(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grade 12. Prerequisite: Interior Design II. Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course. A student may repeat this course once for credit provided that the student is experiencing different aspects of the industry and demonstrating proficiency in additional and more advanced knowledge and skills.
(b) Introduction.
  (1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
  (2) The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.
  (3) Practicum in Interior Design is an occupationally specific course designed to provide job-specific skills through laboratory training, job shadowing, or work situations in areas compatible with identified career goals in interior design. In addition, students will be expected to develop knowledge and skills related to housing, furnishings, and equipment construction or equipment management and services.
  (4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
  (5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
  (1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:
    (A) apply oral and written communication skills clearly, concisely, convincingly, and effectively to explain and justify actions in a socially acceptable manner that is easily understood by others;
    (B) problem-solve using job-appropriate mathematical skills;
    (C) demonstrate an understanding of leadership skills;
    (D) cooperate, contribute, and collaborate as a member of a group;
    (E) exhibit professionalism through dress, speech, and manners that are appropriate to the profession and worksite;
    (F) review accurately both quantitative and qualitative work processes and end products;
    (G) follow written and oral instructions and adhere to established practices, policies, and procedures, including health and safety rules; and
    (H) use and apply job-appropriate computer applications for the given task.
  (2) The student determines the use of elements and principles of design in residential and nonresidential environments and furnishings. The student is expected to:
    (A) differentiate between the elements and principles of design;
    (B) exhibit how the elements of design can create various effects;
    (C) apply elements and principles of design for coordinating furnishings; and
    (D) analyze societal and cultural influences on the design of residential and nonresidential environments and their furnishings.
  (3) The student analyzes the workmanship, characteristics, use, and care of materials used in the design and construction of residential and nonresidential furnishings and equipment. The student is expected to:
    (A) analyze characteristics of materials and workmanship in relationship to durability and use;
    (B) identify characteristics of materials and workmanship in relationship to appearance, performance, use, and care of furnishings;
    (C) explain labeling requirements and appropriate procedures for the care of various furnishings;
    (D) interpret information provided in equipment use and care manuals; and
    (E) demonstrate procedures for the care and maintenance of different types of furnishings and equipment.
  (4) The student determines treatments and accessories suitable for residential and nonresidential applications. The student is expected to:
    (A) analyze products to determine the appropriate style of design;
    (B) determine appropriate use of accessories, lighting, materials, and space in various environments, including environments designed to meet special needs;
    (C) describe trends in materials, including eco-friendly and sustainable materials, accessories, lighting, and use of space;
    (D) illustrate appropriate window treatments for specific windows;
    (E) evaluate cost considerations and budgets in accessorizing for various settings;
    (F) describe characteristics, use, and care of wall treatments; and
    (G) identify characteristics of types of flooring in relationship to design and construction.
  (5) The student assesses factors influencing the selection of furniture and equipment for residential and nonresidential applications. The student is expected to:
    (A) describe furniture and equipment used in residential and nonresidential applications;
    (B) compare furniture and equipment needs of families in different stages of the life cycle;
    (C) evaluate economic considerations when selecting furniture and equipment;
    (D) arrange furniture and equipment to accommodate floor plans to meet needs and wants;
    (E) describe considerations for selecting furniture and equipment to accommodate persons with special needs; and
    (F) research trends and technology related to furnishings and equipment.
  (6) The student applies safety and sanitation practices. The student is expected to:
    (A) apply safety rules in performing various workplace procedures according to industry standards;
    (B) identify potential hazards;
    (C) promote prevention practices;
    (D) summarize laws pertaining to safety and sanitation practices;
    (E) demonstrate appropriate responses to emergency situations; and
    (F) determine workplace procedures that protect the environment.
  (7) The student determines appropriate use and care of tools and equipment used in construction of furnishings. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify tools and equipment used in construction of furnishings;
    (B) demonstrate safe and skillful tool care and use; and
    (C) describe the impact of technology on tools, equipment, and construction.
  (8) The student demonstrates skills in selected product design and construction. The student is expected to:
    (A) evaluate characteristics of good workmanship in furnishings products;
    (B) apply knowledge of design application, selection, and construction to complete furnishings projects; and
    (C) analyze uses of technology in furnishings, design, and construction.
  (9) The student identifies types of business promotion practices and their benefit to the housing and furnishings retailer. The student is expected to:
    (A) discuss business promotion objectives in the retail housing and furnishings industry;
    (B) analyze techniques using sales promotion, advertising, and displays;
    (C) describe the use of technology and other forms of advertising media in housing and furnishings business promotions;
    (D) analyze how business promotion reflects the environment in which a person lives; and
    (E) predict how societal trends and changing demographics influence housing and furnishings business promotions.
  (10) The student evaluates customer relations as a tool for successful business operations. The student is expected to:
    (A) analyze the importance of good customer relations in building and maintaining a business;
    (B) demonstrate techniques for maintaining good client relationships; and
    (C) describe conflict-resolution techniques when dealing with customer complaints.
  (11) The student exhibits employability skills that lead to job success in the housing, furnishings, and equipment industries. The student is expected to:
    (A) demonstrate effective verbal, nonverbal, written, and electronic communication skills;
    (B) demonstrate effective methods to secure, maintain, and terminate employment;
    (C) demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation, teamwork, and leadership;
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