Housing & Interior Decoration

Course Information    

• Number of Semesters: One
• Course Credit: One
• Open to grades: 11 - 12
• Prerequisite: None
• Instructor: Mr. David Irish

     
Course Description

     This course allows students to gain an appreciation of the design
fundamentals that form the foundation by which all design is judged.
Learning how to manipulate and apply the tools of design in a variety of
situations in the home is a major focus throughout the course of study.
Opportunities for creative application of design fundamentals are provided
thru out the course.
   

Topics of Study
   

• Design Fundamentals
• Openings, Windows, and Doors
• Treatment of Walls and Ceilings
• Floors and Flooring
• Furniture
• Lighting
• Developing and Designing a Floor Plan
  

Materials Needed For Class

• Folder
• Pencil or Pen

Grading Categories & Percentage of Course Grade

• Tests 20%
• Classroom Presentations 10%
• Projects 45%
• Homework and Assignments 15%
• Final Exam/Project 10%

Grading Scale

• A (100-95) A- (94-93) B+ (92-91)
• B (90-87) B- (86-85) C+ (84-83)
• C (82-79) C- (78-77) D+ (76-75)
• D (74-72) D- (71-70) F (69-00)

Homework Policy

• Unexcused late work will be reduced 3 points per day.

Absence Policy

• Missed assignments should be completed within one week upon returning to school.

Retest Policy

• Retesting maybe granted after meeting with the instructor.

Cheating Policy

• Refer to school's ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY.

Classroom Rules

• Treat the teacher with respect. (Rom. 12:1-5)
• Treat other students with respect. (Mat. 7:12)
• Be responsible. (Mat. 25:12)
• Be neat and honest with work. (Col. 3:23)
• Be on time to class and with assignments. (1Peter. 4:7)

Extra Help Time For Students

• Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday: 7:30 am. to 7:55 am.
  
• Thursday Student Help Days As Assigned:2:30 pm. to 3:00 pm.
  
• Student Help Days As Per Grading Period: 9:00 am. to Noon.
  

Best Time To Contact Me

• Monday thru Friday: 7:30 am. - 7:50 am. and 10:30 am. - 11:00 am.
• # 414-461-6000 extension 241.