Course Title: Research interior decoration and design influences
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: ARCH5251C
Course Title: Research interior decoration and design influences
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
Michèle Meister
michele.meister@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse significant influences on contemporary and historical interior decoration and design movements to inform current and future work. It includes the requirement to maintain currency of knowledge around emerging trends.
This unit applies to interior decorators and designers. They analyse and compare information from diverse sources to inform work practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFID4019 Research interior decoration and design influences |
Element: |
1. Plan research |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clearly define research objectives based on work needs 1.2 Evaluate and select formal and informal research methods based on their potential to meet the research objective 1.3 Identify and locate relevant and credible sources of information on interior decoration and design influences |
Element: |
2. Gather and analyse information on interior decoration and design influences |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and investigate information on key influences on the development of design movements, styles and practices 2.2 Gather information using a systematic approach 2.3 Establish relevance of information according to research objectives 2.4 Compare and contrast different information sources and extract key information 2.5 Organise and compile research materials and results of the research in a manner that facilitates future use and reference |
Element: |
3. Maintain currency with design and decoration movements and styles |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Regularly check research sources and compiled information for usefulness in informing decoration and design projects 3.2 Analyse current and emerging cultural, economic and environmental influences on architecture for impact and usefulness in future projects 3.3 Identify and pursue opportunities to update and expand own knowledge 3.4 Incorporate findings from research into design projects based on project needs |
Learning Outcomes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan research
2. Gather and analyse information on interior decoration and design influences
3. Maintain currency with design and decoration movements and styles
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources.
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.
On campus class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
| WEEK | TOPIC | ASSESSMENTS / LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
| Week 1 | Introduction into the subject | look through the orientation module |
| Week 2 | Library visit on resources | explore the resources of the library and post to the discussion board |
| Week 3 | briefing task 1 and 2 and overview of styles | take notes in class |
| Week 4 | Victorian style | take notes / research in groups/ WIP 1 due (set up your digital booklet and submit) /collect images |
| Week 5 | Arts&Crafts / Art Déco/ Art Nouveau | take notes / research in groups/ collect images |
| Week 6 | Bauhaus/ De Stijl / Post War Australia | take notes / research in groups/ collect images |
| Week 7 | Post modernism and current trends | take notes / research in groups/ collect images |
| Week 8 | finalizing Task 1 | take notes / research in groups/ collect images TASK 1 due |
| Week 9 | Overview of Influencers / studio time | take notes / research in groups/ collect images |
| Week 10 | presentation of favourite designers ( speed 5 minute presentations ) | present |
| Week 11 | Studio time - creating collages | creating collages |
| Week 12 | excursion | creating collages |
| Week 13 | finalizing task 2 | Exhibition of Collages and submission of TASK 2 due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Visual Merchandising students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/visualmerchandising
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/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/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Task 1 - Digital Booklet (Project)
Task 2 - Design project - Three Collages
You will need to achieve satisfactory in all the assessments to be deemed competent in this course.
Assessment Tasks
WIP 1 due week 4 Task 1 Digital Booklet due week 8 Task 2 Digital Zine (3 collages) due week 13
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.
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
Throughout this course there are associated learning activities or exercises that are compulsory.
They will be identified as a Compulsory WIP.
These exercises/activities must be completed in a timely manner as indicated in the weekly schedule to allow you to build knowledge and progress to the formal assessment.
Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.
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):
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 2 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/feedbackmechanisms
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/academicprogress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
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/academicintegrity
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