CCOG for ID 123 Fall 2024
- Course Number:
- ID 123
- Course Title:
- History of Furniture-1800 to Present
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Presents an analysis of interior design and furnishings from the 19th century to the present. Includes contemporary usage as well as the mixing of period furniture styles. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Identify historic furniture and interior styles from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
- Inform others about historic interiors using research and presentation skills.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
- Compile a study notebook illustrating historic interiors and furniture styles of Western Civilizations. Use professional vocabulary to label illustrations.
- Demonstrate ability to recognize and analyze historic interiors and furniture by taking two exams.
- Present a written and oral report of the design work of an influential interior/furniture designer.
- Participate/ contribute to class discussions
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Skills:
- The student will develop the ability to analyze interior elements in terms of historic reference, line, pattern, color, motif and materials.
- The student will develop ability to use written, visual and oral presentation skills.
The following Themes, Issues and Concepts will have increased meaning to the student as a result of this course:
Themes
- meet client needs
- create aesthetically pleasing environments
- create historically accurate interior spaces
Issues
- social implications of interior styles
- combining historic styles
- what constitutes a well designed piece of furniture
Concepts
- furniture styles
- architectural elements of a style
- development of a style by historic designers