Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: ARCH5248C

Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4431 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61399254759

Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Angela Costa

angela.costa@rmit.edu.au 

Lauren Li

lauren.li@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

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Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine decoration requirements, research product options and make recommendations for loose furniture and accessories.

This unit applies to individuals providing advice in a retail, consulting or design studio environment. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of sources to develop a design solution.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSFID4017 Research and recommend furniture and accessories

Element:

1. Determine project requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client

1.2 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions

1.3 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols

Element:

2. Research furniture and accessories options

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Source and assess style options that match the brief

2.2 Analyse and review intended use against functional features of different products

2.3 Consider and investigate new technologies for manufacturing and maintaining furniture and accessories

2.4 Consider and investigate relevant anthropometrics, ergonomics and spatial relationships

2.5 Analyse and evaluate product properties for their suitability and sustainability

2.6 Source and compare information about costs and availability against the project brief

Element:

3. Refine ideas and select preferred solution

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing

3.2 Choose a preferred solution based on research findings and the key objectives of the project brief

3.3 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution

Element:

4. Make recommendations to client

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project

4.2 Clearly articulate rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client

4.3 Provide cost estimates associated with purchasing and obtaining the furniture and accessories to the client

4.4 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution

4.5 Base adjustments made to the final design solution on feedback


Learning Outcomes


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine project requirements

2. Research furniture and accessories options

3. Refine ideas and select preferred solution

4. Make recommendations to client


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online. 

Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester. 

You will also be required to undertake independent study.

Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach / studio-based delivery.

 

On campus class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project-based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Class presentations 

• Independent project-based work

• Site visits (observations)

• Studio Practice

 

Virtual In-class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project-based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Class presentations 

• Online research

• Independent project-based work

• Site visits (observations)

• Studio Practice

 

Out-of-class activities will include:

• Online investigation

• Independent project-based work


Teaching Schedule

Week 1

Introduction to the course / White Brick Studio

Brief Assessment AT1

Brief Assessment AT 2

Studio Workflow of a decorator

AT2: Pickle Street project -  Scope of work

AT2: Optional Client Brief

AT1 - Knowledge Quiz
AT2 - Pickle Street Proposal
Week 2

AT2: Pickle Street project -  Scope of work

AT2: Optional Client Brief

 
Week 3

Spatial planning

Mood Board Furniture

 
Week 4 Upholstery  WIP 1 Due
Week 5

Suppliers

Client Communication: Return Brief 

 
Week 6

AT1 Knowledge Questions 

 
Week 7

Bedding & Bedhead

Wall finishes
Floor coverings

Discussion AT1 / AT2
Introduction to AT3 

 
Week 8

Discussion AT1

BQ - price list

Furniture price list

Product pages

Studio Time

AT2 Due 
Week 9

Discussion AT1

AT3 
Project Plan (Gannt Chart)

 

 
Week 10

Refine ideas from AT2 for AT3
Billing Methods
Product Pages

 

Briefing AT3 - Pickle Street Presentation Package
Week 11

Furniture / Manufacturing Showroom

 
Week 12

AT3 Task Discussion (group work)

Design Development & Documentation

 
Week 13

Design Development & Documentation

WHS

 
Week 14

Communication with clients

Presentation method

AT1 - Knowledge Quiz Due
Week 15 Oral presentation AT3 Presentation Due
Week 16 Submission AT3 Submission


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

IT orientation

It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide 


Overview of Assessment

Task 1 - Knowledge

Task 2 - Pickle Street proposals 

Task 3  - Pickle Street documentation 

You will need to achieve satisfactory in all the assessments to be deemed competent in this course.


Assessment Tasks

AT1 Knowledge Assessment Task Due Week 14

AT2 Pickle street Proposal Due Week 8

AT3 Pickle Street Documentation Due Week 16

Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas

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.

 

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. 

 

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-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

 

Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitable-assessment-arrangements--eaa-

 

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 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 be successful in this course.

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

Submitting Assessments onto Canvas

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

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

 

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

 

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course:

 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit     

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