Course Title: Develop residential interior design project documentation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
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
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
• Research
Teaching Schedule
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WEEK
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TOPIC OVERVIEW |
LECTURE SESSION CONTENT |
TUTORIAL SESSION CONTENT |
ASSESSMENT TASK BRIEF/ DUE |
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W1 |
Introduction Prepare NCC codes Statutory requirements Refection |
Lecture 1 Course Introduction & Weekly schedule. Introduction to Develop residential interior design project documentation - Lecture team
AT1 task knowledge Brief |
Tutorial 1-Studio Reflect on task & prepare In-class general discussions. |
AT1 Task Brief |
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W2 |
AT1 Task Report – site analysis Group allocation- team work |
Lecture 2 task question Q5- Allocate groups for AT1. Activity Report – site analysis General discussions Q & A Activity "report site analysis /client WIP Brief |
Tutorial 2 Activity "report site analysis /client brief" discussions as a group
In-class general discussions Q & A. |
Activity "report site analysis /client Brief" |
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W3 |
AT1 Task Basic drafting Title Blocks Line weights Codes Dimensions Briefing task Activity |
Lecture 3 AT1 -Question Q5 Recap Basic drafting techniques
In-class lecture/ General discussions Q & A. Activity 1 Bathroom drawing sheets planning Due AT2 Task Brief |
Tutorial 3 Activity1 – bathroom drawing sheets planning (for 1x site bathroom)
In-class general discussions Q & A. |
AT2 Task Brief Activity 1 Brief Activity1 Due |
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W4 |
AT1 Task Activity |
Lecture 4 AT1 Knowledge questions Overview Bathroom – basic documentation. (dd) In-class lecture/ general discussions Activity 2 Written analysis Site 01 Bathroom mark up WIP Brief Activity 2 Due In class |
Tutorial 4 Activity 2 Written – analysis Site 01 Bathroom mark up. Studio time. Reflect on activity& prepare In-class general discussions Q & A. |
Activity 2 brief Activity 2 – Due end of class
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W5 |
AT1 Task Activity |
Lecture 5 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 Q & A. Activity 3 Details tracing sketching exercise WIP Brief |
Tutorial 5 Activity 3 - Details tracing sketching exercise, Studio activity Reflect on activity & prepare In-class general discussions Q & A. |
Activity 3 brief |
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W6 |
AT1 Task Overview (final) Elevations Stairs Activity Site 03 Brief
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Lecture 6 AT1 Q6 question (final) Overview In-class lecture/ General discussions Activity 3 Details tracing sketching exercise WIP Due Site 03 laundry Brief |
Tutorial 6 Site 03- Laundry
In-class general discussions Q & A. |
Site 03 Laundry brief Activity 3 Due |
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W7 |
AT1 Submission Site 03 Laundry Studio |
Lecture 7- Site 03 laundry Exploraiton AT1 Task Due |
Tutorial 7 Studio time In-class tutorial, General discussions Q & A. |
At1 task due
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W8 |
Site 03 Due Bathroom Documentation Basic Joinery Studio |
Lecture 8 -
General class queries Q & A. Site 03 laundry Due |
Tutorial 8 Studio time In-class general discussions Q & A. |
Site 03 Laundry Due |
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W9 |
Sectional Elevations Structure Openings Details |
LECTURE 9 What is are sectional elevations.?
In-class lecture, General discussions Q & A. |
TUTORIAL 9-Studio time In-class general discussions Q & A. |
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Semester Break |
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W10 |
Documentation Preparation Studio time |
Lecture 10 Prepare digital design documentation In-class lecture, General discussions Q & A. |
TUTORIAL 10 Studio time In-class general discussions Q & A. |
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W11 |
Documentation Hydraulics Electrical Laundry |
Lecture 11 Prepare digital design documentation drawing?
General class discussions Q &A |
TUTORIAL 11-Discuss laundry - Pickle Street In-class tutorial, General discussions |
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W12 |
Joinery Construction Annotations Refection |
Lecture 12 Bathroom/laundry recap.
Student responses to class questions. Q &A Activity 4 amendments to 3x sites WIP Brief |
Tutorial 12 Activity 4 – amendments to 3x sites correspondence emails Reflect on activity & prepare In-class tutorial, General discussions |
Activity 4 Brief |
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W13 |
Amendments Activity Submission
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Lecture 13
In-class lecture, General discussions, Q &A AT3 Task client review WIP Brief Activity 5-kitchen 2 review Brief AT2 Task Project Documentation due |
Tutorial 13 Activity 5-Kitchen 2 review Reflect on activity & preparation In-class tutorial, General discussions |
AT3 Task Brief Activity 5 Brief AT2 Task due |
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W14 |
Client Changes |
Lecture 14 Changes requested by client-Recap In-class lecture, General discussions |
Tutorial 14 Studio time In-class tutorial, General discussions |
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W15 |
Client review Preparation
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Lecture 15 Client review Studio time Activity 4 amendments to 3x sites correspondence emails due |
Tutorial 15 Studio time Preparation for final submission |
Activity 4 Due |
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W16 |
Submission day |
AT3 client review AT3 task due /submission |
Submission day |
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
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Compulsory WIP (Work in Progress)
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.
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
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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