'ID' -- Interior Design Courses
 
   
 

 
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ID 14 - History of Furniture
            and Decorative Arts
            (3.0 units)

Historic development of structure, interior spaces, furniture and decorative arts throughout the world.  Interior architecture is illustrated in this overview of design heritage from antiquity to present.  Emphasis is placed on style development as it relates to social, economic and political influences as well as the use of materials and technology.
Field trips may be required.
 
(54 hours lecture;      Degree applicable, CSU)

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Identify the contributions from antiquity to present that have created historical influences on the decorative arts, furniture and interior architecture.
  2. Evaluate the historical, political, social and economic implications that affect design.
  3. Identify the social, geographic and religious influences on the decorative arts, furniture and interior architecture.
  4. Compare and contrast the architectural concepts of ancient and classic civilizations to current design trends.
  5. Identify the major design movements of ancient and classic civilizations to present.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students completing 'ID 14 - History of Furniture and Decorative Arts', will:
    1. successfully use critical thinking to complete a written analysis on various historic design styles.
    2. successfully apply knowledge of historic design styles accurately through the creation of a notebook.
    3. successfully demonstrate craftsmanship skills through the assembly of a notebook.
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