Interior Design

The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course. 

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Semester 1 

Unit 1: Intro to Interior Design

• Analyze career paths within the housing, interior design, and furnishing industries.

Unit 2: History of Housing

• Analyze design and development of architecture, interiors, and furnishings through the ages.
• Describe features of furnishing that are characteristic of various historical periods.
• Illustrate the development of architectural styles throughout history.

Unit 3: Color

• Evaluate the use of color in the design of commercial, residential, and housing interiors.
• Analyze the psychological impact that color has on design choices.

Unit 4: Elements and Principles of Design

• Evaluate the use of elements and principles of design in commercial, residential, and housing interiors.
• Analyze the psychological impact the principles and elements of design have on the individual.
• Analyze the principles and elements of design on aesthetics and function. 
• Critique design plans to address clients’ needs and resources.
• Justify design solutions relative to client needs, including diversity and cultural needs, and the design process.

Unit 5: Floor Plans

• Evaluate floor plans with efficiency and safety in areas including but not limited to zones, traffic patterns, storage, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and thermal systems.  
• Arrange furniture placement with reference to principles of design, traffic flow, activity, and existing architectural features.
• Demonstrate graphic communication skills.