Description:

This course provides comprehensive knowledge about upholstery construction. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate the use of correct vocabulary relating to upholstery construction, explain the equipment used in the upholstery industry, identify appropriate textiles and materials for upholstery use, and describe the various suspension systems used in bench-constructed and mass-produced furniture. 1 hr./wk. NOTE: The prerequisites of ITMD 121 and ITMD 125 both require a grade of "C" or higher and Prerequisites and Corequisites ITMD 271 or ITMD 275 both require a grade of "C" or higher.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Define and use vocabulary pertaining to upholstery construction.
2. Examine and summarize the use of equipment necessary to the upholstery business.
3. Identify appropriate textiles and materials used in upholstery.
4. Explain proper furniture care and repair.
5. Distinguish differences between bench-constructed and mass-produced furniture.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Definition and Use of Vocabulary Pertaining to Upholstery
Construction
   A. Define and use various material terminologies
   B. Define and use construction terminology

II. Examination and Summary of the Use of Equipment Necessary to the
Upholstery
    Business
   A. Examine equipment used in an upholstery workroom
   B. Examine supplies needed by the designer specifying upholstery
   C. Describe the basic techniques and steps in the upholstery process

III. Identification of Appropriate Textiles and Materials Used in
Upholstery
   A. Examine the woods and construction of the interior frame
   B. Identify and compare various suspension systems
   C. Explain the padding materials used in upholstery
   D. Identify and select suitable textiles and fabrics for upholstery
use

IV. Explanation of Proper Furniture Care and Repair
   A. Examine upholstery cleaning recommendations
   B. Explain upholstery repair and re-upholstery selection factors

V. Distinguishing between Bench-Constructed and Mass-Produced Furniture
   A. Identify environmental issues and selection factors
   B. Compare and contrast the cost, durability, quality and details
available
   C.  Demonstrate understanding of manufacturer’s catalogues

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Projects and assignments 85% of grade
Final examination        15% of grade
 Total:                 100% 

Grade Criteria:
  A = 90 - 100%
  B = 80 -  89%
  C = 70 -  79%
  D = 60 -  69%
  F =  0 -  59%

Caveats:

1. Students are required to take field trips on the specified date as part of course requirements. Personal transportation is required.
2. Students will need basic word processing and Internet searching skills for the completion of some papers, exercises and projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.