SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE; DEPT. OF ARCHITECTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
INTE 125; HISTORY OF FURNITURE AND INTERIORS SYLLABUS
SPRING 2016 CRN 65906
PROFESSOR: ANN SCOTT PARKER, NCIDQ E-MAIL:
CLASS DAY/TIME: FRIDAY 9AM-12:10 PM CLASSROOM: Z-102
LECTURE HOURS: 3.00 CREDIT UNITS: 3.00 LETTER GRADE ONLY
REQUIRED TEXT: "INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECORATION", SIXTH EDITION
ABERCROMBIE, PRENTICE HALL, ISBN #0131944045
SUGGESTED TEXT: "ANGLICIZED & ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF INTERIOR DESIGN", RABUN, PRENTICE HALL, ISBN: 0130925381
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course surveys the decorative arts from all parts of the world from the ancient past to today's modern interiors. Emphasis is placed on major developments in decorative arts and how they relate to the social, cultural, and economic events of each historical period. This course is designed for interior design majors and any student interested in the history of interiors, furniture and decorative arts. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU.
ADVISORY: ENGL 101, and CBTE 127, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R6/W6.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIREMENT: Full computer access, internet access, basic computer skills including: email, attachments & communication, Microsoft Word, file storage & management.
IMPORTANT DATES:
FIRST CLASS DATE: 01-29-2016 FINAL CLASS: 05-20-2016
Add: 02-05-2016 Drop with Refund: 02-05-2016
Drop without "W": 02-05-2016 Withdrawal: 04-08-2016
CELL PHONE ALERT!! All electronic communication devices are be "SHUT OFF" and to remain "OFF" during class sessions. No texting or messaging during class. If there is an urgent situation, please see me before class to explain why you might have to STEP OUT OF CLASS to receive a message. Texting during Exams will result in a FAILING COURSE GRADE. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
NO MAKE-UP EXAMS OR LATE NOTEBOOKS ACCEPTED. The dates of the 3 Exams and 3 Notebook Sections are clearly posted on the Course Outline. If you know you will have a schedule conflict, perhaps you may wish to take this course at a later date.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS: All supplies are available at Mesa Bookstore.
(3) SCANTRON"test sheets (#100)
3 Ring Binder with 30 plastic sleeves or sketchbook (optional)
Notebook for lecture notes
Sharp pencils and eraser
Trace paper, felt tip pens and colored pencils (optional)
EARNING THE GRADE:
To achieve a high grade in this class do the following: Read your textbook assignment, score above the 90% on all assignments and exams. Attend all classes, take notes during lectures and be engaged in the topic, and communicate with professor if any questions arise.
COURSE TIME REQUIREMENTS: Students are expected to spend, at minimum, two hours of preparation time outside of class per each unit enrolled as well as the 3 hours of in class time for a total of 9 hours a week minimum.
MESA GRADING SCALE: A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F=59%-below
COURSE GRADE TOTAL POINTS: Grades are based upon 400 total points possible:
A=400-360 pts. B=359-319 pts. C=318- 278 pts. D=277-237 pts. F=236pts.-Below
Note: According to Mesa Policy, letter grades do not receive plus (+) or minus (-).
CALCULATE YOUR OWN FINAL GRADE: The percentage points earned on each assignment, project, exam, etc., will be totaled to determine the final course grade.
Notebook Sect. 1 20 points 5% _____
Exam #1 100 points 25% _____
Notebook Sect. 2 20 points 5% _____
Exam #2 100 points 25% _____
Notebook Sect. 3 20 points 5% _____
Exam #3 100 points 25% _____
Museum Assignment 10 points 2.5% _____
21st Century Assignment 15 points 3.75 _____
Class Attendance 15 points 3.75 _____
TOTAL POINTS 400 points 100% Points Earned_____
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: When an opportunity is available and deemed appropriate by the professor, an Extra Credit Opportunity will be offered to all students of the class and to be completed in addition to usual class work and outside of usual class time. This may include but not limited to: a special exhibition, bus tour, museums, historic house, etc. as appropriate to our study. Credit will only be received after a written evaluation has been turned in on time. No individual or "independent" extra credit assignments will be considered by professor in lieu of low scores on exams, assignment or missed attendance.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Formulate preliminary design concepts that are aesthetic, appropriate, and functional.
