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FETAC LEVEL 5 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 2014-2015 (5M5054)

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List of Contents Course structure 2 Course Module/College Services 3 Rules and regulations /equipment 4 MODULES 1 Architectural Draughting 5 2 Computer Aided drawing 7 3 Furnishings & Fittings 8 4 Colour & light 9 5 Design 10 6 Materials & Finishes 11 7 Drawings 12 8 Work Experience 13 9 Communications 14 Adobe Photoshop 14 Assessment Calendars 26 Assessment Plan 28

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COURSE STUCTURE THE COMPLETED COURSE OFFERS YOU THE CHANCE TO COMPLETE A 4 YEAR DEGREE (HONS) IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN IN THE FOLLOWING STAGES

STAGE 1 FETAC LEVEL 5 AWARD. STAGE 2 FIRST YEAR OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN 3D DESIGN (8 MODULES) & LEVEL 6 FETAC (4 MODULES) (SUBJECT TO INTERVIEW) STAGE 3 SECOND YEAR OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN 3D DESIGN. (8 MODULES) & FETAC LEVEL 6 (4 MODULES) (SUBJECT TO INTERVIEW) STAGE 4 ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE H.N.D.YOU CAN THEN APPLY FOR THE HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMME IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN HERE AT ST JOHN’S OR AT TEESSIDE. (SUBJECT TO INTERVIEW)

(5) FUTHER TO COMPLETION OF YOUR HONS DEGREE YOU MAY CONTINUE WITH A MASTERS AT TEESSIDE (SUBJECT TO INTERVIEW)

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COURSE TITLE: Interior Design 5M5054

MANDATORY MODULES 1ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING 5N1558 2 DESIGN SKILLS 5N0784 3 MATERIALS & FINISHES 5N1456 4 COMMUNICATIONS 5N0690 5 WORK EXPERIENCE 5N1367

WORK EXPERIENCE FOR 1ST YEARS IS COMPLETED OVER 10 DAYS IN THE COLLEGE. STUDENTS MUST ATTEND ALL 10 DAYS OR THEY FAIL THE MODULE

DATES OF WORK EXPERIENCE WEEK 1 Nov 17-21 2014 WEEK 2 Feb. 16-21 2015

ELECTIVE MODULES 1 COLOUR AND LIGHT 5N1919 2 COMPUTER AIDED DRAUGHTING 5N1604 3 DRAWING 5N1862 4 FURNISHINGS AND FITTINGS 5N5053

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOSHOP

Please not that only written exams can be re-taken in August/Sept

SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS 1 GUIDENCE AND COUNCELLING

1 STUDY SUPPORT

2 MENTORING (BY PEERS)

3 INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE

4 MOODLE

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COLLEGE RULES AND REGULATIONS For information on all college rules and regulations please refer to the student Diary.

RULES WITHIN INTERIOR DESIGN DEPT.

1 NO LIQUIDS OR FOOD OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED IN THE INTERIOR DESIGN TEACHING ROOMS.

2 STUDENTS ARE ASKED OUT OF CONSIDERATION TO OTHERS TO LEAVE THE DRAFTING DESK OR WORK AREA AS YOU FOUND IT.

3 RECYCLING BINS ARE PROVIDED IN THE ROOM FOR PAPER & CARD PLEASE USE THEM CORRECTLY.ALL OTHER RUBBISH GOES INTO STAINLESS BINS

4 THE INTERIOR DESIGN OFFICE AREA IS OFF LIMITS TO ALL STUDENTS.

5 STORAGE CUPBOARDS MARKED STAFF ONLY ARE OFF LIMITS TO STUDENTS

6 STUDENTS WISHING TO PRINT MUST GET PERMISSION FROM A MEMBER OF THE TEACHING TEAM.

7 PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A SMOKING ZONE ALLOCATED ON GOUND LEVEL NEXT TO CANTEEN

8 Students using the college facilities outside college hours need to have college ID on them.

Equipment list for Interior Architecture & Design students First Year

Scale ruler (with 1:20, 1:50, 1:100, 1:200.)

