Research; support document for the Stage Set Assignment Guide to compiling information for a visual report

knowledge & skills Resourcing information and liaising with industry re: restoration decoration Research skills Working as part of a team Nature of restoration decoration eg : Vehicle for communication/ period style Recalling earlier responses Needs analysis leading to the formulation of a decoration brief Observation skills

Learning Outcome 1 On completion the learner should be able to research terminology and selected period decoration as a basis for development of restoration decoration including a decorative motif design Restoration Adaption Conservation Heritage Value Cultural significance

Learning Outcome 2 On completion the learner should be able to identify the primary aspects of selected Australian period styles to produce a range of decorative details. These should be typical of their time Atypical examples may be included as a comparison to the typical i.e. how unique these are and why

Examples Details Cornices Dado Ceiling roses Skiting Solid Plasterwork Applied finishes Simulated finishes Marble paint finish Timber paint finishes

Learning Outcome 2 cont… Primary aspects of selected Australian period styles identified. Decorative details reproduced based on selected Australian period style Report to be condensed into a visual précis for sharing with your colleagues

Learning Outcome 3 On completion the learner should be able to prepare a design for a stencil to be used as part of a wall decoration related to a specific Australian period style. Alternative decorative element may be used where stencils are inappropriate to the selected Australian period style.

Typical Accessories Cultery Crockery Décor Window dressing Clothing fashion

At Home Day:Stage Set Saturday, 3:00 pm where 4 visitors arrive at the lounge room or salon (total of 6 people) Tea? Coffee? Service Side table? Lounge? Dining? Chairs Floor finish? Wall finish / highly decorated? Colours?

References Apperley,R. Irving,R. Reynolds,P. A pictorial guide to identifying Australian architecture: Styles & terms from 1788 to the present; ISBN 0-207-16201-8 (1989) Archer,J. (1987) Building a nation; A history of the Australian house. Sydney:Collins. GBIP Evans,I. Lucas,C. Stapelton,I. (1991). More colour schemes for old Australian houses. Queensland: The Flannel Flower Press. GBIP Evans,I. et al (1991). Getting the details right: Restoring Australian houses 1890s - 1920s. Queensland: The Flannel Flower Press. GBIP Miller,J. Miller,M. (1990). Period Style. London: Mitchell, Beazley. GBIP Stapleton,I. (1991). How to restore the old Aussie house. Queensland: The Flannel Flower Press Pty. Ltd. GBIP

Videos Australian Heritage Commission. (1984). Artisans of Australia : Australia: Film Australia, Lindfield NSW. F.V. Individual films highly recommended on this video anthology = Glass craft, Decorative paintwork

Periodicals Australian Design Series: Classic Decorating. Sydney: Richard Walsh. # S.D. Belle: Design and Decoration. Sydney: ACP Homemaker Magazines. # S.D. Maison et Jardin international. France. Grand Decoration. # S.D. These slides have been prepared by joanette seiden for the Restoration Decoration module 2005