Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
The profession, issues, and the role of interior design. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Overview of issues related to the human/built environment interface: introduction to health and safety factors, ergonomics, anthropometrics, sensory perception, psycho-behavioral response, physical performance, cultural factors and universal design. Emphasis on application of human factor methods to the analysis, solution, and evaluation of design problems. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
A survey of variables influencing the nature and function of 'interior' environments. Review of professional, geo-political, utilitarian, social-cultural, economic, humanistic, historical, technological, and other factors as generators of form and space. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Studio 2.
Prereq: Admission to the Interior Design BFA; ARTID 2650
Perspective drawing, design sketching, and presentation drawings. Introduction to technical drawing conventions, and design drawings. Emphasis on drawing layout, line quality, and lettering. Use of various rendering media and techniques on 2D and 3D drawings. Overview of presentation techniques, both visual and verbal.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Studio 2.
Prereq: ARTID 2610 and Credit or concurrent enrollment in ARTID 2670
Computer visualization techniques and applications; projects employing computer graphic methods.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 6.
Prereq: Admission to the Interior Design BFA; ARTID 2500
Enhanced creative interior design problem solving. Emphasis on research, spatial composition theories and graphic ideation and communication as applied to the interior design of small scale environments. Modeling and manual visualization techniques.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 6.
Prereq: ARTID 2650
Human factors issues including ergonomics, human behavior and the requirements of special groups. Color theories related to interior spaces. Residential interior design and medium scale projects. Detail drawings, and expansion of visualization techniques.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Admission to a College of Design program
Exploration of concepts, materials, and assemblies associated with development of interior elements including floors, walls, ceiling, windows, and finishes. Fiber, plastic, sheet metal, and other surfacing materials. Attention to related human factors, testing, detailing, specifications writing and end-use application. To take this course, students must have drafting skills to complete scaled orthographic drawings.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ARTID 2670 OR Permission of Instructor
Exploration of interior design concepts, materials, and assemblies as they contribute to the user, health, safety and general well-being. Wood, steel, masonry, and glass assemblies. Attention to related human factors, testing, codes, detailing, specifications writing and end-use application.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Exploration of concepts, materials, assemblies associated with building service systems. Overview of electrical, lighting, acoustical, HVAC, plumbing and other non-structural building features. Attention to related human factors, testing, codes, detailing, specifications writing and end-use application. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Exploration of building construction concepts, materials, and assemblies and their influence on interior design. Attention to human factors, codes, detailing, and other interior design issues related to buildings. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2.
Attention to fibers, yarn, weaves, construction, and finishes of textiles. Technical and practical considerations, such as pattern, performance, and appearance, for end-use textile application for a wide range of interior spaces. An overview on the selection, manufacturer, and specification of furniture. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Theoretical approaches to evaluation of interior finishes, furnishings, and decorative arts in relation to parallel developments in art and architecture, from a critical, historical and multicultural perspective. Focus on pre-1850. Meets International Perspectives Requirement. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ARTID 3550 or Permission of Instructor
Advanced theoretical approaches to evaluation of interior finishes, furnishings, and decorative arts in relation to parallel developments in art and architecture from a critical, historical, and multicultural perspective. Focus on mid-nineteenth and twentieth century. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
An investigation of the 20th century roots of modern Italian design and its contemporary form. Lectures and seminar presentations highlight major Italian designers and internationally significant design in the 20th century. Focus is on innovative design that exhibits a synthesis of formal and social functions. Meets International Perspectives Requirement. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ARTID 2670
Procedural and ethical concerns relating to interior design internship. Preparation of documents for internship search. Formulation of personal internship and career goals.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ARTID 3600
Procedural and ethical concerns relating to interior design internship. Refinement of placement credentials and personal goals. Internship search process and agreements.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 6.
Prereq: ARTID 2630; ARTID 2670
Refined methods of problem identification design programming and problem solving, including theoretically-based concept development and refinement. Emphasis and compliance with codes and standards. Produce small and large scale projects. Alternative manual and computer-based visualization methods. Teamwork. Multi-cultural, study abroad option.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 6.
