Course Title: Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
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
Daniel Martin daniel.martin@rmit.edu.au
Accelerated Coordinator
Michele Meister Michele.meister@mit.edu.au
Sam Nguyen samantha.nguyen@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 |
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Element: |
Document recommendations |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Evaluate the functional and aesthetic characteristics of selection |
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Identify requirements of kitchen design brief |
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Identify suitable options to meet design brief |
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Identify types and features of kitchen materials, components and finishes |
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Select and recommend materials, components and finishes |
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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
SCHEDULE FULL TIME
WEEK |
CLASS CONTENT LECTURE |
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING |
ELEMENTS BSBDES303A / MSFB4002 |
TASK DUE |
1 |
· Overview of course and briefing Task 1 Working model + site analysis · Dog Model warm up exercise
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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2
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· Discuss options for recording developmental process for assessments · Spatial planning intro · Bubble diagrams |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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3
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· Introduction to model making · Spatial planning in 3D
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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4
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Briefing Task 2 · Looking at more detailed spatial planning · Sourcing of furniture |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
Task 1 due Working Model (White / to scale)
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5 |
· Review and evaluation of exploration in Studio class
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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6 |
Tutorial / studio work · |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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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 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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8 |
· studio time AT2 |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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9 |
· submission AT2 Briefing Task 3 · Intro kitchen Commence Kitchen Schematic
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It is recommended students research & source – fixtures, fittings, finishes & soft furnishings as self directed learning – |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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, |
submission AT2 |
10 |
Tutorial/studio work · Sketch out kitchen plans (use eventually working model) |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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 |
Tutorial/studio work · Draft and sketch details |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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 | ||||
12
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Tutorial/studio work · Draft and work on furniture schedule |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. 3hrs. Work on documenting your process
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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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13
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Tutorial/studio work · Model class |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. 3hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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
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Tutorial/studio work · Draft and model |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. 3hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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
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Tutorial/studio work · Layout of package |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. 3hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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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Finalizing studio work & make final submission |
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Task 3 Kitchen bound package and presentation
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17
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Review & re-submission as applicable |
Accellerated Schedule
WEEK |
CLASS CONTENT LECTURE |
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING |
ELEMENTS BSBDES303A / MSFB4002 |
TASK DUE |
10 am |
· Overview of course and briefing Task 1 Working model + site analysis · Dog Model warm up exercise
|
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 |
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10 pm
|
· Discuss options for recording developmental process for assessments · Spatial planning intro · Bubble diagrams |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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11am |
· Introduction to model making · Spatial planning in 3D
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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11 pm
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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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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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mid semester break |
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12 am |
· Briefing Task 2 · Looking at more detailed spatial planning · Sourcing of furniture Review and evaluation of exploration in Studio class
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Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
Task 1 due Working Model (White / to scale)
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12 pm |
Tutorial / studio work · |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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13 am |
Self-directed learning for Monday classes investigation & exploration of your process
|
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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13 pm |
· studio time |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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14 am |
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· Intro kitchen Commence Kitchen Schematic
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It is recommended students research & source – fixtures, fittings, finishes & soft furnishings as self directed learning – |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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14 pm |
Tutorial/studio work · Sketch out kitchen plans (use eventually working model) |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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15am |
Tutorial/studio work · Draft and sketch details |
Students are required to complete 3hrs of SDL per wk. across clustered subjects Work on documenting your process
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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15 pm
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Tutorial/studio work · Draft and work |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. 3hrs. Work on documenting your process
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
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16am
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Submission of AT2 |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. 3hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, , 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
Submission AT2 |
16pm
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Briefing AT3 BTutorial/studio work · Draft and model |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. 3hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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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17am
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Tutorial/studio work · Layout of package |
Implementing feedback from tutorial review. 3hrs. |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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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17pm
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Tutorial/studio work · Model class |
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1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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 am |
Tutorial/studio work · Layout of package |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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, | ||
18 pm |
Finalizing studio work & make final submission | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 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, | ||
19 |
Submission of AT3 |
Task 3 Kitchen bound package and presentation |
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20
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Review & re-submission as applicable |
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 + site analysis due week 4
Task 2 Terrace House Layout + Concept due week 9
Task 3 Bound package + presentation due week 16
Assessment Tasks Accelerated students:
Task 1 Working model + site analysis due week e week12
Task 2 Terrance House Layout + Concept week 16
Task 3 Bound package + presentation due week 19
RMIT Grade Table
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
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 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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