Interior Design (INT)

The course focuses on principles of interior design including proportion, scale, dimensioning, and color theory with an emphasis on the interface between interior environments and humans through space planning, design thinking and process, through oral, written and visual communication in 2D and 3D.

This course is a survey of the history of interior design, art, and furnishings from Prehistoric to 1800. Students will explore the most recent eras of design history and theory and the cultural and social forces that guided them, toward a better understanding of the design enterprise today.

This course is a survey of the history of interior design, art, and furnishings from 1800 to the present. Students will explore the most recent eras of design history and theory and the cultural and social forces that guided them toward a better understanding of the design enterprise today. Projects include: Construction of a scaled chair model and creating professional colored interior design illustrations.

The course focuses on functionality and aesthetics of interior environments with an emphasis on the interface between man-made environments and humans through space planning, design thinking and process, through oral, written and visual communication in 2D and 3D.

Continues the exploration of the role of the interior designer with an emphasis on construction, assemblies, and finishes typical of commercial buildings.

Exploration of the role of the interior designer with an emphasis on material research and its use in the design of interior space.

To provide critical thinking and skills as it relates to the interior environment and human centered spaces; to provide for the promotion of legal requirements and appropriate design sensibilities for the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of an interior environment.

This course explores the role of the interior designer with an emphasis on practical knowledge and use of drawing conventions in the documentation and implementation of design work for construction. Course includes preparation of construction documents and details for interiors.

This course focuses on the processes of interior planning as it relates to human needs and functions within a commercial setting; including anthropometrics, ergonomics, circulation of building spaces, sustainable planning practices, life safety criteria, codes, and design concepts. This course will develop student understanding for interior design communications, inter-team collaboration, drawing preparation for construction, and as well as visual and personal presentation using a variety of mediums. Fulfills: GEN301 Equivalent

This course focuses on the processes of interior planning as it relates to human needs and functions within a residential setting; particularly kitchen and bath design; including universal design, sustainable practices and safety criteria, codes and design concepts.This course will develop student understanding for interior design communications, inter-team collaboration, drawing preparation for construction, and as well as visual and personal presentation using a variety of mediums.

This course focuses on the functionality and aesthetics of interior environments with an emphasis on the interface between man-made environments and humans. The needs of special populations and ergonomics are addressed. Fulfills: GEN301 Equivalent

Observe and analyze selected European urban sites, architecture, and interiors using various methods and media. Visits to museums may be included. On-site design project may be featured. REGISTRATION: This course is open to any Art, Design, Architecture, or Interior Design student accepted to third-year. This course has additional supply and trip/travel fees (contact department for details) and will require the student to attend informational meetings for itinerary, required preparations and specific details.

This course provides the student with an opportunity to pursue/research a subject in Interior Design in more depth and in a more independent manner than would be possible in a traditional course. Intensive research experience is conducted under direction of divisional faculty member. Additional criteria and approvals may be found in the "Alternative Credit and Special Course Arrangement" section of the online catalog.

This course explores the immaterial, temporal and phenomenal aspects of spatial design for inhabited interior environments. Lighting and acoustics, although immaterial, play a significant role in fashioning gracious, functional and inspiring spaces for people. This course will emphasize the qualitative, aesthetic and energy performance considerations in designing interiors for environmental stewardship.

Interior design research and studio exploration of project types in commercial interiors with a focus on healthcare and evidence-based design. Students will gain skill in interior design research and application through studio exploration of commercial and healthcare projects.This course will develop student skill for interior design communications, inter-team collaboration, drawing preparation for construction, and as well as visual and personal presentation using a variety of mediums.

This course synthesizes student work into final culminating project presentations using 2D and 3D presentation methods. Students will gain skill in interior design research and application through studio exploration of integrative design projects.This course will develop student skill for interior design communications, collaboration with allied professions, drawing preparation for construction, and as well as visual and personal presentation using a variety of mediums.

The course prepares students for design practice by exploring subjects of design identity development, portfolio development, project management, and practices management. Students will investigate the regulations and insurance issues related to independent professional practice for designers. Students will prepare a portfolio. Students will understand accepted standards of practice and be ready to contribute to a variety of professional work environments. Students gain awareness of the interrelationships that influence design, design responsibility, and ethics. Students will review and discuss ethical decision making, professional ethics and conduct. Students are required to take the IDFX portion of the NCIDQ exam

This course synthesizes student work into a final presentation using 2D and 3D presentation methods. This course will develop student skill for interior design communications, portfolio development, and visual presentation using a variety of mediums. Students will prepare a portfolio and prepare to sit for the IDFX portion of the NCIDQ exam. REGISTRATION: Student must be admitted into 4th year of the INDE program to enroll.