Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5396 Diploma of Interior Design

Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 36

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Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ARCH5248C

City Campus

TAFE

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term2 2020,
Term1 2021,
Term2 2021

ARCH5248C

City Campus

TAFE

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term2 2022,
Term1 2023,
Term2 2023

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759

Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine decoration requirements, research product options and make recommendations for loose furniture and accessories.

This unit applies to individuals providing advice in a retail, consulting or design studio environment. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of sources to develop a design solution.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with MSFID4012 Decorate Residential Interiors and MSFSF3008 Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MSFID4017 Research and recommend furniture and accessories

Elements:

1. Determine project requirements

2. Research furniture and accessories options

3. Refine ideas and select preferred solution

4. Make recommendations to client


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is on-going throughout the course.

Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include tasks and projects.

An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.