Interior Design

ID101 History of Interior Styles and Architecture I (3 credits)

This is a survey course that examines furniture and design motifs from the Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The origins of particular architectural styles will be traced, and discussions will cover social and political conditions of the period and culture. Through the use of slides and photographs, students will become familiar with furniture styles and will be able to recognize decorative elements from various cultures.

ID102 History of Interior Styles and Architecture II (3 credits)

This course examines architecture, furniture design and decorative motifs from the 18th century to the present. Particular attention is given to furniture types in use today, thereby enabling students to identify and use them in their design work.

ID105 Interior Design Studio I (3 credits)

This course provides an introduction to the design tools and terminology used in planning spaces. Short exercises and projects introduce students to the design process and its problem-solving methods. Lectures address a variety of topics germane to the profession, including design specialties, professional organizations, and certification requirements.

ID106 Interior Design Studio II (3 credits)

This course is a continuation of Interior Design Studio I with emphasis on more complex design problems. Emphasis will be placed on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Projects assigned will address barrier-free design, codes and standards for egress and life safety, space planning, furniture, materials and finish selection, and lighting design. PR: AR113 & ID105.

ID205 Interior Design Studio IV: Residential (3 credits)

This is a studio course that concentrates on the challenges of residential design. The course will begin with the design of a small space with limited program requirements and progress to a large residence to be designed for a family with a wide variety of program requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the variety of influences the client/user exerts in the design process, analysis of the program, the development of an overall design concept, space planning, human factors, furniture selection and layouts and the overall coordination of materials, finishes, colors and patterns. PR: ID106.

ID206 Interior Design Studio III: Commercial (3 credits)

This is a studio course that concentrates on the challenges and requirements that are specifically related to spaces designed for public and commercial use. Emphasis will be placed on the specifications and application of design elements used in institutional and commercial spaces. Students will complete projects that take into account the various codes governing commercial space. PR: ID106..

ID240 Materials and Finishes (3 credits)

This course provides an examination of materials and finishes for the interior environment, with an emphasis on selection criteria, care, and code compliance. The origin, production, and characteristic performance of textiles and materials and finishes for walls, floors and ceilings will be explored. Discussion will focus on natural and synthetic materials, as well as sustainability of resources. PR: ID106.

ID260 Construction Methods and Materials (3 credits)

This course examines construction systems and methods for a wide variety of building types, including wood-frame, steel frame, masonry, and concrete. The properties of materials such as wood, stone, masonry, steel and glass will be analyzed as they relate to elements of construction. Various interior construction assemblies for walls, floors, ceilings, stairs, doors and windows will be studied, as well as sustainability of resources and code compliance. PR: AR113.

ID299 Interior Design Internship I (3 credits)

This supervised internship allows the student an opportunity to apply concepts learned in the classroom in a professional environment. Students enrolled in the course must complete a minimum of 150 hours with the placement, consult with the faculty coordinator at designated times throughout the internship, and complete a final written project. PR: ID106 & approved Internship Petition.

ID320 Interior Systems (3 credits)

This course examines building systems and building codes related to the design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and telecommunication systems used in residential and commercial spaces. Acoustic considerations and energy management will be considered. The course will enable students to integrate building systems in their design projects and will provide a vocabulary for effective communication with architects, engineers, and contractors. PR: AR203.

ID360 Lighting (3 credits)

This course examines lighting principles applied to interior environments, including how light affects color, human behavior, and universal design. The impact of lighting design decisions on code compliance, energy use, and budget are assessed. This course provides the technical background to enable students to achieve their lighting goals in studio projects. Project assignments will address lighting calculations, planning, and layout. PR: ID370.

ID370 Interior Design Studio V – Hospitality (3 credits)

This course examines advanced problems in hospitality design. In-depth design analysis, research of regulations and codes, and presentation techniques integrated in the design of large-scale projects are explored. In addition, methods of written and verbal communication techniques are studied. PR: AR203 & ID205 & ID206.

ID410 Furniture Design and Detailing Studio (3 credits)

This course explores the elements of furniture design and architectural woodwork and related joinery. Methods of fabrication, material selection, and application to a variety of custom interior components will be examined. Availability of materials and sustainability, as well as finish selection, are evaluated for specific applications. PR: ID206 & AR203.

ID418 Professional Practice (3 credits)

This course examines business practices and procedures for interior designers, with emphasis on establishing a business plan, managing the design firm, marketing and business development, and project management. Proposal writing, pricing design services, estimating, and budgeting will be examined. Strategies for developing good working relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and suppliers will be analyzed. PR: ID370.

ID450 Senior Seminar (2 credits)

This course explores timeless and "of the minute" topics in the current practice of interior design. Through an initial polling of class participants, topics will be scheduled to supplement themes identified by the instructor. Reading assignments, guest lectures, discussion, and field studies will guide students in thinking about how to use information to make an informed design decision. PR: ID410 & senior status.

ID465 Capstone: Proposal (1 credit)

Students select a project for the capstone study. Program requirements are investigated and students develop strategies to ascertain and analyze information related to client, building, site, and space. The course concludes with the presentation of a document that analyzes all information gleamed from research. PR: junior status.

ID490 Capstone: Schematic (3 credits)

Students develop schematic solutions for the project identified in ID465 creating multi-design solutions that meet the design concept. Students will develop different approaches that synthesize the program requirements with building form, spatial considerations, quality of life issues, and style preference. The course will conclude with the selection of the one solution that will be developed in ID495. PR: ID465.

ID495 Capstone: Design Development (3 credits)

Students develop a refined solution to the project analyzed in ID490 that synthesizes spatial analysis, quality of life issues, financial considerations, codes and regulations, lighting, furniture layouts, color, finishes and materials, furniture selections and accessories. Students design a presentation format that integrates visual with written and verbal communication. The study culminates with a presentation to faculty, students, and invited professionals, which is the confluence of all efforts from analysis to details. PR: ID490.

ID499 Interior Design Internship II (3 credits)

This course gives students the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with off-campus work experience in the interior design field. Employer evaluations of the student’s achievements are used by the coordinator to guide the student toward career objectives. PR: ID370 & approved Internship Petition.

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