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Interior Design Course Listing
ARCH 1000 Basic Drafting (2)
Prerequisite: None
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.
ARCH 1010 Design Technology I (3)
Prerequisite: ARCH 1000
This course develops computer-aided drafting skills using AutoCAD software and introduces Google SketchUp as a three-dimensional representation tool. Students will understand the components of plan drawing, elevations, basic construction systems, and document layering. A student version of the current AutoCAD software is required.
ARCH 2020 Structures, Materials, and Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ARCH 1010
Corequisite: ARCH 2020L
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.
ARCH 2020L Structures Lab (2)
Prerequisite: ARCH 1010
Corequisite: ARCH 2020
This course complements the study of building systems provided in ARCH 2020 by introducing construction documentation, metrics, and representational conventions for systems and structural elements, including vertical circulation. Model building will help students learn the relationships among foundation, floor, wall, and roof systems, and field trips will provide insight into the stages of construction.
ARCH 3031 Detailing (2)
Prerequisites: ARCH 2020 and 2020
This course is designed to give students experience in the design and communication of architectural elements, millwork, casework, and furniture.
ARCH 3040 Design Technology II (2)
Prerequisite: ID 2863
This course introduces Building Information Modeling using Revit software. Students use Revit to combine three-dimensional modeling with two-dimensional drafting techniques and to employ modeled representations of building components. Interconnections among plans, sections, elevations, and specifications are explored. Students take advantage of document coordination and information linkages that are commonly employed in sophisticated design and contracting.
BUS 4252 Business for Interior Design (3)
Prerequisite: ID 2863
Students learn contemporary business practices for interior designers. Subjects include business ethics and community service, personal professionalism, entrepreneurship, project management, financial planning, marketing, client interaction, and interdisciplinary practice. Students encounter scenario-based problem solving representing a variety of work environments.
HIS 2600 20th Century Design and Current Trends (2)
Prerequisite: HIS 1601
The evolution of conceptual thinking in the creative fields of architecture and interior design from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Current trends influencing design are discussed.
HIS 3620 History of Furniture (3)
Prerequisite: HIS 1601
A lecture-slide general survey of furniture and decorative accessories from the ancient world through the 20th century.
ID 1808 Introduction to Interior Design (2)
Prerequisite: None
This class is an introduction to the practice of interior design and its relationship to other disciplines. Students are introduced to professional organizations and the importance of life-long learning. They study basic elements of design through interactive exercises and take field trips to preview the professional environment. An orientation to design education, portfolio creation, and codes is offered.
ID 1822 Design Drawing (3)
Prerequisite: ART 1110
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 visual ideation.
ID 1861 Interior Design Studio I (3)
Prerequisites: ARCH 1000 and ID 1808
Students begin to form a design methodology with strong concept development and creative application of the components of small-scale 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.
ID 2110 Human Factors in Design (2)
Prerequisite: ID 1861
Students study the complexity of designing for human beings. Universal design, proxemics, anthropometrics, ergonomics, culture, socioeconomics, personality, demographics, behavior, and psychology all affect appropriate decision making in the design process.
ID 2120 Color and Rendering (2)
Prerequisite: ART 1110
Application of color through the use of various papers, markers, and pencils is explored to aid students in design and concept communication. Color theory and psychology are discussed.
ID 2811 Materials and Textiles (3)
Prerequisite: ARCH 1000
This study of materials and finishes includes construction, application, estimation, installation, and maintenance. Students are exposed to materials of all types and their qualities.
ID 2830 Illumination (3)
Prerequisite: ARCH 2020
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 and technical solutions to lighting problems. Students research lighting product design, luminaries design, and architectural lighting design.
ID 2862 Interior Design Studio II (3)
Prerequisites: ARCH 1010 and ID 1861
This class introduces commercial design focusing on a small medical facility. Students further explore the design process and are introduced to universal design and the precise application of codes. Students learn to specify context-appropriate materials and to think volumetrically using study models.
ID 2863 Interior Design Studio III (3)
Prerequisite: ID 2862
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. Students will also consider culture-driven design and the balance of public and private accomodations in hospitality projects.
ID 3050 Digital Rendering (2)
Prerequisites: ARCH 3040 and ID 2120
Advanced training in Google SketchUp sets the stage for students to learn to use varied digital rendering software to produce photorealistic and refined presentation imagery. Note: ID 3824 may be substituted for this course.
