Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 15.0
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2018
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Interior Decorating - Workshop, Visual Design Interior Decorat, Visual Design Introductory
Program Coordinator(s): Leasa Wright
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20180122_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Students will be responsible for bringing in their own piece of furniture, purchasing their own fabric, and bring basic tools to class. Items will be required throughout the duration of the course. Basic tools include: - Scissors - Measuring Tape - Pliers - Stapler

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Whether it's an occasional chair, cornice box or headboard, this course will help demystify the world of upholstery. Topics include fabrics and yardage requirements, furniture application as well as understanding your clients' needs. Gain the knowledge and confidence required to compliment any decor with a piece of newly upholstered furniture. NOTE: Students will be responsible for bringing in their own piece of furniture, purchasing their own fabric, and taking basic tools to class. As this is an introductory course, please ensure that the furniture brought is small in nature. These items will be required throughout the duration of the course. Basic tools include: Scissors, Measuring Tape, Pliers, and a Stapler. Before the start of class, please email instructor Ron Switchuk at ron.switchuk@sheridancollege.ca for approval of your furniture piece.

Program Context

Interior Decorating - Workshop	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Although not part of a program, this course may be of interest to those in this field of study.
Visual Design Interior Decorat	Program Coordinator(s): Leasa Wright
N/A
Visual Design Introductory	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
N/A

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to construct their own upholstered furniture using practical techniques and modern accessories.

	Learning Outcomes: To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
	Comprehend basic upholstery processes and techniques. Identify appropriate fabric swatches and patterns. Comprehend pattern placement and its importance. Understand padding fundamentals. Demonstrate hands on upholstery techniques and practices. Practice the proper use of specific upholstery tools. Complete an upholstery project from start to finish.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Pass / Fail Evaluation	100.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Students will be given a mark of satisfactory at the completion of this course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Interpersonal Skills - Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s): N/A
Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students
Course Details:

Week 1 - Introductory Class

Initial Introduction: Introduction to Upholstery and Instructor
Evaluation: Instructor Evaluation of various projects and furniture brought to class
Upholstery Overview: Hand-Outs
Overview of padding fundamentals and fabric selection and their role in the Upholstery trade
Identification and discussion of tools required by students
Demonstration: Instructor demonstration on upholstering a dining room chair
Open Discussion: Questions, Concerns, Input, etc

Weeks 2-5 - Subsequent Classes

Demonstration: Weekly demonstrations by Instructor to showcase practical upholstery techniques
Apply gained skills, knowledge, technique to personal upholstery projects
Personal Guidance: Instructor is on hand to provide one-on-one upholstery assistance and guidance

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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