Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2020
Prerequisites: (DESN70025 DESN70022)
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Visual Design Interior Decorat
Program Coordinator(s): Leasa Wright
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20200106_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course may be offered in multiple formats including face-to-face, blended, or online. Students require reliable access to the internet and must have basic computer knowledge to access learning materials, complete online activities and submit assignments. For the assignment component of the course, students will need to purchase some drawing and illustration materials.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students are introduce to effective space planning as an essential concept that sets the stage for every successful interior decorating project. In this course, students apply the concepts learned in Design Basics for Interior Decorating to create effective use of space and to arrange furniture for residential spaces. Through in-class exercises and assignments, students apply these theories to design interiors that work functionally and that are pleasing aesthetically.

Program Context

Visual Design Interior Decorat	Program Coordinator(s): Leasa Wright
Residential space planning is a required course in the Visual Design - Interior Decorating program. Space planning is the most critical aspect in developing a functional interior space. This course teaches students how to plan task, social and private zones within a residential environment in a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing way.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to apply space planning principles in intermediate-level visual design presentations, as well as in oral presentations and in-class discussions.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Describe basic space planning principles that are applied to decorating solutions in order to assist in design professional practice and communication.
Apply the elements and principles of design to decorating solutions at an intermediate level.
Apply anthropometrics data to to decorating solutions and produce ergonomically correct floor plans at an intermediate level.
Use appropriate drafting and drawing techniques to create intermediate level drawings.
Create two-dimensional drawings to visually communicate design / decorating concepts in order to gain client approval on design presentations.
Exhibit professional behaviours and attitudes when including openness to peer and instructor critiques, willingness to work collaboratively, commitment to meeting project due dates, and dedication to the development of unique design principles.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Assignment #1 - Kitchen Planning	25.0%
	Assignment #2 - Living / Dining Planning	20.0%
	Assignment #3 - Master Bedroom Planning	25.0%
	In-Class Exercises - 3 # 10% each	30.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

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

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication Skills - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
Interpersonal Skills - Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam
Notes: Both a challenge exam and portfolio are required.
Portfolio
Notes: Both a challenge exam and portfolio are required.

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):

	Type	Description
Optional	Textbook	Human Dimension & Interior Space, Julius Panero and Martin Zelnick, Ten Speed Press, 2014
Optional	Textbook	The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors, Alvin Tilley, Wiley, 2001

Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students
Course Details:

Module 1 - Transition and Task Zones

Residential Spaces - past and present
Transition Zones
Assignment #1 - Kitchen Planning (25%)
Laundry Rooms, Kitchen Design, Office Planning
In-Class Exercise (10%)

Module 2 - Social Zones

Living Rooms, Family Rooms, and more
Dining Room planning
Freehand Planning and Rendering Tutorials
Visual Aesthetic Cosiderations
Assignment #2 - Living / Dining Room Planning (20%)
In-Class Exericse (10%)
Assignment #3 - Master Bedroom Planning (25%)

Module 3 - Private Zones

The Master Bedroom
Children's Bedrooms
Bathrooms
In-Class Exercise (10%)
Final Presentation

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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