Course Title: Design residential interiors

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: ARCH5240C

Course Title: Design residential interiors

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5396 - Diploma of Interior Design

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759

Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Maddie Granata

Maddie.granata@rmit.edu.au

Samantha Nguyen

samantha.nguyen@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

This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with MSFID5021 Evaluate site structures and services for interior design briefs.

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to formulate creative design solutions for residential interior design projects, satisfying the physiological, psycho-logical, social, cultural and environmental requirements of the client brief. Designs include the manipulation of interior elements such as walls, floors, ceilings and staircases.

This unit applies to interior designers.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSFID5020 Design residential interiors
Element:	1. Analyse the project brief
Performance Criteria:	1. Analyse the project brief 1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client 1.2 Select resources appropriate to work requirements 1.3 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols
Element:	2. Conduct project research
Performance Criteria:	2. Conduct project research 2.1 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions through site analysis and measurement 2.2 Clarify intended function and desired effects and explore with the client 2.3 Research and evaluate contextual information relating to the brief 2.4 Determine functional, access and planning issues specific to the site and client requirements 2.5 Identify and liaise with key consultants to determine structural, electrical, mechanical and environmental elements of the building that impact design 2.6 Develop and document project plan identifying key steps and responsibilities
Element:	3. Develop design concepts
Performance Criteria:	3. Develop design concepts 3.1 Generate multiple ideas that are sympathetic to the project brief 3.2 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing 3.3 Assess environmental implications of the project and review design concepts to ensure maximum energy efficiency is achieved in solution 3.4 Test viability of interrelated ideas in an holistic way 3.5 Present concepts to the client using support documentation and tools suited to the scope of the project
Element:	4. Design the space
Performance Criteria:	4. Design the space 4.1 Translate ideas into three dimensional (3D) space satisfying functional criteria 4.2 Explore evidence of 3D notions through modelling 4.3 Present the idea with the greatest potential for success to promote the design’s acceptance using both 2D and 3D representations 4.4 Select a materials palette to enhance spatial ideas 4.5 Seek client feedback, agree to and record amendments and revise and refine ideas 4.6 Modify design in response to critical feedback without losing integrity of the design intention
Element:	5. Revise and refine solution
Performance Criteria:	5. Revise and refine solution 5.1 Further review and resolve spatial planning and resolve in response to client feedback 5.2 Select materials, colours, finishes, fixtures and fittings that are appropriate for the concept and brief parameters 5.3 Seek feedback through consultation with the client and incorporate into design solution.
Element:	6. Prepare client presentation
Performance Criteria:	6. Prepare client presentation 6.1 Choose presentation method, techniques and media based onsuitability for the design solution 6.2 Prepare documentation, drawings and material selections that are consistent with the design intent 6.3 Complete work to plan and within brief constraints 6.4 Analyse client feedback and response to determine success in achieving client satisfaction 6.5 Evaluate work through feedback and own reflection, and identify potential improvements for use in future projects

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online.

Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.

You will also be required to undertake independent study.

Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach.

 

On campus class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project-based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Class presentations 

• Independent project-based work

• Site visits (observations)

• Studio Practice

 

Virtual In-class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project-based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Class presentations 

• Online research

• Independent project-based work

• Site visits (observations)

• Studio Practice

 

Out-of-class activities will include:

• Online investigation

• Independent project-based work

• Gallery/Exhibition visits

 

Teaching Schedule

 

Weekly schedule

This course weekly schedule is f-or the clustered subjects of Design Residential Interiors (ARCH5240C) & Evaluate site structures and services for interior design briefs (ARCH 5242C) and is also connected with the course Produce digital models & docs for interior projects (ARCH5238).

 

Week	Session	Class Content	Assessment Tasks	DUE
1	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242	AT1 Brief
	3, Thursday	Documentation
2	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204	AT2 Brief	Activity 1
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
3	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204

 

 

	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
4	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204		Activity 1 submission  due
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
5	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
6	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204		AT2 review (prelim) submission due

 

 

	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
7	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
Mid semester break
8	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
9	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204

 

 

	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
10	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204	AT3 Brief	AT1 due
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
11	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
12	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204		AT2 submission is due
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204
	3, Thursday	Documentation
13	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
14	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
15	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation
16	1, Monday	Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204
	2, Tuesday	Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242
	3, Thursday	Documentation		AT3 submission is due

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

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 https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design  

The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing

Study and Learning support

Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?

Overview of Assessment

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 tasks and projects.

An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Assessment Tasks

AT1 - Knowledge questions

AT2- Design concept and client presentation-review 

AT2- Design concept and client presentation-final 

AT3-Project presentation

Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.

 

Assessment / Late Submission

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher. This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.

  

CA: Competency achieved

NYC: Not Yet Competent

DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment

SEC: Stopped engagement in course

WDR: Withdrawn from course

  

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 ELS 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. 

 

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 of time for your assessable work.

 

Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;

Special consideration;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/specialconsideration   

  

Application for extension of time;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-forsubmission-of-assessable-work

  

Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA); https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitableassessment-arrangements--eaa-

  

If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.

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. Canvas

Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas Student feedback at RMIT:

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. The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedbackmechanisms

Student Progress Monitoring  

Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Please see following access to the Student progress policy

webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academicprogress

Submitting Assessments onto Canvas

Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/studentessentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism  

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.

Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at

RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academicintegrity

IT orientation

It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide  Get involved in student life at RMIT

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