Description:

This course is designed as a capstone for the Interior Design Program. It should be taken in conjunction with or after completion of the final interiors studio course or in the graduating semester. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to select and rework portfolio materials for maximum visual potential and appeal. In addition, the student will prepare a resume, conduct a job search, and present written and oral presentations based on resource and product files from other classes. 2 hrs. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $75 to $100.

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. Illustrate knowledge of interior design basics.
2. Develop a portfolio.
3. Develop and demonstrate job search skills.
4. Use file materials and resources from other interior design classes to develop product knowledge case studies.
5. Use file materials and resources from other interior design classes to develop an oral presentation.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Interior Design Basics
   A. Define interior design terms.
   B. Identify types of design.
   C. Explain the differences between residential and commercial design.

II. Portfolio Development
   A. Select appropriate work for portfolio presentation to include each
of the following:
1. Demonstrate the logical arrangement of furniture on a floor plan,
incorporate color 
    schemes, and coordinate fabrics, colors, textures, patterns, and
finishes.
      2. Produce floor plans, furniture layouts, and elevations using a
drafting board and 
	manual equipment.
      3. Use a drafting software package to produce floor plans, furniture
layouts, and
	elevations.
      4. Illustrate the space relationships necessary for proper kitchen
usage.
      5. Draw a kitchen floor plan and elevation to scale.
      6. Illustrate the space relationships necessary for proper bath
usage.
      7. Draw a bath floor plan and elevation to scale.
   B. Rework the selections to achieve visual maximum potential.
   C. Arrange selections in logical sequence for portfolio.
   D. Select an appropriate portfolio presentation format.

III. Job Search Skills
   A. Select a career objective and demonstrate the ability to set short
and long-term goals.
   B. Identify training and education requirements for various interior
design careers.
   C. Identify special skills and abilities needed for various interior
design careers.
   D. Develop and compose a proper format for cover letters.
   E. Select, compose, design, and produce an appropriate style resume.
   F. Utilize appropriate interview techniques in a mock setting with
peers/instructor.
   G. Record a videotape mock interview and discuss results with
instructor.

IV. Product Knowledge Case Studies
   A. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
   B. Complete problems using percentages, decimals, and fractions. 
   C. Calculate square yards and square feet. 
   D. Measure and compute amounts of interior products required.
   E. Explain the characteristics of furniture which would classify it as
“low end”,
	 “medium priced”, and “high end”.      
   F. Apply pricing policies to include interior design material and
services.

V. Oral Presentations
   A. Evaluate the quality of interior products.
   B. Identify and explain the appropriate styles and usage of window
treatments.
   C. Identify proper textiles and fabrics for specific window treatments
and upholstery.
   D. Identify various woods used in upholstered furniture.
   E. Identify and explain various lighting techniques and applications.
   F. Identify and explain proper fixtures and equipment for lighting
applications.
   G. Identify basic fiber classifications, trade names, and
manufacturers.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

Portfolio           40%
Projects            60%
Total              100%

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

Caveats:

1. The student must have supplies necessary to rework all portfolio inclusions as necessary and the funds needed to produce photographic portfolio if such a portfolio form is selected.
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.