| Course ID: | TXMI 4320/6320. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Professional Practices in Residential Design |
Course
Description: | Explore relationships between the designer, wholesaler, and
retailer in the home furnishing industry. Particularly, designer
and client relationships that emphasize retailing practices and
economic resources in the residential design firm. Additionally,
introduce business concepts, models and professional skills
associated with furnishings and interiors. Students furthermore
will develop a professional portfolio. |
| Oasis Title: | Prof Pract in Resident Design |
| Prerequisite: | TXMI 3380 |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | 1. To become familiar with business principles and practices of
the interior designer
2. To become familiar with the interaction that takes place
between the client, the designer, and the trade sources
3. To become familiar with current issues in the furnishings and
interiors field
4. Examine professional skills necessary to work in the
furnishings and interiors industry
5. Develop understanding and application of presentation
software
6. Complete projects and activities designed to prepare students
for internships in furnishings and interiors
7. Understand client issues and consumer behavior related to
furnishings and interiors |
| Topical Outline: | 1. Relationship between designer, wholesaler, and retailer in
the home furnishings industry
2. Designer and client relationships, with emphasis on retailing
practices
3. Residential space planning
4. Selection of fabrics, finishes, and furnishings
5. Economic resources
6. Introduction to professional skills
7. Current issues in the furnishings and interiors field
8. Presentation and portfolio software for the industry
9. Entrepreneurship and the furnishings and interiors industry
10. Company culture
11. Developing a professional portfolio |