Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: ARCH5246C
Course Title: Develop decoration proposals for complex sites
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
Sarah Palliser
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 describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the project brief, research options, and develop decoration proposals for high-end residential or commercial interior spaces, that include multiple usage areas and require multiple interrelated decoration themes.
This unit applies to interior decorators. They analyse and compare information from a wide range of different sources to develop and plan integrated decoration solutions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFID5016 Develop decoration proposals for complex sites |
Element: |
1. Analyse the project brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client 1.2 Select work resources based on project needs 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 Identify, assess and analyse information for relevance to the project brief 2.3 Determine functional and planning issues specific to the site and client requirements 2.4 Clearly document research outcomes 2.5 Develop a project plan that identifies key steps and responsibilities |
Element: |
3. Generate decorative themes and 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 Translate ideas into two and three dimensional (2D and 3D) space resolution using a range of techniques and media 3.4 Test viability of interrelated ideas in a holistic way 3.5 Present themes and concepts to the client using support documentation suited to the scope of the project 3.6 Obtain client feedback and revise and refine ideas without loss of design integrity |
Element: |
4. Select and specify solutions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Develop and document specifications based on preferred themes and concepts 4.2 Develop materials and finishes board based on specifications 4.3 Prepare rendered digital 2D and 3D drawing of the scheme represent the desired effect |
Element: |
5. Present fully resolved scheme |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Present final decoration solution to the client and clearly explain key features and benefits 5.2 Seek and analyse client feedback to determine success in achieving client satisfaction 5.4 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. 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
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
Teaching Schedule
| Wk |
Session 1 Monday |
Session 2 Monday |
Session 3 Wednesday |
Session 4 Thursday |
WIP / Assessment |
| 1 |
Course Introduction & Weekly schedule. • Introduction to Design Studio 1 and overview of course content • AT1 brief and assessment requirements • Intro to submission folder |
AT1 Knowledge Question Q1-5
|
No Class on Week 1 |
AT1 Knowledge Question Q6-10 Project Folder What to do Construction drawings Drawing package requirement |
|
| 2 |
T1 Knowledge Question Q11-15 Concept Design |
AT2 Brief / learning Activity
|
Documentation
|
AT1 Knowledge Question Q16-19 Bubble/ space planning |
|
| 3 | Material and finishes |
Human Dimension + Space planning
|
Documentation
|
Review of Project folio Concept sketches |
|
| 4 | inspirational Design + Correspondence With client | Mood board + Concept Board + Finishes |
Documentation
|
Rendering
|
AT1, Due week 4 |
| 5 |
Public Holiday Labour Day No Class
|
Documentation
|
Client Correspondence
|
AT2 preliminary concept uploaded to canvas for presentation | |
| 6 | One on One Feedback |
|
Documentation
|
Studio time - amendments Model making | Client Correspondence activity uploaded to canvas at end of Session 3n |
| 7 | Reflected ceiling Plan documentation |
Check list - Project folio |
Documentation
|
One on one reviews of final presentation | |
| Mid semester Break | |||||
| 8 | Presentations |
One on one feedback form presentation |
Documentation
|
Reflection -Overflow of presentations | AT2, Due week 8 |
This is a clustered unit with CUADES512 Establish & Negotiate a design Brief
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for InteriorDesign 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 design briefs presentation task.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Questions - Due week 4
AT2 Design Presentation - Due week 8
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.
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.
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
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.
Even if you complete and pass the formal assessment, if you haven’t completed the WIP you are unable to pass this course overall.
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
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.pdf
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. If you are unable to attend on the due date, please arrange for another staff to be there to collect and sign the form on your behalf. Students dropping off work to the staffroom without prior arrangement will not be accepted.
Extensions
Application for Extension 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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It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide
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