Course Title: Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: GRAP6357C

Course Title: Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief

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

Hoda Afra

hoda.afra@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 65

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 MSFID5016 Develop decoration proposals for complex sites.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work proactively with a client or commissioning organisation to develop and negotiate a design brief. It applies to individuals working in any industry or design context where the designer plays a key role in determining the scope and nature of work required. Establishment, negotiation and refinement of a design brief requires the integration of highly-developed creative thinking, communication and planning skills in a process that may not be linear. Adaptability and effective responses to change and new ideas are crucial. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBDES502 Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
Element:	1 Establish design requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1. Identify and make appropriate contact with relevant stakeholders for the design project, in addition to the client 1.2. Identify and source information and references relevant to the design project 1.3. Undertake critical analysis of sources and extract key information to inform the design project 1.4. Liaise with client and other key stakeholders to determine overall objectives and parameters for the design project 1.5. Pro-actively seek, review and act upon information needed to inform constructive communication with client 1.6. Build trust and respect between self and client through effective use of communication skills and demonstration of professional integrity
Element:	2 Develop and refine design brief
Performance Criteria:	2.1. Develop concepts and ideas for inclusion in design brief that take account of overall objectives and parameters 2.2. Undertake own analysis of concept and challenge ideas and approaches taken to ensure responsiveness to project needs 2.3. Present ideas in an appropriate format /medium and seek feedback from key stakeholders 2.4. Use effective communication techniques to generate discussion, debate and critical analysis2.5. Re-evaluate and refine options based on own analysis and discourse with others 2.6. Establish and agree on final nature and scope of design brief with client and accurately document details
Element:	3 Negotiate terms and conditions
Performance Criteria:	3.1. Negotiate and agree terms and conditions of the brief in accordance with relevant organisational and professional standards 3.2. Clarify, agree and document roles and responsibilities of those involved in the project 3.3. Confirm agreements in writing in accordance with organisational requirements 3.4. Identify the need for and seek specialist advice in developing, formal agreements or contracts where appropriate

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 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. Canvas has been designed so that the learning experience is consistent throughout all your courses.

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

Teaching Schedule

Week	Session	Class Content TUTORIAL	Assessment Tasks	DUE
1	Mon / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • Course Introduction & Weekly schedule. • Introduction to Design Studio 1 and overview of course content • AT1 brief and assessment requirements	AT1 Brief ARCH5246C & GRAP6357C
	Tues /Lecture	• Link to the class • In-class tutorial, General discussions
	Thurs 1 / Documentation	• Link to the class • In-class briefing / tutorial, General discussions
	Thurs 2 / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • Lecture Class - Resources/discussed • Discuss the questions from Task AT1 - Q12 to Q19
2	Mon / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • In-class tutorial /studio, General discussions • Discuss Client return Brief
	Tues /Lecture	• Link to the class • In-class briefing / tutorial • General discussions • AT2 Brief / Learning activity 1 & 2	AT2 Brief ARCH5246C & GRAP6357C &Learning Activity 1&2
	Thurs 1 / Documentation	• Link to the class • In-class briefing / tutorial • General discussions AT2 brief students and assessment requirements
	Thurs 2 / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • AT1 knowledge questions task general discussions
3	Mon / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • In-class tutorial /studio, General discussions
	Tues /Lecture	• Link to the class • In-class tutorial, General discussions
	Thurs 1 / Documentation	• Link to the class • In-class tutorial /studio, General discussions • ACTIVITY 1 SUBMISSION		Learning Activity 1
	Thurs 2 / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • Studio time
4	Mon / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • In-class tutorial /studio, General discussions
	Tues /Lecture	• Link to the class • In-class tutorial, General discussions • LAST SESSION
	Thurs 1 / Documentation	• Link to the class • Studio time
	Thurs 2 / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • AT1 SUBMISSION		AT1 Brief ARCH5246C & GRAP6357C
5	Mon / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • In-class tutorial, General discussions
	Tues /Lecture	• Self-directed learning
	Thurs 1 / Documentation	• Link to the class • General discussions • Studio time
	Thurs 2 / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • Studio time
6	Mon / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • AT2 Brief ARCH5246C & GRAP6357C Preliminary Concept Presentation • In-class, General discussions • Studio time		AT2 Brief ARCH5246C & GRAP6357C Preliminary Concept Presentation
	Tues /Lecture	• Self-directed learning
	Thurs 1 / Documentation	• Link to the class • In-class tutorial, General discussions • Studio time
	Thurs 2 / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • In-class, General discussions • Studio time
7	Mon / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • General discussions • Studio time
	Tues /Lecture	• Self-directed learning
	Thurs 1 / Documentation	• Link to the class • General discussions • General support overview of students works • Studio time
	Thurs 2 / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • General discussions • Studio time
Mid Semester Break
8	Mon / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • General support overview of students works • Studio time
	Tues /Lecture	• Self-directed learning
	Thurs 1 / Documentation	• Link to the class • General support overview of students works • Studio time
	Thurs 2 / Creative Studio	• Link to the class • AT2 task ARCH5246C & GRAP6357C submission		AT2 task ARCH5246C & GRAP6357C

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 Questions Due Week 4

AT2 Design presentation Due Week 8

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.

Please visit the following link on the RMIT website for all information regarding adjustments to assessable work;

Adjustments to assessment;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

Special consideration;

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

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

Submitting Assessments onto Canvas

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