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PPR3102 - Professional practice for interior architecture

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Art, Design and Architecture

Organisational Unit

Department of Architecture

Coordinator(s)

Ms Charity Edwards

Offered

Caulfield

First semester 2016 (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.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

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

Assessment

100% Mixed Mode

Workload requirements

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

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Charity Edwards

Prerequisites

IAR2113 or IAR2115

Prohibitions

PPR2110,PPR3108