Interior Design Professional Practice

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1 The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science. Under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999, FETAC now has responsibility for making awards previously made by NCVA. Module Descriptor Interior Design Professional Practice Level 6 N

2 1 Module Title Interior Design Professional Practice 2 Module Code N Level 6 4 Credit Value 1 credit 5 Purpose This module is designed to develop the learners knowledge of the professional environment of the interior designer with emphasis on legislation, regulations, business organisation and presentation skills 6 Preferred Entry Level 7 Special Requirements Level 5 Certificate, or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. None. 8 General Aims Learners who successfully complete this module will: 8.1 develop a knowledge and understanding of regulations and legislation relevant to interior designers 8.2 understand the structure of relevant business organisations 8.3 develop a knowledge and understanding of relevant contracts, tendering, cost planning, programming and project management 8.4 be aware of the ethical standards which interior designers should maintain when working within the industry 8.5 be conscious of personal presentation and display presentation skills within a professional context 8.6 demonstrate an understanding of the impact of design on the environment 8.7 present an organised portfolio of interior design work to a professional standard. 1

3 9 Units The specific learning outcomes are grouped into 4 units. Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Regulations and Legislation Presentation Skills Business Organisations, Contracts and Procurement Ethics and Responsibilities of Professionals 10 Specific Learning Outcomes Unit 1 Regulations and Legislation Learners should be able to: explain the broad principles of legislation relating to Copyright, Design and Patents and the Consumer understand how Planning and Building Regulations affect the Interior Designer understand the application of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) regulations and the duties/responsibilities of all persons involved in design projects apply Safety, Health and Welfare Regulations to a large interior design contract Unit 2 Presentation Skills Learners should be able to: produce a coherent and structured presentation portfolio of work demonstrate professional standards in integrating a combination of traditional and electronic presentation techniques make a presentation of a completed project suitable for a client employing a combination of traditional and electronic presentation methods 2

4 Unit 3 Business Organisations, Contracts and Procurement Learners should be able to: understand the structure of and the roles of the different members of the design team understand tendering, cost plans and fee structures produce a programme of work implement a programme of work Unit 4 Ethics and Responsibilities of Professionals Learners should be able to: outline the responsibilities of the interior designer in their industry to the various parties to include clients, the public, designers, colleagues and the profession itself provide examples of various situations in which codes of ethics (personal or corporate) might be required understand the importance of business etiquette show awareness of responsibilities to the environment understand environmental terms with particular reference to the interior design industry demonstrate how green design can be incorporated into interior design 3

5 11 Portfolio of Assessment Please refer to the glossary of assessment techniques and the note on assessment principles at the end of this module descriptor. All assessment is carried out in accordance with FETAC regulations. Assessment is devised by the internal assessor, with external moderation by FETAC. Summary Assignments 60% Collection of Work 40% 11.1 Assignment The internal assessor will devise a brief that requires the candidate to produce two assignments which are research based. These assignments will be based on all units Collection of Work The internal assessor will devise guidelines for candidates on gathering a collection of work that demonstrates evidence of a range of specific learning outcomes. The project brief will integrate with other level 6 interior design modules. The collection will include project based portfolio of drawings and associated documents 12 Grading Pass 50-64% Merit 65-79% Distinction % 4

6 Individual Candidate Marking Sheet No.1 Interior Design Professional Practice N32872 Assignment 40% Candidate Name: PPSN: Centre: Centre No.: Assessment Criteria Assignments 1 and 2 Evidence of preparation and research. Relevant material appropriately presented Appropriate conclusions Maximum Mark 20 Candidate Mark Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Subtotal 40 TOTAL MARKS This mark should be transferred to the Module Results Summary Sheet Internal Assessor s Signature: Date: External Authenticator s Signature: Date: 5

7 Individual Candidate Marking Sheet No.2 Interior Design Professional Practice N32872 Portfolio 60% Candidate Name: PPSN: Centre: Centre No.: Assessment Criteria Research Detailed visual and written material relevant to portfolio criteria Investigative studies executed Maximum Mark 15 Candidate Mark Analysis Evidence of creative manipulation of research Demonstrate ability to creatively produce accurate and legible spatial design Demonstrate ability to apply legislation for the built environment 15 Presentation Sound critical evaluation used in making and presenting choices. Oral presentation with appropriate use of supporting materials/media Critical evaluation and analysis of presentations 30 TOTAL MARKS This mark should be transferred to the Module Results Summary Sheet 60 Internal Assessor s Signature: Date: External Authenticator s Signature: Date: 6

8 FETAC Module Results Summary Sheet Module Title: Interior Design Professional Practice Module Code: N32872 Candidate Surname Mark Sheet Mark Sheet Assessment Marking Sheets 1 2 Maximum Marks per Marking Sheet 40% 60% Candidate Forename Total 100% Grade* Signed: Internal Assessor: Date: This sheet is for internal assessors to record the overall marks of individual candidates. It should be retained in the centre. The marks awarded should be transferred to the official FETAC Module Results Sheet issued to centres before the visit of the external Authenticator. Grade* D: % M: 65-79% P: 50-64% U: 0-49% W: candidates entered who did not present for assessment 7