Explore relationships between the designer, wholesaler, and retailer in the home interiors industry. Particularly, designer and client relationships that emphasize retailing practices and economic resources in the interior design firm. Additionally, introduce business concepts, models, and professional skills associated with interiors. Students furthermore will develop a professional portfolio.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Graduate students enrolling in the course will be required (in addition to completing the same requirements as the
undergraduates) to complete a job shadowing project wherein the students:
1) locate and contact a designer or design firm that matches their professional goals;
2) develop interview questions to ask the designer he/she will shadow;
3) spend an entire workday (or eight hours) shadowing the designer; and
4) complete a reflective paper summarizing their experiences with that designer and addressing the responses to the
questions posed by the student.
Athena Title
Prof Pract in Interior Design
Prerequisite
TXMI 3380
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
To become familiar with business principles and practices of the interior designer
To become familiar with the interaction that takes place between the client, the designer, and the trade sources
To become familiar with current issues in the furnishings and interiors field
Examine professional skills necessary to work in the furnishings and interiors industry
Develop understanding and application of presentation software
Complete projects and activities designed to prepare students for internships in furnishings and interiors
Understand client issues and consumer behavior related to furnishings and interiors
Topical Outline
Relationship between designer, wholesaler, and retailer in the home interiors industry
Understand client issues and consumer behavior related to furnishings and interiors
Residential space planning
Selection of fabrics, finishes, and furnishings
Economic resources
Introduction to professional skills
Current issues in the furnishings and interiors field
Presentation and portfolio software for the industry
Entrepreneurship and the furnishings and interiors industry
