Teacher Information Page
Introduction:

    This interior design iAdventure was designed to help students learn about and apply design techniques through internet research. As students navigate through the adventure they will reseach various design elements and styles. After deciding upon their design style they will have to design a room of their choice while keeping within their budget and wishes of their client and create a final display board to help sell their design.This iAdventure was created for grades 9-12 and can be used in Interior Design (F.A.C.S.) or Art classes. Before beginning please consider the following:
    iAdventures are designed to provide students with real situations that, through research, allows them to decide on what they believe to be the best course of action and reach their own conclusions. To learn more about iAdventures visit the iAdventure homepage.
Background Information:

    This iAdventure deals with Interior Design, specifically elements & principles of design and creating room layouts. Students should have a basic knowledge of these concepts before beginning. Additionally students will need to know basic math skills (adding & subtracting) in order to create and maintain a budget. Students will also need to be able to manipulate computer programs designed to create room layouts.
    The opening story puts the students themselves in the story. They have just landed their first job and a local design studio and must help their client decide between traditional or contemporary designs. Once they've decided on a design styles, students will need to select a room to design for their client. The catch? The clients have specific requests and a limited amount of money. After searching multiple websites to find the perfect furniture & accessories students will need to create a display board to present to their clients. Final presentations could be given to classmates or you could invite some local designers in and have your students present to them. Another suggestion is to have a showing of their projects after school hours and invite the community in to see what they've created.


Site Map:

    The site map below will help you to see at a glance the various pages of the iAdventure. Each section of the map is linked to the corresponding page for you to preview.
 
 Teacher Page
(You are here!)
 The World of Design
  Research 1

Opening Story Page
(with Introduction)
  Research 2
 
Traditional Design
Contemporary Design
  Research 3
Traditional Bedroom
Traditional Livingroom
Contemporary Bedroom
Contemporary Livingroom
 
Conclusion
  



Missouri State Standards:

Knowledge Standards:
    CA 1: speaking and writing standard English (including grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization)
    CA 4: writing formally (such as reports, narratives, essays) and informally (such as outlines, notes)
    CA 5: comprehending and evaluating the content and artistic aspects of oral and visual presentations (such as story-telling, debates,                  lectures, multi-media productions)
    CA 6: participating in formal and informal presentations and discussions of issues and ideas
    FA 2: the principles and elements of different art forms
    MA 1: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; other number sense, including numeration and estimation; and the application              of these operations and concepts in the workplace and other situations
    MA 2: geometric and spatial sense involving measurement (including length, area, volume), trigonometry, and similarity and                              transformations of shapes

Performance Goals:
    Goal 1.1: develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research
    Goal 1.2: conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas
    Goal 2.2: plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences
     Goal 2.4: present perceptions and ideas regarding works of the arts, humanities and sciences
    Goal 2.5: perform or produce works in the fine and practical arts
   

Evaluation of Student Products:
Students will create a design board or portfolio for their final product. As sample of the scoring guide can be found below or you can download a printable form to use.


Criteria

 

Points Possible

Your Score

Comments

Design Board

Client Profile

Typed, 2-3 paragraphs, explains in detail your clients wishes & your ideas.

25

 

 

House Plans

Printed views of exterior elevation and all floor plans

15

 

 

Room Layout

Printed room layout showing furniture placement

15

 

 

Accessories, Furniture & Lighting

Printed (color) pictures of all items to be placed in your room plans

25

 

 

Color Pallet

Paint, flooring & fabric swatches

15

 

 

Layout

Everything placed on board, nothing overlapped, shows all elements to present to your client.

10

 

 

Budget

Budget

Stayed within set budget

15

 

 

Itemized Budget

All items in room are listed, price shown and store purchased from

15

 

 

Budget

Typed & placed on back of design board

5

 

 

Miscellaneous

Information

Design style distinctly reflects traditional or contemporary styles. Students shows evidence of design knowledge.

5

 

 

Quality of Work

Project reflects time & effort put into project.  Doesn’t appear rushed.

5

 

 

Quality of Work

No glue marks showing, pictures neatly trimmed, all elements secured on board.

5

 

 

Presentation

Student gives presentation, shows knowledge of design, really attempts to “sell” their design.

15

 

 

Total Score:

 

 

170

 

 


Acknowledgements:

This iAdventure was completed as part of the course requirement for LIS 4320. Instructor Stan Smith, University of Central Missouri.
Room building site: www.ethanallen.com
House plans can be found at www.houseplans.com or www.coolhouseplans.com
Page backgrounds found at www.grsites.com
Images found at