Course Title: Design for small to medium scale commercial or institutional interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: ARCH5171C
Course Title: Design for small to medium scale commercial or institutional 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:Jennifer.Crowley@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jenni Woods jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au
John Perperis john.perperis@rmit.edu.au
Cathy Jankowsky cathy.jankowsky@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 108
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to apply researched information to formulate creative and complex design solutions to a range of small to medium scale commercial or institutional interior design situations satisfying the physiological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental requirements of the brief.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMFID5013A Design for small to medium scale commercial or institutional interiors |
Element: |
1. Analyse the project brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to designing for commercial or institutional spaces are verified and complied with |
Element: |
2. Conduct project research |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements of the spaces requiring work |
Element: |
3. Develop design concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Multiple ideas and concepts are generated in a creative and diverse manner that is sympathetic to the design brief |
Element: |
4. Design the space |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Ideas are translated into 3-D space satisfying functional criteria |
Element: |
5. Revise and refine solution |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Ergonomic and anthropometric principles are assessed in respect to the space and the intended products |
Element: |
6. Prepare a fully rendered client presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Resource requirements are identified for presentation |
Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required to design spaces for small to medium commercial or institutional interiors.
This unit covers employability skills in teamwork and communication in order to work with others in the design process. Planning and organising and problem solving skills are required to apply design processes and initiative and enterprise are required to develop 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
The student learning experience will be facilitated by participation in the following activities.
In class activities will include:
- Lectures
- Guest speakers
- Peer teaching and class pesentations
- Group discussions ,peer review and feedback sessions
- Teacher directed group activities and projects
- Class exercises to review discussions in lectures
- Workshopping of students projects
- Analysis and critique of relevant reading material
Out of class activities will include :
- Online research
- Independent project based work
- Gallery and exhibition visits
- Industry related excursions
Self-directed Learning
Some activites 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.
Teaching Schedule
| WEEK | SESSION | CLASS CONTENT | LEARNING ELEMENTS |
LEARNING ELEMENTS BSBDES502A |
1 |
1 | Introducion and course overview | 1.1 - 3.5 | 1.1-1.6 |
| 1 | 2 | Site visit | 1.1 - 3.5 | 1.1-1.6 |
| 2 | 1 | Further briefing and introduction to project research requirements | 1.1-3.5 | 1.1-1.6 |
2 |
2 | Project research | 1.1-3.5 | 1.1-1.6 |
| 3 | 1 | Present project research | 2.1 - 5.4 | 1.1-1.6 |
| 3 | 2 | Refine concepts | 2.1 - 5.4 | 1.1-1.6 |
| 4 | 1 | Creation of flow charts | 2.1 - 5.4 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 4 | 2 | Space planning | 2.1-5.4 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 5 | 1 | Present project concept | 2.1-6.7 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 5 | 2 | Design development | 2.1-6.7 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 6 | 1 | Design development | 5.1-6.7 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 6 | 2 | Design development | 5.1-6.7 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 7 | 1 | Presentation drawings - plans, elevations, perspectives | 5.1-6.7 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 7 | 2 | Presentation drawings - plans, elevations, perspectives | 5.1-6.7 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 8 | 1 | Finalize selection of materials and finishes | 5.1-6.7 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 8 | 2 | Finalize selection of materials and finishes | 5.1-6.7 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 9 | 1 | Produce final perspective drawings | 5.1-6.7 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 9 | 2 | Produce final perspective drawings | 5.1-6.7 | 2.1-2.6 |
| 10 | 1 | Final board assembly | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 10 | 2 | Final board assembly | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| MID SEMESTER BREAK | 22.9-28.9.14 | |||
| 11 | 1 | Final board assembly | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 11 | 2 | Presentation of final design Presentation Boards | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 12 | 1 | Documentation requirements | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 12 | 2 | Working Drawings and Schedules | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 13 | 1 | Working Drawings and Schedules | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 13 | 2 | Working Drawings and Schedules | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 14 | 1 | Working Drawings and Schedules | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 14 | 2 | Working Drawings and Schedules | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 15 | 1 | Working Drawings and Schedules | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 15 | 2 | Working Drawings and Schedules | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| MID SEMESTER BREAK | 3.11-9.11.14 | |||
| 16 | 1 | Final approval of Working Drawings and Schedules prior to submission | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1-3.4 |
| 16 | 2 | Submission of Working Drawings package and Project File | 5.1-6.7 | 3.1.3.4 |
This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with BSBDES502A Establish a Design Brief which focuses on the skills and knowledge required to work pro-actively with a client or commissioning organisation to develop and negotiate a design brief.
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.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Rutes, W. A.., Penner, R. H. & Adams, L., Hotels design, planning and development, 2001, W. W. Norton & Company |
0393730557 |
Fischer, Joachim, Contemporary Hotel Design, 2009, Page One Publishing Pte Ltd |
9789812457165 |
Curtis, Eleanor, Hotel: interior structures, 2001, John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
0471623768 |
Milton, M., Interior Design Visual Presentation, 4th. edn., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012 |
9780470619025 |
Panero, J. and Zelnik, M., Human Dimension & Interior Space, Random House Inc., New York, 1979 |
0823072711 |
Other Resources
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. http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Effectively design for at least two interior small to medium scale commercial or institutional spaces to provide the client with creative solutions that satisfy the design brief
Effectively apply design elements and principles in designing for commercial space
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for designing for commercial space
Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
* workplace location or simulated workplace
* materials and equipment relevant to designing for small to medium commercial spaces
* specifications and work instructions
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.
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 Task 1 - Research Presentation (summative)
Present research on Boutique Hotels and Carlton precinct to develop the brief
Submission due Session 2, Week 3
Assessment Task 2 - Concept Presentation (summative)
Presentation of design concept for refurbishment proposal using multi-media skills
Submission due Session 1, Week 5
Assessment Task 3 - Pesentation Boards (formative)
Oral presentation of final design concept including Presentation Boards showing proposed plans, elevations, perspective drawings and selected FF&E and materials.
Submission due Session 1, Week 11
Assessment Task 4 - Documentation Package and Project File (summative)
Documentation to include site plan, elevations, sections, details and Schedules. Project File to include Budget, Programme Schedule, Contracts and Client communications.
Submission due Session 2, Week 16
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded 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
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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