Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Introduction to Interior Design (8255)

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Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities

  • 1

    Demonstrate creativity and innovation.1

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    Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.2

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    Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.3

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    Demonstrate integrity.4

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    Demonstrate work ethic.5

Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills

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    Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.6

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    Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.7

  • 8

    Demonstrate respect for diversity.8

  • 9

    Demonstrate customer service skills.9

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    Collaborate with team members.10

Demonstrating Professional Competencies

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    Demonstrate big-picture thinking.11

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    Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.12

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    Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.13

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    Manage time and resources.14

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    Demonstrate information-literacy skills.15

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    Demonstrate an understanding of information security.16

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    Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.17

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    Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.18

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    Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.19

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    Demonstrate professionalism.20

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    Demonstrate reading and writing skills.21

  • 22

    Demonstrate workplace safety.22

Examining All Aspects of an Industry

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    Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.23

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    Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.24

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    Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.25

  • 26

    Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.26

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    Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.27

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    Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.28

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    Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.29

  • 30

    Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.30

Addressing Elements of Student Life

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    Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.31

  • 32

    Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.32

  • 33

    Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.33

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    Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.34

Exploring Work-Based Learning

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    Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.35

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    Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.36

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    Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.37

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    Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.38

Balancing Work and Family

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    Analyze the meaning of work and the meaning of family.39

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    Compare how families affect work life and how work life affects families.40

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    Identify strategies for balancing work and family roles.41

Exploring Careers in Interior Design

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    Explain the difference between interior decorating and interior design.42

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    Research careers in the interior design industry.43

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    Profile interior design careers.44

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    Investigate niche entrepreneurial opportunities in the interior design industry.45

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    Identify methods of creating contracts and charging for services in the interior design industry.46

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    Compare personal interests, abilities, and skills with those required for selected careers.47

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    Determine qualifications for maintaining employment in the interior design industry.48

Investigating Influences on Interior Design

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    Identify the physical aspects of interior environments.49

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    Identify the psychological aspects of interior environments.50

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    Compare various residential and commercial interior environments.51

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    Explain examples of influences on the design of residential and commercial interior environments.52

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    Explore the influence of globalization on the interior design industry.53

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    Investigate how sustainability affects interior environments.54

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    Describe the influence of technology on the interior design industry.55

  • 56

    Describe historical and current influences on the design of residential and commercial interior environments.56

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    Explain the requirements for licensure in the interior design industry.57

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    Identify ways to design interiors to meet the principles of universal design.58

Developing a Design

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    Identify the elements and principles of design.59

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    Create furniture arrangements.60

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    Develop a design project.61

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Introduction to Interior Design

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