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Interior Design Course Listing
ARCH 1000 Basic Drafting (2)
An introductory lab course focusing on the development of basic manual drafting skills. The components of plan drawing and interior elevations will be introduced. Students are required to purchase drafting tools/instruments.
Prerequisite: None
ARCH 1011L CAD Lab (2)
A lab course focusing on the development of computer aided drafting skills and CAD exercises and applications. The components of plan drawing, elevations, development of basic understanding of construction systems, and principles of document layering and use of the metric system will be applied in CAD exercises. A student version of the current AutoCAD program is required.
Prerequisite: None
ARCH 1011 Architecture Studio (3)
The goal of this course is to pursue the graphic documentation of residential and commercial design and to enhance basic understanding of constructions systems through the application of manual drafting and CAD skills. Skills will be further developed focusing on drawings that support the plan (i.e. elevations, wall and building sections, and schedules), as well as legends and cross-referencing techniques used in the drawing process. Understanding the principles of document layering and the use of the metric system will be introduced and applied to class work.
Prerequisites: ARCH 1000 and 1011L
ARCH 2010L Advanced CAD Lab (2)
Students learn advanced drafting techniques and three-dimensional modeling using CAD and Google Sketchup. The metric system is applied to drawings. Coordination among the various design disciplines is emphasized.
Prerequisites: ARCH 1000 and 1011L
ARCH 2020 Structures, Materials, and Systems (3)
This is a non-mathematical introduction to architectural structural systems for residential and commercial construction. Foundation and floor systems, exterior and interior wall systems, and roof systems are studied as well as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, acoustics, and security systems. The basics of these and other systems will be reviewed and the process of coordinating interior design and architecture with consulting engineers will be discussed. Terminology and building structures are integral to the content of this course.
Prerequisites: ARCH 1000 and 1011L
ARCH 3031 Detailing (3)
This course is designed to give students experience in the design and communication of architectural elements, millwork, casework, and furniture.
Prerequisites: ARCH 1011 and 2010L
BUS 4252 Business Practices (3)
This course deals with business procedures common to the practice of interior design. The history and organization of the profession and professional organizations are also discussed.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 80 credit hours completed
HIS 3620 History of Furniture (3)
A lecture-slide general survey of furniture and decorative accessories from the ancient world through the 20th century.
Prerequisites: HIS 1600 and 1601
HIS 4631 20th Century Design and Current Trends (2)
The evolution of conceptual thinking in the creative fields of architecture and interior design from the beginning of the 20th century to the present.
Prerequisite: HIS 3620
ID 1808 Introduction to Interior Design Seminar (1)
An introduction to the variety of opportunities and specializations in the field of interior design. Through discussions, students will develop an awareness of personal and cultural influences that impact design decisions. Students will interact with fellow students, faculty, and professional design practitioners through small group activities, presentations, and panel discussions.
Prerequisite: None
ID 1822 Design Drawing (3)
Perspective drawing skills are developed as a graphic communication tool, both for the expression of design concepts and for the presentation of those concepts to others. Emphasis will also be on mastering the quality and control of line as students develop sketching skills. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of the relationship of ideating through sketches and the design process.
Prerequisite: ART 1110
ID 1861 Interior Design Studio I (3)
Students begin to form a design methodology with strong concept development and exploration of the creative application of the components of residential design. They learn how to present their work at different stages in the design process and begin developing three-dimensional skills. Students are involved in an intensive learning experience with a high degree of interaction and participation, and develop active listening skills.
Prerequisites: ARCH 1000 and 1011L
ID 2220 Codes and Regulations (1)
Students will develop an overall understanding of codes, standards, and federal regulations and their application in interior design.
Prerequisite: ID 1861
ID 2811 Materials and Textiles (3)
The study of materials and finishes are covered to include construction, application, estimation, installation, and maintenance. There will be a supervised college-sponsored trip to a major design market.
Prerequisite: None
ID 2823 Color Application for Presentation (2)
Application of color through the use of various papers, markers, and pencils is explored to aid students in design and concept communication. Particular emphasis is placed on 2- and 3-dimensional professional presentation development.
Prerequisite: ID 1822
ID 2830 Illumination (3)
The focus of this course is on lighting as a design element in interior spaces with an emphasis placed on the principles of lighting design. The course also emphasizes practical solutions to lighting problems. Students research lighting product design, luminaries design, and architectural lighting design.
Prerequisites: ARCH 1000 and 1011
ID 2862 Interior Design Studio II (3)
An introduction to commercial design focusing on office interiors following the phases of design from programming to presentation and developing the ability to think visually and volumetrically. Study models will be utilized.
