Course Title: Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: BUIL6416C
Course Title: Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5431 - Diploma of Interior Design
Course Contact: Ellen Pan-Florissen
Course Contact Phone: +61399254759
Course Contact Email: ellen.pan-florissen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sam Falanga
sam.falanga@rmit.edu.au
Angela Costa
angela.costa@rmit.edu.au
Hoda Afra
hoda.afra@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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine requirements of the kitchen design brief, research options, and make recommendations for materials, components and finishes.
This unit applies to individuals working in kitchen design roles. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of different sources to inform a design solution.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFKB4015 Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs |
Element: |
1. Identify requirements of kitchen designs brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client 1.2 Select work resources based on the needs of the project 1.3 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions 1.4 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols |
Element: |
2. Research options for kitchen materials, components and finishes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Examine products used in kitchen applications and determine suitability to meet design brief 2.2 Research new material technologies and determine suitability to meet design brief 2.3 Select options for further analysis and design development |
Element: |
3. Evaluate functional and aesthetic characteristics |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use elements and principles of design to examine the appropriateness of materials, components and finishes for client requirements 3.2 Assess aesthetic qualities with regard to desired effect 3.3 Assess application methods and available expertise for the desired effect 3.4 Assess and coare costs and quality of materials, components and finishes 3.5 Examine sustainability considerations for materials, components and finishes 3.6 Research hazards associated with the use and application of materials, components and finishes |
Element: |
4. Refine ideas and select preferred solution |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing 4.2 Choose a preferred solution based on research findings and the key objectives of the project brief 4.3 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution |
Element: |
5. Make recommendations |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project 5.2 Clearly articulate rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client 5.3 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution 5.4 Base adjustments to the final design solution on feedback 5.5 Accurately document specifications of selection and prepare for integration into design drawings and plans |
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.
This course is delivered clustered with 'ARCH5249C Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors'
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
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Studio |
Studio Exercises |
Materials & Finishes |
Assessment Due |
Week 1 |
Welcome to course, Intro to AT1, AT2 & AT3 Briefs, Floor Plans & Timeline The Design Process The briefing process, how to get the required information from a client Interviewing your client / Client Briefing and the return brief Develop client profile Kitchen 1 overview Preparing your return brief |
1. Client profile 2. Client Return Brief |
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Week 2 |
Workshop Design Statement Guest speaker 1 BLUM |
3. Research |
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Week 3 |
Guest Speaker 2 Mint Kitchens Basics of spatial planning / Architectural data and Ergonomics Overview of Kaboodle kitchen planner Turn your ideation into a working concept |
4. Concept Development |
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Week 4 |
Introduce the MASTER SCHEDULE Develop your ideas using Kaboodle planning software & website |
5. Master Schedule |
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Week 5 |
Introduce the product specification sheet |
(from materials and finishes course) |
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Week 6 |
Present Kitchen 1 Kitchen 2 overview |
6. Present Your Design |
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Week 7 |
Introduce the Fit-out costing document Studio Time |
2. Client Return Brief |
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Mid Semester Break |
Mid Semester Break |
Mid Semester Break | ||
Week 8 |
Studio time One to one session |
3. Research |
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Week 9 |
Studio Time Visit 1 South Melbourne Suppliers (STC) |
4. Concept Development |
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Week 10 |
One to One Sessions Continue work on kitchen 2 |
5. Master Schedule |
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Week 11 |
STUDIO TIME - Kitchen 2 development |
6. Present Your Design |
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Week 12 |
Visit Made in Italy & Pepper Design & Cosentino (STC) |
2. Client Return Brief |
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Week 13 |
STUDIO TIME - Kitchen 3 development |
3. Research |
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Week 14 |
Studio time, work on final kitchen |
4. Concept Development |
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Week 15 |
Review presentation of Kitchen 3 to whole group Studio time, work on final kitchen |
5. Master Schedule & |
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Week 16 |
Final formal presentation to whole group - Kitchen 3 |
6. Present Your Design |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library support
The University Library has extensive resources for InteriorDesign 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
Here are some digital resources that will be helpful for your space planning and layouts of your kitchen spaces.Guide to Kitchen Planning & Design. Edition 1 - March 2012. Canberra, A.C.T: Housing Industry Association Limited, 2012.Links to an external site. - Ideal for kitchen 3, but also for Kitchen 1 as an introduction to kitchen design. Livable Housing Design Guide: Download Livable Housing Design Guide:A document created by the Federal Government for spatial planning, there are some areas for kitchens Metric Handbook: Links to an external site.An online copy of the book (please log into RMIT library to access via this link) which again provides ideas on spatial planning of all spaces. Human Dimension and Interior Space_ A Source Book of Design Reference Standards.pdfDownload Human Dimension and Interior Space_ A Source Book of Design Reference Standards.pdf Similar to the Metric Handbook, this PDF document is great to save in your project file and to have on hand to assist with - spatial planning and human dimensions. NCC: Links to an external site.National Construction Code sometimes refered to as the BCA (the old name) this is the set of construction regulations and laws as required for construction within Australia. Standards AustraliaLinks to an external site.: There are a number of standards that I will discuss in class, please follow this link, to download an actual standard you will need to set up a free account using your RMIT email address. Human Dimension and Interior Space : A Source Book of Design Reference Standards eBook By: Julius Panero; Martin Zelnik. New York : Watson-Guptill. 1979. eBook.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 three (3) assessment tasks including a knowledge assessment task, a specification studio task, and a concept presentation task.
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Questions
AT2 Process Folio
AT3 Concept Presentation
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.
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/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 2 working days.
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.
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Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
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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:
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