LUMINUS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED ARTS

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COURSE SYLLABUS - (BTEC UNITS)

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Unit Code: 615/35 Unit Title: Professional Practice
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in
BTEC Level: 5 Program Title: Art and Design (Interior Design)
Section: Semester: SECOND Academic Year: 2024-2025
Credit Hours: 15 Contact Hours:
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite(s):
n.darabseh@ltuc
Faculty Name: Applied Art Email: Phone: 0798061615
.edu.jo
Class Hours: Days: W - M Time: 9 - 11 Room:
Class Hours: Days: W - M Time: 3 - 5 Room:
Office Hours: Days: U – T Time: 12 – 2 Room: ART OFFICE

Course Description
This unit focuses on helping students transition from their studies to a career,
whether in a job or as a freelancer. It builds on previous learning about personal
and professional development. The main goal is to help students develop a
strategy for their future career by improving their skills in key areas such as
career planning, writing a CV, interview techniques, self-promotion,
understanding legal frameworks, business planning, and building professional
networks. By the end of the unit, students will have the knowledge and skills
needed to increase their career opportunities.

Hand in date Hand out date Formative feedback Summative feedback Resubmission date

Learning Outcomes (LO) Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4

LO1: Review own skills and abilities in
support of future employment or self-
employment

LO2: Investigate business structures,

legal frameworks and legislation to
construct a business plan

LO3: Develop material to support future

employment or self-employment
LO4: Present own skills, abilities and
work to an employer or client.

(Hint; Kindly insert X in the box above reflecting the assessment)

Type of Assessment; (kindly narrate the assessment method to be used in each type below)
Assessment 1 Assignment
Assessment 2 Assignment – DRAWING EXAM
Assessment 3 Assignment – DRAWING EXAM
Assessment 4 Recorded video, presentation , Implementation on machines
 Course Schedule

Week LOs Session Activities

Wk. 1 LO1  Topic:
 Reviewing Personal Skills and Capabilities to Support Future Employment or Freelancing Sub-
topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Skill Audit \ Belbin team role test
Wk. 2 LO1  Topic:
 Personal Development Plan
 Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Career Mapping Creating a Marketing Plan for Interior Design Description: Students will develop a
marketing plan to promote their interior design business. This activity will focus on digital marketing,
branding, and client acquisition
Wk. 3 LO1  Topic:
 Career Aspirations
 Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Group Discussion on Early Career Challenges" Divide the class into small groups and have them
discuss the challenges they might face when setting early career goals, such as lack of experience,
financial constraints, or finding opportunities in the field. Each group should come up with solutions
or strategies to overcome these challenges.
Wk. 4 LO1  Topic:
career plan,
recognizing progression Opportunities
 Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Have students create a detailed action plan for skill development, including short-term and long-term
strategies. This could involve setting specific goals like "Learn how to use AutoCAD in the next three
months" or "Improve communication skills through client interactions
Wk. 5 LO1  Topic:
+  Business Structures and Legal Frameworks for Design Projects
LO2  Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
In groups, students will define a target market (e.g., millennials, luxury homeowners, corporate
clients).
Wk. 6 LO2  Topic:
 Business Planning and Market Strategy for Interior Design and Retail
 Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Intellectual Property Basics Quiz"
Description: Create a quiz or interactive discussion session where students answer questions related
to intellectual property (IP) in interior design, such as copyright, trademarks, patents, and design
rights
Wk. 7 LO2  Topic:
Develop a business plan related to own area of specialist study
 Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Research and Market Analysis
Description: Have students begin their projects by researching the type of business they’re designing
for (e.g., a cafe or a boutique shop). They should focus on the target audience, competition, and
trends in the industry
Wk. 8 LO2  Topic:
. Professional Development and Networking in Interior Design and Evaluate own skills,
 abilities and development
needs for future employment or self-employment.
 Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Building Your Professional Network"
Description: Have students research and identify key industry professionals, designers, and
organizations that could be valuable additions to their professional network. They should find
relevant groups, associations, and platforms (like LinkedIn, ASID, or local design organizations) and
create a list of at least five individuals or groups they would like to connect with
Wk. 9 LO2  Topic:
+  Portfolio and CV Development (Print & Digital)
LO3  Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Portfolio Creation Workshop"
Description: Organize a hands-on workshop where students create or update their professional
portfolios. Students should include both print and digital formats of their best design work (e.g.,
interior design projects, sketches, renderings, CAD drawings, or photography of completed spaces).
They should also add project descriptions, their design process, and any client feedback or
testimonials.
Wk. 10 LO3  Topic:
 Professional networking
 Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Facebook Group Participation"
Description: Ask students to join relevant Facebook groups related to interior design and engage in
discussions, share resources, and connect with other members. They should contribute meaningfully
to conversations, ask questions, or provide insights on topics they feel knowledgeable about.
Wk. 11 LO4  Topic:
 Client interview /Presentation Preparing for Interview Getting Interview Feedback
 Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Personal Branding and Appearance"
Description: Have students research how their personal brand relates to their professional attire. Ask
them to create a "personal brand board" that includes images of clothing, accessories, and colors
they feel best represent them as an interior designer. They should reflect on how their personal style
can align with the expectations of potential employers
Wk. 12 LO4  Topic:
 Reflection and Evaluation of Own Work & Development
 Sub-topic(s):
 Sample activities:
Ask students to role-play as interviewers and provide feedback to their peers based on a mock
interview scenario. This gives them the opportunity to practice delivering constructive feedback, as
well as understanding the perspective of the interviewer
Wk. 13 Assignments Final Submission
Wk. 14 Feedback
Wk. 15 Assignments Resubmission
 Textbooks 1. Pile, J. F. (2003). A history of interior design. Wiley.
References 1. Piotrowski, C. M., & Rogers, E. A. (2014). Professional practice of interior design
(3rd ed.). Wiley.
2. Lawson, B. (2001). Business and legal aspects of design professions. Fairchild
Publications.
3. Knackstedt, M. V. (2006). Interior design career guide. Wiley.
4. Kelley, T., & Kelley, D. (2013). Creative confidence: Unleashing the creative
potential within us all. Crown Business.
5. Petit, Z. (2014). The essential guide to freelance writing: How to write, work,
and thrive as a freelance writer. Writer’s Digest Books.
6. Ries, E. (2011). The lean startup: How today's entrepreneurs use continuous
Learning Technology In the Professional Practice module, the expected learning technologies include: Smart
Projectors for displaying lectures, Desktop Computers for using writing and design
software, 3D Modeling Software for creating 3D models, Online Learning Platforms like
Moodle and Google Classroom for content and assignment management, Social Media
Platforms like LinkedIn for professional networking, and Video Recording Tools for
recording presentations.

