86871 Professional Practice for Interior Designers
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UTS: Design, Architecture and Building: DesignCredit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 114 credit points of completed study in STM90642 Core Subjects BDesign Interior Design AND 86041 Interior Design Major Project: Research and Conceptualisation AND 86042 Interior Design Professional Project
Handbook description
This subject requires the student to develop a clear understanding of professional practice as applied to the practice of interior design. Through a series of lectures, tutorials, research tasks and projects, the student explores the issues of environmental planning laws and regulations, the role of local government and other authorities, understanding the application and approval systems applicable to interior design projects in NSW, and the general requirements needed to successfully practice interior design in NSW. Specific study is made of the following: planning law, development application procedures, extent of approvals required for interior design projects, insurance requirements, commercial, legal and ethical responsibilities of an interior designer, and general management of an interior design practice.
Subject objectives/outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to :
- demonstrate a clear understanding of the designers relationship to other stakeholders in interior projects
- demonstrate an applied understanding of the role of authorities having jurisdiction over interior projects
- research and report on and apply the plans and codes used by local government, applicable to interior design projects
- identify the mandatory and optional insurance requirements, applicable to interior design projects
- discuss the commercial realities of managing and operating an interior design practice
- understand client and contractor relationship models and practices
- understand at an introductory level the complexities of balancing commercial reality with a sound ethical position in the practice of interior design.
Contribution to course aims and graduate attributes
This subject, through lectures, tutorials and projects, develops students graduate attributes with a particular focus on, communication skills, attitudes and values, and professional skill, alongside presentation skills, and the ability to develop arguments and rationales. Students who perform well in this subject will have demonstrated advanced capabilities in these areas.
Students are introduced to business frameworks and professional ethics and obligations and will develop an understanding of the complexity of administering interior design practices and projects, including legal, statutory and contractual issues. This subject is placed in the final year of study, and forms part of the requirements for the final semester of study. The understanding and skills fostered in this subject reflect the academic objectives of the final year of the interior design course.
Teaching and learning strategies
Face-to-face sessions will incorporate a range of learning strategies including research for design, developing frameworks, comparative analysis, presentations, discussion and reflection. These will be complimented by independent and group student engagement in research and business projects incorporating report writing, analysis, modelling and alongside promotional projects relating to practice and employment.
Content
This subject addresses the following issues and topics:
1 Introduction to the relationship of clients to interior designers.
2 Concepts of professional practice and conduct
3. Design practices and their structures
4. Business communication, writing and record keeping
5. Marketing strategies for Interior Design
6. Business reporting and registrations
7. Statutory Law and local government acts and controls relevant to interior design.
8. Local government approvals and appeals
9. Relationship of interior designers to other consultants
10. Contract documentation, tenders and quotations..
11. Contracts and contract administration
12. Introduction to quality assurance principles
Assessment
Assessment Item 1: Feasibility Analysis Report
| Objective(s): | 1.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 |
| Weighting: | 30% |
Assessment Item 2: Research and Report Project
| Objective(s): | 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 6.0 |
| Weighting: | 40% |
Assessment Item 3: Marketing and Communication Project
| Objective(s): | 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0. |
| Weighting: | 30% |
References
Ballast, David Kent, 1986, Guide To Quality Control For Design Professionals, Practice ManagementAssociates, Newton, Mass
Burstein, David & Frank Stasiowski, 1982, Project Management for The Design Professional, Whitney Library of Design, New YorkBurstein, David, 1991, Project Management for The Design Professional, Whitney Library of Design, New York Coleman, Cindy, (ed.) 2001, Interior Design : handbook of professional practice, McGraw-Hill, London Dry, David, 1983, Interior Design Workbook : a job record and diary for interior designers, Architecture and Building Practice Guides, London Goslett, Dorothy, 1978, The Professional Practice of Design, Batsford, London Kliment, Stephen A, 1998, Writing For Design Professionals: A Guide to Writing Successful Proposals, Letters, Brochures, Portfolios, Reports, Presentations and Job Applications for Architects, Engineers, and Interior Designers, W.W. Norton, New York Lydiate, Liz, 1992, Professional Practice in Design consultancy: a Design Business Association Guide, Design Council, London Piotrowski, Christine M, 1992, Interior Design Management : a hanbook for owners and Managers, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York Piotrowski, Christine M, 2004, Becoming an Interior Designer: a guide to careers in design, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, New Jersey
Stasiowski, Frank,1994, A Handbook For Architects, Engineers and Interior Designers, revised edition, Whitney Library of Design, New York Veitch, Ronald M., Dianne R. Jackman & Mary K. Dixon, 1990, Professional Practice: A Handbook for Interior Designers, Peguis Publishers, Winnipeg.
