| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grade 12. Prerequisite: Interior Design II. Students
shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course.
A student may repeat this course once for credit provided that the
student is experiencing different aspects of the industry and demonstrating
proficiency in additional and more advanced knowledge and skills.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster
focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining
the built environment.
(3) Practicum in Interior Design is an occupationally
specific course designed to provide job-specific skills through laboratory
training, job shadowing, or work situations in areas compatible with
identified career goals in interior design. In addition, students
will be expected to develop knowledge and skills related to housing,
furnishings, and equipment construction or equipment management and
services.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) apply oral and written communication skills clearly,
concisely, convincingly, and effectively to explain and justify actions
in a socially acceptable manner that is easily understood by others;
(B) problem-solve using job-appropriate mathematical
skills;
(C) demonstrate an understanding of leadership skills;
(D) cooperate, contribute, and collaborate as a member
of a group;
(E) exhibit professionalism through dress, speech,
and manners that are appropriate to the profession and worksite;
(F) review accurately both quantitative and qualitative
work processes and end products;
(G) follow written and oral instructions and adhere
to established practices, policies, and procedures, including health
and safety rules; and
(H) use and apply job-appropriate computer applications
for the given task.
(2) The student determines the use of elements and
principles of design in residential and nonresidential environments
and furnishings. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between the elements and principles
of design;
(B) exhibit how the elements of design can create various
effects;
(C) apply elements and principles of design for coordinating
furnishings; and
(D) analyze societal and cultural influences on the
design of residential and nonresidential environments and their furnishings.
(3) The student analyzes the workmanship, characteristics,
use, and care of materials used in the design and construction of
residential and nonresidential furnishings and equipment. The student
is expected to:
(A) analyze characteristics of materials and workmanship
in relationship to durability and use;
(B) identify characteristics of materials and workmanship
in relationship to appearance, performance, use, and care of furnishings;
(C) explain labeling requirements and appropriate procedures
for the care of various furnishings;
(D) interpret information provided in equipment use
and care manuals; and
(E) demonstrate procedures for the care and maintenance
of different types of furnishings and equipment.
(4) The student determines treatments and accessories
suitable for residential and nonresidential applications. The student
is expected to:
(A) analyze products to determine the appropriate style
of design;
(B) determine appropriate use of accessories, lighting,
materials, and space in various environments, including environments
designed to meet special needs;
(C) describe trends in materials, including eco-friendly
and sustainable materials, accessories, lighting, and use of space;
(D) illustrate appropriate window treatments for specific
windows;
(E) evaluate cost considerations and budgets in accessorizing
for various settings;
(F) describe characteristics, use, and care of wall
treatments; and
(G) identify characteristics of types of flooring in
relationship to design and construction.
(5) The student assesses factors influencing the selection
of furniture and equipment for residential and nonresidential applications.
The student is expected to:
(A) describe furniture and equipment used in residential
and nonresidential applications;
(B) compare furniture and equipment needs of families
in different stages of the life cycle;
(C) evaluate economic considerations when selecting
furniture and equipment;
(D) arrange furniture and equipment to accommodate
floor plans to meet needs and wants;
(E) describe considerations for selecting furniture
and equipment to accommodate persons with special needs; and
(F) research trends and technology related to furnishings
and equipment.
(6) The student applies safety and sanitation practices.
The student is expected to:
(A) apply safety rules in performing various workplace
procedures according to industry standards;
(B) identify potential hazards;
(C) promote prevention practices;
(D) summarize laws pertaining to safety and sanitation
practices;
(E) demonstrate appropriate responses to emergency
situations; and
(F) determine workplace procedures that protect the
environment.
(7) The student determines appropriate use and care
of tools and equipment used in construction of furnishings. The student
is expected to:
(A) identify tools and equipment used in construction
of furnishings;
(B) demonstrate safe and skillful tool care and use;
and
(C) describe the impact of technology on tools, equipment,
and construction.
(8) The student demonstrates skills in selected product
design and construction. The student is expected to:
(A) evaluate characteristics of good workmanship in
furnishings products;
(B) apply knowledge of design application, selection,
and construction to complete furnishings projects; and
(C) analyze uses of technology in furnishings, design,
and construction.
(9) The student identifies types of business promotion
practices and their benefit to the housing and furnishings retailer.
The student is expected to:
(A) discuss business promotion objectives in the retail
housing and furnishings industry;
(B) analyze techniques using sales promotion, advertising,
and displays;
(C) describe the use of technology and other forms
of advertising media in housing and furnishings business promotions;
(D) analyze how business promotion reflects the environment
in which a person lives; and
(E) predict how societal trends and changing demographics
influence housing and furnishings business promotions.
(10) The student evaluates customer relations as a
tool for successful business operations. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze the importance of good customer relations
in building and maintaining a business;
(B) demonstrate techniques for maintaining good client
relationships; and
(C) describe conflict-resolution techniques when dealing
with customer complaints.
(11) The student exhibits employability skills that
lead to job success in the housing, furnishings, and equipment industries.
The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate effective verbal, nonverbal, written,
and electronic communication skills;
(B) demonstrate effective methods to secure, maintain,
and terminate employment;
(C) demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, including
conflict resolution, negotiation, teamwork, and leadership;
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