Course Title: Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: ARCH5238C

Course Title: Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5396 - Diploma of Interior Design

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759

Course Contact Email: svdsc.design.tech@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff


Ellen Pan-Florissen

ellen.pan-florissen@rmit.edu.au


Nominal Hours: 80

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 describes the skills and knowledge required to review information about the design brief and proposed solution, and then use the features of computer-aided design (CAD) applications to produce models and extract two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) drawings and documentation in accordance with all standard practice notations and drawing protocols.

This unit applies to interior designers, including kitchen and bathroom designers.

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


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSFID4014 Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects

Element:

1. Determine project requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Review and confirm project brief and its parameters

1.2 Identify drawing and documentation requirements based on examination of design concepts and proposed solutions

1.3 Confirm and check calculations and measurements for accuracy and cohesion

1.4 Select and prepare computing equipment and suitable software for use based on the project needs

1.5 Create customised template in accordance with individual workplace requirements

Element:

2. Produce 3D model and documentation

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Design, create and apply layering strategy for project

2.2 Develop architectural library for relevant design components

2.3 Create custom designed library parts in accordance with operating system

2.4 Apply text, line, font and dimension styles

2.5 Use pan, zoom and orbit tools to navigate in the 2D and 3D windows within the model

2.6 Add text and notations to the drawing in accordance with drawing protocols

2.7 Add dimensions to the drawing in accordance with drawing protocols

2.8 Produce 3D detailed suite of rooms, complete with fenestration and doors on appropriate layers

2.9 Use advanced features of drawing tools to generate 3D form

Element:

3. Create 2D drawings and edit components

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Create drawings from the model created

3.2 Use editing tools correctly to modify drawing elements and text

3.3 Modify, change or transfer object properties to a different layer

Element:

4. Render surfaces

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Use CAD library to assign materials to surfaces and objects of the model

4.2 Explore and create new material surfaces that supplement library of materials

4.3 Edit texture, transparency, luminescence and patterns to achieve desired surface effects using shade settings

4.4 Include light fixtures in model and adjust parameters to achieve desired effects

Element:

5. Create and edit 3D views of the model

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Create isometric, two and three point perspective views using a range of camera settings and rendering techniques

5.2 Reposition camera or target to provide alternate views using a variety of camera techniques

5.3 Create effect of natural and artificial lighting in 3D space to achieve photo realistic awareness of the 3D model and the effect of light on surfaces

5.4 Examine rendering time considerations to achieve specific output.

Element:

6. Plot and print for final presentations

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Save perspective views and make appropriate for final media presentation

6.2 Save appropriate views to meet requirements of brief

6.3 Create page layout for plotting and printing

6.4 Prepare page layout using saved views and documentation

6.5 Plot 2D documentation with appropriate line weights

6.6 Prepare slide show presentation using saved views and documentation

Element:

7. Save and back up files

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Create folders and files in logical structure to store drawing projects

7.2 Save and file drawings to allow easy access according to workplace documentation system

7.3 Identify and compare appropriate techniques for reducing file size

7.4 Back-up copies of files in accordance with organisation procedures

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.


Details of Learning Activities

Flexible study allows you to study online by participating in lectures and tutorials via Canvas,

our online learning and teaching platform, to ensure continued learning throughout this period.


Canvas has been designed so that the learning experience is consistent throughout all your courses.

We have taken your feedback and adjusted the way we do things for Semester 2.



Learning activities will take place Canvas using industry standard tools and resources. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

In class activities will include:

• class exercises to review discussions/lectures

• design activities or projects

• online activities

• peer learning

• independent project based work


Teaching Schedule

Week Content Assessment Reminders
1
  • Overview of the course and assessment briefs
  • Canvas structure
  • Discuss AT1 in detail
  • Set up project file and drawing sheets
  • Start modelling walls, insert doors and windows.  
 Weekly file upload
2
  • "White Brick Studio" office standards/manual
  • AT1 workshop
  • Intro to roof
  • Make a start on floors, ceilings, and existing kitchen & bathroom
  • One-on-one tutorials
 Weekly file upload
3
  • Create staircase
  • Splitting walls in "existing" in order to partially demolish them in proposed
  • Converting "openings" in order partially remove walls
  • Interior floor and wall finishes separate to existing building shell
  • Altering the material on your existing walls / over-riding graphics
  • One-on-one tutorials
 Weekly file upload
4
  • Topics to be covered from this week onward will focus on skills in documenting.  These are as follows (in no particular order):
  • Rooms, Room Separator and Room Tag
  • Creating a site plan using a google map image
  • View range and its effects vs plan regions
  • Cropping views including internal elevations and sections
  • Altering linetypes and lineweights – Object Styles vs Visibility Graphics vs Linework
  • Adding lines (DL) in elevations and sections
  • Adding text to your views
  • Adding notes to your views
  • One-on-one tutorials
 Weekly file upload
5
  • Discuss layering strategy in Part 2 of AT1, AS110
  • Hiding elements or categories in views
  • View templates
  • One-on-one tutorials
 AT1 Drawing Review
6
  • Continue with project, assistance will be given throughout class with individual student work
  • One-on-one tutorials
 AT1 Due
7
  • Discuss AT2 assessment requirements
  • Set up sheets for AT2
  • Re-iteration of in-place component with little detail vs component with full detail
  • CAD drawing: importing a CAD detail for display in a drawing sheet
  • One-on-one tutorials
 Weekly file upload
Mid Semester Break
8
  • Legends and symbols
  • One-on-one tutorials
 Weekly file upload
9
  • Tags (furniture, materials, door, windows, walls, etc.)
  • One-on-one tutorials
 Weekly file upload
10
  • Inserting CAD detail
  • Rendering and lighting for that high-quality render
  • One-on-one tutorials
 AT2 Drawing Review
11
  • Intro to Schedules (doors, windows, lighting, etc)
  • Continue with project, assistance will be given throughout class with individual student work
  • One-on-one tutorials
 AT2 Due
12
  • Discuss AT3 assessment requirements & set up sheets for AT3
  • More on Schedules (furniture, finishes)
  • Topography (the sloping ground)
  • One-on-one tutorials
 Weekly file upload
13
  • Discuss preliminary submission requirements
  • Sheet Issues/Revisions
  • One-on-one tutorials
 Weekly file upload
14
  • Revision clouds
  • Drawing review workshop
  • One-on-one tutorials
 AT3 Drawing Review
15
  • Discuss final submission requirements
  • Receive your markups back, make amendments and finish off your drawing set and rendering
  • One-on-one tutorials
16 No Class AT3 Due


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Library support

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

The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian 

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/library/study

 


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.


Assessment Tasks


AT1 – Return brief

AT2 – Preliminary documentation set

AT3a – Final Doc Preliminary Tender Issue

AT3b – Final Doc Tender Issue


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.

 

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


Please visit the following link on the RMIT website for all information regarding adjustments to assessable work;

Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

 

Adjustments to assessment;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment


Special consideration;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration


Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/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 a pass you may be asked to resubmit within 5 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.

Canvas

Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas

 

 

Student feedback at RMIT:

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.

The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms

 

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.


Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

 

IT orientation

It's time to get ready;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/it-orientation

 


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