Course Title: Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: ARCH5249C
Course Title: Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors
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
Lecturer:
Daniel Martin daniel.martin@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 54
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 MSFKB4015 Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen design and MSFGN4001 Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine design and decoration requirements, research product options and make recommendations for hard materials and finishes.
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: |
MSFID4018 Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors |
Element: |
1. Determine project requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review and clarify project brief with client 1.2 Confirm and evaluate parameters and constraints 1.3 Select work resources based on the needs of the project 1.4 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions 1.5 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols |
Element: |
2. Research material and finish options |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select materials and finishes that match the brief and are suited to aesthetic nature of the space 2.2 Analyse and review intended use against functional features of different products 2.3 Consider and investigate new hard materials and finish technologies 2.4 Analyse and evaluate product properties for their safety, suitability and sustainability 2.5 Identify application issues in terms of available expertise 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 realistic cost estimates associated with recommendations 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
Note: This unit is clustered with Research and Recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors, Research and Recommend Materials, Components and Finishes for Kitchens and Research and meet ethical compliance requirements You will complete tasks that are relevant to current industry standards.
In the VIRTUAL classroom activities may include:
-video tutorials
-class/group discussions
-student presentations
-group based project work
Out of classroom activities may include:
-online research
-analysis / critique of relevant reading material
-independent project based work
-teacher directed activities/projects
-group based project work
Teaching Schedule
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.
For Semester 2 all of your classes and assessments have been rearranged to suit this learning format.
Canvas has been designed so that the learning experience is consistent throughout all your courses.
We have taken your feedback and adjusted the way we do things for Semester 2.
Week |
Studio Session 1 |
Online Resources |
Assessment Due dates |
1 |
Welcome to the course, Introduction of AT2 and AT3 Briefs |
Materials and Finishes Resources |
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2 |
The briefing process, how to get the required information from a client. |
Materials and Finishes Resources |
AT2 (Client Profile) Due |
3 |
The manufacture process. How is joinery made ? |
Materials and Finishes Resources |
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4 |
Ikea kitchens (Kitchen 1) The flat pack option. |
Materials and Finishes Resources |
AT2 (Return Briefs) Due |
5 |
Planning kitchens, firstly on paper |
Materials and Finishes Resources |
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6 |
Prepare a kitchen using CAD/ SketchUp |
Materials and Finishes Resources |
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7 |
AT1 Knowledge Lecture |
Materials and Finishes Resources / Ethical Compliance |
|
8 |
Presentation to whole group using Collaborate Ultra |
Materials and Finishes Resources / Ethical Compliance |
AT2 Kitchen 1 Due AT3 Kitchen 1 Package and Presentation Due |
9 |
Planning kitchens, planning exercise using standard modules |
Materials and Finishes Resources / Ethical Compliance |
|
10 |
Preparation for Knowledge Questions |
Materials and Finishes Resources / Ethical Compliance |
AT1 Knowledge Questions |
MID SEMESTER BREAK | |||
11 |
Final Studio and sign off from teacher prior to Kitchen 2 presentation |
Materials and Finishes Resources / Ethical Compliance |
|
12 |
Presentation to whole group using Collaborate Ultra |
Materials and Finishes Resources / Ethical Compliance |
AT2 Kitchen 2 Due AT3 Kitchen 2 Package and Presentation Due |
13 |
Studio time, work on final kitchen |
Materials and Finishes Resources / Ethical Compliance |
|
14 |
Studio time, work on final kitchen |
Materials and Finishes Resources / Ethical Compliance |
|
15 |
Studio time, work on final kitchen |
Materials and Finishes Resources / Ethical Compliance |
|
16 |
Studio time, work on final kitchen |
Materials and Finishes Resources / Ethical Compliance |
AT2 Kitchen 3 Due AT3 Kitchen 3 Package and Presentation Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
AT-01 - Knowledge Questions Due: Week 10
AT-02 - Kitchen Design Due: Weeks 2,4,8,12 and 16
AT-03 - Presentations Due: Weeks 8,12 and 16
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 DLU 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.
Please visit the following link on the RMIT website for all information regarding adjustments to
assessable work;
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111
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), and for that resubmission, if deemed competent, you may only receive a
Pass.
Late Submission
Submissions will only be accepted up to 3 working days after the due date and time, with appropriate
documentation ie a medical certificate. Apart from the exceptions listed above, submissions received
in this period can only receive a Pass (50%), if deemed competent.
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).
An outline of the matrix will be available in blackboard in this course in the assessment task itself
Other Information
Other Information
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);
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.
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
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
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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