Course Title: Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: GRAP6357C

Course Title: Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief

School: 320T Architecture & Urban 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: interiors@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers:

Daniel Martin daniel.martin@rmit.edu.au

Maddie Granata  Maddie.granata@rmit.edu.au

John Perperis john.perperis@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

Successful completion of 3D design Process

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 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.
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:	BSBDES502 Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
Element:	1 Establish design requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify and make appropriate contact with relevant stakeholders for the design project, in addition to the client  1.2 Identify and source information and references relevant to the design project  1.3 Undertake critical analysis of sources and extract key information to inform the design project  1.4 Liaise with client and other key stakeholders to determine overall objectives and parameters for the design project 1.5 Proactively seek, review and act on information needed to inform constructive communication with client  1.6 Build trust and respect between self and client through effective communication and demonstration of professional integrity
Element:	2 Develop and refine design brief
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Develop concepts and ideas for inclusion in design brief, taking account of overall objectives and parameters  2.2 Undertake own analysis of concept and challenge ideas and approaches taken to ensure responsiveness to project needs 2.3 Present ideas in an appropriate format/medium and seek feedback from key stakeholders  2.4 Use effective communication techniques to generate discussion, debate and critical analysis  2.5 Re‑evaluate and refine options based on own analysis and discourse with others  2.6 Establish and agree on final nature and scope of design brief with client and accurately document details
Element:	3 Negotiate terms and conditions
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Negotiate and agree terms and conditions of brief in accordance with relevant 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 requirements  3.4 Identify the need for specialist advice when developing formal agreements or contracts, and seek appropriate assistance

Learning Outcomes

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
 discuss the legal issues that affect negotiations and contracts in the relevant work context
 explain the design process within the specific industry context/design discipline
 compare and contrast the scope, nature and potential variations that occur within design briefs relevant to a specific context
 identify sources of information to assist the development of design concepts within a specific industry context.

Details of Learning Activities

Overview of Learning Activities

Learning activities will include independent research, supervised project and team work, reflection, peer feedback and guest presenter demonstrations

Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities

The course is taught through tutorials, which enable a range of learning experiences. The lectures will introduce you to key ideas, practices and contexts that have shaped

contemporary interior decoration and design thinking and practice.

Learning activities will take place in a workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

In class activities may include:

• class exercises to review discussions/lecture

• analysis/critique of relevant reading material

• design activities or projects

• group projects • peer learning

• independent project based work

 

The student learning experience will be facilitated by participation in the following activities:

• lectures
• guest speakers
• peer teaching and class presentations 
• Group discussions , peer review and feedback sessions
• Teacher directed group activities and projects
• class exercises to review discussions in lectures
• Work shopping of students projects
• analysis and critique of relevant reading materials

Out of class activities will include:

• Online research
• Independent project based work
• Industry related excursions

Self Directed learning

Teaching Schedule

Teaching Schedule

Semester 2, 2018 Outline will be uploaded onto Canvas-MyRMIT

WEEK	content	ELEMENTS LMFID5013A ARCH5210C	ELEMENTS BSBDES502A GRAP6357C	SDL Self Directed Learning	DUE
1a	Introduction & Site Visit Overview of course content and assessment requirements I introduce The eatery Project followed by Visit to the site -.	1. 1. – 3.5	1.1 – 1.6	Site visit Research in group	AT1 BRIEF
1b	Site Visit & Research Visit to local bar/Restaurant : Hawkers Market – Collingwood & Transformers in Fitzroy CONFIRM Site measure with chris job	1. 1. – 3.5	1.1 – 1.6	Site visit to local bar/Restaurant Research
2a	Research - Authorities approvals research Talk with building surveyor	1. 1. – 3.5	1.1 – 1.6	Work in groups/prepare Research Presentation for task AT1
2b	Brief Establishment Briefing session on task 2-AT2 – hand out /discuss part of task 4 ( project folder)	1. 1. – 3.5	1.1 – 1.6	Research presentation Task 1 –AT1 to be presented. Work in groups/prepare Research Presentation for task AT1	Task 1 – At1 presentation due W2 13.07.17 Task 2 – At2 issued
3a	Concept Design Preliminary Concept design Spatial planning & layout & zoning diagrams Design inspiration -discuss & refine concepts Spatial planning & layout -	2.1– 5.4	2.1 – 2.6	Continue on Concept Design direction / Inspiration mood boards Planning zones of space
3b	Concept Design Research Presentation to class	2.1– 5.4	2.1 – 2.6	Continue on Concept design direction / inspiration mood boards Planning zones of space
4a	Concept Design Spatial planning & layout – bubbled iagrams/flow charts Concept model	2.1– 5.4	2.1 – 2.6	Research traffic flow & public access to site Continue on Concept design
4b	Concept Design prepare 2 concept plan options Functional & planning issues confirmed with client Concept sketches/mood boards	2.1– 5.4	2.1 – 2.6	Continue on Concept design
5a	Concept Design Refine special planning /source materials	2.1– 5.4	2.1 – 2.6	Source materials, finishes & FFE Review brief and confirm all requirements for concept presentation
5b	Concept Design Modify design in response to feedback from Concept Presentation Task 4_AT4 Project File – Brief .Present to teacher for formative assessment- reminder .example of folder to be shown	2.1– 5.4	2.1 – 2.6	Task 2 _ Preliminary Concept Presentation Choose1 option .Continue to develop design and layout	AT2 - Preliminary Concept Presentation DUE 03.08.17 AT4 - folder brief
6a	Design Development Preliminary Concept Presentation to class Design concepts reviewed to ensure maximum energy efficiency is achieved Assess environmental implications for the project.	5.1– 6.7	2.1 – 2.6	Task 3 _ AT3 BRIEF Site visit to fabric show room	AT3 - Design development brief 07.08.17
6b	Design Development Plans, elevations & sections Identify materials in 2D drawing	5.1– 6.7	2.1 – 2.6	develop design and layout
7a	Design Development Plans, elevations & sections Identify materials in 2D drawings	5.1– 6.7	2.1 – 2.6	Continue to develop design and layout
7b	Design Development Perspective views developed Review final materials, finishes & FFE	5.1– 6.7	2.1 – 2.6	Continue to develop design and layout
8a	Design Development Perspective views developed Finalise materials, finishes & FFE	5.1– 6.7	2.1 – 2.6	Continue to develop design and layout
8b	Design Development Trial render using mixed media techniques - photoshop, hand sketching, hand rendering, 3D digital modelling	5.1– 6.7	2.1 – 2.6	Develop renderings, board layout and text
9a	Design Development Final render of all drawings, finalise annotations. Teacher to proof read annotations and design statement	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Finalise renderings, board layout and text
9b	Design Development Final render of all drawings, finalise annotations Staff to proof read annotations and design statement	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Finalise renderings, board layout and text
10a	Design Development Trial print Presentation Board (B&W) as proof for feedback from teacher	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Finalise renderings, board layout and text
10b	Design Development Trial print Presentation Board in colour after correction to scale on recommended board size as a proof for feedback from teacher	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Finalise renderings, board layout and text
Mid-Semester Break
11a	Design Development Presentation Boards presented to class with Materials & Finishes presentation	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Task 3 _Final Concept Presentation	Task 3 _Final Concept Presentation Task 4_Project File – formative assessment
11b	Documentation Drawings Discuss documentation drawings, Working Drawings, schedules, costing	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	AT4 - documentation Brief Confirm all Working Drawings & Schedules required in the brief	AT4 - documentation brief due 14.09.17
12a	Documentation Drawings Working Drawings, schedules, costings	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Commence documentation, Schedules & costings
12b	Documentation Drawings Working Drawings, schedules, costings	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Continue documentation, schedules & costings
13a	Documentation Drawings Working Drawings, schedules, costings	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Continue documentation, schedules & costings
13b	Documentation Drawings Working Drawings, schedules, costings	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Continue documentation, schedules & costings
14a	Documentation Drawings Working Drawings, schedules, costings	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Continue documentation, schedules & costings
14b	Documentation Drawings Working Drawings, schedules, costings	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Continue documentation, schedules & costings
15a	Documentation Drawings Trial print all working drawings, schedules and costings for review by teacher	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Continue documentation, schedules & costings
15b	Documentation Drawings Trial print all working drawings, schedules and costings for review by teacher	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4	Continue documentation, schedules & costings
16a	NO CLASS: MELBOURNE CUP DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
16b	Documentation Drawings & Project File submission Submit all work as per Project Brief	5.1– 6.7	3.1 – 3.4		Task 4 - AT4 Documentation Package & Project File

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.

Students will require access to a computer and the internet to complete this course successfully. Computers can be accessed at any of the RMIT libraries on campus.

The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design students. 6/16/2017 ARCH1390 | ServiceNow https://rmit.service-now.com/navpage.do 6/7

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 must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the design process field of work and include access to:
 appropriate equipment and media to communicate and present ideas and concepts
 sources of information relevant to industry context
 interaction with others to reflect the collaborative nature of the work, and communication and negotiation skills required.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this course are graded.

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 Task 1 - Research Presentation (summative)
Present research on Boutique Hotels and Carlton precinct to develop the brief
Submission due Session 2, Week 3

Assessment Task 2 - Project Folder (summative)
Project File to include, Research, Budget, Program Schedule, Contracts and Client communications.
Submission due Session 1, Week 11

Assessment Task 3 - Project Folder (summative)
Project File to include, Research, Budget, Program Schedule, Contracts and Client communications.
Submission due Session 2,  Week 16

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment

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

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).

An outline of the matrix will be available in blackboard in this course in the assessment task itself

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.

Feedback - 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.

Student feedback at RMIT : http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7 (http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7)

Student Progress 6/16/2017 ARCH1390 | ServiceNow https://rmit.service-now.com/navpage.do 7/7 Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

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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. http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/forms/assessment (http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/forms/assessment)

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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. http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/forms/assessment (http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/forms/assessment)

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