IAR2113

Interior architecture studio 3 ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Darragh O'Brien

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Prato Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit and IAR2114 are the key units for developing interior architecture design capabilities. In this unit, the focus is on exposing students to problems which include a variety of interior architectural factors, and applying methodologies to coordinate their analysis and to achieve a holistic integrated design that addresses human needs. The projects are set in a variety of contexts, involving simple construction and structural requirements and basic service issues.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1.undertake a simple interior architecture project, involving the determination and resolution of user requirements, construction, structuring, servicing, aesthetics; 2.communicate the design with presentation drawings and models as well as technical documentation; 3.evaluate the effectiveness of the design methodologies they are applying; 4.explain the reasoning behind their choice of methodology, media, design options and solutions; 5.account for the social and cultural content of their design decision-making; 6.understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Assessment: Design project: 90%, Oral and written presentation: 10%

Contact Hours: 12 hours per week, including 4 studio hours + 8 independent study hours per week

Prerequisites: IAR1112 and IAR1401 and IAR1211

Corequisites: OHS1000

Prohibitions: IAR2103