Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part LXXIII - Bulletin 109-Family and Consumer Sciences Content Standards Curriculum Framework
Chapter 5 - Framework
Section LXXIII-505 - Strand: Housing, Interiors, and Furnishings

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code LXXIII-505

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

A. Focus. Develop skills and knowledge that relate to housing, interior design, furnishings, and careers while promoting aesthetic, safe, and practical family living and work environments.

B. Standards

1. Evaluate housing decisions in relation to available resources and options.

*FHA/HERO Related

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Analyze housing as it relates to physical, safety, psychological, and sociological needs throughout the life span.

2. Assess housing options in communities.

3. Predict future housing trends.

ELA

1-3,4,5

2-6

3-1,2,3

4-1

5-1,2,3,5,6

7-1,2,4

Math

D-1,4,5,6,7

Science

SI-A-1,2,4,6

SI-B-1,2

ESS-A-1,2

SE-A-3

SE-B-5

SE-C-1,2,3,4,5

SE-D-1

Social Studies

G-1A-1

G-1B-3,4

G-1C-2,3,4,5,6

G-1D-1,2,3,5

C-1A-1,2

C-1B-3,4

C-1D-1,3

E-1A-1,2,4,6

E-1B-1,3,6

H-1A-2,4,5,6

H-1C-7,11,15

1,2,3,4,5

2. Apply principles and elements of design to create environments that are aesthetic and functional.

*FHA/HERO Related

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Specify the principles and elements of design.

2. Analyze the psychological impact of the principles and elements of design on the individual.

3. Analyze the effects that the principles and elements of design have on aesthetics and function.

4. Apply color schemes and color theory to develop and enhance visual effects.

ELA

1-1,3,4

2-6

3-1,2,3

4-1

5-2,3,6

7-1,2,4

Math

A-1,2

M-1,2,3,4

G-1,2,3,6

Science

SI-B-4

Social Studies

G-1A-1

G-1B-1

G-1C-3

1,2,3,4,5

3. Demonstrate drafting, blueprint reading, and space planning skills using available technical resources.

*FHA/HERO Related

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Interpret information provided on blueprints.

2. Evaluate floor plans for efficiency and safety in areas including, but not limited to, zones, traffic patterns, storage, electrical, and mechanical systems.

3. Draw an interior space to scale, using correct architectural symbols and drafting skills.

4. Evaluate furniture placement with reference to principles of design, traffic flow, activity, and existing architectural features.

5. Utilize applicable building codes and universal access guidelines and regulations in space planning.

6. Create floor plans using technological resources.

ELA

1-1,3,4

2-2

3-1,2,3

4-1,2

5-1,2,3,4,6

7-1,2,4

Math

N-1,2,3,4,5,6,7

A-1,2,3,4

M-1,2,3,4,5

G-1,2,3,4,5,6

D-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9

P-1,2,3,4,5

Science

SI-A-3,5

Social Studies

C-1A-1,3,5

C-1D-1,2,3

E-1A-6

H-1A-6

H-1B-6,9,15,16,17

H-1C-11,15

1,2,3,4,5

4. Analyze the influences on architectural and furniture design and development.

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Describe features of furnishings that are characteristic of various historical periods.

2. Analyze how prosperity, mass production, and technology are related to the various time periods.

3. Trace the development of architectural styles throughout history.

4. Relate historical architectural details to current housing and interior design trends.

ELA

1-1,3,4,5

2-2,4,6

3-1,2,3

4-1,3,4

5-1,2,3,5,6

7-1,2,4

Math

G-1,2,3,4,5,6

D-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9

Science

SE-A-4

SE-B-1,2,3,4,5,6

Social Studies

G-1B-1,2,4

G-1D-1,2,5

E-1A-1,2,8

E-1B-3,5

E-1C-2

H-1A-1,2,4,5,6

H-1B-4,6,7,9,15,16,

H-1C-10,11

1,2,3,4,5

5. Evaluate the use of housing and interior furnishings and products that relate to specific design needs.

*FHA/HERO Related

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Evaluate product information including, but not limited to, floor coverings, wall coverings, textiles, window treatments, furniture, lighting fixtures, kitchen and bath features, accessories, and building materials.

2. Defend the selection of manufacturers, products, and materials considering care, maintenance, safety, and environmental issues.

3. Demonstrate measuring, estimation, ordering, purchasing, and pricing skills.

4. Propose various interior furnishings, appliances, and equipment that provide cost and quality choices for clients.

ELA

1-1,3,4,5

2-2,6

3-1,2,3

4-1,,2,3,4,5,6

5-1,2,3,5,6

7-1,2,4

Math

N-1,2,3,4,5,7

A-1,4

M-1,2,3,4

G-1,2,4

D-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9

P-1,4,5

Science

SI-A-1,3,5

SE-B-1,2,4,5

SE-D-1,2

Social Studies

G-1B-1

C-1C-2,3

D-1D-1,2

E-1A-1,2,5,6

E-1B-1,2,3,5,6

E-1C-2

H-1A-2

H-1B-1,6,7,9,16,17

H-1C-9,10,11,15

1,2,3,4,5

6. Evaluate client's needs, goals, and resources to create a design plan.

*FHA/HERO Related

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Evaluate human needs, safety, space, and technology as they relate to housing and interior design goals.

