Course Title: Decorate residential interiors

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: ARCH5165C

Course Title: Decorate residential interiors

School: 320T Architecture & Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5249 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration

Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Accelerated Program - Nancy Everingham Program Coordinator nancy.everingham@rmit.edu.au

Teacher: Maria Fey - maria.fey@rmit.edu.au

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 specifies the outcomes required to decorate residential interiors for the solution of interior decoration projects in accordance with project briefs.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMFID4002A Decorate residential interiors

Element:

1.  Analyse the project brief

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to decorating for residential spaces are verified and complied with
1.2. Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client
1.3. Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed
1.4. Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness
1.5. Communication with others is established and maintained
1.6. Problems or underlying factors to be addressed by the project brief are verified
 

Element:

2.  Conduct research for the design

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Areas for research are identified
2.2. Impacts of cultural, social and economic influences and trends are identified and analysed
2.3. Ergonomic and anthropometric influences are identified and analysed
2.4. Environmental issues are identified and analysed
2.5. Other relevant information is assessed and used to guide research
2.6. Design influences are prioritised for relevancy to design brief
2.7. Collected information is documented
 

Element:

3.  Confirm the design brief

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Design requirements are translated in a manner which is clear and concise
3.2. Factors affecting the outcome of the project are documented
3.3. Criteria for assessing and evaluating design concepts are determined
3.4. Final design brief outlining all the requirements is compiled, produced and refined with the client
 

Element:

4.  Generate decoration concepts

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Creative methodologies are used to generate a range of decoration concepts and themes
4.2. Concepts are assessed against the project brief to select most viable solution
4.3. Concept is presented to client using a range of concept presentation methods
4.4. Ideas are discussed with client and concept is modified according to feedback
 

Element:

5.  Translate concepts into 3D decoration ideas

Performance Criteria:

5.1. The elements and principles of design that are derived from the concept are explored
5.2. A range of 3-D decoration ideas are generated from the concept
5.3. Surface materials, finishes, and colours are explored and assessed for their ability to express the concept
5.4. Furniture, fixtures, fittings and accessories are explored and assessed for their ability to express the concept
5.5. The allocation and arrangement of objects within the space are explored
5.6. 2-D and 3-D sketches are developed to document the 3-D space
 

Element:

6.  Revise and refine solution

Performance Criteria:

6.1. Planning is revised and refined, and ergonomics considered
6.2. Regulatory requirements relating to decoration are assessed to determine compliance
6.3. Finishes, fittings, fixtures, furniture, materials, and accessories are selected
6.4. Colour scheme is selected to complement the space and create the required visual experience
6.5. Environmental aspects of decoration solution are examined and areas for improved sustainability are identified and incorporated where possible
6.6. Preliminary drawings are developed
 

Element:

7.  Present decoration solution to client

Performance Criteria:

7.1. Final presentation is prepared for the client
7.2. Final presentation is presented to the client with key features and benefits of the solution explained
7.3. Client is engaged to gain feedback on decoration elements
 

Element:

8.  Reflect on decoration process

Performance Criteria:

8.1. Client feedback and response is analysed to determine success in achieving client satisfaction
8.2. Own performance in the design process is examined to identify strengths and weaknesses
8.3. Areas for improvement are identified
 

Learning Outcomes


This unit covers employability skills in teamwork and communication in order to work with others in the design process. Planning and organising and problem skills are required to apply design processes and initiative and enterprise are required to develop to design ideas. Self management and learning skills are applied to assess and reflect on own design skills and identify areas for improvement.


Details of Learning Activities

In Class Activities will include:
• Lectures & project based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed group activities/projects
• Class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• Analysis/critique of relevant reading material
 

Out of class activities will include:
• Online research
• Independent project based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
 

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. Field trips and work placements.
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.


