Housing and Interior Design Foundations
Housing and Interior Design Foundations addresses selecting and planning living environments to meet the needs and wants of individuals and families throughout the family life cycle. Economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, maintenance, and aesthetic factors are considered. The project-based approach in this course utilizes higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes to integrate housing and interior design content. Topics to be studied include: housing styles, locations, zones, restrictions, and ownership options; managing resources (including financing options and tax considerations) to provide shelter; 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; creating functional, safe, and aesthetic spaces; historical aspects and contemporary trends in housing, interiors, furniture, and appliances; exploration of housing-related careers. Applications through authentic settings such as work-based observations, internships, and service learning experiences (e.g., Habitat for Humanity) are appropriate. Direct, concrete applications of mathematics proficiencies in projects are encouraged. This course is recommended for any student for enrichment and as a foundation for students with interests in any career or profession related to housing, interiors, and furnishings. It is recommended as a core component of the four-year career plans for the career clusters of agriculture, food & natural resources; art, A/V technology & communications; science, engineering & information technology; manufacturing & processing; business, management & finance; building & construction; education & training; health services; personal & commercial services; social & recreational services; law, public safety & security; and marketing, sales & promotion.
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