Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: ARCH5248C
Course Title: Research and recommend furniture and accessories
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
Angela Costa
Michele Meister:
Nominal Hours: 36
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 MSFID4012 Decorate Residential Interiors and MSFSF3008 Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine decoration requirements, research product options and make recommendations for loose furniture and accessories.
This unit applies to individuals providing advice in a retail, consulting or design studio environment. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of sources to develop a design solution.
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: |
MSFID4017 Research and recommend furniture and accessories |
Element: |
1. Determine project requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client 1.2 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions 1.3 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols |
Element: |
2. Research furniture and accessories options |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Source and assess style options that match the brief 2.2 Analyse and review intended use against functional features of different products 2.3 Consider and investigate new technologies for manufacturing and maintaining furniture and accessories 2.4 Consider and investigate relevant anthropometrics, ergonomics and spatial relationships 2.5 Analyse and evaluate product properties for their suitability and sustainability 2.6 Source and compare information about costs and availability against the project brief |
Element: |
3. Refine ideas and select preferred solution |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing 3.2 Choose a preferred solution based on research findings and the key objectives of the project brief 3.3 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution |
Element: |
4. Make recommendations to client |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project 4.2 Clearly articulate rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client 4.3 Provide cost estimates associated with purchasing and obtaining the furniture and accessories to the client 4.4 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution 4.5 Base adjustments made to the final design solution on feedback |
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.
On campus class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Virtual In-class activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Online research
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations)
• Studio Practice
Out-of-class activities will include:
• Online investigation
• Independent project-based work
• Gallery/Exhibition visits
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Session 1 ARCH5247/ARCH5248 |
Session 2 MANU7433 |
Assessment Task Briefs |
1 |
Welcome to White Brick Studio |
Workflow of a decorator Brief Assessment Task 1 Brief Assessment Task 2 |
Briefing Assessment task |
2 |
Fabrics |
AT2: Pickle Street project - scope of work AT2: Optional Client Brief |
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3 |
Fabrics |
Spatial planning Mood Board |
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4 |
Upholstery |
Curtain (Part 1) |
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5 |
Excursion to fabric showrooms |
Curtain (Part 2) |
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6 |
Client Communication: Return Brief AT1 Knowledge Questions
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Curtain (Part 3) - Blinds (Part 1)
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7 |
Discussion AT1 Bedding & Bedhead Wall finishes
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Floor coverings Introduction to AT3 assessment task |
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Mid Semester Break |
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8 |
Discussion AT1 BQ - price list Furniture price list Product pages Studio Time |
Studio Time/ Feedback session |
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9 |
Discussion AT1 AT3 assessment task |
Refine ideas from AT2 for AT3 |
Assessment task 2 due ARCH5247/ARCH5248 Briefing Final assessment task ARCH5247/ARCH5248 |
10 |
Discussion AT1 AT3 Assessment Task Breakdown |
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Assessment task AT1 due MANU7433 |
11 |
AT3 Task Discussion (group work) |
Design Development
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12 |
Design Development & Documentation |
Design Development & Documentation |
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13 |
Design Development & Documentation |
Documentation |
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14 |
Communication with clients Presentation method |
Documentation |
Assessment task 1 due ARCH5247/ARCH5248 |
15 |
Oral presentation |
Studio Time - Getting feedback for your assessment tasks (AT3) |
Assessment task 3 due ARCH5247/ARCH5248 Assessment task 2 due MANU7433 |
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16
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Submission
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Submission |
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This unit is clustered with MANU7433C and ARCH5247C Timetable might change |
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
AT1 Knowledge Assessment Tasks Due Week 14
AT2 Pickles Street Proposal Due Week 9
AT3 Pickles Street Presentation package Due Week 15
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas
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.
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/specialconsideration
Application for extension of time; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-forsubmission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA); https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitableassessment-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;
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/academicprogress
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
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/academicintegrity
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