WEEK SEVEN: THE INSIDE STORY

MODULE OBJECTIVES (based on National Standards for Family & Consumer Sciences, 2008-2018 for Housing & Interior Design):
- Evaluate the use of elements and principles of design in housing and commercial and residential interiors (11.2.1).
- Analyze the psychological impact that the principles and elements of design have on the individual (11.2.2).
- Analyze the effects that the principles and elements of design have on aesthetics and function (11.2.3).
- Apply principles of human behavior such as ergonomics and anthropometrics to design of housing, interiors, and furnishings (11.2.4).
- Apply housing and interior design knowledge, skills and processes to meet specific design needs (11.2.5).
- Apply design knowledge, skills, processes, and theories and oral, written, and visual presentation skills to communicate design ideas (11.7).
WEEK SEVEN TASKS.
TASK 1:Read Chapter 10: Using the Elements of Design in Housing and Interior Design (2011) pages 274-291.
Chapter 11: Using Color Effectively in Housing and Interior Design (2011) pages 292-315. Chapter 12: Using the Principles of Design in Housing and Interior Design (2011) pages 316-335. |
TASK 2:For each module (weeks 3-11) students will be required to complete design activities and/or assessments (see sample activities in the next column) that could be used in a secondary classroom as an example. The completed assessments are included in a curriculum portfolio showcasing the pre-service teacher's mastery of the content and ability to apply the concepts he/she is expected to teach.
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SAMPLE ACTIVITIES:A. Color Wheel: Reproduce the color wheel using colored pencils or another medium with labels of each color included. Place the finished color wheel in your portfolio as a design resource.
B. Color Schemes: Using colored pencils or another medium, reproduce the color schemes on pages 301-305 in the text. Make sure to label each color scheme and place the finished page(s) in your portfolio. C. Rhythm: Find pictures of rooms that show various types of patterns. Label at least one picture that displays each type of rhythm: repetition, radiation, gradation, transition, and opposition. |
TASK 3: DESIGN CHALLENGE
Each week, students are required to complete a design challenge that focuses on the application of the content covered in the readings presented in the textbook. Students are expected to present their best work and compile a curriculum portfolio that showcases their abilities in Housing & Interior Design content. For week seven's design challenge, students apply concepts related to color theory and the use of color in design to the redesign of a family's kitchen space. The final product is a sample board with color selections and accessories that will be included to brighten the space for the family.
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