Course Objectives

• analyze career paths within the housing, interior design and furnishings industries

• evaluate housing and design concepts and theories

• apply housing and interior design knowledge, skills and processes to meet specific design needs

• demonstrate design, construction document reading, and space planning skills

• analyze design and development of architecture, interiors and furnishings through the ages

• evaluate clients needs, goals, and resources in creating design plans for housing and residential and commercial interiors

• apply design knowledge, skills, processes and theories, and oral, written and visual presentation skills to communicate design ideas

• analyze professional practices, procedures for business profitability and career success, and the role of ethics in housing, interiors and furnishing industries