10304142Professional Practice for Interior Design
Course Information
Description
Covers essential interior design business practices and procedures, including business formations, fees, contracts, project management, business forms and record keeping. Professional work conduct and interior design sales techniques are also covered.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Research the impact the professional of interior design has on family, community, and the world [Interior designers have a global view and consider social, cultural, economic, and ecological contexts in all aspects of their work. #4 Global Context]
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Analysis summarizes the contributions and impact of underrepresented groups in the design industry on society

  2. Identify of the importance of collaboration with interdisciplinary teams [Interior designers collaborate and participate in interdisciplinary teams. #5 Collaboration]
    Assessment Strategies
    Group Project
    Criteria
    Demonstrate an awareness of the need for empathy in a business setting

  3. Illustrate the importance of professional ethics [Interior designers understand the principles and processes that define the profession and the value of interior design to society. #6 Business Practices & Professionalism]
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Written materials use inclusive  language  and avoid  the use of alienating language

  4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate professional expertise, experience and learning through written and oral communication [Interior designers are effective communicators #9 Communication]
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Oral Presentation

  5. Evaluate the integration of materials and product offerings in a complete design solution to through relationships with business partners [Interior designers complete design solutions that integrate furnishings, products, materials, and finishes. #13 Products & Materials]
    Assessment Strategies
    Research Project
    Criteria
    Case Study – 80% or better

  6. Define the impact of legal documents on the business of design. [Interior designers understand the principles and processes that define the profession and the value of interior design to society. #6 Business Practices & Professionalism]

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