Refillable Pencil 0.03 with H and 2H Leads

Box of Colouring Pencils 24

Pencil Rubber/general soft rubber

Pencils HB, 2B, 4B

Masking Tape

Plastic Craft Knife

A2 Folder x 2

A3 Sketch Pad

A3 research book

Set of large set squares

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Module: Architectural Drawing Module Code: 5N1558 Teacher: Jean McNicholl Credit Value: 15

Module Aims

This programme module aims to equip the Learner with the knowledge and skills required to competently understand, record and produce architectural drawings which communicate spatial design and construction detailing/methodology for our built environment Module objectives

To enable the learner to understand and appreciate architectural

drawings

To facilitate the learner to develop architectural drawing skills both

manual and computer based

To facilitate the learner to explore and record their built environment

safely and accurately

To assist the learner to comprehend and produce construction details

To facilitate the learner to acquire analytical problem solving and

design skills

To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language,

literacy and numeracy skills related to Architectural Drawing through

the medium of the indicative content

To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

Assessment Criteria

Collection of Work 60% The collection of work may be produced throughout the duration of this programme module. The learner will compile a collection of work to include evidence that demonstrates the following

FETAC LEVEL 5 - Department of Interior Architecture & Design St Johns Central College First Year: 2014/15

Course: Interior Design Award: Interior Design

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Project 40% The Learner should complete the Project within a 2 month time frame. This can be divided into two stages to accommodate design development and the production of general arrangement CAD drawings and 3D views separately

For Module information – please refer to Class Tutor

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Module: Computer Aided Draughting (2D) Module Code: 5N1604 Teacher: ___________________ Credit Value: 15

Module Aims This programme module aims to equip the learner with

the knowledge, skill and competence necessary to utilise Computer

Aided Draughting technology as a design and presentation tool.

Module objectives

To facilitate the learner to develop an understanding of technology as a

design tool and the role of the Computer Aided Draughtsperson within the design team.

To assist the learner to apply techniques necessary to create and

modify 2D drawings using a chosen Computer Aided Drawing

software.

To assist the learner to apply techniques necessary to customise

drawings in order to present them appropriately.

To enable the learner to evaluate a design brief in order to plan

and prepare drawings to meet the requirements of the brief.

To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational

language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Computer Aided

Draughting (2D) through the medium of the indicative content

To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own

learning.

Assessment Criteria

Project 50% and Portfolio /collection of work 50%



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Module: Furnishing and fittings Module Code: 5N5053

Teacher: Credit Value: 15

Module Aims:

This programme module may be compulsory or optional within the context of

the validated programme. Please refer to the relevant programme descriptor,

Section 9 programme structure

Module objectives

To enable the learner to research and evaluate a range both historical

and contemporary furniture /furnishings and fittings

To enable the learner to develop design solutions in compliance with a

design brief

To enable the learner to understand the availability of

furniture/furnishings and fittings in the marketplace ,and to source and

specify in response to a design brief

To enable the learner to prepare presentation documentation and

present proposals using the appropriate techniques.

To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language

, literacy and numeracy skills related to furniture/furnishings and fittings

through the medium of the indicative content.

To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning

Assessment Criteria

Portfolio of work/collection of work 100%




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Module: Colour & Light Module Code: 5N 1919


Module Aims

This programme module aims to equip learners with the knowledge, skill and

competence to use colour, natural and artificial light in a variety of design

contexts for practical and expressive purposes.

Module objectives

To enable the learner to explore aesthetic factors associated with the

use of colour and light in historical and contemporary context.

To facilitate the learner to engage in critical analysis of the use of

colour and light theory.

To explore with learners the psychological impact of colour and light in

our lives.

To enable the learner to develop technical skills in the design of colour

and lighting schemes for a range of contexts.

To explore scientific and technical aspects of colour and light with

learners.

To enable the learner to solve problems and challenges associated

with the use of colour and light in design.


literacy and numeracy skills related to colour and light 5N1919 through

the medium of the indicative content.

