Core and Optional Modules

Module 3: Treatment of Walls and Ceilings (Optional)

Suggested Time: 5 - 10 hours

Foundational Objectives

To examine and evaluate materials used in interior design to meet human needs and provide for personal expression in a living space.
To make informed consumer decisions when selecting materials and equipment for interior development.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use a wide range of learning experiences to develop knowledge of design application. (COM, CCT).
To strengthen consumer knowledge and understanding of accessories when making decisions in the marketplace. (TL, NUM)

Learning Objectives

Notes

3.1 To examine the role of walls and ceilings in a building.

Ask the students to think of the various walls and ceilings in their home and state their function. List and discuss the student responses. Discuss ideas such as:

structural necessity

privacy

shape and character

effect on light, sound, and heat

protection from weather

3.2 To describe the types of walls. used in buildings. (COM)

Create a list of the various types of walls and give a description for each. If possible, provide illustrations or ask the students to cite examples of the various types of wall within the school. Some that might be included are: storage walls, walls integrated with ceilings, moveable walls, structural walls, and walls less than ceiling height.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the types of walls and where they are used.

3.3 To identify the different types of ceilings that exist in buildings.

List the different types of ceilings (coved, lean to, open beam, dropped, or suspended) and in what kinds of buildings these types are most often found. If possible, find illustrations for each of the ceiling styles. Discuss the effects of high and low ceilings on the mood created in the room and on the light, heat, and sound. Discuss the average ceiling height and effects that can be created with the use of design fundamentals.

Identify the most common ceiling treatments such as plaster, acoustical plaster, and acoustical tiles. If possible, use examples to illustrate each or take a field trip to examine them.

Learning Objectives

Notes

3.4 To identify the factors involved in the selection of wall and ceiling finishes for interiors. (CCT, NUM)

List the factors involved in the choice of wall and ceiling finishes in interiors. Discuss such factors as: personal tastes, condition of the walls, cost, use of the room, desired effect, size and shape of the room, maintenance, ease and cost of installation, decorative theme, and energy conservation.

Examine the texture, colour, scale, and line of sample wall and ceiling treatments to determine the effect created in a room .

3.5 To explore wall construction materials used in interiors. (TL)

Identify wall construction and surfacing materials such as: drywall, plastic, wallboard, paneling, plaster, wood, and masonry. Cite examples of each of the above materials is used within the school and in other familiar buildings.

Invite a contractor to the class to speak about her/his career. The presentation should include the following information: what qualities an individual must possess to become a contractor; what it takes to be a successful building contractor; expected hours of work; trends within the business; the best and worst parts of the job; process of becoming a building contractor; education and training; cost of education; certification; and, opportunities for advancement within the career.

The building contractor may discuss materials used for walls. Outline the advantages and disadvantages for each material and the types of buildings in which these materials are most often used.

This may be covered as part of Module 10: Exploring Careers.

3.6 To list and compare wall treatments used in interiors. (CCT, PSVS)

Students may list wall treatments and identify the most popular treatments and reasons for their popularity. Wall treatments that may be included in the list are: paint, wallpaper, fiberwall, fabric, cork, ceramic tile, mirror, wood panelling, brick, and glass.

Plan and take field trips to heritage homes, hardware stores, and paint shops to investigate wall coverings.

Investigate paint and wallpaper finishes further by visiting a paint and wallpaper store to examine various wall and ceiling finishes. Students may complete an assignment listing the different types of wallpaper and paint finishes and compare wall and ceiling coverings for cost, suitability, maintenance, durability, degree of light absorption or reflection, degree of heat-cold insulation, and the newest trends in decorating walls. If this is not possible, try to obtain some samples of wall and ceiling coverings to illustrate and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of paint and wallpaper (optional ).

Learning Objectives

Notes

Examine new techniques in the application of paint (faux finishes) to create a variety of textures and other visual effects.

Students may experiment with some of these techniques by painting a given surface.

Students may experiment with various paints such as enamel and latex using the high gloss, semi-gloss, pearl, egg shell, and flat paint finishes to compare the degree of light reflection, ease of application, ease of maintenance, and durability.

Students may collect a variety of wallpaper samples and compare the differences in appearance and quality. Discuss each of these and determine what factors may determine selection of wallpaper. Consider using wallpaper in a home and in other buildings such as schools, public offices, shopping centres, churches, etc.

Given a case study of a wall and ceiling condition, ask the students to choose suitable wall coverings for a room or the entire house.

