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INTD 1340: Design Today
Effective date
Department
Interior Design Technology
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Through guided discussions, digital media, student led seminars and research assignments, students will explore current influences shaping the world of Interior design. Students will become familiar with the Interior design profession, designers ideologies and related employment opportunities within the industry. Presentation and communication skills will be practiced as well as the necessary and important collaboration crucial to success within this field.
Credits
2.0
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:
- Identify twenty first century designers and their ideologies
- Relate information about designers and the interior design profession and related industry
- Practice effective presentation/communication skills
- Classify and discuss current designers and design trends
- Recognize cultural influences within current design trends
- Express the influences behind current design trends
- Name designers of interest and discuss their ideologies
- Recognize the importance of continued research & professional development
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition may be available
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Total Hours: 24
Total Hours: 24
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 |
10 |
Attendance, punctuality, engagement |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Assignment 1 |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Assignment 2 |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Assignment 3 |
|
Final Exam |
10 |
Final exam |
Course topics
- Investigate current publications and their influence on public perception of industry as well as trends
- Bias, hype, 'stardom'
- HGTV and other design related televised series
- Designers (world) - round table discussion
- Canadian designers and design houses
- Local interior design firms
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.