Analyze and select appropriate interior building finishes and material that address sustainability and green design issues.
Students who complete this course will be able to:
1. Identify period styles of architecture, furniture and accessories spanning historical periods from the ancient Egyptians to 21st Century.
2. Identify the political and cultural factors influencing historic decorative design.
3. Identify distinct architectural and decorative styles, motifs, ornamentation, furniture, finishes, colors, textiles and wood species used by different historical periods.
4. Identify the names of major architects and designers who created period styles.
5. Develop an inspiration notebook containing relevant information plus images of different historic period movements and how they can influence/inspire future design concepts.
COURSE OUTLINE AND SCOPE:
Outline of Topics:
The following topics are included in the framework of the course but are not intended as limits on content.
The order of presentation and relative emphasis will vary with each instructor.
Architectural settings, interiors, design motifs, furniture and decorative accessories as well as social, political and environmental factors creating design movements for the following eras:
A. The Ancient World
1. Egyptians
2. Aegean Civilizations
B. Classical Greece and Rome
C. The Medieval Period
1. Byzantine empire
2. Europe
3. Social classes
D. The Renaissance Period -15-16th Centuries
1. Italian
2. Spanish
3. French
4. English
E. Baroque Period – 17th Century
1. French
2. Dutch
3. English
4. American
F. Rocco Period – 18th Century
1. French
2. English
3. American
G. Neoclassic Period – late 18th and early 19th centuries
1. French
2. English
3. American
4. Biedermeier
H. The Victorian Period –(industrialization versus craftsmanship)
I. The Modern Movement – 20th Century
J. The 21st Century
K. Non-Western Styles (Asian, Middle Eastern, African and the Americas)
L. Furniture design and construction
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION:
1. 13 PowerPoint Lectures and Class Discussion
2. Vocabulary Review Lists including Terms, Names, Places, People, and Historic Periods.
2. An Inspiration Notebook will be due in (3) Sections (See Course Outline).
3. 3 Exams: Each: 100 Slide Recognition, multiple choice questions visually identifying period details, motifs, furniture design, designers, architects and significant structures.
4. 2 Reports due:
A. A written report for a museum visit describing designs and motifs related to field of study.
B. A written report with visual examples of 21st Century design innovations.
READING ASSIGNMENTS: Reading assignments are required and will include the following:
1. College level textbook (700 pages), see Course Outline for reading assignments
2. Magazines, trade journals and books searching for decorative arts images
3. On-line Lecture reviews, Vocabulary Lists and 20 Sample Exam Questions
4. Internet resources and searches relating to the course notebook project images
WRITING AND OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Course “Inspiration Notebook” entries
2. Museum visit and report
3. 21st Century Design report
OFFICE HOURS: I strive to be accessible to my students through e-mail or on campus by appointment. As an adjunct professor, I have no specific Mesa Campus office location. However, I will be available in our classroom (Z-102) for the ½ hour immediately BEFORE our class session to address your questions or concerns about our course of study. If required, we may also set an appointment for discussion at the Mesa Design Center.
If you need to make an appointment to see me at any time, please contact me via e-mail message at , clearly stating your full name, course name, best contact phone number and preferred time to meet. I will be glad to meet with you at the Mesa Design Center for extra help and discussion.
ATTENDANCE: Students absent more than 2 classes during the semester may be dropped without notice by Professor. Students will receive 1 pt for each class session attended. It is the student’s responsibility to add, drop or withdraw from classes they are no longer attending. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw before the deadlines stated in the class schedule. Petitions to add, drop or withdraw after the deadline will not be approved. Students anticipating difficulty in paying fees before the add deadline should check with the Financial Aid Office about sources of funds or other alternatives for which they may be eligible.
Students must be officially enrolled in the course for liability reasons and are not permitted to sit in the class after the first class session before enrolling and paying their fees.
If you decide to withdraw from this course, you are reminded to do so before the Withdrawal deadline. Students who remain enrolled in a class beyond the published withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class schedule, will receive an evaluation letter grade in this class.
BE ON TIME TO CLASS. Roll call is held within the first 10 minutes of class. If you miss roll call, you will be marked “Absent” unless you let me know during the break you arrived late.
