Draft - Interior Design
(Updated 3/28/00)
Family & Consumer Sciences Education (FACSE) uses an integrative approach to the relationships among individuals, families, and communities and the environments in which they function.
1. The student uses a variety of ways to communicate ideas that empower, strengthen, and improve the lives of individuals and families.
- 1. Evaluate client's needs, goals, and resources in creating design plans for housing, interiors, and furnishings
- 2. Prepare renderings, elevations, and sketches using appropriate media
- 3. Prepare visual presentations including legends, keys, and schedules
2. The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to manage human, economic, material, and information resources to improve the quality of life for individuals and families.
- 1. Determine the principles and elements of design
- 2. Determine the psychological impact that the principles and elements of design have on the individual
- 3. Determine the effects that the principles and elements of design have on aesthetics and function
- 4. Research product information, including, but not limited to floor coverings, wall coverings, textiles, window treatments, furniture, lighting fixtures, kitchen and bath fixtures and equipment, accessories, and building materials
- 5. Analyze influences on architectural and furniture design and development
- 6. Draw an interior space to scale using correct architecture symbols and drafting skills
3. The student applies the Family Consumer Science (FCS) knowledge and skills to reason and solve problems.
- 1. Examine floor plans for efficiency and safety in areas including but not limited to zones, traffic patterns, storage, electrical, and mechanical systems
- 2. Arrange furniture placement with reference to principles of design, traffic flow, activity, and existing architectural features
3. The student applies strategies for balancing the responsibilities of home, school, and work.
- 1. Analyze career paths within the housing, interiors, and furnishings industry
- 2. Identifies job opportunities by listening to guest speakers in the field of FACS who explain openings for professional careers
- 3. Demonstrate effective work skills individually and as a team member
- 4. Demonstrate leadership skills and abilities
- 5. Demonstrate work ethics and professionalism