ID 3823 Sustainable Design (2)
Prerequisite: ARCH 2020
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 similar ratings systems. 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.
ID 3864 Interior Design Studio IV (3)
Prerequisite: ID 2863
This studio focuses on a commercial project of advanced complexity, usually a large office space. Students will demonstrate thorough understanding of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, acoustics, and security. Students will develop competency in each stage of the development process from concept through design development, culminating in a complete set of construction documents.
ID 3865 Interior Design Studio V (3)
Prerequisite: ID 3864
This studio class allows the student to explore an unconventional program— e.g., civic building, nightclub, theater, museum, or house of worship— coupled with a restaurant and retail space. Polished graphic representation and the nurture of creativity are integral to the course’s intent. Students will complete a finished model.
ID 3901 Design Theory (2)
Prerequisite: HIS 1601
Students explore basic theories of design and methods for successful critical thought. Analysis and interrogation exercises lead to design solutions. Students evolve their own philosophies and begin a personal design “manifesto”.
ID 4270 Interior Design Internship (4)
Prerequisite: ID 3864
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 classroom education, offer insight into the designer’s workplace, and prepare the student for future employment.
ID 4868 Research and Documentation (3)
Prerequisites: ID 3864 and 3901
This course constitutes the conceptual and investigative stage of students’ final studio projects. Each student systematically selects and researches a concept that will be applied to an individually chosen program and project during the subsequent semester in ID 4869, Studio VI. The result is a body of research in the form of a significant paper, case studies, and design analysis. Students apply sophisticated research and writing techniques. The research may take the form of a testable thesis.
ID 4869 Interior Design Studio VI (4)
Prerequisite: ID 4868
The final studio course represents the culmination of the students’ design education and serves as a reflection of individual passion and capabilities. Students apply the research and analysis completed in ID 4868, Research and Documentation, to fully design a project of at least 10,000 square feet, usually the re-purposing of an existing building. This studio showcases the full breadth of knowledge and skills acquired while in the Interior Design Program. Building on the previous jury experiences that cap each studio course, each student will deliver a refined presentation before a jury of professional designers and architects.
Interior Design Department Electives
ARCH 4000 The Language of Architecture (2)
Prerequisite: ID 2863
The students learn to talk and think like an architect. Advanced architectural terminology, the interpretation of buildings through visual analysis, and the visual recognition of notable architects’ works are taught using imagery and case studies.
ID 2230 Creative Thinking (2)
Prerequisite: ID 1861
Students will explore concept and creative thinking methodologies through charrettes, 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.
ID 3000 Decorative Arts (2)
Prerequisite: HIS 3620
This course provides a sophisticated look at the selection of materials, furnishings, and accessories from an aesthetic perspective. Students study concepts of beauty and the visual relationships among applied decorations within a space.
ID 3010 Set Design (2)
Prerequisite: ID 2120
Students explore set design for the stage and film, understanding the unique constraints and creative opportunities designers encounter when working on theatrical productions. The demands of a production crew, actors, and the audience are considered.
ID 3020 Think. Design. Build. (2)
Prerequisite: ARCH 2020
Presented with a design problem, students engage in an iterative and competitive process to think critically about, design, and eventually use found objects to build small-scale projects and/or structures for human occupation. Students follow an idea to constructed fruition.
ID 3344 Studio on the Square (2)
Prerequisite: ID 2863
This course is a week-long intensive on-site design charrette experience. Students will be immersed in conceptualization, cooperative design with real clients, programming, quick drawing and modeling techniques, and effective presentation formats. Students work to revitalize historic town centers by working with merchant clients.
ID 3824 Advanced Rendering Techniques (2)
Prerequisite: ID 2120
Aspects of graphic representation are further developed with experimentation in additional media for continued development of presentation and hand-rendering skill. Note: This course may be substituted for ID 3050.
ID 3827 Urban Design (2)
Prerequisite: ID 1861
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.
ID 4276 Market Trip (2)
Prerequisite: ID 1861
Students travel to a major design market, e.g. Chicago or Atlanta, and complete assignments intended to augment the experience of visiting and buying at market. Other sites of architectural and design interest may be included in the supervised travel experience.
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