Interior design sketches

Intermediate – Advanced. Design Decisions is used for all 4 levels of project completion. Develop a designer’s touch by navigating through four exciting sections. In Level 1, learn and apply basic design concepts to walls, windows and floors. Level 2 explores how to design with style as youth plan, select and care for furniture, fabrics and decorative items for a room. Level 3 is all about accessories and adding personality and interest to a room. Level 4 challenges youth to create a home that is healthy, energy efficient, and conserves natural resources.

It may take three years to complete a level. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project. 

 

Projects to learn

At level 1 of interior design, students will learn

  • to apply basic design concepts to walls, windows and floors
  • new color scheme
  • furnishings
  • accessories for their own rooms 

At level 2 of interior design, students will learn

  • how to design with style as you plan, select and care for furniture, fabrics and decorative items for a room

At level 3 of interior design, students will learn

  • about accessories and adding personality
  • interest to a room

At level 4 of interior design, students will learn

  •  to create a home that is healthy, energy efficient and conserves natural resources
  • career ideas
  • community service
  • safety tips
  • internet resources

Independent study is for any youth looking for new challenges and opportunities in 4-H. This allows a member to explore topics that have not been investigated while remaining enrolled in a 4-H project. Members enrolling in the independent study phase of a project should

  • develop a detailed learning plan for their work
  • identify an area of interest within the project area
  • set goals and locate resources (people, publications, materials) to carry out a project plan
  • determine specific experiences needed to accomplish project goals,
  • set a realistic timeline for completion
  • carry out the project learning plan,
  • share experiences with others
  • evaluate outcomes and determine what could be improved.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

The individualized learning plan should be approved by a parent, 4-H adult volunteer leader or 4-H agent. For assistance in developing a personal learning contract, use Design Your Own project materials or other goal-setting materials. While independent study provides flexibility and creativity, it also requires serious planning, implementation and evaluation.

 

Materials you'll need

 

Non-Animal Record Books

A Project/Financial Journal is needed for each non-animal related project. Project journals need to contain the name of the project, the year these records were kept, and a leader/parent signature. All sections of the journal need to be completed. If nothing was done in an area or section of a record sheet, the word “none” or something similar should be written. 

Download record book sheet

 

Careers in Interior Design

If you are wanting to explore careers in interior design, below are some of the potential routes you can take. 4-H members interested in going to college can also visit the 4-H foundation website for scholarships in their county or reservation.