Course Title: Design residential interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: ARCH5240C
Course Title: Design residential interiors
School: 515T Creative Industries
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
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: |
1.1 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: |
2.1 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: |
3.1 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: |
4.1 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: |
5.1 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: |
6.1 Choose presentation method, techniques and media based on suitability 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 / studio-based delivery.
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 for 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 Brief |
Assessment Tasks Due |
1 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
AT1 Brief Activity 1 Brief Activity 3 Brief
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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Activity 1 due |
2 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
AT2 Brief
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Activity 3 due |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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3 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Site 3 brief
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Site 3 brief Activity 2 brief
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
Activity 6 Brief |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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Activity 2 due |
4 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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Activity 1 due |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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5 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
Activity 4 Brief |
Activity 6 Due |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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6 |
1, Monday PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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Activity 4 Due |
7 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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AT2 review (prelim) presentation |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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8 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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9 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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10 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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Mid semester break- Easter | ||||
11 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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12 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
AT3 Brief |
AT2 due(final) |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
Activity 5- Client emails changes brief |
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3, Thursday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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13 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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Activity 5- Client emails changes |
14 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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15 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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16 |
1, Monday |
Creative Studio Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 |
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2, Tuesday |
Lecture Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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3, Thursday |
Documentation |
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AT3 Task due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
The recommended reference for this course is the Chicago style https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing/referencing-guides-for-printing Rule: Author's Last name, First name. Year. Title of Book: Subtitle of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher's Name. Example: Webb, Jela. 2008. Strategic Information Management: A Practitioner's Guide. Oxford: Chandos. You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information. |
References
Other Resources
Library support
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?
The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
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
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.
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.
AT1 Knowledge Questions/Activities
AT2 Product (Design concept and client presentation)
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/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment 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 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 :https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/communication-and-feedback
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 (unresolved);ID=vj2g89cve4uj1; and other academic progress informationis avaiable here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
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 : https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
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