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: Spring/Summer 2023
Prerequisites: 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: 20230508_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course may be offered in multiple formats including face-to-face, hybrid, or online.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students are introduced to the selection, specification and installation of interior finishes for residential decorating projects. Students learn to choose materials for the specification of walls, floors and ceilings in a residential interior environment. Studies include the manufacturing, sustainability, application, finishes properties, durability and maintenance of each material. Students learn through a variety of activities, such as interactive lectures, assignments and video tutorials, to assist them in gaining current and relevant material knowledge specific to the decorating industry.

Program Context

Visual Design Interior Decorat	Program Coordinator(s): Leasa Wright
This is a required course in the Visual Communication-Interior Decorating Sheridan Certificate Program offered through the Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies and is recognized by CDECA Canadian Decorators Association.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, learners will have demonstrated the ability to create a plan for specific ceiling, floor, and wall material finishes for any given residential interior, which accounts for aesthetic, sustainability, budgetary and building code considerations.

Learning Outcomes:

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

Identify materials and finishes for a given residential environment.
Research product characteristics, including manufacturing, sustainability, application and durability.
Explain visual characteristics of a material including texture, pattern as well as visual and tactile properties.
Write detailed specifications for a given residential decorating project.
Specify materials that unify and/or harmonize with other project finishes and combine materials effectively to create a mood.
Utilize materials in a given residential space to create spatial illusions.
Select finishes to meet the given performance requirements for any given space.
Analyze building code requirements, including fire and water performance for a variety of finishes and materials.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Assignment 1	15.0%
	Assignment 2	15.0%
	Assignment 3	15.0%
	In Class 1	5.0%
	In Class 2	5.0%
	Test	15.0%
	Final Project	30.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Note:  A passing grade is defined as 50%. 

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.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
Interpersonal Skills - Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
Numeracy - Execute mathematical operations accurately.
Personal Skills - Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

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):

Portfolio
Notes: Both an interview and a portfolio are required
Interview
Notes: Both an interview and a 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	Other	No required text

Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education students.
Course Details:

Module 1: Wall Finishes
Sustainability
Paint
Wallpaper
Stone
(In class 1 – 5%)
(Assignment 1 – 15%)

Module 2: Flooring Finishes
Wood
Carpet
Ceramic and Porcelain
Natural stone
Resilient flooring
(In class 2 – 5%)
(Assignment 2 – 15%)

Module 3: Ceiling Finishes
Paint
Stucco
Tin
Mouldings
(Assignment 3 – 15%)

Module 4: Specifications
Documenting
Working with trades
(Test – 15%)

Module 5: Décor concepts
Visual harmony
Spatial Illusions
(Final project – 30%)

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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