Interior Design

Course Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Housing Decisions is a one-half credit course that introduces students to the selection and planning of living environments to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families across the life span. Course content provides opportunities for students to explore housing options, architectural styles of housing, factors that influence housing selection, housing legislation and regulations, ownership options, home construction and repairs, home furnishings and accessories, home maintenance,

landscape design, home safety, environmental and energy issues, technology, and career options related to the housing industry. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), an integral part of the curriculum, enhances leadership development skills and provides opportunities for community service.

PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS:

Students are expected to meet all course goals as indicated in the course outline and apply knowledge through real-life situations.  A variety of teaching techniques such as small and large group discussions, lecture, labs and independent study projects will be used to integrate process skills such as decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking.  Laboratory experiences are essential to the course and provide students with opportunities to accomplish set classroom goals.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Students will:

1. Analyze how housing meets individual and family needs across the life span.

• Psychological

• Emotional

• Social

• Physiological

• Safety

• Special needs

2. Compare housing options available to individuals and families based on needs across the life

span.

3. Critique architectural styles of housing throughout history.

4. Determine factors that influence the selection of housing across the life span.

• Geographic location

• Safety and security

• Energy and efficiency

• Aesthetic preferences

• Mobility

• Maintenance

• Zoning laws

5. Interpret housing legislation and regulations that protect consumers.

6. Interpret legal agreements in real estate transactions.

Examples: home mortgage, leases for renting housing.

7. Compare advantages and disadvantages of renting or owning a home.

8. Determine the costs and procedures for purchasing housing.

9. Compare advantages and disadvantages of remodeling versus building.

10. Interpret a floor plan/blue print.

11. Develop a floor plan to meet individual needs.

12. Interpret terms used in building construction

13. Apply the elements and principles of design to interior and exterior housing decisions.

14. Evaluate factors that affect furniture design and selection.

• Materials

• Technology

• Life style

• Status

• Cost

• Care

15. Judge the quality of furniture/equipment based on price, material, workmanship, construction

details, and style.

16. Analyze factors that influence selection of furnishings/accessories for the home.

• Durability

• Cost

• Design

• Fabric

• Suitability

17. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of equipment and supplies in maintaining a home.

18. Evaluate ways to maintain a clean home.

19. Demonstrate basic principles in organizing storage space in the home.

20. Design a maintenance plan for the home.

21. Create a landscape plan.

22. Critique methods used to make the home safe and secure.

23. Demonstrate basic home repairs.

24. Compare types of insurance coverage for protecting the homeowner or renter against property

damage or loss.

25. Interpret environmental and ecological issues related to housing decisions.

26. Demonstrate ways to conserve environmental resources in the home.

• Recycling

• Reusing

• Reducing supplies

27. Determine trends that affect the housing industry.

28. Analyze the impact of technology on housing decisions.

29. Utilize technology to enhance housing decisions.

30. Analyze career options and entrepreneurial opportunities related to the housing industry.

ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY PLAN:

Instruction will be at times teacher centered, student centered, and teacher-student centered.  Students will work on class projects.  These projects will be discussed in detail.  Grades will be issued on daily participation, laboratory experiences, projects, notebook, and paper-pencil tests.  All makeup work will be the sole responsibility of the student as per the student handbook guidelines.

STUDENTS WILL NEED TO HAVE A NOTEBOOK FOR THIS COURSE (3 –ring binder)