Course Outline
Course Information
Course Code and Title:
PDEV-1047- Decorating Software Apps
Course Section:
F2015
Department:
School of Continuing Education
Program:
Residential Decorating Certificate
Total Hours:
20 Hours
Credit Hours:
1
Course Description:
Learn to use 20/20 software applications to design and decorate interior spaces.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL (also known as PLAR – Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) is a
process in which individuals have the opportunity to obtain credit for college level
knowledge and skills gained outside the classroom and/or through other
educational programs. It is a process which documents and compares an
individual’s prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences
and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For
more information about RPL at Red River College, refer to the RPL website at
http://www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=404.
For general information and assistance with RPL, contact Red River College’s RPL
Advisor at 204.632.3094.
Academic Requisites:
None
Course Equivalencies:
Course Delivery Methods:
Class Lectures, Lab time
Course Format:
Class lectures to be delivered in lab Room D311, projects to be complete
during lab time in Room D311.
Effective Date:
Fall 2015 FT
Instructor Information
Instructor’s name: Josephine Pulver B/A, BID, Professional Interior Designer
Email:josephinedesigns1@gmail.com
Office phone: N/A
Office location: N/A
Office hours: N/A
Student Readiness
Technology & Equipment Readiness:
None
Student Commitments and Contact Times:
Students are expected to attend all classes, labs.
Students can email instructor if not attending class.
Course Resources:
20/20 Technologies online Tutorial
Textbook(s): None
References:
None
If you are a student with a disability and require reasonable accommodations, you
are encouraged to discuss this privately with your instructor to facilitate greater
understanding of your learning needs. To receive accommodations, you also must
connect with Counseling and Accessibility Services who will assist in developing
and implementing your accommodation plan. You can contact Counseling and
Accessibility Services in person at NDC (D102) or EDC (P210) or by filling out the
online intake form which can be found on our website at:
http://www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=706. For further information about RRC’s
accommodation process, see the Handbook for Students with Disabilities at:
http://www.rrc.mb.ca/files/file/disabilities/handbook.pdf
Student Learning
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course of study, you should be able to....
1. Navigate the 20/20 design environment.
2. Draw walls, insert windows, doors, cabinets, appliances, accessories and use Auto
fill application.
3. Set up reusable designs and use design assistants
4. Introduce textures, materials and colours
5. Render in 3D and set up drawing layouts
6. Set prices and sales tax, materials lists and client reports.
Instructional Schedule:
Dates
Topic
*Introduction to the
computer and RRC student
accounts. Retrieving and
Saving student work.
Guest speaker: TBA*
Intro/expectations Tutorial-preferences and
settings Tutorial- drawing
placement techniques,
reports, utilize cabinet addons,
Tutorial- Set up reusable
designs, basic manipulation
techniques, countertop
placement, Auto-fill
application
Elevations, textures and
drawer styles
Set sales tax, use add-ons
and accessories
Use design assistants.
Assignments
Outline Lab assignment #1
-Following the tutorial
design a kitchen
Sat, Oct. 03/2015
Time: 1 pm –5 pm
Drawing layouts and 3D
rendering
Bathroom assignment
Lab - Work on Bathroom
assignment
Due: Bathroom assignment.
(end of class)
Students select a project
of their choice from the
options provided
Sat, Oct. 10/ 2015
THANKSGIVING
WEEKEND
NO CLASS
Sat, Oct. 17/ 2015
Time: 1pm – 5 pm
Student choice assignment
Review
Lab - Student choice
assignment
Sat, Sept, 19/2015
Time: 1 pm – 5 pm
Sat, Sept 26/2015
Time: 1 pm – 5 pm
Lab – Work on tutorial
kitchen (assignment #1)
Due: Lab assignment #1
(end of class)
Lab- Bathroom assignment
outline
Sat. Oct. 24/2015
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Due: Student choice
assignment . **Grades to
be given by e-mail.
Projects are returned only
by request.
Important Dates:
NOTE: The following dates are subject to change based on the needs of the students at
the instructor’s prerogative. Students will be notified ahead of time of any changes.
Date
Important Information
Sept. 19
Mandatory attendance, to set up student accounts etc.
Sept. 26
Assignment #1 Due
Oct. 03
Bathroom assignment Due
Oct. 24
Student Choice assignment Due
Assessment and Evaluation:
Assessment
Weight
1 – Assignment #1
30%
2 - Bathroom Assignment
30%
3 - Student Choice assignment
35%
Attendance
5%
Total:
100%
Letter Grade Distribution
A+
4.5
90 to 100%
A
4.0
80 to 89%
B+
3.5
75 to 79%
B
3.0
70 to 74%
C+
2.5
65 to 69%
C
2.0
60 to 64%
D
1.0
50 to 59%
F
0.0
0 - 49%
Minimum performance requirement for this course: D– 50%
Course Policies
General Academic Policies:
It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with and adhere to the Red River
College (RRC) Academic Policies. These Policies can be found in the RRC
calendar or online under “A SERIES – ACADEMIC MATTERS at
http://www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=4523.
Supplementary Policies:
Assignments are to be completed by the dates listed in the course outline. When
extenuating circumstances occur, an alternate due date can be arranged with the
Instructor. This must be arranged prior to class time and will be determined on a
case by case basis. Exams may be written ahead of time after consultation with
the Instructor. Missed exams may be written in accordance with the existing
College policy.
Date Revised: July 07, 2015
Acknowledgements:
Authorization:
This course is authorized electronically for use by:
Margaret Braid, Program Manager
December 23, 2014
Date
©Red River College 2014