Course Title: Decorate residential interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: ARCH5205C
Course Title: Decorate residential interiors
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5333 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.ve@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Accelerated Program - Program Co-ordinator Jenni Woods jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au
John Perperis john.perperis@rmit.edu.au
(ph) 9925 4720 or Reception (ph) 9925 4819
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: |
MSFID4002 Decorate residential interiors |
Element: |
Analyse the project brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements |
Element: |
Conduct research for the design |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Areas for research are identified |
Element: |
Confirm the design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Design requirements are translated in a manner which is clear and concise |
Element: |
Generate decoration concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Creative methodologies are used to generate a range of decoration concepts and themes |
Element: |
Translate concepts into 3-D decoration ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The elements and principles of design that are derived from the concept are explored |
Element: |
Revise and refine solution |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Planning is revised and refined, and ergonomics considered |
Element: |
Present decoration solution to client |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Final presentation is prepared for the client |
Element: |
Reflect on decoration process |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 Client feedback and response are analysed to determine success in achieving client |
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
Learning activities will take place in a studio or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises & tasks.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach
In class activities will include:
• Lectures & project based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class exercises to review lectures
Out of class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
ARCH5205C DECORATE RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS is delivered with ARCH5214C RESEACH & RECOMMEND SOFT FURNISHINGS FOR INTERIORS
2.7, 5.4, 5.5, 7.1
SEMESTER 2 COURSE CONTENT | |||
1 |
Lecture - Introduction to Decorate Residential Interior course structure – mode of delivery & project activities
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1.1 to 1.6
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TASK 1A Style File & |
2 |
Lecture - Contemporary Styles 1
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1.2 3.1 to 3.3 4.1 to 4.4 |
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3 |
Lecture - Contemporary Styles 2 Record & explore styles |
1.2 3.1 to 3.3 4.1 to 4.4 |
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4 | Lecture - Cultural Styles 1 |
1.2 3.1 to 3.3 4.1 to 4.4 |
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5 |
Lecture - Cultural Styles 2
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1.2 3.1 to 3.3 4.1 to 4.4 |
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6 | Off site visit | ||
7 |
Introduce Dec Res Int major decoration project Task 2 visual Diary - Task 3A boards & model - Task 3B client presentation |
1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4, 2.7,4.4 |
Task 2 Visual Diary & Task 3 A+B (board, model and client presentation) due Week 18 |
8 | Explore industry language Learn how to source products for the project - site visits & websites Begin spatial planning of residential project |
1.5,1.6 2.1,2.3,2.4 2.5,2.7,3.2 5.5,6.5 |
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9 | Studio workshop for spatial planning of residential project including group discussion & feedback | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.7,4.4 |
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10 | Site visits to industry related businesses to assist project development | 2.4,2.5 3.3,4.1 4.2 |
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11 | Studio workshop to assist project development of design to assist project development & feedback | 1.5,1.6,2.1 2.3,2.4,2.5 2.7,3.2,5 5,6.1,6.5 |
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12 | Studio workshop for spatial planning of residential project including group discussion & feedback |
1.1, 1.2 1.3,1.4 2.7,4.4 |
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MID TERM BREAK | |||
13 | Studio workshop - measurement & calculation 1 exercises to assist project development & feedback | 3.3,4.1,4.2 | |
14 |
Hand-in TASK 1A Style file & TASK 1B Style blog Studio workshop - measurement & calculation exercises to assist project development & feedback |
3.3,4.1,4.2 | TASK 1A & 1B due this week |
15 | Studio workshop - model & boards - to assist project development with & feedback | 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, to 5.6 | |
16 | Documentation requirement with project summary breakdown of costs |
2.7, 5.4, 5.5, 7.1 | |
17 | Preparation for client presentation | 7.1 | |
18 |
Client presentations Hand-in today - |
TASK 2A & 2B due today |
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19 | Review Assessment - deliver Feedback rubric & where necessary direct Re-submission |
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
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian
Materials resource room
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
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
Practical tasks and a major project
Direct observation and exploration
Written and/or oral questioning and discussion to assess knowledge and understanding
Completion of a journal and/or portfolio including personal reflection and feedback
Direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
Decorate residential Interiors
This course is linked to ARCH5214C Research and recommend soft furnishings for interior
This will allow your project work to be assessed against several competencies
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
TASK 1A & 1B
TASK 1A - Style File - due WEEK 2 semester 2
TASK 1B - Style Blog - due WEEK 2 semester 2
Booklet presentation methodology is developed and prepared across a variety or decoration styles past, present and future using a varety of multimedia & computer stratagies - linked to Soft furnishings course
TASK 2A & 2B
TASK 2A - Presentation boards with model - due WEEK 15 semester 2
TASK 2B - Oral Presentation - due WEEK 15 semester 2
Oral presentation of design solution to client using visual techniques across a variety of media
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has
produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
(http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (see list below), but also utilises graded assessment
CHD: Competent with High Distinction (4 GPA)
CDI: Competent with Distinction (3 GPA)
CC: Competent with Credit (2 GPA)
CAG: Competency Achieved – Graded (1 GPA)
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 be successful in this course.
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:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff%2FWorkplace%20essentials%2FStudent,%20program%20and%20course%20administration%2F;ID=km6d4uzduuom;STATUS=A)
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1)
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.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf)
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w)
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf)
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n)
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