Career opportunities, personal qualifications, and skills required for employment are also presented. The history of European furniture architecture and decorative arts from antiquity to the 19th Century. Emphasis on the contributions of religious, political, and social influences in the decorative arts. The historical relationship between decorative arts, furniture styles, and interior architecture is illustrated in this overview of design heritage. This course begins with 16th century England and America and analyzes the influences and changes in design to the present.
Emphasis is placed on style development as it relates to political, economic, and social forces.
Emphasizes lighting needs, light sources, light calculations, and energy conservation. Emphasis on designer selection and specification of fabrics for upholstering furniture, window treatments, floor coverings, and accessories. Includes survey and selection of historic fabrics in interiors. ID 100 and 125 Development of residential interiors from design concept to installation. Includes materials specifications and design sources.