Assessment Criteria

Portfolio /collection of work 100%




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Module: Design skills Module Code: 5N0784

Teacher Credit Value: 15

Module Aims

This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills, competence

and creativity in design strategies generally and specifically in the area of

Interior design

Module objectives

to facilitate the learner to understand and appreciate the design

principles in a variety of design disciplines

to enable the learner to be competent in the design process as a

problem solving activity

To explore with the learner the content of design

To facilitate the learner to engage in inquiring, creative, original,

experimental and personal responses in their work


literacy, and numeracy skills related to design through the medium of

lectures and briefs.

To enable the learner to take responsibility for their own learning

Assessment Criteria

Project 1- Portfolio of work 40%

Project 2 -Portfolio of work 60%




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Module: Materials and Finishes Module Code: 5N 1456


Module Aims

This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill

and competence necessary to utilise materials and finishes within the context

of specific specialism.

Module objectives

To enable the learner to analyse the historical and cultural

development of materials and finishes.

To identify the various applications of materials and finishes within

specific periods in history.

To enable the learner to identify the key characteristic, properties and

limitations of a range of materials and finishes.

To enable the learner to achieve the skill and competence to utilise a

variety of materials and finishes.

To enable the learner to identify Health and safety issues in relation to

use of a variety of materials and finishes.


literacy and numeracy skills related to materials and finishes through

the medium of the indicative content

Assessment Criteria

Portfolio of work 60%

Project 40%




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Module: Drawing Module Code: 5N1862


Module Aims

This programme module may be compulsory or optional within the context of

the validated programme. Please refer to the relevant programme descriptor,

section 9 programme structure

Module objectives

To facilitate the learner to develop the skills to use drawing as an

effective, creative and expressive communication tool.

To enable the learner to explore a wide range of drawing techniques,

including linear, tonal, gestural, perspective, weight /volume and form.

To explore with the learner the safe use of a wide range of drawing

media, in two and three dimensions, including the observational

interpretation of natural and manufactured forms.

To enable the learner to evaluate the approaches to drawing within a

range of art movements, traditions, cultures and technologies.

To enable the learner to use drawing to develop concepts, visualise

solutions and communicate ideas.

To facilitate the learner to develop the critical judgement necessary to

analyse and produce consciously composed original drawings.

To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her learning.

Assessment Criteria

Portfolio of work /collection of work 100%



Course: Interior Design Award: 5N1862

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Module: Work Experience Module Code: 5N1356


Module Aims:

This module aims to provide the learner with the personal knowledge, skill and

capacity to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a

limited time

Module objectives

To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning

To enable the learner to plan and prepare for successful participation in

a relevant work placement.

To facilitate the learner to explore their personal profile, and match it to

appropriate work placement.

To enable the learner to explore a chosen vocational area.

To facilitate the learner to develop an understanding of the world of

work and employment, including the rights and responsibilities of both

employer and employee.


literacy and numeracy skills related to work experience through the

medium of the indicative content.

To enable the learner to evaluate their work placement experience

including managing feedback from their supervisor in order to inform

future career choice /plan

Assessment Criteria

Collection of work 60%

Skills demonstration 40%




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Module: Communication Module Code: 5N0690


Module Aims

This programme module aims to facilitate the learner to acquire

communication skills relevant to vocational and personal development

Module objectives

To facilitate the learner to acquire communications skills relevant to

vocational, personal and interpersonal devilment.

To assist the learner to explore the use of modern information and

communications technology in personal and vocational life.

To enable the learner to develop an awareness of the essential role

played by communications and relevant legislation in human

interaction.

To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language

literacy and or numeracy skills related to communications through the

medium of the indicative content.

To enable the learner to take responsibility for his or her own learning

Assessment Criteria

Collection of work 50%

Skills demonstration 50%




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Adobe Photoshop

First Year

Teacher : Class Contact: 2 hours per week

Lesson 1: Personal Computer Environment An introduction and explanation to the PC environment. Enhance students file management skills, opening, saving, closing and deleting files. Manipulating windows and creating folders. Managing external storage devices, USB key, CD-R/RW and Printing.

