Family and
Consumer Sciences Education National Standards
Housing,
Interiors and Furnishings
11.0
Integrate knowledge, skills
and practices required for careers in housing, interiors and furnishings.
11.1 Analyze career paths within the housing, interiors and furnishings industry.
11.1.1 Determine the roles and functions of individuals engaged in housing, interiors and furnishing careers.
11.1.2 Explore opportunities for employment and entrepreneurial endeavors.
11.1.3 Examine education and training requirements and opportunities for career paths in housing, interiors and furnishings.
11.1.4 Examine the impact of housing, interiors and furnishings.
11.2
Evaluate housing
decisions in relation to available resources and options.
11.2.1 Determine the principles and elements of design.
11.2.2 Determine the psychological impact that the principles and elements of design have on the individual.
11.2.3 Determine the effects that the principles and elements of design have on aesthetics and function.
11.3
Evaluate the use of
housing and interior furnishings and products in meeting specific design needs.
11.4
11.4.1 Research product information, including but not limited to floor coverings, wall treatments, furniture, lighting fixtures, kitchen and bath fixtures, and equipment, accessories and building materials.
11.4.2 Select manufacturers, products and materials, considering care, maintenance, safety, and environmental issues.
11.4.3 Review measuring, estimating, ordering, purchasing and pricing skills.
11.4.4 Appraise various interior furnishings, appliances, and equipment which provide cost and quality choices for clients.
11.5
Demonstrate
computer-aided drafting, design, blueprint reading, and space planning skills
required for the housing, interiors, and furnishings industry.
11.5.1 Read information provided on blueprints.
11.5.2 Examine floor plans for efficiency and safety in areas including but not limited to zones, traffic patterns, storage, electrical and mechanical systems
11.5.3 Draw an interior space to scale, using correct architecture symbols and drafting skills.
11.5.4 Arrange furniture placement with reference to principles of design, traffic flow, activity, and existing architectural features.
11.5.5 Utilize applicable building codes, universal guidelines and regulations in space planning.
11.5.6 Create floor plans, using computer design software.
11.6
Analyze influences
on architectural and furniture design and development.
11.6.1 Explore features of furnishings that are characteristic of various historical periods.
11.6.2 Consider how prosperity, mass production, and technology are related to the various periods.
11.6.3 Examine the development of architectural styles throughout history.
11.6.4 Compare historical architectural details to current housing and interior design trends.
11.6.5 Consider future trends in architectural and furniture design and development.
11.7
Evaluate client’s
needs, goals, and resources in creating design plans for housing, interiors and
furnishings.
11.7.1 Assess human needs, safety, space, and technology as they relate to housing and interior design goals.
11.7.2 Assess community, family, and financial resources needed to achieve clients’ housing and interior goals.
11.7.3 Assess a variety of available resources for housing and interior design.
11.7.4 Critique design plans that address client’s needs, goals and resources.
11.8
Demonstrate design
ideas through visual presentation.
11.8.1 Select appropriate studio tools.
11.8.2 Prepare renderings, evaluations, and sketches, using appropriate media.
11.8.3 Prepare visual presentations, including legends, keys and schedules.
11.8.4 Utilize a variety of presentation media such as photography, video computer and software for client presentations.
11.9
Demonstrate general
procedures for business profitability and career success.
11.9.1 Examine legislation, regulations, and public policy affecting the housing, interiors and furnishing industry.
11.9.2 Examine personal and employer responsibilities and liabilities regarding industry related safety, security and environmental factors.
11.9.3 Examine security and inventory control strategies, laws and worksite policies, and how they affect loss prevention and store profit,
11.9.4 Demonstrate procedures for reporting and handling accidents, safety and security incidents.
11.9.5 Apply procedures for maintaining inventory control and loss prevention, including cash and credit transactions.
11.9.6 Examine operational costs such as mark ups, mark downs, cash flow and other factors affecting profit.
11.9.7 Demonstrate knowledge of the arts, of various resources and of cultural impact upon design industries.
16. 0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in
textiles and apparel.
16.3 Demonstrate apparel and
textiles design skills
16.3.1 Examine the ways in which fabric, texture, and pattern can affect
the visual appearance.
16.3.2 Apply basic and complex color schemes and color theory to
develop enhance visual effects.
16.4
Demonstrate skills needed to produce, alter or repair
textiles products
and apparel
16.4.1 Use a variety of equipment, tools, and supplies for apparel and textiles construction, alteration and repair
16.4.5 Demonstrate basic skills for producing and altering textiles
products and
apparel.