Course Title: Develop a decoration proposal for a complex site

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: ARCH5208C

Course Title: Develop a decoration proposal for a complex site

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

John Perperis john.perperis@rmit.edu.au

Sarah Whyte sarah.whyte@rmit.edu.au  

Sarah Light sarah.light@rmit.edu.au

 


 

Nominal Hours: 108

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 describes the knowledge and skills required to develop a complete proposal for a complex site that satisfies the requirements of a client brief.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSFID5002 Develop a decoration proposal for a complex site

Element:

Present a fully resolved scheme and evaluate client response

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to designing for complex sites are verified and complied with
1.2 Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client
1.3 Key requirements for the project are assessed and confirmed and constraints determined
1.4 Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness
1.5 Communication with others involved in the project is established and maintained
1.6 Relevant research is conducted to gain all information which may be used to inform the decoration process
1.7 All required information is accessed and analysed to inform the decoration process

Element:

Analyse the project brief

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Site analysis is conducted to assess the requirements and environmental aspects of the spaces requiring work
2.2 Intended function of the spaces are ascertained from the client
2.3 Contextual information relating to the brief is researched and evaluated
2.4 Functional and planning issues are determined specific to the site and client requirements
2.5 Research material is organised and presented in the form of a decoration proposal
2.6 Project is planned to make effective use of time and available resources

Element:

Conduct project research

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Multiple ideas and concepts are generated in a creative and diverse manner that is sympathetic to the project brief
3.2 Ideas are translated into 2-D and 3-D space resolution using a range of techniques and media
3.3 Themes and concepts are presented to the client using support documentation, sketches, mood boards, and concept boards
3.4 Viability of concepts are assessed in conjunction with others
3.5 Client feedback is obtained and ideas revised and refined accordingly

Element:

Generate decorative themes and concepts

Performance Criteria:

4.1   Internal elements and wall and floor finishes are selected and specified according to brief parameters
4.2   Materials board and schedules are developed
4.3   Lighting effects are designed and detailed
4.4   Furniture, accessories and art objects are selected, specified and costed using established workplace system
4.5   Furnishings and window treatments are selected to enhance the design scheme within the constraints of the brief and budget
4.6   Rendered 2-D and 3-D drawing of the scheme are prepared to represent the desired effect

Element:

Select and specify internal finishes, furniture, furnishings, lighting and object d'art

Performance Criteria:

5.1   Final decoration solution is presented to the client in a professional manner using a range of digital media
5.2   Client feedback is sought, amendments are agreed to and recorded, and ideas are revised and refined without losing design integrity
5.3   Own performance in the design process is examined to identify strengths and weaknesses
5.4   Areas for improvement are identified

Learning Outcomes


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required to specify the furniture, fixtures, fittings and artworks for a complex site which may include a high end residential or commercial site with multiple themes and usage areas.


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 will include:

class exercises to review discussions/lectures
practical demonstrations
analysis/critique of relevant reading material
seminar presentations
lectures
design activities or projects
online activities
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

This couse is taught and assessed with Course ARCH 5207C Evaluate for Design


Teaching Schedule

A detailed Weekly Schedule is available on Blackboard

WEEK

COURSE CONTENT
(EVALUATE SITE FOR DESIGN)

 ELEMENTS

COURSE CONTENT
(DEVELOP A DECORATION PROPOSAL)

 ELEMENTS DUE DATE
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    
 Concept presentation    Concept presentation   Due Task I
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    
 Documentation    Documentation  5.1-5.7  
16  Documentation  5.1-5.7  Documentation    
Presentation    Presentation  5.1-5.7  Task 2& 3

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

For Site Visits you will require the following equipment
8m Tape Measure and Digital Camera


Overview of Assessment

• Effectively interior design for at least two complex sites to provide the client with creative solutions that satisfy the design brief
• Effectively apply design elements and principles in designing for complex sites
• Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for designing for complex sites
• 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 project is to detail a significant renovation of a commercial or public building.
Assessment tasks are linked to the subjects ARCH 5207C Evaluate Site for Interior Design Brief and ARCH 5208C 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.

 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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