Develop decoration proposals for complex sites

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

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

Teachers:

Sarah Palliser
sarah.palliser2@rmit.edu.au

Hoda Afra
hoda.afra@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

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 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 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 Presentation building codes Building standards	Documentation Set up drawings	AT1 Knowledge Question Q6-10 Project Folder What to do Construction drawings Drawing package requirement	WIP 1 Get organised
2	T1 Knowledge Question Q11-15 Concept Design	AT2 Brief / learning Activity Trends resources	Documentation Commercial planning Discussing drawing AT2 Brief requirement	AT1 Knowledge Question Q16-19 Bubble/ space planning	WIP 2 REPORT WIP 3 RETURN BREIF
3	Material and finishes	Human Dimension + Space planning Circulation spaces Human Dimension	Documentation Industry documentation Package	Review of Project folio Concept sketches
4	inspirational Design + Correspondence With client	Mood board + Concept Board + Finishes	Documentation	Rendering Photoshop, Watercolour	AT1, Due week 4
5	Studio	Studio	Documentation	Client Correspondence Builders Project consultant	AT2 preliminary concept uploaded to canvas for presentation
6	One on One Feedback	Check list - Fit for purpose	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	WIP 4 Preliminary Concept Presentation WIP 5 Folder Review
8	Presentations	One on one feedback form presentation	Documentation	Reflection -Overflow of presentations	AT2, Due week 8

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 design briefs presentation task.

Assessment Tasks

AT1 Knowledge Quiz - Due Week 4

AT2 Final 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;

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

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

IT orientation

It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide