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Housing and Interior Design Foundations

Family and Consumer Sciences Department

Course Number: 5350

Teacher: Mrs. Heather Comer

E-mail: hcomer@greensburg.k12.in.us

Course Description

HOUSING AND INTERIORS addresses selecting and planning living environments to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families throughout the family life cycle, considering a broad range of economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, maintenance, and aesthetic factors. A project-based approach that utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested topics into the study of individual and family issues. Topics include evaluation of housing styles, locations, zones, restrictions, and ownership options; managing resources to provide shelter for individuals and families, including financing options and tax considerations; contemporary housing issues, including homelessness; environmental and energy issues; impacts of technology; housing to meet special needs; elements and principles of design related to interiors, housing, and architecture; blueprinting and floor planning skills; creating functional, safe, and aesthetic spaces; historical aspects and contemporary trends in housing, interiors, furniture, and appliances; exploration of housing-related careers.

Required Materials

Homes & Interiors Textbook

Paper Shoe Box

Pen/pencil

Sketch book

1" 3 ring binder

Loose Leaf writing paper

Grading

Grading is done on a point basis. For each 9 week grading period, the total points earned are divided by the total points possible to obtain an average.

|Assignment |Weighted % |Total Points |

|4 Sketch Book/Binder evaluations |10% |100 pts |

|(25 pts each) | | |

|5 Vocabulary Quiz (40 pts each) |20% |200 pts |

|4 Project Tests (50 points each) |20% |200 pts |

|Final project and Comprehensive Vocabulary |40% |400 pts |

|Test | | |

|20 Bell Ringer (5 points each) |10% |100 pts |

| | |Semester Point Total: 1000 |

Grading Scale

|Letter Grade |Point Ranges |Grade Point Value |

|A+ |990 - 1000 |4.000 |

|A |910 - 989 |4.000 |

|A- |900 - 909 |3.667 |

|B+ |890 - 899 |3.333 |

|B |810 - 889 |3.000 |

|B- |800 - 809 |2.667 |

|C+ |790 - 799 |2.333 |

|C |710 - 789 |2.000 |

|C- |700 - 709 |1.667 |

|D+ |690 - 699 |1.333 |

|D |610 - 679 |1.000 |

|D- |600 - 609 |0.667 |

|F |0 - 599 |0.000 |

Attendance

Attendance is important in this class. Many of the topics that will be discussed will take place within the classroom. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for, complete and turn in any make-up work that occurred during an absence. It will be the student’s responsibility to obtain copies of any lecture notes that may have been given during an absence. Make-up work will be placed in the student folder assigned to them at the beginning of the semester.

Make-up Work Policy

If a student misses a class, it is his/her responsibility to contact the teacher about make-up work the next day the class meets and he/she is present. Any assignment due the day of the absence must be submitted to the teacher on the day the student returns to that class.

If a student is absent from a class more than one day, he/she will be given an amount of time equal to the days absent from that class to make up his/her work.

Absences for such occasions as vacations, college visits, doctor appointments and field trips must be planned in advance as part of that planning, it will be the student’s responsibility to contact his/her teachers and make arrangements for make-up work BEFORE the absence.

Missing Homework

Homework will be assigned from time to time. Homework is to be completed and turned in on time. Not doing homework is not an option. Any student failing to turn in homework will be assigned a mandatory homework make-up session at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Homework will be completed and be awarded 80% of the earned grade. If the student is already assigned to Wednesday school, they will report to Wednesday school and Mrs. Comer will escort them to her room and back to Wednesday school once the homework is completed. Failure to attend the mandatory make-up session will result in a Wednesday school the following week. If there is a conflict, the student must make other arrangements with Mrs. Comer prior to make-up session. Sports practices/work are not acceptable reasons to miss this make-up session.

Long-term and Special Assignments

1. 3 Ring Binder:

A binder will be kept for this course in a 3 ring binder. College ruled, loose leaf paper will be added to this binder. Included will be all class notes, assignments ie: bell ringers, additional materials and any other item that may be used as reference for quizzes and tests. The binder will be graded at the end of each grading period for completeness and neatness.

2. Sketch Book:

A sketch book will be kept for projects and beginning portfolio assessments. The sketch book is to be kept neat and orderly. It should be kept as a business portfolio you may use for future job interests. The sketch book will be graded along with completion of the 3 ring binder.

3. Unit Project Tests:

Project tests will be administered after each unit completion in the text. Project tests will cover all related unit chapters and be hands on/interactive assignments. Notice will be given in advance for any additional materials you may need.

4. Vocabulary Quiz:

At the completion of each unit, a vocabulary quiz will be given on the corresponding chapters. If a student is absent the day of the quiz he/she will take the quiz on Wednesday evenings during the weekly make-up time. If a student knows that they will be missing the day of a quiz, they may make arrangements to take the test before the scheduled period.

5. Semester Final: A comprehensive vocabulary final exam will be given at the end of the semester. As well as, a final presentation project. Both assignments will be worth 40% of your final grade.

Tentative Class Outline

Week 1: Chapter 1: The Universal Need for Housing

Week 2-3: Chapter 2: Housing and Society

Chapter 3: Housing and Technology

Chapter 4: Careers in Housing and Interiors

Project Test #1 and Vocabulary Quiz

Week 4-6: Chapter 5: Choosing a Place to Live

Chapter 6: Renting versus Buying

Chapter 7: Renting a Home

Chapter 8: Buying a Home

Chapter 9: Home Maintenance

Project Test #2 and Vocabulary Quiz

Week 7-9: Chapter 10: Construction Basics

Chapter 11: Interior Construction

Chapter 12: Landscaping and the Environment

Chapter 13: Remodeling and Renovating

Project Test #3 and Vocabulary Quiz

Week 10-12: Chapter 14: Early Home Styles

Chapter 15: Home Styles Since 1700

Chapter 16: Designing Homes for Today's Needs

Project Test #4 and Vocabulary Quiz

Week 13-14: Chapter 17: The Elements of Design

Chapter 18: The Role of Color in Design

Chapter 19: The Principles of Design

Week 15-16: Chapter 20: Developing a Design Plan

Chapter 21: Completing and Presenting a Design

Week 17-18: Chapter 22: Kitchens, Laundry Areas, Baths

Chapter 23: Home Offices and Storage Spaces

Chapter 24: Choosing backgrounds

Chapter 25: Recognizing Furniture Styles

Chapter 26: Selecting Furniture

Chapter 27: Choosing Lighting and Accessories

Chapter 28: Home Safety and Security

Final Project Exam and Vocabulary Quiz

Class Objectives

Standard 1 - Students will integrate processes of thinking, communication, leadership, and management in order to apply housing and interior design knowledge and skills.

Standard 2 - Students will assess factors that influence design and development in housing and interiors.

Standard 3 - Students will evaluate housing decisions in relation to available resources and options.

Standard 4 - Students will evaluate the use of furnishings and products in meeting specific housing and interiors needs.

Standard 5 - Students will analyze design and space planning skills used in housing, interiors, and furnishings careers.

Classroom Management Plan

1. There will be no foul or abusive language in this classroom.

2. There will be no food, drinks, or candy in this classroom.

3. Restroom passes will be given sparingly. Do not ask in the first or last ten minutes of class.

4. Do not write on or in any way deface school property. This includes textbooks, tables, chairs, etc.

5. Cheating will result in a zero for the assignment and parents will be contacted.

6. There will be no throwing of any object, hiding of any student’s personal possessions, or leaving one’s seat at inappropriate times.

7. You are to be in your seat when the tardy bell rings. You will not leave until I dismiss you at the end of the period. You will remain in your seat until you are dismissed.

8. You are to come to class prepared each day to fully participate in that day’s activities. If you have to go to your locker to get your items, you will be counted tardy.

9. Homework is due at the beginning of the period. See Missing Homework section above.

10. There will be no sleeping in class.

Consequences

1st offense: verbal reminder

2nd offense: 30 minute detention

3rd offense: Wednesday School

4th offense: Other discipline action after consultation with Mr. Hipskind and/or Mr. Peters.

In case of severe offenses, I reserve the right to permanently remove you from class.

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