Lesson 2: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS Familiarise students with the Photoshop interface, students practice

opening and closing files. Demonstrate the use of rulers, guides and grids. Explain the role of Palettes in Photoshop, demonstrate how to organise, select, expand and contract palettes.

Tools Palette: Identify and explain role of each icon on the toolbox and role of Options bar in the following sequence

Views: Illustrate the three modes for viewing, students practise.

Zoom Tool: Demonstrate how to utilise this tool, students practise, introduce keyboard shortcuts.

Move Tool: Students Practise dragging and dropping images. Demonstrate how to save a file and explain the various File formats. PSD Photoshop Document TIFF Tagged Image File Format LZW Compression EPS Encapsulated PostScript JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group GIF Graphics Interchange Format

Lesson 3: Selection Tools Demonstrate how to select an image or areas of an image. Students will learn how to use each selection tool and how to decide which tool is the best choice for their specific need. Marquee Tools: Rectangular, Elliptical, Single Row and Single Column. Modifier Keys: To make more accurate selections Freeform Selection Tools: Lasso Tool, Polygonal Lasso and Magnetic Lasso

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Magic Wand Quick Mask

Lesson 4: Layers

The importance of Layers in Photoshop will be explained and demonstrated. The beauty of Gradients will be explained and demonstrated.

Understand Layers

Rename Layers

Create and Delete Layers

Duplicate Layers

Show and Hide Layers

Work with Multiple Layers

Making Selections on a Layer

Rearranging Layers

Changing the Opacity and Mode of a Layer

Link Layers

Adding Text and Gradient to a Layer

Flatten Layers

Lesson 5: Text Students will be able to insert basic text to their images as well as complex effects, students will be skilled in the following:

Create Text

Format Text: Size, Colour and Styles

Move Text

Format paragraph Text

Spell Check

Applying Layer Styles

Wrap Text

Align type on a Path

Fill a shape with Text

Lesson 6: Drawing Tools

Demonstrate to students the application of Photoshop’s powerful drawing tools, they will learn how to:

Choose colour, colour swatches and the colour picker

Use the Paint Bucket Tool

Use the Drawing Tools; Pencil Tool

Operate the Brush Tool

Utilise the Clone Stamp and Pattern Stamp Tools

Apply the Healing and Patch Tools

Use the Eraser

Apply Smudge, Sharpen and Blur Tools

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Apply Dodge, Burn and Sponge Tools

Draw basic shape with the Shape Tools

Lesson 8: Scanning

Students will learn how to scan an image. The importance of Resolution, Pixels and ppi will be explained. Resizing / re-sampling an image will be explained. Students will complete a Sample Board linked to their brief.

Lesson 9: Sample Board Demonstrate to students how to design and complete a sample board. Students will learn how to:

Transfer images from various sources (the internet, Scanned images) to Adobe Photoshop

Paste selections and / or images into work area

Transform selections; Scale Rotate, Flip, Skew, Distort and apply Perspective

Apply texture and colour to images

Lesson 10: Render an Image

Demonstrate to student how to render an image. Students will learn how to:

Select irregular images and shapes

Paste selections and / or images into sections to be rendered

Transform selections; Scale Rotate, Flip, Skew, Distort and apply Perspective

Apply texture and colour to images

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Below are your two main Design Projects for this Year

Module :

Credits :

PROJECT : Project 2

KITCHEN

START DATE :

COMPLETION :

General Brief

You are required to design a bedroom for one of the following.

Someone rich and famous

A teenager

A disabled person

A young couple

The design work should include a bedroom with storage and a bathroom.

AND

Module :

Credits :

PROJECT : Project 1

BEDROOM

START DATE :

COMPLETION

General Brief

Choose from one of the following:

You are required to design a kitchen for a famous T.V chef. The design

should be audience friendly and appealing to the viewer. Take into account

camera space and stage lighting.

