10304152Trends and Issues in Interior Design
Course Information
Description
This course provides the opportunity for students to investigate current topics of interest in the interior design field and learn about trends and issues in interior design through class reports and discussion.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Investigate the concept of Sustainable Design
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by submitting an Extra Credit Written Report
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes the definition of Green buildings
    worksheet includes a discussion of personal responsibility
    worksheet includes a description of good green design practices
    worksheet includes an identification of what are low-impact building materials
    worksheet includes a discussion of indoor air quality
    worksheet includes a discussion of the conservation of energy and water
    worksheet includes a discussion of waste reduction and management
    written report includes a discussion of the impact on global conditions
    written report includes a discussion of ways we can contribute to change as a society
    written report includes the identification of ethical responsibility
    exam includes all of the above

  2. Identify what makes a greening project including responsible specifications of integrated design
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes the identification of the benefits from designing using sustainable principles and practices.
    worksheet includes a discussion of attributes of products used for specifications
    worksheet includes a discussion of parameter examples for project outline
    worksheet includes the identification of criteria approach used for integrated design
    worksheet includes a discussion of the designer's role
    worksheet includes a discussion of the client's role
    worksheet includes a discussion of rating systems for green building
    worksheet includes the identification of building cost considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of product consideration
    worksheet includes a checklist for consideration of green products
    exam includes all of the above

  3. Investigate sustainable building materials and finishes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by submitting an assigned Product Resource Project
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes a discussion of plaster and gypsum board considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of tile considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of bamboo considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of leather considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of cork considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of biocomposite considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of wood considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of linoleum considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of rubber considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of terrazzo considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of carpet considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of wallcovering considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of paint considerations
    Product Resource Project includes resources for all of the above products
    Product Resource Project includes pictures of all of the above products
    Product Resource Project includes specification information for all of the above products
    exam includes all of the above

  4. Investigate sustainable hard finishes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by submitting an assigned Product Resource Project
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes a discussion of concrete considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of masonry considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of metal considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of wood and composites considerations
    Product Resource Project includes resources for all of the above products
    Product Resource Project includes pictures of all of the above products
    Product Resource Project includes specification information for all of the above products
    exam includes all of the above

  5. Investigate sustainable hard finishes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by submitting an assigned Product Resource Project
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes a discussion of concrete considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of masonry considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of metal considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of wood and composites considerations
    Product Resource Project includes resources for all of the above products
    Product Resource Project includes pictures of all of the above products
    Product Resource Project includes specification information for all of the above products
    exam includes all of the above

  6. Investigate sustainable furnishings
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by submitting an assigned Question Outline for a Guest Speaker
    by submitting an assigned Product Resource Project
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes a discussion of countertop considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of cabinetry considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of textile considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of case pieces considerations
    Worksheet includes upholstery considerations
    Worksheet includes portable lighting considerations
    Worksheet includes mattresses and bedding considerations
    Worksheet includes area rug considerations
    Worksheet includes window treatment considerations
    Worksheet includes accessories and art considerations
    Questions Outline includes upholstery content
    Product Resource Project includes resources for all of the above products
    Product Resource Project includes pictures of all of the above products
    Product Resource Project includes specification information for all of the above products
    exam includes all of the above

  7. Investigate sustainable building systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by submitting an assigned Product Resource Project
    on an exam
    Criteria
    worksheet includes a discussion of door and window considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of shower enclosure considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of closet and shelving considerations
    worksheet includes a discussion of fireplaces and stoves considerations
    Worksheet includes appliance considerations
    Worksheet includes office equipment considerations
    Worksheet includes plumbing considerations
    Worksheet includes lighting considerations
    Product Resource Project includes resources for all of the above products
    Product Resource Project includes pictures of all of the above products
    Product Resource Project includes specification information for all of the above products
    exam includes all of the above

  8. Explore regulations, organizations and LEED certification
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a Question Outline for the Guest Speaker
    on an exam
    Criteria
    Questions Outline includes LEED content
    exam includes all of the above

  9. Examine the concept of Aging in Place
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a worksheet via BlackBoard
    by submitting an assigned project
    Criteria
    worksheet includes a discussion of the definition of Aging in Place
    worksheet includes a discussion of the impact on the design industry
    worksheet includes a discussion of planning for special needs
    worksheet includes a discussion of home modifications
    worksheet includes a discussion of safety considerations
    project includes space planning and drawing creation
    project includes finish, materials and furnishing selections
    project includes presentation aids
    project includes justification statement
    Questions Outline includes Aging in Place content