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Course Syllabus

 Course Description: This course engages students in exploring various interior design professions, while building the content knowledge and technical skills necessary to provide a foundational knowledge of the design industry. Emphasis is placed on the interior design process; human, environmental and behavioral factors; color theory, elements and principles of design; hand sketching/digital design techniques, space planning, selection of products and materials for residential interiors; client relationship building and design communication techniques. English/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, and technology are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate include business & industry field trip, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Supplemental Learning Office hours for calls and emails : Fridays by appointment

All assignments are due by Friday at 3 pm of the week assigned. 

CLASS EXPECTATIONS (RULES):

  1. Mutual respect for yourself and others
  2. Be prepared with all your materials
  3. Always do your best
  4. Follow all school rules

 CONSEQUENCES:

  1. Verbal warning
  2. Parental Contact
  3. Administrative Referral

 REWARDS:

  1. Praise: Every day
  2. Positive Notes Home: Random
  3. Extra Credit Points: Random
  4. The Joy of Learning: EVERYDAY!!!!!

 MATERIALS:

  1. 3-ring binder ( 1 ½ inches) with Loose-leaf notebook paper and Dividers
  2. Pens, pencils, highlighters, sharpie   
  3. Magic Markers   
  4. Ruler 
  5. Colored Pencil 
  6. Glue Stick

Grading : Tests 25%, Quizzes 25%, Projects 25%, Classwork 25% 

  1. Please bring all supplies with you to class. 
    • Sharpen all pencils & get materials out before class begins.  

During Class:

    • No talking during announcements
    • Remain quiet and attentive during teacher instruction
    • Participate in class discussions with relevant thoughts and ideas. Raise hand if you have a question or comment.
    • Be respectful to everyone in your group

 

  • All group members are expected to participate
  • All group members are responsible for making sure classroom is the way you found it. Leaving the classroom not properly cleaned will result in a grade deduction.

4.  Leaving seat

  • Only when directed by the teacher

5. Leaving room

  • Only with hall pass (school-wide policy)
  • Only if absolutely necessary.  

6. Turning in assignments

  • Must include first and last name at the top of your paper along with block number. 
  • You can write in pen or pencil, but all work must be neat.
  • All assignments must be turned into the appropriate bin or place.

7. Leaving class

  • We do NOT line up at the door at the end of class.  With 2 minutes left in class, you may pack up your things.  Remain in your seat until the bell rings. 

8. Absences/Make-up work

  • It is your responsibility to obtain make-up work.  
  • You must schedule missed tests with me.
  • Remember your attendance is 5% of your grade
    • 0 - 1 absence - 100
    • 2 - 3 - 90
    • 4 - 5 - 80
    • 5 - 6 -70
    • 7 - 8 -60
    • more than 8 - 50

9.  Miscellaneous

  • Teacher’s desk is off limits unless given permission.
  • All students are required to take the final exam.
  • Any electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) must be turned OFF and out of sight during class. You may listen to music while we are doing independent work.
  • Magazines – if you get a magazine out, make sure it goes back neatly and properly.
  • NO GUM or Food. 
  • If you write on my desks, you will stay after school to clean all desks. 

 

OBJECTIVES

1.0  Understand the value of interior design to society

2.0  Understand design language

3.0  Understand schematic design

4.0 Understand aspects of well-designed spaces.

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Tutoring Hours: Tuesday 7:15-8:00 am, Thursday 2:55-3:40 Please let me know when you will be coming for tutoring, by appointment only.  

Let’s have a great Semester!!!     Mrs. Lisa Goldberg                     

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