History of Interior Design and Decoration (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• has the basic knowledge of the development of Western architecture and interior design
• is able to identify specific characteristics, forms and colours of historical interior design styles
• is able to search for information and apply the knowledge of different design styles in their design work.

Content

• Interior decoration and the major movements in Europe
• The influence of social changes in architecture and historical styles
• Materials, colours and forms of different periods and their changes
• Architectural field trips
• Portfolio

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has partially achieved the objectives of the course
• understands the development of Western architecture and interior design styles
• recognises European interior design styles and their distinctive features, materials and use of colours
• recognises the importance of information retrieval as part of the quality of the final design work
• has successfully completed the assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well
• is familiar with the development of Western architecture and interior design styles
• is familiar with European interior styles and their characteristic features, materials and use of colours
• understands the importance of information retrieval as part of a high-quality design work
• has successfully completed the course assignments and is able to apply what they have learnt in carrying them out.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has excellently achieved the objectives of the course
• has an excellent command of the development of western architecture and interior design styles
• is widely acquainted with European interior design styles and their characteristic features, materials and use of colours
• understands the importance of information retrieval as part of a high-quality design work
• masters information retrieval using a variety of data sources
• is able to skillfully use and apply knowledge as part of their design work
• has completed the course assignments and applied what they have learnt with particular merit.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has partially achieved the objectives of the course
• understands the development of Western architecture and interior design styles
• recognises European interior design styles and their distinctive features, materials and use of colours
• recognises the importance of information retrieval as part of the quality of the final design work
• has successfully completed the assignments.