LATE ARRIVAL, EARLY DEPARTURE: TARDY: In a professional setting, tardiness is not acceptable. Plan ahead. You will be considered "tardy" when you miss class role call. Leaving class after break or more than 30 minutes before class ends is also considered absent and will be so noted. Multiple late arrivals and early departures will affect your final grade
MISSING CLASS NOTICE: If you know you must miss a class, make arrangements with a classmate to keep you informed on lecture notes, handouts, assignments, etc. This does not, however, excuse you from the class and you will be marked absent.
In case of an absence, please do not email to ask if you missed anything. We will be covering a lot of ground in 3 hours, so of course, you did. It will be the student’s responsibility to catch up on missed work.
NO MAKE-UP EXAMS OR LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Missed exams and projects will lose all points. STUDENTS LEAVING THE CLASSROOM DURING AN EXAM WILL FORFEIT THE EXAM.
ATTENDANCE DURING FINALS WEEK: Attendance on the final class is required and mandatory for final exams. NO EARLY OR LATE FINAL EXAMS will be administered other than the scheduled exam date.
15 MINUTE CLASS BREAKS: Before attending class, please plan ahead and use the restrooms. There will be a 15 MINUTE BREAK announced by the Professor during class time. Please return on time from breaks. During lectures, do not feel free to leave the classroom at will. Refer to the section on attendance.
NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES: Do not bring opened snacks or beverages into the classroom, other than bottled water. Eat and drink before or after class. Students eating or drinking will be asked to leave class.
ELECTRONICS, COMPUTERS, CELL PHONES: ALL MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES will be "SHUT OFF" and remain "OFF" during all class session. TEXTING DURING EXAMS WILL RESULT IN A FAILING COURSE GRADE.
EMERGENCY CALLS: With prior notification to professor, you may be excused from class to answer an expected emergency call.
PORTABLE COMPUTERS: Laptop or Notepads are great devices for following lectures and taking notes during class. Please limit your activity to course content. In consideration to others, NO "INTERNET SURFING" etc.
RECORDING LECTURES: Please request permission prior to recording class lectures.
ELECTRONIC TRANSLATORS: No Electronic Translator use permitted during Exams.
CLASSROOM TEMPERATURES: If you feel cold during class, bring a sweater or shawl. Professor can only control temperatures plus or minus 2 degrees.
MESA ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER (TUTORING)
http://www.sdmesa.edu/students/services/tutoring/
MESA ACADEMIC COUNSELING CENTER
http://www.sdmesa.edu/students/services/counseling/
Counseling Center: Room: I4-303, Telephone:(619) 388-2672.
If you have general questions, feel free to contact via email at .
SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK AND CAMPUS POLICIES:
http://www.sdccd.edu/catalogs/mesa/cat_mesa/cat_sec1.pdf
ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITY: See Catalog: The Disability Support & Program Services (DSPS) at Mesa College was established to more fully accommodate the academic and support needs of students with disabilities as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. DSPS offers eligible students access to a variety of specialized support services and assistive equipment in a timely manner. These services are intended to assist college students with disabilities to more successfully participate in regular college programs and activities. DSPS strives to support Mesa College in the inclusion of students with disabilities as independent, responsible, and productive members of the campus community. Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodations should notify the professor within the first 2 weeks of start of classes. Students must provide verification of need, either from DSPS or an outside source. A student's disability information is always confidential and should be discussed with the Professor before or after regularly scheduled class time.
“ASSIST ANIMALS” are welcomed only with documentation from DSPS presented to the professor at the time of entrance. See Student Handbook. The animal’s owner is fully responsible for animal's behavior, sanitation, and discipline. No exceptions will be made by professor.
CHILDREN AND NON-REGISTERED PERSONS: Only students officially registered for the course are welcomed in classrooms during scheduled instruction. No exceptions will be made by Professor. Auditors and visitors are a violation of Mesa College Policy.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Please review the Mesa College Student Handbook on attendance at: http://www.sdccd.edu/catalogs/mesa/cat_mesa/cat_sec2.pdf
Enrollment in college assumes maturity, seriousness of purpose, and self-discipline. Every student is expected to attend each meeting of all classes for which he/she is registered, to arrive on time, and to stay for the full class period. The college recognizes that absences occur as a result of circumstances beyond a student's control as well as from a student's failure to accept responsibility for attending class regularly. It is with the intent of providing for the orderly management of the colleges that the Board of Trustees established the following rules:
1. Attendance shall be taken and recorded at each regularly scheduled class meeting.