HCM439

Hotel Planning & Interior Design

Agricultural Sciences
400 level
2 credit units
92 pages
16 units

This course explores hotel planning and interior decoration, covering essential concepts and practices within the hospitality industry. It delves into hotel planning concepts, interior design principles, and the psychology of colors. The course also examines housing development, building design, and the planning of food and beverage service areas. Furthermore, it addresses hospitality marketing, sales strategies, and the use of management information systems.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 40 hours
Maths: Basic
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of HCM439, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

HCM439 · UNIT 2: HOTEL PLANNING CONCEPTS

Policies are general guides for dealing with the future. They don’t tell what to do, they indicate how to reach a decision. Policies leave much to the discretion of the decision maker, but they provide a predetermined agreed upon begin for decision.

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What you should be able to do

Understand hotel planning concepts and their application.
Apply interior design principles to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces.
Analyze the psychological effects of colors in interior decoration.
Plan and design food and beverage service areas effectively.
Implement hospitality marketing and sales strategies.
Utilize management information systems for decision-making in the hospitality industry.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Hotel Manager
Interior Designer
Hospitality Marketing Manager
Facility Planner
Restaurant Manager

Where it is applied

Hotels and Resorts
Restaurants and Food Services
Event Planning
Interior Design Firms
Real Estate Development

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 2:
Unit 2: Psychology of Colours
Requires understanding of color theory, symbolism, and their psychological effects on individuals, which can be subjective and complex to apply effectively.
Module 3:
Unit 2: Project Design
Involves integrating various design features, privacy considerations, and practical aspects of housing into a cohesive and functional plan.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1:
- Unit 1: Planning in the Hotel Industry · 2 hours
  Read the introduction to planning in the hotel industry.. Understand the importance of planning and control measures.. Evaluate the effectiveness of planning in hotel management.. Discuss the role of sound decision-making in hotel business..
Week 2Module 1:
- Unit 2: Hotel Planning Concept · 2 hours
  Study the roles of policies, plans, and standards in hotel business management.. Differentiate between policies, plans, and standards.. Learn how to apply the right strategies and tactics in running a hotel business..
Week 3Module 1:
- Unit 3: Hotel Concept and Gaming Entertainment · 2 hours
  Understand the food and beverage service offered in the gaming entertainment industry.. Classify casino operation jobs into functional areas.. Have a comprehensive idea of the gaming industry and its trends..
Week 4Module 1:
- Unit 4: Interior Design/Art Décor · 2 hours
  Study the history of the interior design profession in the US.. Define the role of an interior designer.. Explain interior design education and Art Deco style in interior design..
Week 5Module 2:
- Unit 1: Interior Decoration/Design · 2 hours
  Understand the role of interior decoration in architecture design.. Learn the application of design principles to the management of living space.. Study colour design and its classification..
Week 6Module 2:
- Unit 2: Psychology of Colours · 2 hours
  Study the symbolism of colors and their psychological effects.. Understand the use of lines, texture, and balance in interior decoration.. Learn how to mix colors to achieve desired effects..
Week 7Module 2:
- Unit 3: Management of Living Space · 2 hours
  Understand the importance of home and living space.. Learn how to meet psychological needs in a living space.. Study the concepts of belonging, privacy, and individuality..
Week 8Module 2:
- Unit 4: Design of Living Space · 2 hours
  Learn how to complement interior decoration with appropriate house design.. Compare single-family homes to townhouses.. Understand housing decisions and adapting space for independent living..
- Unit 5: Interior Decoration with Relationship to Beauty · 2 hours
  Explore the relationship between interior decoration and beauty.. Understand the concept of a continuum in design.. Learn about decisions related to housing and adapting space for independent living..
Week 9Module 3:
- Unit 1: Housing Development and Building Designs · 2 hours
  Study project development and building systems.. Differentiate between detached, semi-detached, and row houses.. Understand the characteristics of tenement and apartment houses..
Week 10Module 3:
- Unit 2: Project Design · 2 hours
  Learn about the design features of grow house projects.. Understand the importance of privacy in row house design.. Study the details of the 20-foot row house design..
Week 11Module 3:
- Unit 3: Planning and Design of Food & Beverage Service Area · 2 hours
  List and discuss the prerequisites for planning a food and beverage facility.. Understand the concept of focus and its elements.. Study the sub-areas of consideration in facility design and planning..
Week 12Module 3:
- Unit 4: Hotel Facility Design and Architectural Construction · 2 hours
  Understand the roles of different professionals involved in designing and constructing a hotel.. Study the feasibility report and financial analysis of hotel facilities.. Learn about space allocation for public facilities and support services..
Week 13Module 3:
- Unit 5: The Space Allocation program in Hotel Plan · 2 hours
  Understand the task of the development team in hotel planning.. Study site design and the design phase.. Learn about site benefits and traffic analysis in hotel planning..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Create detailed concept maps linking hotel planning concepts from Module 1 with facility design in Module 3.
Practice color scheme designs from Unit 2 weekly, focusing on psychological effects for different hotel areas.
Review case studies of successful hotel marketing campaigns from Units 5-7, noting key strategies.
Solve space allocation problems from Unit 5, considering guest room ratios and public facility requirements.
Summarize key points from each unit at the end of each week, focusing on practical applications.
Complete all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and review feedback for areas needing improvement.

Questions students ask about this course

What is HCM439 about?

How many units does HCM439 have?

HCM439, Hotel Planning & Interior Design, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 92 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is HCM439?

HCM439 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Agricultural Sciences.

Is HCM439 hard?

HCM439 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does HCM439 take to study?

About 40 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.

How is HCM439 assessed?

HCM439 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with HCM439?

Hotel Manager, Interior Designer, Hospitality Marketing Manager, Facility Planner and Restaurant Manager.