The aim of this module is to give students an insight into professional practice issues and scenarios closely associated with interior design. The main areas covered centre on selection and specification and project management. It is understood that one of the roles of the interior designer is to select and specify furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) as well as lighting, colour and finishes. These choices naturally have a huge impact on interior space and need to reflect a sensitivity and appropriateness to context. It is also understood that considerable effort has been made to formalise the practice of interior design and bring it closer in line with recognised professional practice procedure, notably exemplified by architecture. The practice of interior design is considered across the spectrum.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through studio-based projects and workshops, together with seminars, subject-specific talks and guest lectures. These will be linked to group tutorials and tutor-led group discussion throughout. Students are expected to develop work independently following formative feedback.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | Studio practice, workshops, seminars & crits Tutorial reviews | 200 |
| Guided independent study | 100 | |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Students engage with a practical design brief set to facilitate the process of collaboration / familiarisation with industrial manufacturers, suppliers and experts relevant to the practice of interior design. They also compile a focussed commercial reference archive study (contributing to a course archive) to engage with the process of specification research. A professional practice case study report is produced to demonstrate an aspect of professional practice procedure.
Assessment is through evidence presented at critiques of sustained application, an exploratory attitude and advancing technical knowledge across the full range of project work.
The submission of project work is subject to final assessment at the end of the module when the body of the work will be summatively assessed.
Students are expected to improve and refine work in response to formative feedback/feed forward throughout the module and Level. This provides an ongoing opportunity to improve their position prior to summative assessment at the end of the module.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1) Research industry and the market place with effect and discerning focus. | Engagement with a practical design brief set to facilitate the process of industrial collaboration / familiarisation. Compilation of a commercial reference archive to inform the process of specification. Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 2) Collaborate with industry and engage creatively with specialist industrial product in a practical project. | Engagement with a practical design brief set to facilitate the process of industrial collaboration / familiarisation. Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 3) Establish a specialist industrial product reference archive and network. | Compilation of a commercial reference archive to inform the process of specification. Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 4) Engage with the basic principles of interior project management. | Production of a focussed professional practice case study report. Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| 5) Contribute towards an evolving course archive. | Compilation of a commercial reference archive to inform the process of specification. Formatively assessed through project reviews and crits throughout the module. Summatively assessed in project work submitted at the end of the module. |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Studio project, reference archive, practice study | 100% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS a requirement that the major category of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
Yakeley, D & Yakeley S. (2010) The BIID Interior Design Job Book. RIBA publishing, London
BIID. (2012) BIID Concise Agreement for Interior Design Services: CID/12. RIBA Publishing
Lutz, B. (2010) Knoll: A Modernist Universe. Rizzoli International Publications
Windlin, C. (2007) Project Vitra: Sites, Products, Authors, Museum, Collections, Signs, Chronology, Glossary. Birkhauser
Fraser, M. (2011) London Design Guide 2012-13. Spotlight Press
Relevant trade literature.
Library E - Resource:
To access the library e-resource:
Canvas>library>finding the information you need>e-resources>subject list of e-resources>architecture and landscape>construction information service (choose 'on' or 'off' campus)>construction information service (select view product)>type The BIID Interior Design Job Book into the search box>select The BIID Interior Design Job Book> select 'download now'.
Also available as e-resource:
A Client's Guide to Engaging an Architect
Standard Form of Agreement (SFA/99)