Course Title: Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: ARCH5218C
Course Title: Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5333 - Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: design.ve@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jane Mancini janemancini@rmit.edu.au
John Perperis john.perperis@rmit.edu.au
First Year Co-ordinator - Lindsay Glover Lindsey.glover@rmit.edu.au
Accelerated Program Co-ordinator - Jenni Woods Jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au
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
None
Course Description
This unit of competency covers researching and analysing materials, components and finishes, and making recommendations to meet the requirements of a kitchen design brief. It includes evaluation of options and presentation of design information to clients.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFKB4002 Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs |
Element: |
Document recommendations |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Specifications of selection are documented 6.2 Samples are stored for further use 6.3 Selection is integrated into design drawings and plans |
Element: |
Evaluate the functional and aesthetic characteristics of selection |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Elements and principles of design are used to examine the appropriateness of materials, components and finishes for client brief requirements 4.2 Application methods and available expertise for the desired effect are assessed 4.3 Costs of materials, components and finishes are assessed and compared 4.4 Environmental and sustainability considerations for materials, components and finishes are examined 4.5 Aesthetic qualities are assessed with regard to desired effect 4.6 Longevity and restorability of materials, components and finishes are researched 4.7 Hazards associated with the use and application of materials, components and finishes are researched 4.8 Quality of materials, components and finishes are assessed |
Element: |
Identify requirements of kitchen design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Design brief is reviewed to determine required outcomes for kitchen design 1.2 Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed 1.3 Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness |
Element: |
Identify suitable options to meet design brief |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Materials, components and finishes that meet client brief requirements are identified 3.2 Options are selected for further analysis and design development |
Element: |
Identify types and features of kitchen materials, components and finishes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Materials used in kitchen applications are examined and suitability to meet design brief determined 2.2 Components used in kitchen applications are examined and suitability to meet design brief determined 2.3 Finishes used in kitchen applications are examined and suitability to meet design brief determined 2.4 New material technologies are researched and suitability to meet design brief determined |
Element: |
Select and recommend materials, components and finishes |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Materials, components and finishes are selected to meet client brief requirements 5.2 Presentation of research information is made highlighting the findings and rationale for selection |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This course will be clustered with the course ARCH5213C Research & recommend furniture and GRAP 5295C 3D Design Process delivered using a blended approach in the following modes:
In Class activities will include:
- Lectures
- Peer teaching and class presentations
- Teacher directed group activities/projects
- Analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- Creative thinking techniques
- Construction of models
Out of Class activities will include:
- Online research
- Independent project based work
Self Directed Learning
Some activities will include a self directed learning approach; self directed learning refers to organised
activities that students undertake independently, either as individuals or with other students that are
supervised by a teacher. This may include workplace research, library assignments, field trips and work
placements.
Teaching Schedule
FIRST YEAR SCHEDULE: |
WEEK |
CLASS CONTENT LECTURE |
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING |
ELEMENTS BSBDES303A / MSFID4004 / MSFB4002 |
TASK DUE |
1 |
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Briefing Task 2 A+B
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
Task 1 due Working Model (White / to scale)
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5 |
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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6 |
Tutorial / studio work
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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7 |
Self-directed learning for Monday classes investigation & exploration of your process
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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8 |
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
Task 2A due 3D Furniture Options
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9 |
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It is recommended students research & source – fixtures, fittings, finishes & soft furnishings as self directed learning – |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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10 |
Tutorial/studio work
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Tutorial/studio work
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Mid semester break 19 September – 2.October 2016 | ||||
12
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Tutorial/studio work
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Tutorial/studio work
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Tutorial/studio work
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Tutorial/studio work
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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16
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Cup Day holiday Finalizing studio work & make final submission |
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
Task 2B Furniture master schedule + Task 3 Kitchen bound package
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Review & re-submission as applicable |
Schedule is subject to change
ACCELERATED SCHEDULE: |
WEEK |
CLASS CONTENT LECTURE |
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING |
ELEMENTS BSBDES303A / MSFID4004 / MSFB4002 |
TASK DUE |
10 |
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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11 |
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Mid semester break 19 September – 2.October 2016 | ||||
12
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Briefing Task 2 +3
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
Task 1 due Working Model ( white + to scale)
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14
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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14 Session 2 |
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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15 Session 2 |
Tutorial/studio work |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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16
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Cup Day holiday – Self Directed learning |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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16 Session 2 |
Tutorial/studio work |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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17 |
Tutorial/studio work
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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17 Session 2 |
Tutorial/studio work |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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18 |
Tutorial/studio work
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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18 Session 2 |
Tutorial/studio work |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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19 |
Tutorial/studio work
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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19 Session 2 |
Tutorial/studio work |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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20 |
Tutorial/studio work
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Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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20 Session 2 |
Tutorial/studio work |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
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21 |
Finalizing studio work & make final submission |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. Work on documenting your process
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1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 |
Task 2 Furniture master schedule + Task 3 Kitchen bound package + Model
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Review & re-submission as applicable |
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to
change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Mitton, M., 2012, Interior Design Visual Presentation: A Guide to Graphics, |
9780470619025 |
Ching, F., 2011, Building Construction Illustrated, 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, |
9781118010112 |
Ching, F., Binggeli, C., 2012, Interior Design Illustrated, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & |
9781118181737 |
Panero, J. & Zelnik, M., 1979, Human Dimension & Interior Space: A Source |
0823072711 |
Other Resources
Students may be required to use some of the following materials in preparation of drawings and models for this course:
- drawing pencils, pens and markers
- scale ruler, metal ruler, adjustable set square
- paper
- clays and other plastic compounds (plasticine, plaster)
- cutting tools (scissors, knives, blades)
- fibres, tape, sting
- foam core, polystyrene
- recycled/found materials
- measuring tools
- wire
- papers, cardboard and paper pulp
- pliers
- relevant and current hardware and software
- wood, metal, fabric, plastic
The university Library has extensive resources for Interior Design Students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will be project based.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
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.
Assessment Tasks Full Time students:
Task 1 -Working model + Process Journal + Concept presentation due week 4
Task 2 A Furniture options due week 8
Task 2B Furniture schedule + Terrace House layout due week 16
Task 3 Kitchen model + Bound package + presentation due week 16
Assessment Tasks Accelerated students:
Task 1 -Working model + Process Journal + Concept presentation due week 4
Task 2 Furniture schedule due week 16
Task 3 Kitchen model + Bound package + presentation due week 16
RMIT Grade Table
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did not submit for assessment
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs.
Assessment Matrix
For Assessment Matrix, please refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the relevant course folder
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 gain the competency.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you canproceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT :
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Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy :
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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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline :
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Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the
plagiarism implications.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for
more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity :
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