Prerequisites: ID 1822 and 1861
ID 2863 Interior Design Studio III (3)
The focus of this studio is to further students’ knowledge of advanced residential design with an emphasis on kitchens and baths, universal design, and renovations and additions to existing spaces. There will be commercial projects such as hospitality or assisted-living design, which have both public and private accommodation spaces.
Prerequisites: ID 2220 and 2862
ID 3823 Sustainable Design (3)
This course introduces students to the theories and practices involved in sustainable design, including an introduction to LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) and the USGBC (United States Green Building Council). Students will study the concept of sustainability in the built environment and learn how to incorporate sustainable materials and renewable energy strategies into their design process.
Prerequisites: ARCH 2020 and ID 2220
ID 3827 Urban Design (2)
Students will discover the physical elements that compose the city and the design issues that confront architects and designers in urban contexts. General design principles and spatial concepts are applied to the large-scale built environment.
Prerequisite: ID 2863
ID 3864 Interior Design Studio IV (3)
Students in this course will be designing for specific areas of commercial or public use while using creative thinking in conceptual development and space planning. Graphic and verbal communication and finish models are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ID 2863
ID 3865 Interior Design Studio V (3)
A commercial project of advanced complexity, usually a medical facility, is the focus of this studio. Students will develop competency in organizational skills and presentation techniques required for all phases of a project from concept design through design development and construction documentation.
Prerequisite: ID 3864
ID 3901 Design Theory and the Built Environment (2)
The field of interior design and its relationship to the built environment is explored and critical thinking and design analysis within the context of design theory is developed.
Prerequisite: ID 2863
ID 4270 Interior Design Internship (4)
Students are required to complete a minimum of 180 hours in an actual work situation under the supervision of a professional interior designer or architect. Internships are designed to enhance students' knowledge of and offer insight into the designer's workplace.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 80 credit hours completed
ID 4868 Research and Documentation (3)
This course constitutes the conceptual and developmental stage of the design major project. Students apply critical thinking and design analysis to their project of special interest. The end result is a written program thesis which is the basis for the design development portion of the project implemented in ID 4869, Interior Design Major Studio.
Prerequisite: ID 3865
ID 4869 Interior Design Major Studio (3)
Full-scale graphic solutions in the design development phase of the major thesis projects. This studio showcases the advanced skill sets of the senior students utilizing professional discipline. Projects are presented to a jury composed of professional designers and architects.
Prerequisite: ID 4868
Interior Design Department Electives
ARCH 2011 Revit (2)
Students learn basic principles in Revit building information modeling (BIM) and its uses in the design process. They also learn the tools and methods required to create 3-D drawings and participate in hands-on activities that progress from design to preliminary construction documentation. Students also create floor plans using basic building components, coordinated elevations, and 3-D perspectives.
Prerequisites: ARCH 1011 and 2010L
HP 1700 Introduction to Historic Preservation (2)
This course surveys the preservation movement in the United States and its significance to American culture and economics through lectures and field work.
Prerequisite: HIS 1601
ID 2230 Concept of Creative Thinking (2)
Students will explore concept and creative thinking methodologies through charettes, readings, film, field trips, and hands-on experience. Students will learn to communicate in a way that is self-expressive. The objective is to train students to see inspiration in everyday objects and environments through thinking, discussing, sketching, and constructing.
Prerequisites: ID 1808 and 1861
ID 2810 Textiles for Interior Design (2)
This course is devoted to the study of fibers (natural and man-made), yarns, and fabric construction with special emphasis on the way these factors affect fabric functions and aesthetics.
Prerequisite: None
ID 3344 Studio on the Square (2)
This course is a week-long intensive on-site design charette experience. Students will be immersed in conceptualization, cooperative design with real clients, programming, quick drawing and modeling techniques, and effective presentation formats.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 60 credit hours completed
ID 3824 Advanced Drawing and Rendering Techniques (2)
Aspects of graphic representation of interior and exterior drawings are further developed with experimentation in additional media for continued development of critical analysis of composition.
Prerequisite: ID 2823
ID 3825 Portfolio Presentation (2)
Students explore the graphic presentation of the design portfolio including interview and marketing skills. The portfolio is refined for the purpose of communicating to the potential employer the creative skills of the student.
Prerequisite: ID 3864
ID 3826 Presentation Technology (2)
Students use computer technology to produce sophisticated graphics and print presentation-quality materials for their research and portfolio projects.
Prerequisite: None
ID 4276 Market Trip Experience (2)
A supervised college-sponsored trip to a major design market where students will gain perspective on the scope of the interior design field. They will participate in trade fairs, architectural tours, showrooms, industry sources, and a variety of cultural experiences.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and approval of the Chair
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