Description:

This travel-for-credit course consists of visits to manufacturing plants, a market showroom and a merchandise mart in a major market city.

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 relating to manufacturing and display of selected products
2. Compare and contrast bench (custom) made furniture and mass-produced furniture.
3. Evaluate various methods of marketing selected interior products at both the wholesale and the retail level.
4. Distinguish between an antique piece of furniture and an excellent reproduction.
5. Organize a field-study travel journal.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Define and Use Vocabulary Relating to Manufacturing and Display of
Selected Products

II. Compare and Contrast Bench (Custom) Made Furniture and Mass Produced
Furniture
   A. Explain identifying features of "low-end," "medium priced" and
"quality" furniture.
   B. Summarize manufacturing techniques.
   C. Discuss manufacturing capabilities and limitations.

III. Evaluate Various Methods of Marketing Selected Interior Products, at
Both the Wholesale and Retail Level
   A. Identify wholesale marketing methods.
   B. Identify retail marketing methods.
   C. Describe trends affecting product selection.

IV. Distinguish Between an Antique Piece of Furniture and an Excellent
Reproduction
   A. Relate similarities of pieces.
   B. Point out differences of pieces.

V. Organize a Field-Study Travel Journal
   A. List daily itinerary.
   B. Compile notes from presentations and seminars.
   C. Gather brochures and literature.
   D. Relate personal opinion about presentations, showrooms and other
site visits.
   E. Define and describe current styles and trends in furniture design,
manufacturing materials and colors.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

Attendance and participation = 55% of grade
Field-study travel journal = 30% of grade
Pre-trip project = 15% of grade            
  Total = 100%

  Criteria for Grade
  90 - 100% = A
  80 -  89% = B
  70 -  79% = C
  60 -  69% = D
  Below 60% = F

Caveats:

1. This is a travel-for-credit course and involves fees based on current airline and/or hotel costs. A deposit is required at time of registration with balance of fees paid prior to travel. Additional costs may be incurred by the student during the trip.
2. The course will necessitate a large amount of walking and standing. Any student with a health problem should contact a physician prior to enrolling.
3. Students should have current U.S. passport and must obtain a visa as necessary.

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.