Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: GRAP9467C
Course Title: Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
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
Sarah.palliser2@rmit.edu.au
Hoda Afra
hoda.afra@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 65
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 work proactively with a client or commissioning organisation to develop and negotiate a design brief. It involves determining design requirements with stakeholders, developing and refining the design brief and finalising the terms and conditions of the brief.
It applies to individuals working in any industry or design context where the designer plays a key role in determining the scope and nature of work required. Establishment, negotiation and refinement of a design brief requires the integration of highly-developed creative thinking, communication and planning skills in a process that may not be linear. Adaptability and effective responses to change and new ideas are crucial.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADES512 Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief |
Element: |
1. Establish design requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and make contact with required stakeholders for the design project, in addition to the client 1.2 Identify and source information and references required for design project 1.3 Undertake critical analysis of sources and extract key information to inform the design project 1.4 Determine overall objectives and parameters for design project in collaboration with client and other key stakeholders 1.5 Seek, review and act on information needed to inform constructive communication with client |
Element: |
2. Develop and refine design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop concepts and ideas for inclusion in design brief 2.2 Undertake own analysis of concept and challenge ideas and approaches taken 2.3 Present ideas in applicable format/medium and discuss, debate and critically analyse in collaboration with key stakeholders 2.4 Re-evaluate and refine options based on own analysis and discourse with others 2.5 Establish and agree on final nature and scope of design brief with client and document details according to organisational policies, procedures and standards |
Element: |
3. Negotiate terms and conditions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Negotiate and agree terms and conditions of brief in accordance with applicable organisational and professional standards 3.2 Clarify, agree and document roles and responsibilities of those involved in the project 3.3 Confirm agreements in writing in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.4 Identify the need for specialist advice when developing formal agreements or contracts, and seek required assistance |
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
This is a clustered unit with MSFID5016 Develop a decoration proposal
| 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
|
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
|
Documentation
|
AT1 Knowledge Question Q16-19 Bubble/ space planning |
WIP 2 REPORT WIP 3 RETURN BREIF |
| 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 | Studio |
Studio |
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 |
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
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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