Hospitality & Tourism Studies
General Interior Decorating
Course Outline
Upon completion of this course you will be able to answer questions and solve problems involved in interior decorating and design in homes. The course covers essential knowledge used daily on the job by builders, home owners and interior decorating and design professionals. This is a single stream course.
Topics of study covered within this course include the following:
• Housing: A Universal Need
• Housing and Society
• Housing and Technology
• Careers in Housing
• Early Homes
• Homes From the 18th Century to Today
• Designing Livable Homes
• Choosing a Place to Live
• Renting Versus Buying
• Renting a Home
• Buying a Home
• Planning for Construction
• Construction Basics
• Interior Construction
• Housing and the Environment
• The Elements of Design
• The Role of Color
• Principles of Design
• Choosing Backgrounds
• Furniture Styles
• Selecting Furniture
• Arranging Furniture, Lighting, and Accessories
• Creating and Presenting Your Design
• Kitchens and Baths
Duration
Approximately 20 hours
Text Books
The text books required for this course are outlined below and can be purchased through any online book supplier:
ISBN#: 0-02-642846-6
ISBN#: 0-02-642848-2
Prerequisites
None
Cost
$699.00