Course Title: Evaluate site for interior design brief

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: ARCH5166C

Course Title: Evaluate site for interior design brief

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

John Perperis  john.perperis@rmit.edu.au

Jenni Woods jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au

Marnie Rudd  manie.rudd@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

None

Course Description

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to evaluate materials and construction methods used on a site in order to determine their impact on the interior design brief.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMFID5003A Evaluate site for interior design brief

Element:

1.  Prepare for site evaluation

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting site visits are verified and complied with
1.2. Scope of brief is reviewed and any available drawings accessed
1.3. Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed
1.4. Site visit is arranged with client
1.5. Tools used to assist in site evaluation are prepared
 

Element:

2.  Assess structural aspects of interior space

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Wall construction and features are identified and suitability to design requirements are determined
2.2. Flooring construction and features are identified and suitability to design requirements are determined
2.3. Roof construction and features are identified and suitability to design requirements are determined
2.4. Other structures and their features are analysed to determine requirements to meet design brief
2.5. Changes required for structural aspects to meet design brief are identified and implications examined
2.6. Measurements are undertaken and recorded to inform budget calculations and design documentation
2.7. Costs associated with making structural changes are estimated
 

Element:

3.  Assess materials used in interior space

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Materials used in interior walls are identified and their features, applications and limitations assessed
3.2. Materials used in flooring are identified and their features, applications and limitations assessed
3.3. Finishes and other materials used are assessed and implications for design brief are identified
3.4. Properties of the materials used in structures are analysed and evaluated
 

Element:

4.  Assess services

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Plumbing, water and drainage features that may impact on design brief are identified and assessed
4.2. Features of electrical service are assessed to determine suitability for design requirements
4.3. Other services are assessed to determine suitability for design requirements
 

Element:

5.  Conduct additional research to support site evaluation

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Specialist professionals are consulted to verify or further determine outcomes relevant to design requirements
5.2. Building information, plans, drawings and materials data is accessed to gain additional information relevant to the project
5.3. New technologies are researched to determine relevance to project
5.4. Longevity and restorability quality of structures and materials are researched
5.5. Environmental considerations for project are identified and further information accessed to ensure currency of knowledge
 


Learning Outcomes


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required to identify the features and implications associated with common structural techniques used for walls, ceilings and floors and the materials used. It also covers a simple assessment of main services to determine suitability for design requirements.


Details of Learning Activities

. Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study

In class activities may include:

• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• practical demonstrations
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• lectures
• design activities or projects
• online activiities
• group projects
• peer learning
• guest lecture
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• workshops
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• site visits (observations)
• studio practice
• tutorials
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback


Teaching Schedule

A detailed Weekly Schedule is available on Blackboard

 Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class

needs and availability of speakers and resources
 

WEEK COURSE CONTENT
(EVALUATE SITE FOR DESIGN)
 
ELEMENTS COURSE CONTENT
(DEVELOP A DECORATION PROPOSAL)
 
ELEMENTS DUE DATE
 
1          
2          
3          
4          
5          
6          
7          
8          
9 Introduction
Deliver Brief
 1.1-1.5  Analyse the project brief
 
 
 1.1-1.7  
Collect infortmation for design brief   Analyse the project brief
 
   
10  Conduct research for design  2.1-2.7  Generate decorative theme and concepts  1.2-1.7
 
 
Conduct research for brief   Generate decorative theme and concepts 2.1-2.6
 
 
11  Assess structural aspects of space     2.1-2.7  refine
 
   Due Task I
 
Concept presentation   Concept presentation    
12  Assess services     4.1-4.3  Generate decorative theme and concepts  3.1-3.5
 
 
 Assess services    Select & specify internal finishes
 
   
13  Assess materials used in interior space    3.1-3.4  Select & specify internal finishes  4.3-4.6
 
 
Assess materials used in interior space   Select & specify internal finishes
 
   
14  Conduct additional research ti support site evatuation    5.1-5.5 Select & specify internal finishes  4.1-4.2
 
 
Conduct additional research ti support site evatuation   Present a fully resolved scheme & evaluate client responseDocumentation 4.1-4.2
 
 
15  Documentation  5.1-5.5  Documentation  5.1-5.7  
Documentation 
 
  Documentation    
16 Documentation
 
 5.1-5.7  Documentation  5.1-5.7  
Presentation 
 
  Presentation  5.1-5.7  Task 2

 
       
 
 
          


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

For Site Visits you will require the following equipment :

8m Tape Measure and Digital Camera


Overview of Assessment

• Effectively assess structural and non structural elements of a site to determine implications for interior design
• Identify the features and implications of construction techniques identified in the range of variables
• Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for assessing a site
• Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area 
 


Assessment Tasks

You will undertake one major project which includes several key components to demonstrate your competence in a range of areas.

This major oroject is to detail a significant commercial renovation of the Fitzroy Baths

Assessment tasks are linked to the subjects ARCH 5166C Evaluate Site for Interior Design Brief and GRAP 5298C Establish the Design Brief

Assessment Tasks include the following :

Photographic evidence and documentaiton of the Site Visit and an evaluation of site characteristics including: orientation, existing structures and services, heritage overlays and council regulations.

Task 1 : Concept Presentation

Themes and concepts are presented to the client using sketches ,mood boards and Concept boards

Task 2 : Board Presentation:

Final decoration solution solution is prsented to the client in a professional mannere using a range of digital media.

Task 3 Documentation;

Plans , elevations with schedules.

 

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment.

 

 

GRADES THAT APPLY TO ASSESSMENT

CHD Competent with High Distinction

CDI Compepent with Distinction

CC Competent with Credit

CAG Competency achieved- Graded

 

NYC Not Yet Competent

DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment


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 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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y

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.

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

 

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