10304175Home Decorating II
Course Information
Description
This course covers the basic components of home decoration by discussing the types and quality of furnishings available in the marketplace and also includes an overview of fabrics, lighting fixtures, and the many different materials and finishes available to the home decorator. Additionally students will learn about selecting and purchasing these items and their application in home staging and decoration.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Identify appropriate interior finishes.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing an interior finishes project
    Criteria
    project demonstrates an understanding of appropriate finish selection for floors
    project demonstrates an understanding of appropriate finish selection for walls
    project demonstrates an understanding of appropriate finish selection for ceilings
    project demonstrates an understanding of appropriate finish selection for specialty areas

  2. Identify appropriate furniture finishes.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a furniture finishes project
    Criteria
    project demonstrates the appropriate selection of upholstery
    project demonstrates the appropriate selection of exposed wood finishes
    project demonstrates the appropriate selection of cushion type

  3. Identify appropriate window coverings/treatments.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a window coverings/treatment project
    Criteria
    project demonstrates appropriate selection based on material
    project demonstrates appropriate selection based on window covering type
    project demonstrates appropriate selection based on decorating style

  4. Evaluate and complete finish and furniture selections.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a finish and furniture evaluation project.
    Criteria
    project demonstrates the appropriate selections based on budget
    project demonstrates the appropriate selections based on quality
    project demonstrates the appropriate selections based on design principles
    project demonstrates the appropriate selections based on clients wants/needs
    project demonstrates the appropriate selections based on existing conditions

  5. Demonstrate an understanding of how to procure interior finishes and furniture.
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class discussion and research
    Criteria
    you contribute relevant information to class discussion
    you share research information in class

  6. Compare typical light sources for the home.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a light source comparison work sheet
    Criteria
    worksheet correctly identifies typical light source types
    worksheet correctly identifies typical light source applications

  7. Apply light fixture types and lighting schemes.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a basic lighting scheme project
    Criteria
    basic lighting scheme project demonstrates understanding of appropriate light source selections
    basic lighting scheme project demonstrates understanding of appropriate light fixture selections
    basic lighting scheme project demonstrates understanding of basic lighting schemes
    basic lighting scheme project demonstrates appropriate use of symbols in a floor plan sketch

  8. Demonstrate an understanding of creating and building relationships with trades people and contractors.
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing an informational interview of a trades person or contractor
    by participating in a round table discussion
    Criteria
    you document interview findings
    you actively participate in round table discussion
    you share comments/reactions to other students' research findings