Course Title: Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: ARCH5216C
Course Title: Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building 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
Kieron Meagher Dipolma full time programe lecturer: kieron.meagher@rmit.edu.au
First Year Co-ordinator: Lindsey Glover Lindsey.glover@rmit.edu.au
Accelerated Program Co-ordinator: Jennifer Woods Jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au
Kieron Meagher Accelerated program lecturer: kieron.meagher@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 54
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 deals with the skills and knowledge required to research and document the materials, construction techniques and methods associated with the construction of residential buildings.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFID4007 Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors |
Element: |
Specify the materials and methods involved in the refurbishment of wet areas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Element: |
Establish structural components and materials used in residential buildings |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
Interpret plans and specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
Develop and maintain relevant and current reference material |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This course will be clustered with the course ARCH5215C "Materials & finishes" and OHTH5854C "Work, Health & Safety" (Accelerated group only) delivered using a blended approach in the following modes:
In Class activities will include:
- Lectures
- Peer teaching and class presentations
- Teacher directed group activities/projects
- Analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- Creative thinking techniques
- Construction of models
Out of Class activities will include:
- Online research
- Independent project based work
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.
Teaching Schedule
This course is clustered with the following unit LMFID4006A Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors (full time & Accelerated program)
FIRST YEAR SCHEDULE | ||
WEEK | CLASS CONTENT ARCH5216C | CLASS CONTENT ARCH5215C |
1 | Floor, Foundations & Floor Systems. Hand out Task 1 | Natural Timber. Briefing of Assessment. Task 1 |
2 | Internal Linings. Windows & Doors | Man Made Timber |
3 | Stairs. Windows & Doors | Stone Natural / reconstituted |
4 | Kitchen & Bathrooms | Masonry Brick & concrete |
5 | Joinery |
Metals Steel to Copper |
6 | Building Services: Electrical & Plumbing | Plastics Acrylics |
7 | Assessment Task 1 due | Glass |
8 | Tutorial & review Briefing on Task 2 | Tiles ceramic, porcelain, mosaic |
9 | Tutorial & review | Plaster & Paint. Assessment Task 1 due |
10 | Briefing on Task 2 | |
11 | Tutorial & review | Tutorial & review |
Semester break 21 to 25 September inclusive | ||
12 | Tutorial & review | Tutorial & review |
13 | Tutorial & review commence finalising Task 2 | Tutorial & review commence finalising Task 2 |
14 | Tutorial & review commence finalising Task 2 | Tutorial & review commence finalising Task 2 |
15 | Task 2 due | Task 2 due |
16 | Review & re-submission as applicable |
ACCELERATED SCHEDULE | |||
WEEK | CLASS CONTENT ARCH5216C | CLASS CONTENT OHTH5854C | CLASS CONTENT ARCH5215C |
1 | Floor, Foundations & Floor Systems. Hand out Task 1 | Natural Timber. Briefing of Assessment. Task 1 |
|
2 | Internal Linings. Windows & Doors | Man Made Timber | |
3 | Stairs. Windows & Doors | Stone Natural / reconstituted |
|
4 |
Kitchen & Bathrooms & Joinery
|
Masonry Brick & concrete | |
5 | Accelerated students please note : - self directed learning this week due to set up for Open Day |
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6 | Building Services: Electrical & Plumbing | Plastics Acrylics & Metals Steel to Copper | |
7 | Assessment Task 1 due | Glass | |
8 | Tutorial & review Briefing on Task 2 | Tiles ceramic, porcelain, mosaic | |
9 | Tutorial & review | Plaster & Paint. Assessment Task 1 due | |
10 | Briefing on Task 2 | ||
11 | Tutorial & review |
OHS for Interiors Lecture Online Quiz opens |
Tutorial & review |
Semester break 21 to 25 September inclusive | |||
12 | Tutorial & review | revision online | Tutorial & review |
13 | Tutorial & review commence finalising Task 2 | revision online | Tutorial & review commence finalising Task 2 |
14 | Tutorial & review commence finalising Task 2 | Online Quiz closes | Tutorial & review commence finalising Task 2 |
15 | Task 2 due | Task 2 due | |
16 | Review & re-submission as applicable |
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
Ching, f, Building Construction Illustrated, Van Nostrand Reinhold New York 1975 |
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Emmitt, S & Grose, C, Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings, Blackwell Press 2006 |
Other Resources
Students may be required to use some of the following materials in preparation of drawings and
models for this course:
- drawing pencils, pens and markers
- scale ruler, metal ruler, adjustable set square
- paper
- clays and other plastic compounds (plasticine, plaster)
- cutting tools (scissors, knives, blades)
- fibres, tape, sting
- foam core, polystyrene
- recycled/found materials
- measuring tools
- wire
- papers, cardboard and paper pulp
- pliers
- relevant and current hardware and software
- wood, metal, fabric, plastic
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http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
The university Library has extensive resources for Interior Design Students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your
studies hhttp://rmit.libguides.com/interior decoration.
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will be project based.
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 - Digital Reference Portfolio
Develop a reference materials portfolio indexed to reflect weekly topics. Must include current information obtained through research and by contacting suppliers. Delivered as a digital file. Due Date: Week 7
Assessment Task 2 - Construction Details Project
Draw a minimum of 3 construction details to scale as directed by teacher. Due Date : Week 15
RMIT Grade Table
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
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in
the Assessment Briefs.
Exception to this is where an approved DLU plan, an application for Special Consideration or an
approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the
task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Please visit the following link on the RMIT website for all information regarding adjustments to
assessable work;
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111
Assessment Matrix
For Assessment Matrix, please refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the relevant course folder
Other Information
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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.<o:p></o:p>
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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<o:p></o:p>
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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<o:p></o:p>
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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.<o:p></o:p>
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