Offered

Caulfield First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to the range of practical, fiscal, operational and legislated requirements for operation as a competent professional practitioner of interior architecture. Site visits relevant to the projects are undertaken.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

1. be able to analyse the key professional and management issues in a range of interior architecture projects;
2. develop strategies for undertaking research and design for projects and select appropriate research methods;
3. be able to undertake computer-based scheduling of the management of the design project and its implementation;
4. understand issues of ethics and morality specifically related to the interior architectural profession;
5. be familiar with commercial and contract law, with specific emphasis on construction related issues;
6. understand intellectual property laws, copyright, plagiarism, patents, and design registration;
7. have an understanding of management skills and relevant government workplace legislation;
8. observe and employ occupational health and safety principles and rules appropriate to studio practice.

Assessment

Assignments: 100%

Contact hours

12 hours per week, 4 taught hours and 8 independent study hours

Prerequisites

IAR2113

Prohibitions

PPR2110,PPR3108