Course Title: Develop residential interior design project documentation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: ARCH5244C
Course Title: Develop residential interior design project documentation
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
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
Angela Costa
Sam Falanga
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 this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources.
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:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
Teaching Schedule
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WEEK
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CLASS CONTENT LECTURE SESSION 9-10.30 AM |
CLASS CONTENT TUTORIAL SESSION -10.30 AM- 12.15PM |
ASSESSMENT TASK BRIEF |
ASSESSMENT TASK DUE |
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W1 |
LECTURE 1 -AT1 Knowledge questions Course Introduction & Weekly schedule. Introduction to Develop residential interior design project documentation - Lecture team Overview of all AT1 Knowledge questions Lecture Content on NCC /Statutory requirements/Consultants AT1 TASK KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS BRIEF |
TUTORIAL 1-Studio Reflect on task & prepare In-class general discussions. |
AT1 task brief |
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W2 |
LECTURE 2- AT1Knowledge questions General class Q & A Allocate groups – for group (question Q5) Lecture Content on Activity Report – site analysis General discussions ACTIVITY "REPORT SITE ANALYSIS /CLIENT BRIEF - BRIEF |
TUTORIAL 2-Activity called "report site analysis /client brief" as a group Activity prepared in studio time Studio activity Reflect on activity & prepare In-class general discussions. |
Activity "report site analysis /client brief" |
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W3 |
LECTURE 3-AT1 Knowledge questions Recap AT1 -Question Q5 Lecture Content on basic drafting techniques Setting up a documentation sheet Title Blocks – what they mean/information required/Dimensions Line weights/pen thickness/Documentation notations Coding finishes/Legends In-class lecture/ General discussions ACTIVITY 1 DUE/SUBMISSION AT2 TASK BRIEF |
TUTORIAL 3-Activity1 – bathroom drawing sheets planning (for 1x site bathroom) Activity prepared in studio time Studio activity Reflect on activity & prepare In-class general discussions |
AT2 task Brief Activity 1 brief |
Activity1 due
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W4 |
LECTURE 4- AT1 Knowledge questions Lecture Content on Bathroom – basic documentation. (dd) In-class lecture/ general discussions ACTIVITY 2 DUE/SUBMISSION ACTIVITY 2 BRIEF |
TUTORIAL 4 -Activity 2 Written – analysis Site 01 Bathroom mark up. Studio time. Reflect on activity & prepare In-class general discussions |
Activity 2 brief in class
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Activity 2 – Due end of class |
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W5 |
LECTURE 5- AT1 Knowledge questions Lecture Content on Activity 03 Overview: Detail 01: site 01 Bathroom floor penetration Detail 02: site 02 Kitchen floor /ceiling beam structural implications Detail 03: site 03 laundry Floor penetration In-class lecture/ General discussions ACTIVITY 3 BRIEF IN CLASS |
TUTORIAL 5-Activity 3 - Details tracing sketching exercise, Studio activity Reflect on activity & prepare In-class general discussions |
Activity 3 brief in class
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W6 |
LECTURE 6 -AT1 Knowledge questions At1 Q6 question (final) Overview In-class lecture/ General discussions ACTIVITY 3 DUE /SUBMISSION SITE 03 LAUNDRY BRIEF |
TUTORIAL 6- Site 03- Laundry Plans & elevation how to determine how to fit it under stairs Basic mathematics on determining clearance heights beneath stairs In-class general discussions |
Site 03- Laundry brief
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Activity 3 due |
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W7 |
LECTURE 7- AT2 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION- Lecture Content on -Continue site 03 laundry AT1 TASK DUE/SUBMISSION |
TUTORIAL 7- Studio time In-class tutorial, General discussions |
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At1 task due
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W8 |
LECTURE 8 -AT2 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION- Lecture Content on Prepare digital design documentation-Bathroom Overview & exploration on basic joinery details for joinery documentation. (dd) General class queries SITE 03 LAUNDRY DUE /SUBMISSION |
TUTORIAL 8 - Studio time In-class general discussions |
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Site 03 Laundry Due |
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W9 |
LECTURE 9 - AT2 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION Lecture Content on What is are sectional elevations.? Kitchen renovation – wall opening. Overview & exploration on structural engineers’ drawings to the wall opening /Wall openings structural. Standard details /joinery. In-class lecture, General discussions |
TUTORIAL 9-Studio time In-class general discussions |
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W10 |
LECTURE 10 - AT2 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION Lecture content on Prepare digital design documentation In-class lecture, General discussions |
TUTORIAL 10- Studio time In-class general discussions |
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W11 |
LECTURE 11-AT2 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION- Lecture Content on Prepare digital design documentation drawing? What is an electrical/R.C.P/Hydraulics plan? How to draw an electrical /hydraulics plan General class discussions |
TUTORIAL 11-Discuss laundry - Pickle street In-class tutorial, General discussions |
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W12 |
LECTURE 12 AT2 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION- Lecture Content on Bathroom/laundry recap. What joinery detail drawing to provide/prepare?? What are joinery details? What are construction notes and how identify what notations are required in the construction industry - for interior designers?? Student /lecturer responses to class questions ACTIVITY 4 AMENDMENTS TO 3X SITES BRIEF |
TUTORIAL 12 -Activity 4 – amendments to 3x sites correspondence emails Reflect on activity & prepare In-class tutorial, General discussions |
Activity 4 amendments to 3x sites BRIEF |
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W13 |
LECTURE 13- AT3 CLIENT REVIEW Lecture Content on Schedules overview Amendments and how to draw/record them Drawings amendments/Drawing transmittal as a management tool Student /lecturer responses to class questions In-class lecture, General discussions AT3 TASK CLIENT REVIEW BRIEF ACTIVITY 5-KITCHEN 2 REVIEW BRIEF AT2 TASK PROJECT DOCUMENTATION DUE /SUBMISSION |
TUTORIAL 13-Activity 5-Kitchen 2 review Reflect on activity & prepare In-class tutorial, General discussions |
AT3 TASK Brief/ Activity 5-Kitchen 2 review brief |
AT2 Task due
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W14 |
LECTURE 14 -AT3 CLIENT REVIEW Lecture Content on Changes requested by client– Recap In-class lecture, General discussions |
TUTORIAL 14-Studio time In-class tutorial, General discussions |
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W15 |
LECTURE 15 -AT3 CLIENT REVIEW Studio time ACTIVITY 4 AMENDMENTS -TO 3X SITES CORRESPONDENCE EMAILS DUE |
TUTORIAL 15-Studio time preparation for final submission
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Activity 4 due |
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W16 |
SUBMISSON DAY-AT3 CLIENT REVIEW AT3 TASK DUE /SUBMISSION |
SUBMISSON DAY |
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AT3 task due |
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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 for this course will be project based.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks
AT1- KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS
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-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 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;
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
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