Course Title: Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: ARCH5242C
Course Title: Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5396 - Diploma of Interior Design
Course Contact: Jenny Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759
Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Maddie Granata
Nominal Hours: 40
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
This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with MSFID5020 Design Residential Interiors.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess structural components and services in a residential building to determine their impact on the interior design brief.
This unit applies to interior designers, including kitchen and bathroom designers. They analyse and integrate information from site inspection, documentation and consultation to inform the design process.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSFID5021 Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs |
Element: |
1. Prepare for site evaluation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review project brief and clarify with client 1.2 Confirm and evaluate parameters and constraints 1.3 Select work resources based on the needs of the design brief 1.4 Determine scope of site evaluation from information and arrange a site visit with client 1.5 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements for specific site |
Element: |
2. Assess structural elements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and inspect key structural elements of the space for their impact on the design brief
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Element: |
3. Assess services |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and assess plumbing, water and drainage features for impact on design brief
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Element: |
4. Conduct additional research to support site evaluation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Confirm outcomes of site evaluation through consultation with specialist professionals based on the design brief
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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
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.
On campus class activities will include:
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Online research
• Independent project-based work
• Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
• Research
Teaching Schedule
WEEKLY SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Week |
Sessions |
Content |
Assessment & activity brief |
1 |
1.1 Monday |
Course Introduction & Weekly schedule. Introduction to Design Residential Interiors -team |
AT1 Brief W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 1.CS Brief Activity 3.CS Brief |
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1.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture - AT1 Q1/2 OVERVIEW
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1.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation - evaluate site structure - specialist consultants
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Activity 1.CS due |
2 |
2.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio - Concept Development + AT2 Prelim Review Brief _Overview
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AT2 Brief W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 3.CS due |
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2.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- AT1 Q3/4/5 overview
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Site 03 brief
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2.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation- Loads/ passive design
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W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 2.L brief |
3 |
3.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- Design Exploration + Site 3 Brief Overview/Recap
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3.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- AT1 Q6 overview & activity 6.l brief
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W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 6.L Brief |
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3.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation -Site 03 overview/Recap
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W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 2 due |
4 |
4.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio - Design inspiration + Site 3 analysis
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4.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- AT1 Q7 overview/Recap
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4.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation-Site 03 exploration
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5 |
5.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio-Kitchen exploration overview
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5.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture-Activity 4.l overview |
W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 4.L Brief Activity 6.L Due |
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5.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation -Review AT2 task with lecturer |
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6 |
6.1 Monday
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Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio -Developing Designs -Studio time F2F with lecturer |
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6.2 Tuesday |
Lecture -AT1 overview/Recap |
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6.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation One on one studio time with lecturer |
W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 4.L Due |
7 |
7.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio-Space impact on potential solutions Prepare for AT2 submission |
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7.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture - Ceilings +skylights |
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7.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation -Review + clarifications |
AT2 review (prelim) presentation Due |
MID SEMESTER BREAK | |||
8 |
8.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio - Australian Standards, National Construction Code (NCC) |
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8.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture - AT1 final overview |
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8.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation - One on one studio time with lecturer |
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9 |
9.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio --Creative Studio -Presentation methods |
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9.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture-ffe & compliances overview |
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9.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation-overview of pre start wd drawings & one on one time |
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10 |
10.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio-Reflection
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10.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- prepare for submission/assessing 2 types of services overview
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W.I.P (COMPULSORY) ACTIVITY 5.L BRIEF AT1 DUE |
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10.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation-collecting evidence + schedules
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11 |
11.1 Monday
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Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- -Review
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11.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture-at2 review overviewM.
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11.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation-task course overview + project folder& prepare for submission
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12 |
12.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- AT3 BRIEF Overview +Studio time
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AT3 Brief |
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12.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture-client email correspondence . |
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12.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation-Student presentation |
AT2-Task due |
13 |
13.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio-Studio time |
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13.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- studio time |
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13.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation -Reflect on activity & prepare Preparation activity for submission
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W.I.P (COMPULSORY) Activity 5.L Due |
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14.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- F2F time with lecturer |
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14.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Lecture- studio time |
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14.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation -annotations + studio time |
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15 |
15.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio- Pre - Final Studio time |
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15.2 Tuesday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 |
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15.3 Thursday |
Evaluate site structure ARCH5242 Documentation -one on one studio |
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16.1 Monday |
Design Residential Interiors ARCH5204 Creative Studio -AT3 Final Studio time Preparation for submission |
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16.2 Tuesday |
Preparation for submission |
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16.3 Thursday
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AT3 presentation 3D/ walk through - student |
AT3 task 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 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
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
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
This unit is clustered with: MSFID5020 – Design residential Interiors
Assessment Tasks
AT1 Knowledge Questions/Activities
AT2 Product (review )
AT2 Product (Design concept and client presentation)
AT3 Project presentation
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
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.
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
Activity 1.CS
Activity 2.L
Activity 3.CS
Activity 4.L
Activity 5.L
Activity 6.L
Note: 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.
Note: Each WIP (activities) tasks are available in Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
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
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 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 gain the competency.
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 :https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/communication-and-feedback
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student progress policy :http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse (unresolved);ID=vj2g89cve4uj1; and other academic progress informationis avaiable here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
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.
Special consideration, appeals and discipline: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity : https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
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