Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: ARCH5240C
Course Title: Design residential interiors
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5431 - Diploma of Interior Design
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61399254759
Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Maddie Granata
Adam David
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
Nil
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.
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
Refer to the Elements and Performance Criteria.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources.
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
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
• Research
Teaching Schedule
WEEKLY SCHEDULE - S2 2024
Week |
Sessions |
Content |
Assessment & activity brief |
1 |
1.1 Monday |
Course Introduction & Weekly schedule. Introduction to Design Residential Interiors -team |
AT1 Brief W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 1.CS Brief Activity 3.CS Brief |
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1.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture - AT1 Q1/2 OVERVIEW |
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1.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation - evaluate site structure - specialist consultants. Site 01 Overview |
Activity 1.CS due |
2 |
2.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio - Concept Development + Site characteristics + Client Scope of works. AT2 Prelim Review Brief _Overview. Site 02 Overview. |
AT2 (REVIEW) Brief W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 3.CS due |
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2.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Site 03 Overview. Lecture- AT1 Q3/4/5 Overview. |
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2.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation- Loads/ passive design Site 02 overview + Plumbing excursion |
W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 2.L brief |
3 |
3.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- Design Exploration + |
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3.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- AT1 Q6 overview & activity 6.l brief |
W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 6.L Brief |
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3.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation – Site 03 overview/Recap |
W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 2 due |
4 |
4.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio - Design inspiration + Site 3 analysis |
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4.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- AT1 Q7 overview/Recap |
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4.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation-Site 03 exploration = Spatial analysis |
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5 |
5.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio-Kitchen exploration overview |
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5.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- Activity 4.l overview |
W.I.P (COMPULSORY)- Activity 4.L Brief Activity 6.L Due |
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5.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation – Assess Site 03 Services + Review AT2 task Recap |
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6 |
6.1 Monday
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Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio - Developing designs - peer feedback |
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6.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture-Lecture -AT1 Recap |
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6.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation Activity 5.l brief + f2f (1 on 1) time with lecturer |
W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 4.L Due |
7 |
7.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- Space impact on potential solutions Prepare for AT2 submission |
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7.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture - Ceilings +skylights _Spec sheets. |
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7.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation – |
AT2 review (prelim) presentation Due |
SEMESTER BREAK | |||
8 |
8.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio – |
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8.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture - AT1 final overview |
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8.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation - One on one studio time with lecturer Assess structural openings implications |
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9 |
9.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio --Creative Studio -Presentation methods Examples of project discussions |
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9.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture-Structural implications – Structure Review |
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9.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation-overview of prestart wd drawings & one on one time |
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10 |
10.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio-Reflection |
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10.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- prepare for submission. Assessing 2 types of services Overviews |
W.I.P (COMPULSORY) ACTIVITY 5.L BRIEF AT1 DUE |
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10.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation- At2 final preparation for submission |
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11 |
11.1 Monday
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Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- |
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11.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture-at2 review overview Review services location. Finishes/Materials confirmation |
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11.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation- Materials/ colours finalisation + Project folder& Preparation for AT2 Final submission |
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12 |
12.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- |
AT2-Final Task due AT3 Brief |
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12.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- Client email correspondence |
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12.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation- Studio time |
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13 |
13.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- AT3 recap + revise & refine solution studio time |
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13.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- studio time |
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13.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation – prepare activity of submission + group discussions reflection. |
W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 5.L Due |
14 |
14.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- Kitchen Reflection+ F2F time with lecturer |
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14.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- studio time + Lecturer advise.l |
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14.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation – |
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15 |
15.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- Studio time |
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15.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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15.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation – Studio time |
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16 |
16.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio -AT3 Final Studio time Preparation for submission Final Creative studio time |
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16.2 Tuesday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 + Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Preparation for Final submission |
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16.3 Thursday
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Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 + Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 AT3 Presentation |
AT3 task due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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
To be deemed competent for this unit, students need to satisfactorily complete three (3) assessment tasks including a knowledge assessment task, a design concept and client presentation task, and a project presentation assessment.
Assessment Tasks
This unit is clustered with: MSFID5021 - Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Questions
AT2 Product (Review) Design concept and client presentation
AT2 Product (Final) Design concept and client presentation
AT3 Project presentation
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
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.
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
Activity 1.CS Project Folder
Activity 2.L Case study_site evaluation
Activity 3.CS Pre-Design Project Planning
Activity 4.L Site Measure _WHS
Activity 5.L Client email 01_02
Activity 6.L Construction annotations
Note: Throughout this course there are associated learning activities or exercises that are compulsory.
They will be identified as a Compulsory WIP.
These exercises/activities must be completed in a timely manner as indicated in the weekly schedule to allow you to build knowledge and progress to the formal assessment.
Note: Each WIP (activities) tasks are available in Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.
Submission Cover Sheet
All digital submissions must be accompanied by a digital RMIT coversheet downloadable from: https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/students/documents/my-course/assessment-results/assignment-cover-sheet.pdfLinks to an external site.
All physical submissions must have the same RMIT coversheet printed and attached to the physical work. This form is to be signed and dated by your teacher in acknowledgement of receipt of work, please retain a copy of this form signed by both you and the teacher. All physical submissions are to be handed in to your teacher in class.
For approved late submissions, please arrange a time and place with your teacher to hand in your work. Students dropping off work to the staff room without prior arrangement will not be accepted. Please ask the staff collecting the work to sign and date your form and return a copy back to you.
Extensions
Application for ExtensionLinks to an external site. must be submitted at least one working day before the assessment deadline.
Resubmission
You are allowed one resubmission for each assessment task. Resubmission period is 2 working days from the time your initial assessment result is released.
Late Submission Penalties
Work submitted late without medical certificate or approved extension will not be allowed the resubmission.
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;
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/academic-progress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/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/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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