OR

Design a modern kitchen for a family of four. The family enjoy good food and

entertainment on a regular basis. In the design you are to include a dining

area and a fully operational kitchen with a good work triangle.

Each teacher will give you specific outcomes to the above briefs depending on their Modules

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ASSESSMENT PLAN LEVEL 5 INTERIOR DESIGN

MODULE Code Assessment Type Weighting Dates

Architectural

Drawing

5N1558 Collection of wk Project

60% 40%

Complete portfolio 30th April

Design Skills 5N0784

Project 1 Project 2

40% 60%

Hand –up Jan 7th Complete portfolio 30th April

Communications 5N0690 Collection of wk Skills demonstration

50% 50%

To be decided

Work

Experience

5N1356 Collection of wk Skills demonstration

60% 40%

Complete portfolio 30th April

Materials &

Finishes

5N1456 Project 1 Project 2

40% 60%


Computer Aided

Drafting 2D

5N1604 Portfolio of wk Project

50% 50%

End of march

Colour & Light 5N1919 Project 1 Project 2

40% 60%


Furnishing &

fittings

5N5053 Project 1 Project 2

40% 60%


Drawing 5N1862 Core drawing & Project

100% Complete portfolio 30th April

Photoshop Basic skills class delivered as back-up to your other modules- End of year project

Construction In House Exam- online tests

COURSE

YEAR

TEACHER

Wk Month Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Aug Staff return 26 27 28 29

2 Sept 1 2 3 4 5

3 Sept 8 9 Welcome

10 & 11 Orientation 12

4 Sept 15 Bed1st 17 18 19 20

5 Sept 22 23 24 25 26

6 Sept/Oct 29 30 1 2 3

7 Oct 6 7 8 9 10

8 Oct 13 14 15 16 17

9 Oct 20 21 22 23 24

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10 Oct 27 Midterm 28 Midterm 29 Midterm 30 Midterm 31 Midterm

11 Nov 3 4 5 6 7

12 Nov 10 11 12 13 14 Bedroom

intern

13 Nov 17 Work Exp 18 Work Exp.

19 Work Exp. 20 Work Exp. 21 Work Exp.

14 Nov 24 25 26 27 Graduation

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15 Dec 1 2 3 4 5

16 Dec 8 9 10 11 12

17 Dec 15 16 17 18 Mid-Year Assessments

19 College closes

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YEAR

TEACHER

Wk Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

18 Dec 22 XMAS 23 XMAS 24 XMAS 25 XMAS 26 XMAS

19 Dec 29 XMAS 30 XMAS 31 XMAS 1 XMAS 2 XMAS

20 Jan 5 College Reopens

6 Bedroom

handup 7 kitchen P2 8 9

21 Jan 12 13 14 15 16

22 Jan 19 20 21 22 23

23 Jan 26 27 28 29 30

24 Feb 2 3 4 5 6 Interim kitchen

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25 Feb 9 Work Exp 10 Open Day 11 Work Exp 12 Work Exp 13 Work Exp

26 Feb 16 MID TERM 17 MID TERM 18 MID TERM 19 MID TERM

20 MID TERM

27 Feb 23 24 25 26 27

28 Mar 2 3 4 5 6

29 Mar 9 10 11 12 13

30 Mar 16 St Patricks 17 Weekend 18 19 20

31 Mar 23 24 25 26 27

32 Mar 30 Easter 31 Easter 1 Easter 2 Easter 4 Easter

33 Apr 6 Easter 7 Easter 8 Easter 9 Easter 10 Easter

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COURSE

YEAR

TEACHER

Wk Month Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

34 Apr 13 College reopens

14 15 16 17

35 Apr 20 21 22-1st final handup 23-lecture hall 24

36 Apr 27 28 29 30 1

37 May 4 Bank Holiday 5 6 7 8

38 May 11 12 13 14 15

39 May 18 19 20 21 22 Exhibition (open)

40 May 25 Exhibition 26 Exhibition 27 Interviews 28 29 College Closes

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