Course Title: Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: MANU7433C

Course Title: Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

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

danielle.tregenza@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 56

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 measuring up and calculating fabric and tracking quantities for window coverings during a site visit for subsequent use in job specifications and quotes/tenders. 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 windows coverings 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:

MSFSF3008 Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings

Element:

1 Prepare for calculations

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Measuring and calculating equipment are collected

1.2

Mathematical processes and guide charts required are identified

1.3

Drape requirements, fabric types and lining/interlining requirements are noted from work order

Element:

2 Measure windows and calculate drape fabric requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

2.2

Fabric repeats are noted from samples of customer selected fabrics and recorded

2.3

Fabric width and pattern repeat are noted for work order

2.4

Finished length of window covering is identified for order

2.5

Heading type is identified for order and fullness ratio is identified

2.6

Loose or attached lining preference is noted on work order

2.7

Finished width of tracking and window covering is measured and noted

2.8

Number of fabric drops per curtain is calculated

2.9

Length of each fabric drop is calculated based on finished length plus hem and heading allowances and pattern repeats

2.10

Allowances for seams, hems, headings, drape fullness or heading type are noted for the work order

Element:

3 Calculate lining and interlining quantities

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Width of lining and interlining fabrics is noted

3.2

Number of lining/interlining widths or quantity of continuous lining is calculated based on required number of drape drops or continuous fabric

3.3

Length of lining/interlining drops is calculated, including hem allowances

3.4

Amount of lining/interlining fabric is calculated and noted for work order

3.5

Procedures for minimising waste fabric are identified

Element:

4 Complete documentation

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Quotation is prepared for client according to workplace procedures

4.2

Documentation is forwarded to appropriate work area


Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements of this unit for learning outcomes.


Details of Learning Activities

This course will be clustered with the course ARCH5247C Decorate residential interiors, ARCH5248C research & recommend furniture & accessories and delivered using a blended approach in the following modes:

Online Class activities will include:
Tutorials + class presentations
Teacher directed group activities/projects
Group discussions
 

Out of Class activities will include:
Online research
Independent project based work
Industry related virtual excursions
Gallery/Exhibition virtual visits independent 

 

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

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

WEEK

 

 

CONTENT Decorate Residential Interior ARCH5247C   MSFID4012

CONTENT Research & recommend Furniture & Accessories ARCH5248C    MSFID4017

 

CONTENT Design of Window MANU7433C MSFSF3008

Tasks Due: ARCH5247C + ARCH5248C

1

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

2

SITE ANALYSIS & BRIEF ESTABLISHMENT                     

 

 

Fibres & Weaves 2 Weaves:

 

3

Spatial layouts explored through bubble diagrams and discussion.

Look at spatial planning in order to source furniture collecting, organising, and recording process.

 

Types of Windows and Treatments Window types & historical styles

Documentation

What is a Master Schedule?

 

4

Present style client + furniture style to class

 

 

 

 

 

BQ Film 1

Measure/fixing points/stack back.

 

BQ Film 2

Curtain Headings

Linings and Interlinings

 

5

Consider suitability of soft furnishings fabric & styles

 

 

Pelmets and Curtain Hardware, Types of tracks Measuring & fixing points & stack back

 

6

Virtual Excursion day

Porter Davis World of Style or similar

Curtain Calculation

Calculating fabrics quantites

 

 

7

AT2 presentation of 2 options for each of the following spaces - home office, master bedroom, guest room. In class

 

Blind Calculation Calculating fabrics quantites

 

 

AT2 present 2 options for home office, master bedroom & guest bed room for refinement.

8

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.

 

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

9

REVIEW PROCESS Refinement of design, documenting into process folio

Documentation

Scope of works

Application of quilting, bedspread + accessories applicable to project

 

10

Documentation & Sourcing Furniture

 

Documentation

WH&S issues, letter with cost estimates gantt chart, work flow.     

 

 

11

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Sourcing furniture, décor & accessories, materials and colour

 

Master schedules/Contract & payment /Upholstery order forms, fabrics and white price,

 

12

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Sourcing furniture, materials, accessories and colour  

 

Studio time documentation preparation.              Studio time Q & A

 

13

Review and assessment preparation time

 

Flooring schedule, cost, check measure site, workroom order form

 

14

AT1 Knowledge Quiz In class

AT1 Soft Furnishings knowledge quiz    

AT1-Due 14

AT1 Knowledge quiz in class

15

Finalise Presentations Review and assessment preparation time

 

 

Studio time - Documentation Wallpaper + wall art options Review curtain + blind calculations for project

 

16

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

 

 

Class presentations submit

into Google Drive & e-portfolio via Google drive.

 

  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students may be required to use some of the following materials in class:

  • drawing pencils, pens and markers
  • scale ruler, metal ruler, adjustable set square
  • paper
  • fibres, tape, sting
  • foam core, mount card
  • recycled/found materials
  • measuring tools
  • papers, cardboard, fabric + plastics 
  • relevant and current hardware and software
  • 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 for colour, soft furnishings and dec res interiors


Overview of Assessment

The assessments are 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 1 - 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.

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

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.

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);

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

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-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

 

 

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