Course Title: Develop residential interior design project documentation

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: ARCH5244C

Course Title: Develop residential interior design project documentation

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

Teaching staff:

Maddie Granata

maddie.granata@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

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce residential interior design project documentation using computer-aided design (CAD) programs. Documentation includes researching, detailing and specifying the materials, construction techniques and methods associated with residential interior design fit-outs for new or existing buildings. 

This unit applies to interior designers. 

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:

MSFID5025 Develop residential interior design project documentation

Element:

1. Confirm detailed design requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Analyse site measurements and design drawings to confirm information on structures and services

1.2 Identify structural and service impacts of proposed design

1.3 Review regulatory implications of proposed design

1.4 Identify and respond to the need for professional advice on design viability

1.5 Identify and plan appropriate digital drawing schedule based on

review of required project trades, construction and requirements

1.6 Identify and accurately document areas for demolition

Element:

2. Prepare digital design documentation

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Research methods of construction and assembly for the proposed interior elements

2.2 Research materials, hardware and fixtures appropriate for the scope of the project

2.3 Develop accurate scale drawings of all built elements with required dimensions and annotations

2.4 Include all required information related to substrate, finish, junctions and fixings

2.5 Develop associated accurate, itemised specification notes and schedules in accordance with job requirements

2.6 Seek and incorporate client feedback on any design changes and on detail design development

Element:

3. Manage documentation package

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Maintain current and accurate drawing register

3.2 Develop and implement coding and numbering system for drawings

3.3 Manage drawing amendments in accordance with agreed processes and procedures


Learning Outcomes


Refer to the elements and this unit.
This unit requires established knowledge & skills from specialised design units in your foundation year of study.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place in a Virtual studio classroom using industry standard tools and resources. 

You will also be required to undertake independent study.


Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach. 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.

Virtual In-class activities will include:


• Tutorials and project based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects

Out-of-class activities will include:


• Online investigation
• Independent project based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits


Teaching Schedule

 

WEEK

 

CLASS CONTENT

LECTURE   SESSION 1

CLASS CONTENT

TUTORIAL CLASS SESSION 2

ASSESSMENT TASK

DUE  

 

W1

Course Introduction & Weekly schedule.

LECTURE 1

AT1 – Knowledge questions brie

In-class tutorial, General discussions

AT1 TASK BRIEF

 

W2

LECTURE 2

In-class tutorial, General discussions

 

 

W3

LECTURE 3- BRIEFING

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

AT2 TASK BRIEF

 

W4  

LECTURE 4- SUBMISSION (PART)

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

AT1DUE(PARTA)

 

W5 

LECTURE 5

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

 

 

W6  

LECTURE 6

In-class tutorial, General discussions

 

 

W7 

LECTURE 7

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

 

 

W8

GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY - NO CLASS

LECTURE 8

GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY - NO CLASS

TUTORIAL 8

 

 

 

EASTER BREAK

W9 

LECTURE 9

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

 

 

W10

 

LECTURE 10 SUBMISSION

AT1 SUBMISSION (FULL)

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

AT1DUE (PARTB)

 

 

W11

 

LECTURE 11

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

 

 

W12

 

LECTURE 12

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

 

 

W13

 

LECTURE 13- BRIEFING /SUBMISSON

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

AT3 TASK BRIEFAT2 TASK DUE

 

W14

 

LECTURE 14

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

 

 

W15

 

LECTURE 15

 

In-class tutorial, General discussions

 

 

W16

 

SUBMISSION DAY

SUBMISSION DAY

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
(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)

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 for this course will be project based.


Assessment Tasks

AT1 - KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS (PART A) 

AT1 - KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS (PART B) 

AT2- PRODUCT (Project Documentation)

AT3- CLIENT REVIEW

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-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

 

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 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 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

 

 

Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas

 

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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