Attendance Policy
1. Attendance count shall start right from the “add and drop” period.
2. Learners who are late for 10-20 minutes will be marked “late attendance” in the SIS. Four (4) such late
attendances are counted as one full absence for 3-hour class session towards computing “warnings” for absence.
3. Learners who are late by more than 20 minutes will be allowed to sit in for the class but will be marked as absent
in the attendance record.
4. In the event of multiple absences, Learners receive warnings when they have reached the 10% and the 20%
absence mark. Absences for more than 25% of class time will be recorded “FA” for the course. Absenteeism
percentages are calculated according to the table below:

No. of Absences
Duration of Lecture
10% 20% 25% (Deprived)
1 hour 5 Absences 9 Absences 11 Absences
1 hour and 30 Minuets 3 Absences 6 Absences 8 Absences
2 hours 3 Absences 5 Absences 6 Absences

Late Submission Policy:

Assignments submitted after the specified deadline will incur a penalty of 10% per working day, with a maximum
deduction of 50% of the total marks.

First Late Submission:

Students will be granted one opportunity to resubmit a late assignment without full penalty, provided they submit a
valid extenuating circumstances form within 5 working days of the original deadline.

Plagiarism Declaration:
All submitted work must include a signed plagiarism declaration stating that the work is entirely original, and any
referenced sources are correctly cited using the specified referencing format.

Plagiarism Consequences:
Confirmed cases of plagiarism will result in an automatic failure for the unit, with potential further disciplinary action
including potential suspension from the program.

Grading Scale:
Level 4 and 5 units will be graded using the BTEC grading criteria: Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D), and Distinction*
(D*), with specific performance criteria for each grade level.

Assessment Weightings:
Each unit's final grade will be calculated based on multiple assessments, with clear percentage weightings specified in
individual unit briefs.

Moderation and Consistency:

All assessments will undergo internal and external moderation to ensure fair and consistent grading across different
units and assessors.

Reassessment Opportunities:
Students who do not achieve a Pass grade will be offered one opportunity to resubmit or complete additional evidence
to demonstrate unit learning outcomes.

Academic Integrity:
Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic honesty, including proper reference, avoiding collusion,
and submitting original work.

Appeals Process:
Students who disagree with assessment outcomes may submit a formal grade appeal within 10 working days of
receiving their results, following the institution's established appeals proceed