Module 4: Floors and Flooring (Optional)

Suggested Time: 3 - 5 hours

Foundational Objectives

To examine and evaluate materials used in interior design to meet human needs and provide for personal expression in a living space.
To develop an awareness of career and employment opportunities related to the field of interior design.
To make informed consumer decisions when selecting materials and equipment for interior design.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use a wide range of learning experiences to develop knowledge of design application. (COM, CCT)
To apply design fundamentals in order to fulfil their own interior design needs. (PSVS)
To strengthen consumer knowledge and understanding of flooring. (TL, NUM)

Learning Objectives

Notes

4.1 To outline the functions of floor covering in the home. (COM)

List the functions of floor coverings: warmth, sound absorption, and definition of space. Identify examples where floors serve those functions within the school.

4.2 To examine types of floor coverings.

List the three types of floor coverings: resilient, hard, and soft. Define each of these terms and cite examples of each and where they can be used.

4.3 To study hard flooring finishes in various buildings and rooms. (TL)

Students may list examples of a hard floor and in what buildings/rooms they have seen them. Identify factors that contribute to the life and durability of flooring. Floors such as: plastic laminate, wood, marble, ceramic tile, concrete, masonry, stone, slate, and terrazzo should be discussed. Describe each. Discuss their advantages and disadvantages and a suitable use for each. Discuss the latest trends in decorating for each.

4.4 To consider resilient floor covering as an option for flooring. (COM)

Explain what is meant by the term resiliency. Discuss each of the resilient floor coverings such as vinyl, asphalt, and cork. Discuss advantages and disadvantages and latest trends for each.

Learning Objectives

Notes

4.5 To investigate soft floor coverings.

Soft flooring refers to carpets and rugs. Explain the difference between carpets and rugs. Discuss wall to wall carpeting and the effect created as opposed to the use of rugs. List the different kinds of rugs such as: area, scatter, and accent used in homes.

Discuss the use of wall to wall floor coverings vs. area rugs vs. room size rugs.

List the advantages and disadvantages of soft flooring. Discuss the various kinds of materials, fiber content and construction, and the suitability of each.

4.6 To investigate factors that affect the selection and purchase of floor coverings. (CCT, PSVS, NUM)

List factors to consider in making decisions about a floor covering: durability, resilience, sound absorption, light refraction, cost, ease of installation, degree of mobility, resiliency, colour and texture, maintenance, degree of heat-cold insulation.

The illusion of room size may be affected by the choice of flooring.

Discuss each of these factors to determine what factors may make floor coverings suitable for specific flooring situations.

Consider factors for a home and for other buildings such as schools, public offices, shopping centres, churches, etc.

Examine the use of various kinds of underlays used in soft flooring to note the resilience created for each. Investigate the kinds of carpet backings available.

Obtain samples or pictures of floor coverings, or visit a retail flooring outlet to perform the following activities related to this module:

Illustrate how size illusion can be created by the choice of flooring.

Illustrate the effect of using one colour and one type of flooring in all rooms vs. a different colour and texture in each room of the house.

Compare costs of various soft floor coverings and underlays.

Investigate allergies that some people have to certain materials in soft floor coverings.

Study and compare some traditional types of rugs.

Learning Objectives

Notes

4.7 To apply knowledge to the selection of flooring for a specific use.

Assign a case study of a specific family and the size and function of a room. Have students select a suitable floor cover for that room, specifying its colour and pattern. Students may state reasons for their choices.

Research flooring on the Internet for changes to types and uses.

4.8 To investigate career opportunities within flooring. (IL)

Students should research occupations and flooring careers within the construction industry. This may include entrepreneurial opportunities such as one's own business selling floor coverings, laying carpet, carpet cleaning, installing tiles, laying hardwood floors, renovating etc. This may also be done in Module 10: Exploring Careers.

Learning Objectives	Notes
3.1 To examine the role of walls and ceilings in a building.	Ask the students to think of the various walls and ceilings in their home and state their function. List and discuss the student responses. Discuss ideas such as: structural necessity privacy shape and character effect on light, sound, and heat protection from weather
3.2 To describe the types of walls. used in buildings. (COM)	Create a list of the various types of walls and give a description for each. If possible, provide illustrations or ask the students to cite examples of the various types of wall within the school. Some that might be included are: storage walls, walls integrated with ceilings, moveable walls, structural walls, and walls less than ceiling height. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the types of walls and where they are used.
3.3 To identify the different types of ceilings that exist in buildings.	List the different types of ceilings (coved, lean to, open beam, dropped, or suspended) and in what kinds of buildings these types are most often found. If possible, find illustrations for each of the ceiling styles. Discuss the effects of high and low ceilings on the mood created in the room and on the light, heat, and sound. Discuss the average ceiling height and effects that can be created with the use of design fundamentals. Identify the most common ceiling treatments such as plaster, acoustical plaster, and acoustical tiles. If possible, use examples to illustrate each or take a field trip to examine them.

