Module Details

Module Code: ARCH7005
Title: Design Detailing
Long Title: Design Detailing
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces students to interior architecture detailing and the process by which a design concept can be realised through considered material selection & application.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand and evaluate the impact of details, junctions, fixings and surfaces on interior architecture strategies.
LO2 Understand & evaluate 'fit for purpose' material selection in interior architecture design projects.
LO3 Illustrate an understanding of how to convey the technical details of an interior space in a scaled, dimensioned & annotated detail/working drawing.
LO4 Communicate a coherent interior architecture design proposal from concept to detailed design.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Interior Architecture Detailing
Principles of interior architecture detailing and it's impact on the success of both domestic & non-domestic projects. Emphasis is on how to deal aesthetically with the practicalities of junctions & fixings, and how they are expressed in the walls, floors, ceilings and fixtures/fittings that form a space.
Materials & Finishes Selection
Materials & finishes selection, how they are composed and applied for walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures/fittings. Emphasis is on arriving at 'fit for purpose' & sustainable design solutions that define the character of an interior space.
Detailed Drawings
Drawing standards & conventions used to produced a comprehensive detailed drawing package that illustrates & describes design intent.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Produce a detailed sketch design scheme for a small scale interior space. Illustrating the construction and assembly methods; junctions, fixings, materials & finishes.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Produce a complete set of detail/working drawings for a small scale interior space. Illustrating in plan, section, elevation & detail the general arrangement, wall/partitioning systems, fixture/fittings and materials & finishes selection.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture based learning Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Studio based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completion of project assignments Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture based learning Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Studio based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completion of project assignment Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Drew Plunkett. (2010), Construction and Detailing for Interior Design, Laurence King, [ISBN: 9781856696890].
  • Rachael Brown & Lorraine Farrelly. (2012), Materials and Interior Design, Laurence King, [ISBN: 9781856697590].
  • David Kent Ballast. (2010), Interior Detailing Concept to Construction, Wiley, [ISBN: 978047050497].
  • Virginia McLeod. (2009), Detail in Contemporary Bathroom Design, Laurence King, [ISBN: 9781856695909].
  • Virginia McLeod. (2012), Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture, Laurence King, [ISBN: 9781780670249].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DINAR_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Interior Architecture 5 Mandatory
CR_DIARC_7 Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture 5 Mandatory