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Bhtm 208:Interior Design In Hospitality And Tourism Question Paper

Bhtm 208:Interior Design In Hospitality And Tourism

Course:Hospitality & Tourism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (FT) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : BHTM 208
UNIT TITLE : INTERIOR DESIGN AND ROOM FURNISHING
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer all questions in section A and any two in section B.

SECTION A

Question One

Briefly explain the effect of lighting to a small room.

(3mks)

Outline three considerations that must be reflected upon when planning restaurant dimensions.

(3mks)

Differentiate between complementary and harmonious colours. (2mks)
Express the effect of emphasis on the walls of a hotel room. (4mks)

Outline how walls can be manipulated to increase the interactivity of a room.

(3mks)

Define the effects of light and dark areas in relation to doors and windows.

(4mks)

Outline considerations to have in mind when planning for the front desk.

(4mks)

Outline the ceiling requirements for a food production.

(4mks)

State the effect of light and dark in relation to the ambience of a room.

(4mks)

SECTION B:

Question Two

Movement is an essential aspect in restaurants as customers need to move in and out while staff needs to move about too. Discuss planning for traffic flow and the flow of materials when designing restaurants.

(10mks)

Discuss consideration a designer may have in mind when designing seating for a restaurant.

(5mks)

Question Three

Balance is an important principle in creating a space that is appealing to the aye. Discuss how balance may be achieved when designing a room.

(10mks)

Define two types of texture.

(5mks)

Question Four

Fittings and finishing are a subtle way of ensuring that an establishment differentiates itself from other competitors in the market. Discuss factors to consider when selecting fittings and furnishings for bars and bathrooms in a hotel.

(10mks)

Define how a room may be transformed by the material used in curtains.

(5mks)

Question Five
With the advancement in technology, the face of interior design has changed dramatically. Discuss technology and other emerging trends in hotels interior design. (15mks)
UNIT TITLE : INTERIOR DESIGN AND ROOM FURNISHING
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer all questions in section A and any two in section B.

SECTION A

Question One

Briefly explain the effect of lighting to a small room.

(3mks)

Outline three considerations that must be reflected upon when planning restaurant dimensions.

(3mks)

Differentiate between complementary and harmonious colours. (2mks)
Express the effect of emphasis on the walls of a hotel room. (4mks)

Outline how walls can be manipulated to increase the interactivity of a room.

(3mks)

Define the effects of light and dark areas in relation to doors and windows.

(4mks)

Outline considerations to have in mind when planning for the front desk.

(4mks)

Outline the ceiling requirements for a food production.

(4mks)

State the effect of light and dark in relation to the ambience of a room.

(4mks)

SECTION B:

Question Two

Movement is an essential aspect in restaurants as customers need to move in and out while staff needs to move about too. Discuss planning for traffic flow and the flow of materials when designing restaurants.

(10mks)

Discuss consideration a designer may have in mind when designing seating for a restaurant.

(5mks)

Question Three

Balance is an important principle in creating a space that is appealing to the aye. Discuss how balance may be achieved when designing a room.

(10mks)

Define two types of texture.

(5mks)

Question Four

Fittings and finishing are a subtle way of ensuring that an establishment differentiates itself from other competitors in the market. Discuss factors to consider when selecting fittings and furnishings for bars and bathrooms in a hotel.

(10mks)

Define how a room may be transformed by the material used in curtains.

(5mks)

Question Five
With the advancement in technology, the face of interior design has changed dramatically. Discuss technology and other emerging trends in hotels interior design. (15mks)

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