INDD4
Module 4: Cultural Influences (Core)
Outcome
Examine the influence of culture in interior design and decorating.
Indicators
(a) Discuss how design is human-centered (e.g., focus on people, functional, aesthetic).
(b) Explore how cultural and global influences impact interior design and decorating.
(c)

Investigate how culture affects housing preferences, considering factors such as:

  • size and structure of home;
  • multigenerational living;
  • religion and spirituality;
  • cultural expression;
  • communal space; and,
  • private spaces.
(d) Recognize influences of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures on interior design and decorating choices.
(e) Provide examples of the influences of various cultures globally on interior design and decorating choices.
(f) Differentiate between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation.
(g) Explain ethical cultural appreciation (e.g., buying from ethical sources, buying from the maker, avoiding misuse of sacred symbols) in interior design and decorating.
(h) Discuss how to celebrate cultural influences in interior design and decorating.
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