2. Identify and assess a variety of available resources needed to achieve housing and interior goals.

3. Critique a design plan that addresses client's needs, goals, and resources.

ELA

1-1,3,4,5

2-2,6

3-1,2,3

4-1,4,6

5-2,3,6

7-1,2,4

Math

P-1

Science

SE-C-2

Social Studies

G-1A-1

G-1B-1,3

G-1D-1,4

C-1D-1

E-1B-1,2

H-1A-2,6

H-1B-4,6,7,9,15,17

H-1C-10,11,15

1,2,3,4,5

7. Demonstrate design ideas through visual presentation.

*FHA/HERO Related

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Use appropriate media to prepare visual presentation of design ideas.

ELA

3-1,3

5-1,2,3,4,6

Math

D-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9

P-1,4,5

Science

SI-A-3

Social Studies

H-1C-15

1,2,3,4,5

8. Demonstrate effective communication skills.

*FHA/HERO Related

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Demonstrate clear and logical written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.

2. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, negotiate, work as a team, and provide leadership.

3. Use accepted interiors and furnishings industry terminology and technical information.

4. Practice client and interpersonal relations skills.

5. Demonstrate respect for individual differences with sensitivity to anti-bias, gender equity, age, and cultural diversity.

6. Demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm, and initiative to business goals and improvements.

7. Exercise professional ethics in all matters related to the workplace.

ELA

1-1,3,4

2-1,2,6

3-1,2,3

4-1,2,3,4,5,6

5-1,2,3,6

7-1,2,4

Math

N-1,3,4,5

A-1,3,4

M-1,2,3,4

G-1,2,3

D-1,5,7,8,9

P-1,2

Science

SI-A-3,6

PS-A-1

Social Studies

C-1D-1,2,3,4

E-1B-2

H-1A-6

1,2,3,4,5

9. Demonstrate employability skills and general procedures for business profitability and career success.

*FHA/HERO Related

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal, and technological communication skills.

2. Demonstrate interpersonal skills related to conflict resolution, negotiation, and leadership skills.

3. Demonstrate effective methods to locate, obtain, maintain, and terminate employment.

4. Examine legislation, government regulations, and public policy affecting the interiors and furnishings industry.

5. Examine personal and employer responsibilities and liabilities regarding industry-related safety, security, and environmental factors.

6. Examine security and inventory control strategies, laws, and worksite policies and analyze how they affect loss prevention and store profit.

7. Demonstrate procedures for reporting and handling accidents, safety, and security incidents.

8. Apply procedures for maintaining inventory control and loss prevention, including cash and credit transactions.

9. Examine operational costs such as mark up, mark down, cash flow, and other factors affecting profits.

10. Demonstrate knowledge of the Arts, the use of various resources, and cultural impact upon design industries.

ELA

1-1,3,4,5

2-2,4,6

3-1,2,3

4-1,2,3,4,6

5-1,2,3,5,6

7-1,2,4

Math

N-1,2,3,4,5,6

A-1,2,3,4

D-3,8

Science

SI-A-3

Social Studies

G-1B-1,2,3,4

G-1C-2,3,4,5,6

G-1D-1,2,3,4,5

C-1A-4,5,6

C-1B-4

C-1D-1

E-1A-3,7

E-1B-1,2,3

E-1C-2,4

H-1A-1,6

H-1B-6,7

1,2,3,4,5

10. Evaluate career paths within the interiors and furnishings industries.

*FHA/HERO Related

Benchmarks

Academic Cross-References

Louisiana

1. Research the roles and functions of individuals engaged in interiors and furnishings careers.

2. Assess employment opportunities and preparation requirements.

3. Review education and training requirements for different levels of employment.

4. Research entrepreneurial opportunities related to these careers.

5. Assess how interests, education, personal priorities, and family responsibilities affect career choices in these areas.

ELA

1-3,4,5

2-6

3-1,2,3

4-1

5-1,2,3,6

7-1,2,4

Math

N-1,3,5,7

A-1,2,3,4

D-1,6,7,8,9

Social Studies

G-1B-1,4

G-1C-2,3,4,6

G-1D-1,5

C-1D-1

E-1A-3

E-1C-3

H-1C-15

1,2,3,4,5

C. Available Courses

1. Family and Consumer Sciences I

2. Family and Consumer Sciences II

3. Housing

4. Housing and Design Services

5. Adult Responsibilities

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.

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