Course Title: Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: ARCH5215C
Course Title: Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4355 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact: Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: aud.ve@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Part-time Coordinator:
Lindsey Glover lindsey.glover@rmit.edu.au
Lecturer:
Maddie Granata maddie.granata@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 54
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 recommending hard materials and finishes for various interior decoration and design solutions and applies to a design and decoration retail, consulting or studio environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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MSFID4006 Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors |
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Identify hard material and finishing requirements for project |
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Identify types and features of hard materials and finishes |
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Recommend hard materials and finishes |
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Research hard materials and finishes |
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to the elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard
tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be
required to undertake independent study.
Mode of delivery is blended.
In class activities may include:
class exercises to review discussions/lectures
practical demonstrations
analysis/critique of relevant reading material
lectures
design activities or projects
online activities
group projects
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
workshops
online research
independent project based work
tutorials
Teaching Schedule
Teaching Schedule PT 2 – Semester 1 2019
This course is taught as a cluster under a Construction package
ARCH5216C, OHTH5854C, EASC5072C, ARCH5215C
Semester Outline will be uploaded to canvas
WEEK
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CLASS CONTENT
IDENTIFY BUILDING MATERIALS ARCH 5216C |
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING |
ELEMENTS LMFID4007A |
CLASS CONTENT
MATERIALS & FINISHES ARCH 5215C |
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING
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ELEMENTS LMFID4006A |
1
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Briefing session Teacher to group students Hand out Task 1 AT1 Digital Portfolio Group task – groups assigned this week Wk1 |
Groups formed by teacher |
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Briefing session of Assessment Hand out /Briefing of Assessment Task AT1 Material Research Blog Natural Timber (lecture & discuss) |
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2
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Floor, Foundations & Floor Systems (lecture) Materials & fixings etc.
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Students are required to complete 1.5hrs of SDL per wk. Further research to support lecture |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
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Man Made Timber (lecture & discuss) |
Students are required to complete 1.5hrs of SDL per wk Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
3
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Internal Linings Materials, methods of fixing used. & Windows & Doors (lecture) Materials, installation & components. |
Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Stone Natural/ reconstituted (lecture & discuss)
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
4
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Stairs (lecture) Materials, components & details. Glass & Glazing (lecture) Construction/installation details. Transition details BCA/AS requirements
Hand out Task 2 – Bathroom/Kitchen Details |
Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. Task 1 draft due |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Masonry Brick & concrete (lecture)
As per rmit policy summative Task 1 draft
Plaster & Paint lecture)
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
5
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Kitchen & Bathrooms (lecture) Design considerations, installation, junctions & fit off As per rmit policy summative Task 1 draft |
Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Metals Steel to Copper (lecture)
Plastics Acrylics, polymers, laminates & vinyl (lecture) |
Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
6
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Joinery (lecture)
Construction techniques & materials. Properties for wet area cabinets. Installation.
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Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Glass (lecture)
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
7
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Building Services: Electrical & Plumbing (lecture) Components & materials understanding & location in building plans – BCA & AS
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Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Tiles ceramic, porcelain, mosaic (lecture)
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
8 |
Tutorial & review Brief on AT2 To discuss photos of 3 details required for task 2 –AT2 bathroom /swr Assessment Task AT1 due |
Finalization of Task 1
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1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Assessment Task 1 Materials Due blog AT2 assessment brief Discuss the client brief, estimate of the benchtop quantity, redesign of the kitchen & To discuss selected material and finishes for kitchen design, Plan & elevation will be provided as a reference
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
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Tutorial & review To Discuss the selected 3 construction bath & swr transition details and to prepare scale 1:1 drawing
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Finalization of Task 1. 1.5hrs
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1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
Tutorial & review Discuss the kitchen redesign design ideas & Material to be selected for the preparation of the master schedule
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Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
1.1, 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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
10 |
Class cancelled due to Good Friday Public Holiday |
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Mid semester break |
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11
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Work, Health & Safety OHTH5854C lecture OHS Due on line
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Implementing feedback from review. 1.5hrs. |
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Tutorial & review Finalizing the redesign of the kitchen , Materials & start preparing 3D visual |
Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
12
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Tutorial & review Kitchen splashblacks details & Australian standard requirement |
Further research to support lecture. |
1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 4.12, 4.2. 4.3, 5, 5.1,5.2, 5.3, 5.4 |
Tutorial & review Overview of Kitchen 3D & schedules Commence obtaining prices for bench top material |
Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
13
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Tutorial & review Kitchen splashblacks details & Australian standard requirement |
Further research to support lecture. |
1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 4.12, 4.2. 4.3, 5, 5.1,5.2, 5.3, 5.4 |
Tutorial & review Overview of Kitchen 3D & schedules Commence obtaining prices for bench top material |
Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs. |
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, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, |
Note Planner is subject to change.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other Resources
Lecture and class notes, refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the relevant folder
Relevant industry websites and organisations, refer to Blackboard link located in MyRMIT in the
relevant folder
Ching, f, Building Construction Illustrated, Van Nostrand Reinhold New York 1975
Copperlestone, T, Frank Lloyd Wright, Grange Books 1999
Dunlop, B – Hector, D Ed., Twentieth Century Classics 3 Architects Walter Gropius Le Corbusier
Louis I Kahn, Phaidon 1999
Emmitt, S & Grose, C, Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings, Blackwell Press 2006
Engel, H, Measure & Construction of the Japanese House, Tuttle Pub. 1985, IBSN 987-0-
804801492-8
Fletcher, B, A History of Architecture on The Comparative Method, Batsford Ltd. 1948 edition
(any edition is fine).
Freeland, J. M, A History Architecture In Australia, F. W. Cheshire Publishing Pty Ltd 1968
Goad, P, Bingham - Hall P Ed., New Directions in Australian Architecture, Pesaro Publishing,
Sydney, 2001
Galfetti, G. G Ed., Shigeru Ban, GG Portfolio 1997
Hollingsworth, M, Architecture of the 20th. Century, Bison Books 1988
McQuaid, M, Shigeru Ban, Phaidon Press 2008, IBSN 978 0 7148 4629 3
Nishi, K & Hozumi, K, What is Japanese Architecture, Kodansha 1983, ISBN 978-4-7700-1992-9
Ogg, A, Architecture In Steel The Australian Context, The Royal Australian Institute Of Architects
1987
Reid, E, Understanding Buildings, MIT Press 1989
Stains, A, The Australian House Builders Manual, Pinedale Press Dec. 1998
Wilkie, G & Arden, S, Building Your Own Home A Comprehensive Guide For Australian Owner
Builders, Lansdowne 1999
Yee, R, Architectural Drawing a Visual Compendium of Types and Methods, John Wiley & Sons
1997
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will be project based.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 Blogs - selecting 2 materials Due: Week 8
Task 2 Interior material and finishes specification & digital Material & finishes board Due: Week 16
You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
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
(http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)
The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (see list below), but also utilises graded assessment
CHD: Competent with High Distinction (4 GPA)
CDI: Competent with Distinction (3 GPA)
CC: Competent with Credit (2 GPA)
CAG: Competency Achieved – Graded (1 GPA)
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).
This Course is clustered and delivered with the following courses
ARCH5216C Construction Techniques
ARCH5215C Materials & Finishes
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:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff/Workplace%20essentials/Student,%20program%20and%20course%20administration/;ID=km6d4uzduuom;STATUS=A)
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1)
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.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf)
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.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w)
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf)
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n)
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