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INTD 1325: History of Furniture 

Effective date

 

Department

Interior Design Technology 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

Through slide presentations, discussion, research and lectures students will learn the essential information and background required to identify and distinguish a variety of furniture styles. Beginning with the Classics through to the 21st century the periods studied include: Egyptian, Classical, Romanesque,Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Georgian, Empire Arts and Crafts, Glasgow Style, Art Nouveau, Viennese Secession, Art Deco, Bauhaus, International Style and Post Modernism. 

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition may be available 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 36
Total Hours: 36
 

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies include lectures, demonstrations, case studies, critiques, pinups, research, group discussions, individual study and projects. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C+ 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Participation 

Attendance, punctuality, engagement 

Quizzes/Tests 

20 

Quiz 

Assignments 

15 

Assignment: 1 

Assignments 

25 

Assignment: 2 

Assignments 

10 

Assignment: 3 

Final Exam 

25 

Final Exam 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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