Prereq: ARTID 3650
Emphasis on three-dimensional spatial development in large scale, multiple scale unit institutional projects. Inclusion of extensive design documentation. Expansion of alternative manual and computer-based visualization methods. Teamwork.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 4-5. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 9.
Prereq: ARTID 3650
Emphasis on three-dimensional spatial development in large scale, multiple scale unit institutional projects. Inclusion of extensive design documentation. Expansion of alternative manual and computer-based visualization methods. Teamwork.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ARTID 3500, ARTID 3600, and ARTID 3650
Documentation of professional interior design off-campus experience.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ARTID 4600
Organization and general management of the interior design office: agreements, business procedures, and professional ethics. Professional interior design issues and concerns.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ARTID 4600
Organization and general management of the interior design office: agreements, business procedures, and professional ethics. Professional interior design issues and concerns.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with ARTID 5650).
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 6.
Design research and refined problem solving methods including functional analysis, programming and detailing. (Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with ARTID 5670).
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 6.
Prereq: ARTID 4650
Refinement of technical, analytical and theoretical problem-solving methods and comprehensive design documentation. In-depth development of interior design projects. Current issues in interior design.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ARTID 3650
Study of selected interior design projects and designers practicing in an urban setting. Studio project examining issues related to interior design in an urban context.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3-4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ARTID 3650
Study of selected interior design projects and designers practicing in an urban setting. Studio project examining issues related to interior design in an urban context.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: Department Permission for Course
Student must have completed related interior design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: Department Permission for Course
Student must have completed related interior design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Studio 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: ARTID 3670
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Human factors related to the nature, performance and accommodation of the individuals and small groups, including sensation and perception, physical requirements, anthropometrics, safety and other issues connecting human needs and built environmental responses. Topics vary each time offered. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Human factors issues related to the nature, performance and accommodation of medium to large groups and settings. Emphasis on psychological, sociological, cultural, interpersonal safety, and related human needs and built environmental responses. Topics vary each time offered. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits.
Methods of design research, analysis, programming and theory formulation. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits.
Methods of synthesizing design concepts and solutions. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits.
Methods of managing, translating, communicating and otherwise utilizing text, image, abstract and other forms of information. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits.
New and specialized methodological trends, including subject or setting-specific methods. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Supervised practical application of interior design theory, materials, and practice to the educational process.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Study and tours of places of interior design-related interest such as manufacturers, design studios, related professional offices, showrooms, museums, and historical sites.
(Dual-listed with ARTID 4650).
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 6.
Design research and refined problem solving methods including functional analysis, programming and detailing. (Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with ARTID 4670).
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 6.
Refinement of technical, analytical and theoretical problem-solving methods and comprehensive design documentation. In-depth development of interior design projects. Current issues in interior design. Open to non-majors. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Studio 8.
Repeatable, maximum of 16 credits.
Application of alternative design methods and sources of insight to the solution of human environmental design problems. Focus on the identification, formulation, refinement and application of theory to the design process. Emphasis on the pursuit of new discovery and innovative problem solving. Approaches, settings and scales vary each time offered. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 0.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Discussion 1.5, Lecture 1.5.
Repeatable.
Examination of critical issues of older adults in our society with emphasis on human-environment interactions. Enhanced creative and innovative design solutions to address the complex issues. Produce a semester-long project and improve social entrepreneurial mindset.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Exploration of an advanced level of computer visualization techniques and applications with relevance to interior design. Introduction to the latest graphic communication software and technologies focuses on data visualization, hybrid digital perspective, 3D modeling & photo-realistic rendering, real-time video making, and Virtual Reality.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Studio 3.
Repeatable.
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Presentation and discussion of cross-disciplinary design research theory, methods, and application. Focus on the investigation, application, and communication of types of design research. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses for graduate students:
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Research strategies related to design. Application of selected methods to specific issues. Open to non-majors. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 6.
Repeatable, maximum of 16 credits.
Application of alternative design methods and sources of insight to the solution of human environmental design problems. Focus on the identification, formulation, refinement and application of theory to the design process. Emphasis on the pursuit of new discovery and innovative problem solving. Approaches, settings and scales vary each time offered. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-9. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Applied, off campus, professional interior design-related experience. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)