Description:

This course provides comprehensive knowledge about draperies and window treatments and their construction. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should demonstrate the use of correct vocabulary relating to drapery and window treatments, explain the equipment used in the drapery industry, distinguish appropriate textiles and hardware for specific window treatments, measure for window treatments, and describe and select the proper suspension system for specific window treatments. The student will measure, select and present the proper style, fabric and suspension system for a specific window treatment. 1 hr./wk. NOTE: The prerequisites of ITMD 121 and ITMD 125 both require a grade of "C" or higher and Prerequisites or 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 relating to window treatments.
2. Differentiate the various types of window treatments.
3. Identify and explain the use of the equipment necessary to the window covering business.
4. Distinguish appropriate textiles, linings, stiffeners and hardware for specific window treatments.
5. Demonstrate how to measure accurately for varying types of window treatments.
6. Select and present the proper style, fabric and suspension system for a specific window treatment selection.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Definition of and use of vocabulary relating to window treatment
construction and technique.

II. Differentiation of the various types of window treatments.
   A. Identify various types of soft window treatments.
   B. Identify various types of hard window treatments.

III. Identification and explanation of the use of the equipment necessary
to the window covering business.
   A. Summarize the drapery construction process.
   B. Identify the equipment necessary in hard and soft window covering
manufacturing.

IV. Distinguishing appropriate textiles, linings, stiffeners and hardware
for specific window treatments.
   A. Select suitable textiles, linings and stiffeners for specific window
treatments.
   B. Identify appropriate hardware for specific window treatments.

V. Measuring accurately for varying types of window treatments.
   A. Identify the window parts to be measured for a window treatment.
   B. Measure for a window treatment.

VI. Selection and presentation of the proper style, fabric and suspension
system for a specific window treatment selection.
   A. Select an appropriate style, fabric and suspension system.
   B. Illustrate and present the window treatment selection.

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%

Grading 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 also 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.