Teaching Schedule

WeeK Weekly outline - tutorial Self Directed Learning Elements Due
 2

Decorate Residential Interiors - course structure / mode of delivery & project activity

Assessment task 1 - STYLE & FABRIC FILE

 Students are required to undertake a minimum of 2 hours self-directed exploration a week for this course 1.1 to 1.6
2.1 to 2.7		 Assess task 1
due Wk
14
 3 Contemporary styles & fabrics 1  Investigate & collect style information / images / fabrics & references

1.2
3.1 to 3.3
5.1 to 5.6

  
 4 Contemporary styles & fabrics 2  Investigate & collect style information / images / fabrics & references 1.2
3.1 to 3.3
5.1 to 5.6
 		  
 5 Contemporary styles & fabrics 3  Investigate & collect style information / images / fabrics & references 1.2
3.1 to 3.3
5.1 to 5.6
 		  
 6  Excursion / Site visit  Investigate & collect style information / images / fabrics & references  3.1 to 3.3
5.1 to 5.6
 		  
 7  Cultural styles & fabrics 1  Investigate & collect style information / images / fabrics & references  3.1 to 3.3
5.1 to 5.6
 		  
 8   Cultural styles & fabrics 2
Start layout & presentation process of style & fabric file
 		  Investigate & collect style information / images / fabrics & references  3.1 to 3.3
5.1 to 5.6
 		  
 9   Cultural styles & fabrics 3
Start creation of style & fabric file		  Investigate & collect style information / images / fabrics & references  3.1 to 3.3
5.1 to 5.6
 		  
 10   Cultural styles & fabrics 4
Create style & fabric file		  Investigate & collect style information / images / fabrics & references  3.1 to 3.3
5.1 to 5.6
 		  
 11   Cultural styles & fabrics 5
Create style & fabric file		  Investigate & collect style information / images / fabrics & references  3.1 to 3.3
5.1 to 5.6
 		  
 12

 Documentation (Assessment task 2) - Soft furnishings project
Client profile & Scope of works
Create style & fabric file

  Prepare layouts & presentations for hand-in  1.1 to 1.6
2.1 to 2.7
3.1 3.3 3.4
4.1 to 4.4		  Assess task 2 due Wk 18
 13  Documentation
Client latter & master schedule
Create style & fabric file		  Prepare layouts & presentations for hand-in  5.1 to 5.6
6.1 to 6.6
7.1  7.2		  
 14  Finish off & hand in Assessment task 1 - style & fabric file
End of Decorate Residential Interiors tutorials		  Prepare layouts & presentations for hand-in  6.1 to 6.6
7.1 to 7.3
8.1 to 8.3		  
 15  Prepare a material board - new course (linked to soft furnishings) course assessment & requirements
Review 2D design principles
Assessment task 3 - oral presentation		   6.1 to 6.6
7.1 to 7.3
8.1 to 8.3 		  Assess task 3 due Wk 18
 16  Prepare a material board - rough out of final boards  f
Final drawings for presentation		    7.1 to 7.3
8.1 to 8.3		  
 17  Prepare a material board - Layouts
Design statement		      
 18

 Prepare a material board
Assessment task 3 - 5 minute oral presentation
Submit boards  Assessment task 2 - documentation   

      
         
         

Decorate residential Interiors  is grouped with Soft furnishings, Prepare materials boards & Drawing techniques
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material outlined in the Weekly Outline, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Library colour resources

AV presentations

Materials resource room

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this
course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
 
You are advised to look at the course myRMIT site for ongoing updated information


Overview of Assessment

• Effectively analyse a project brief to determine client requirements
• Work through the decoration process collecting the required information
• Effectively establish criteria for the intended solutions to meet the requirements of the project brief
• Effectively design for at least two interior residential spaces to provide the client with creative solutions that satisfy the project brief
• Visually and verbally present decoration solution
• Effectively apply design elements and principles in designing for residential space
• Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for designing for residential space
• Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this course are graded.

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills- to demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.

Task 1: Formative assessment - Style File
Booklet presentation methodology is developed and prepared across a variety or decoration styles past, present and future using a varety of multimedia & computer stratagies
 

 Task 2: Formative assessmentTask - Client Documentation
Linked to Soft furnishings - Child’s Bedroom project
Covers client letters, contracts and scheduling

3: Summative assessment - Oral Presentation
Linked to Soft furnishings & Prepare a materials board - oral presentation of Child’s Bedroom design solution to client using visual techniques across a variety of media
 

At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.

You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.

The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.

 All components must be addressed to gain a pass in this course and be deemed competent overall.

The RMIT assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers. http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf


Assessment Matrix

 At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.

CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment

 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 students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

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 :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1

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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsiderations/online

Cover Sheet for Submissions:
All students 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 refer to the following URL for further information regarding plagiarism.
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
 
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n

Work not seen in progress:
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.

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