Learning Objectives	Notes
3.4 To identify the factors involved in the selection of wall and ceiling finishes for interiors. (CCT, NUM)	List the factors involved in the choice of wall and ceiling finishes in interiors. Discuss such factors as: personal tastes, condition of the walls, cost, use of the room, desired effect, size and shape of the room, maintenance, ease and cost of installation, decorative theme, and energy conservation. Examine the texture, colour, scale, and line of sample wall and ceiling treatments to determine the effect created in a room .
3.5 To explore wall construction materials used in interiors. (TL)	Identify wall construction and surfacing materials such as: drywall, plastic, wallboard, paneling, plaster, wood, and masonry. Cite examples of each of the above materials is used within the school and in other familiar buildings. Invite a contractor to the class to speak about her/his career. The presentation should include the following information: what qualities an individual must possess to become a contractor; what it takes to be a successful building contractor; expected hours of work; trends within the business; the best and worst parts of the job; process of becoming a building contractor; education and training; cost of education; certification; and, opportunities for advancement within the career. The building contractor may discuss materials used for walls. Outline the advantages and disadvantages for each material and the types of buildings in which these materials are most often used. This may be covered as part of Module 10: Exploring Careers.
3.6 To list and compare wall treatments used in interiors. (CCT, PSVS)	Students may list wall treatments and identify the most popular treatments and reasons for their popularity. Wall treatments that may be included in the list are: paint, wallpaper, fiberwall, fabric, cork, ceramic tile, mirror, wood panelling, brick, and glass. Plan and take field trips to heritage homes, hardware stores, and paint shops to investigate wall coverings. Investigate paint and wallpaper finishes further by visiting a paint and wallpaper store to examine various wall and ceiling finishes. Students may complete an assignment listing the different types of wallpaper and paint finishes and compare wall and ceiling coverings for cost, suitability, maintenance, durability, degree of light absorption or reflection, degree of heat-cold insulation, and the newest trends in decorating walls. If this is not possible, try to obtain some samples of wall and ceiling coverings to illustrate and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of paint and wallpaper (optional ).

Learning Objectives	Notes
4.1 To outline the functions of floor covering in the home. (COM)	List the functions of floor coverings: warmth, sound absorption, and definition of space. Identify examples where floors serve those functions within the school.
4.2 To examine types of floor coverings.	List the three types of floor coverings: resilient, hard, and soft. Define each of these terms and cite examples of each and where they can be used.
4.3 To study hard flooring finishes in various buildings and rooms. (TL)	Students may list examples of a hard floor and in what buildings/rooms they have seen them. Identify factors that contribute to the life and durability of flooring. Floors such as: plastic laminate, wood, marble, ceramic tile, concrete, masonry, stone, slate, and terrazzo should be discussed. Describe each. Discuss their advantages and disadvantages and a suitable use for each. Discuss the latest trends in decorating for each.
4.4 To consider resilient floor covering as an option for flooring. (COM)	Explain what is meant by the term resiliency. Discuss each of the resilient floor coverings such as vinyl, asphalt, and cork. Discuss advantages and disadvantages and latest trends for each.

Learning Objectives		Notes
4.5 To investigate soft floor coverings.		Soft flooring refers to carpets and rugs. Explain the difference between carpets and rugs. Discuss wall to wall carpeting and the effect created as opposed to the use of rugs. List the different kinds of rugs such as: area, scatter, and accent used in homes. Discuss the use of wall to wall floor coverings vs. area rugs vs. room size rugs. List the advantages and disadvantages of soft flooring. Discuss the various kinds of materials, fiber content and construction, and the suitability of each.
4.6 To investigate factors that affect the selection and purchase of floor coverings. (CCT, PSVS, NUM)		List factors to consider in making decisions about a floor covering: durability, resilience, sound absorption, light refraction, cost, ease of installation, degree of mobility, resiliency, colour and texture, maintenance, degree of heat-cold insulation. The illusion of room size may be affected by the choice of flooring. Discuss each of these factors to determine what factors may make floor coverings suitable for specific flooring situations. Consider factors for a home and for other buildings such as schools, public offices, shopping centres, churches, etc.
		Examine the use of various kinds of underlays used in soft flooring to note the resilience created for each. Investigate the kinds of carpet backings available. Obtain samples or pictures of floor coverings, or visit a retail flooring outlet to perform the following activities related to this module: Illustrate how size illusion can be created by the choice of flooring. Illustrate the effect of using one colour and one type of flooring in all rooms vs. a different colour and texture in each room of the house. Compare costs of various soft floor coverings and underlays. Investigate allergies that some people have to certain materials in soft floor coverings. Study and compare some traditional types of rugs.