources.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
Flexible study allows you to study online by participating in lectures and tutorials via Canvas, our online learning and teaching platform, to ensure continued learning throughout this period.
For Semester 2 all of your classes and assessments have been rearranged to suit this learning format.
Canvas has been designed so that the learning experience is consistent throughout all your courses.
We have taken your feedback and adjusted the way we do things for Semester 2.
Course Weekly Schedule 2020 - Pickle Street, South Melbourne (soft furnishings) is providing the floor plan for these three courses
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WEEK
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CONTENT Decorate Residential Interior ARCH5247C MSFID4012 CONTENT Research & recommend Furniture & Accessories ARCH5248C MSFID4017
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CONTENT Design of Window MANU7433C MSFSF3008 |
Tasks Due: ARCH5247C + ARCH5248C |
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Introduction to the clustered courses and project overview. Expectations and how course will be delivered online throughout the semester & overview of 3 assessments. AT1 – Knowledge quiz AT2 – Case Study AT3 - Documentation Introduction of AT2 task |
Introduction Soft Furnishings Fibres & Weaves 1 Weft & Warp,
What is a fabric House? |
AT1 – Due Wk 14 AT2 – Due Wk 8 AT3 – Due Wk 16
Intro AT2 |
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SITE ANALYSIS & BRIEF ESTABLISHMENT
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Fibres & Weaves 2 Weaves: |
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Spatial layouts explored through bubble diagrams and discussion. Look at spatial planning in order to source furniture collecting, organising, and recording process.
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Types of Windows and Treatments Window types & historical styles Documentation What is a Master Schedule? |
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Present style client + furniture style to class
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BQ Film 1 Measure/fixing points/stack back.
BQ Film 2 Curtain Headings Linings and Interlinings |
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Consider suitability of soft furnishings fabric & styles
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Virtual Excursion day Porter Davis World of Style or similar |
Curtain Calculation Calculating fabrics quantites
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AT2 presentation of 2 options for each of the following spaces - home office, master bedroom, guest room. In class |
Blind Calculation Calculating fabrics quantites
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AT2 present 2 options for home office, master bedroom & guest bed room for refinement. |
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Report- Part 1 Floor plan + renderings, concept colours, materials, flooring, furniture, fittings, wall finishes, lighting & window treatments. Report- Part 2 Standards audit process Construction, Composition, materials, tactile nature of products, finishes, maintenance req., quality & safety.
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BQ Product Catalogue – Bedheads, bedspreads and bed valances Workroom order forms
AT2 presentation of home office, guest room & master bedroom with relaxation area in class to your teacher |
AT2- due 8 Concept Presentation |
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REVIEW PROCESS Refinement of design, documenting into process folio |
Documentation Scope of works Application of quilting, bedspread + accessories applicable to project |
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Documentation & Sourcing Furniture
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Documentation WH&S issues, letter with cost estimates gantt chart, work flow. |
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Sourcing furniture, décor & accessories, materials and colour
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Master schedules/Contract & payment /Upholstery order forms, fabrics and white price, |
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Sourcing furniture, materials, accessories and colour
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Studio time documentation preparation. Studio time Q & A |
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Review and assessment preparation time
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Flooring schedule, cost, check measure site, workroom order form |
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AT1 Knowledge Quiz In class |
AT1 Soft Furnishings knowledge quiz |
AT1-Due 14 AT1 Knowledge quiz in class |
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Finalise Presentations Review and assessment preparation time
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Studio time - Documentation Wallpaper + wall art options Review curtain + blind calculations for project |
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FINAL PRESENTATION – AT2/3 Oral presentation to class of final options for home office Class |
Final Presentation - AT 2/3 Oral presentation of final decoration option for master bedroom + relaxation area |
AT3- due 16 Documentation
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Class presentations submit into Google Drive & e-portfolio via Google drive. |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems
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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian
Materials resource room
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is 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.
Assessment is on-going throughout the course.
Decoration Studio 2 - Decorate Residential Interiors
In this semester, this course is linked to Design for windows, Research and recommend furniture and accessories
This will allow us to assess your project work against several competencies
TASK 1 -AT1 Knowledge Assessment Due week 14
TASK 2 - AT2 Case Study & report due Week 8
TASK 3 - AT3 Documentation on the case study due week 16
You are advised to look at the course on canvas for ongoing updated information.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (see list below), but also utilises graded assessment
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.
Assessment / Late Submission
All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment;
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
SEC: Stopped engagement in course
WDR: Withdrawn from course
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 ELS 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.
Assessment Matrix
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
Other Information
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 of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
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.
Library support
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)
Study and Learning support
Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments? The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
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.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
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.
Please see following access to the Cover sheet for submission of works;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/how-to-submit-work
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas;
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
IT orientation
It's time to get ready;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/it-orientation
Course Overview: Access Course Overview