Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: ARCH5245C
Course Title: Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5431 - Diploma of Interior Design
Course Contact: Ellen Pan-Florissen
Course Contact Phone: +61399254759
Course Contact Email: ellen.pan-florissen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teachers:
Sarah Palliser
Nominal Hours: 60
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 describes the skills and knowledge required to determine soft furnishing requirements, research and refine options and present a design solution to the client.
This unit applies to individuals providing advice in a retail, consulting or design studio environment. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of different sources to develop a design solution.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFID4021 Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces |
Element: |
1. Determine project requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client 1.2 Select work resources based on the needs of the project 1.3 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions 1.4 Take and document accurate measurements of floors, furniture, and window openings 1.5 Collect and develop visual aids of all existing and continuing structures, furniture and furnishings that inform the project 1.6 Establish communication with other people involved in the project |
Element: |
2. Research soft furnishing options |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Source and assess style designs that match the brief in regards to form and function 2.2 Source and assess fabrics, trims and/or componentry options that match the brief 2.3 Research, assess and consider visual and tactile characteristics of different products 2.4 Analyse and review intended use against functional and technical features of different products 2.5 Consider and investigate new technologies and innovations for their application to the brief 2.6 Analyse and evaluate product properties for their suitability 2.7 Identify and consider installation constraints 2.8 Source and compare information about costs and availability against the project brief 2.9 Identify and integrate potential sustainability features or issues into the research process |
Element: |
3. Refine ideas and select preferred solution |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing 3.2 Choose a preferred solution that includes fabrics, furnishings and fixing technologies based on research findings and the key objectives of the project brief 3.3 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution |
Element: |
4. Make recommendation to client |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project 4.2 Clearly articulate rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client 4.3 Provide documented product specifications and cost estimates associated with sourcing, manufacturing and installation of the soft furnishings to the client 4.4 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution 4.5 Make adjustments to the final design solution based on feedback |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the Elements and Performance Criteria.
Details of Learning Activities
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Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry-standard tools and resources. Some classes may be 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
Week Session 1MondaySession 2MondaySession 3Wednesday Self directed learning Session 4Thursday WIPS and Tasks| Week 9 |
Week 9 Session1/Workshop & Lecture - overview project
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Week 9 Session2 - documentation
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Upload evidence within Canvas |
Week 9 Session3/Workshop & Lecture - soft furnishing for interior spaces
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WIP 1,2,3 |
| Week 10 |
Week 10_session 1 / Studio - soft furnishing flat lays
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Week 10_session 2 / documentation
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Self directed External allocation of time for industry research |
Start designing curtains |
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| Week 11 |
Week 11_session 1 / Recap calculation in your own time
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Self directed External allocation of time for industry research |
Week 11_session 3 / studio - workshop & lecture - soft furnishing for interior space
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| Week 12 |
Week 12_session 1 / Studio - soft furnishing for interior space
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Week 12_session 2 / documentation |
Self directed External allocation of time for industry research |
Week 12_session 3 / studio - soft furnishing details
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AT1, Due week 12 WIP 6,7 |
| Week 13 |
Week 13_session 1 / Studio - workshop - studio time
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Week 13_session 2 / Produce knowledge-leather-carpet-wallpaper |
Self directed External allocation of time for industry research |
Week 13_session 3 / studio - discuss boards - studio time
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WIP8 |
| Week 14 |
Week 14_session 1 / Studio - Studio
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Week 14_session 2 submission check list |
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Week 14_session 3 studio - discuss boards - studio time
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WIP 9 |
| Week 15 |
Week 15_session 1 / Studio - soft furnishing flat lays
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Week 15_session 2 / documentation |
Self directed External allocation of time for industry research |
Week 15_session 3 / studio - soft furnishing
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| Week 16 |
Week 16_session 1 / Studio - soft furnishing flat lays
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Self directed External allocation of time for industry research |
Week 16_session 3 / studio - soft furnishing details
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AT2 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?
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
In order to be deemed competent for this unit, students need to complete satisfactorily two (2) assessment tasks including a knowledge assessment task and a presentation task.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Quiz - Due Week 12
AT2 Final Presentation Due Week 16
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 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
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