Principles and Elements of Design

Have you ever walked into a room for the first time and been struck by how pleasing it looks or how welcoming it feels?  Chances are the look and feel of this room-the design-didn't just "happen."  The person who designed the room used the elements and principles of design to create the desired effect.  In this next unit you will learn how to use the elements and principles of design to create various effects.  FOR YOUR JOURNAL:  What factors (things) contribute to good design?  What do you feel makes a well designed room look well designed?

Career Opportunities

 Virtually every career involves training or an education of some kind, whether it is on-the-job training or a college degree.  You can see this for yourself by reviewing the help wanted section of any newspaper or job-related website.  For some careers, you can get a head start in high school by taking courses that teach or reinforce skills you will need to have later.  This unit's activities will give you a chance to explore a career in some depth and develop a plan of action for landing a job in that field.  Regardless of which career paths you chose, write a one-page journal entry on how you are planning your career path to a career of your own.  What have you done, are you doing, and will you do to reach your career goals?

Housing & Interior Design Blog

How does housing help meet people's physical needs?  How can housing encourage interaction with others?  Explain how housing can reflect personal identity?  Why do housing needs tend to vary during the course of the family life cycle?  How do you feel housing will change in the future?

Class Introduction Blog

Why did you take this Housing & Interior Design class?  How do you feel that what you learn in this class will affect your life?  Do you feel that it is important to learn about Housing and Interior Design concepts?  Why or why not?  How does housing/interior design currently relate to your life?