History of Interiors I Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

INDS-1351-001 History of Interiors I

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Course Description

An historical survey of design in architecture, interiors, furnishings and decorative elements from the ancient cultures through the Italian Renaissance time period.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

A History of Interior Design - John Pile

Supplies

\ Thumb Drive

\ Laptop with internet Access would be helpful

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Student Performance

\ The Student will:

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• \ Identify architecture, interiors, and furnishings by periods and styles
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• \ Use historical terminology
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• \ Compare various periods and styles
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• \ Understand the relationship of interior and architectural design to socio-economic and political issues
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• \ Understand theories of design and their application to the periods studied
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• \ Analyze the relationship of past design styles with present design styles
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• \ Further develop drawing and illustration skills
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• \ Develop research skills by increasing awareness of available resources
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\ The student will identify architecture, interiors, and furnishings by periods and styles; devine and use historical terminology; and examine historical periods and styles

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Students are expected to follow the guildelines as defined in the AC Student Rights & Responsibilities which can be found on the AC Website.  Cell phones are to remain off and students may be asked to leave class if they are being disruptive and thus interferring with the learning environment.

Grading Criteria

A= 90 TO 100; B=80 TO 89;C=70 TO 79; D= 60 TO 69; F=BELOW 60

Lectures will not be repeated.  Students are responsible for getting classnotes and class information from classmates following absences.

All is requred to be completes within one week of due date for make up work.

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All students are requred to attend class or a 3 point deduction will be applied to final grade for unexcused absences.

Lectures will not be repeated.  Students are responsible for getting classnotes and class information from classmates following absences.

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