INT 114 - Interior Design Mat.& Finish

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

1. Evaluate properties of wood products used in interior environments 
   1. Discuss the Janka scale for hardness 
   2. Classify the difference between softwoods and hardwoods 
   3. Specify the appropriate applications for both 
2. Compare and contrast hard surfaces  
   1. Identify properties of natural stones 
   2. Distinguish characteristics of manmade hard surfaces such as porcelain, ceramic, quartz, and laminate
3. Differentiate types of resilient flooring 
   1. Dissect properties of various types of resilient flooring 
   2. Specify appropriate application and maintenance  
4. Characterize various types of masonry, concrete, brick 
   1. Identify application types 
   2. Determine characteristics 
   3. Classify types of brick patterns and applications 
5. Classify soft flooring options 
   1. Distinguish properties of broadloom carpet, carpet tiles and area rugs 
   2. Analyze construction methods 
   3. Characterize types of padding/subfloor options 
6. Outline characteristics of paints, coatings and wallcoverings 
   1. Discuss application of paint systems 
   2. Discern between types of coatings and their properties 
   3. Differentiate wallcovering types and applications 
7. Characterize interior textiles and their uses 
   1. Discuss pattern matching 
   2. Differentiate between railroaded fabric vs up the bolt 
   3. Describe when to use COM/COL 
   4. Identify properties and types of leathers used in interior environments 
8. Discern between the types of window treatments 
   1. Identify the appropriate material for the application 
   2. Specify the appropriate window treatment for the desired result 
9. Investigate other interior materials such as plastics, metals, and other composite materials 
   1. Identify possible applications  
   2. Characterize materials 

 
Competencies Revised Date: AY2022