Weekly+Announcements

__ Check here often for weekly updates on unit topics and assignments. Normally I will update every Monday morning. Scheduled class connects (CC) will be held on Mondays at noon (unless otherwise scheduled). __

** Final Exam ** Due to state testing, we will not have a "live" class connect on April 21 & 28. All assignments are considered "Past Due" at this point. Grades of zero have been assigned. Be sure to check your Engrade account for missing work. **Remember zeros can easily be replaced by simply turning in your work.** Directions to the final exam can be found on this Wiki page. On the right side under Final Exam. You are to turn your final exam in on Engrade - under assignments (I told you quizzes earlier but it is under assignments) As always, kmail me if you have any questions

Week of April 7 - 11, 2014

Assignments: Monday - attend class connect. If you cannot attend, be sure to watch the recording. also be sure to complete the survey so that I have record of your attendance. Tuesday - Friday - Add accessories to your budget. More details are explained in the class connect.

Week of March 24 - 28, 2014

Next week is Spring Break - no class connect! Assignments: Monday - attend class connect. If you cannot attend, be sure to watch the recording. Also be sure to complete the survey so that I have record of your attendance. Tuesday - Friday - View the following PowerPoint



Week of March 17 - 21, 2014 No Live class connect this week due to state testing! Assignment: View the following PowerPoint notes for your new assignments! Kmail me if you have any questions.



Week of March 10 - 14, 2014 Assignments: Monday: Attend the class connect. If you cannot attend, be sure to watch the recording. Also be sure to complete the attendance survey so I have record of your attendance. Tuesday - Friday - Continue to work on your floor plan project. You should have drawn in your furniture placement. You should also have completed your working budget. This week you are to research actual prices of the furniture. Watch the class connect for complete directions. Video Links: Be sure to watch both How Credit Cards Work: [|http://][|viewpure.com/qAQnIwSeih8] To Really Save Money Do This... By Suzie Orman [|http://][|viewpure.com/ctbIRqsggZ8] No Live Class Connect Next Week Due to Testing

Week of March 3 - 7, 2014 Assignments: Monday - Attend the class connect. If you cannot attend, be sure to watch the recording. Also be sure to complete the attendance survey so I have record of your attendance. Tuesday - Friday - Continue work on your floor plan project. This week you are penciling in the furniture and creating a budget. For more details, watch the class connect. Your budget is to be turned in to Engrade under the assignment "Furniture Budget." Due March 17! Reminder: Zeros have been entered for the assignment "Check Point One" Be sure to complete ASAP

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Week of Febrary 24 - 28, 2014 Just realized last night that I forgot to post assignments for you last week. I hope all of you were able to work more on furniture placement on the floor plan project. Standards:FCS-FID-5 Students will explore floor plans and their importance in interior designD. Describe the advantages and disadvantaes to different floor plans and arrangements of furniture, as it realtes to traffic patters.FCS- FID -6 Students will discuss space planning and traffic patternsAssignments:Monday - attend class connect. If you are unable to attend, please watch the recording. Complete the survey to get credit for attendance.Tuesday - Friday - Continue to work on the floor plan project. Play around with furniture placement. Next week, you will start drawing in the furniture. PAST DUE: Check point one on your project. You should have placed your project in the turn in box for me to check your progress. A zero will be entered this week for those who have not completed.Here are two video links from this weeks class connect. Be sure to watch.Ergonomics - [|http://][|viewpure.com/LAKlmdMHpdE]Feng Shui[|http://][|viewpure.com/YzcMOUMvumI]Here are the two links for furniture templates - we talked about these last week as well. [|http://printables.yourway.net/room-planner/dining-living-room-furniture][|/] []

Week of February 10 - 14, 2014 So sorry we were not able to meet for our scheduled CC. I was not informed that maintenance was going to be done on the LMS during our class time. I will record our lesson later today and send out to you via kmail. Standards: FCS-FID-5 Students will explore floor plans and their importance in interior design FCS- FID -6 Students will discuss space planning and traffic patterns Assignments: Monday: Attend class connect. If you are unable to attend, please watch the recording. complete the survey to get credit for attendance. Tuesday: Attend the Art Institute of Altanta Virtual Visit. 12:00 to 1:00pm Link: http://tinyurl.com/GCAcollegevisits Wednesday - Thursday - If you have not placed your floor plan project in the "turn in" box for me to review, do so immediately. Continue to work on your project by playing around with furniture placement. Friday - Holiday Helpful Items: Links from the CC - [|http://printables.yourway.net/room-planner/dining-living-room-furniture][|/]

[|http://][|www.docstoc.com/docs/2618768/Kitchen-Cabinet-Templates] Video: [|http://][|viewpure.com/jEfLxWRKtSw]

Week of February 3 - 7, 2014 Standard: FCS-IFMC-5 Students will explore floor plans and their importance in interior designAssignments: Monday - attend class connect. If you are unable to attend, please watch the recording. Complete the survey to get credit for attendance.Tuesday - Friday - Continue to work on your floor plan project. Place your project in the Engrade turn in box for me to check by Friday. If you have questions about what should be included in your project, check out the cc.No "Live Office" this week due to teacher training

Week of January 27 - January 31, 2014

Standard: FCS-IFMC-5 Students will explore floor plans and their importance in interior design Assignments: Monday - NO class connect today. GCA has reserved this week for ILP conferences Tuesday - Friday - Continue to work on your floor plan project. Watch the following powerpoint on doors. You will then add doors to your floor plan. Once you have completed the doors, you will place your floor plan in Engrade, under assignments, Checkpoint One No "Live Office" this week

Week of January 20 - 24, 2014 Standard: FCS-IFMC-5 Students will explore floor plans and their importance in interior design Assignments: Monday - Holiday! No Class Connect Tuesday - Friday - Check out the following PowerPoint. It contains information on the next step of our floor plan project. We will discuss next week during our class connect so don't panic if you don't understand.

Thursday - "Live Office" 12:00 - 12:30. Link in on the Wiki home page.

Week of January 13- 17, 2014 Standard: FCS-IFMC=5 Students will explore floor plans and their importance in interior design Assignments: Monday: Attend class connect at noon Tuesday - Friday: Begin on your floor plan project. Details can be found in the class connect session and/or by view this PowerPoint.

Thursday: Live "open office" if you have any questions in regards to your class assignments please join me from 12:00 - 12:30 - []

Week of January 6 - 10, 2014 Happy New Year!!! There will be no class connect this week. We will start class connects next week. By this time, your grades should be up to date in Engrade - DOUBLE CHECK!!! Here are a few documents to take a look at - they have been updated for semester two

Semester Two Begins from this point upward

Interior Design Semester One Catch-Up Plan Just wanted to let you know that Friday, December 20, 2013 begins our winter break. I will not be checking kmail, phone messages and/or updating grades until we return from break. Have a wonderful holiday!!!

When the following assignments are complete, you should post to Engrade, under assignments; turn in box out beside each assignment. All quizzes are taken in Engrade. Go to the left side of the Engrade screen, go to more, and then quizzes. Make sure you hit submit when you complete. Helpful Information:
 * Worksheet: Characteristics of Design
 * Worksheet: Elements of Design
 * Worksheet: Sense of Color
 * Kerproof Assignment
 * Color Scheme Picture Directions to this assignment can be found below under the week of Oct 28 - Nov 1
 * Worksheet: Housing Styles
 * Unit One Quiz: Careers
 * Unit Two Quiz: Elements of Design
 * Unit Three: Color