Any experimental courses offered by ARTID can be found at: registrar.iastate.edu/faculty-staff/courses/explistings/
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.
The profession, issues, and the role of interior design.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
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.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Enrollment in interior design studio course
Study and tours of areas of interest within the interior design profession such as manufacturers, design studios, showrooms and museums.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(2-4) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Admission to the interior design program through program review and enrollment in ARTID 265
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.
(1-6) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ARTID 250 and ARTID 261; admission to the interior design program through program review
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.
(1-6) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: ARTID 265
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Completion of the College of Design Core.
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Completion of the College of Design Core.
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Completion of the College of Design Core.
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Completion of the College of Design Core.
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ARTID 355 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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.
Prereq: Participation in Study Abroad Rome program
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.
Cr. R. F.
Prereq: Enrollment in third year interior design studio course
Study and tours of areas of interest within the interior design profession such as manufacturers, design studios, showrooms, and museums.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(1-0) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification in interior design program.
Procedural and ethical concerns relating to interior design internship. Preparation of documents for internship search. Formulation of personal internship and career goals.
(1-0) Cr. 1. S.
Prereq: junior classification in interior design program.
Procedural and ethical concerns relating to interior design internship. Refinement of placement credentials and personal goals. Internship search process and agreements.
(1-6) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: ARTID 263, ARTID 267, and enrollment in ARTID 359
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.
(1-6) Cr. 4-5. S.
Prereq: ARTID 365
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.
(1-6) Cr. 4-5. S.
Prereq: ARTID 365
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.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Enrollment in fourth year interior design studio course
Study and tours of areas of interest within the interior design profession such as manufacturers, design studios, showrooms and museums.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Cr. 3. SS.
Prereq: ARTID 350, 360, and 365
Professional interior design off-campus experience.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: ARTID 460
Organization and general management of the interior design office: agreements, business procedures, and professional ethics. Professional interior design issues and concerns.
(2-0) Cr. 2. S.
Prereq: ARTID 460
Organization and general management of the interior design office: agreements, business procedures, and professional ethics. Professional interior design issues and concerns.
(Dual-listed with ARTID 563). (Cross-listed with GERON, HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: HD FS 360 or 3 credits in housing, architecture, interior design, rehabilitation, psychology, or human development and family studies or permission of instructor
Emphasis on independent living within residential settings including specialized shelter, supportive services and housing management. Application of criteria appropriate for accessibility and functional performance of activities; universal design principles. Creative project provides service learning opportunities. (on-line course offering via Distance Education).
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
(Dual-listed with ARTID 567). (1-6) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: ARTID 465
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.
(1-4) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Enrollment or credit in third year studio courses
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.
(1-4) Cr. 3-4. S.
Prereq: Enrollment or credit in third year studio courses
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.
Cr. 1-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed related interior design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
Cr. 1-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Student must have completed related interior design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 15 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Instructor permission
An exploration of human nature as broadly defined and as applied to design of the built environment. Consideration of human characteristics, responses and performance, at varying scales, as sources of design insight. Topics vary each time offered.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Instructor permission
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.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Instructor permission
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.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Survey of methodologies and methodological tools for varied end uses and drawn from wide ranging sources. Emphasis on their organization and application to design of the human environment. Topics vary each time offered.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Methods of design research, analysis, programming and theory formulation.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Methods of synthesizing design concepts and solutions.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Methods of managing, translating, communicating and otherwise utilizing text, image, abstract and other forms of information.
(2-0) Cr. 2. Repeatable, maximum of 10 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
New and specialized methodological trends, including subject or setting-specific methods.
Cr. 3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ARTID 668 and permission of instructor
Supervised practical application of interior design theory, materials, and practice to the educational process.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: Graduate enrollment or permission of instructor
Study and tours of places of interior design-related interest such as manufacturers, design studios, related professional offices, showrooms, museums, and historical sites.
Cr. 3. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Professional interior design off-campus experience.
(Dual-listed with ARTID 463). (Cross-listed with GERON, HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: HD FS 360 or 3 credits in housing, architecture, interior design, rehabilitation, psychology, or human development and family studies or permission of instructor
Emphasis on independent living within residential settings including specialized shelter, supportive services and housing management. Application of criteria appropriate for accessibility and functional performance of activities; universal design principles. Creative project provides service learning opportunities. (on-line course offering via Distance Education).
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
(Dual-listed with ARTID 467). (1-6) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: ARTID 465
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.
(0-8) Cr. 4. Repeatable, maximum of 16 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
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.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Graduate classification or permission of instructor
Examination of special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Bachelor's degree in interior design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area. Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification; evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 times. F.S.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in ARTID 565, ARTID 567, ARTID 568, ARTID ARTID 665, or ARTID 668, and permission of instructor
Presentation and discussion of cross-disciplinary design research theory, methods, and application. Focus on the investigation, application, and communication of types of design research.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Courses for graduate students:
(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Research strategies related to design. Application of selected methods to specific issues. Open to non-majors.
(0-8) Cr. 4. Repeatable, maximum of 16 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor.
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.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Prereq: M.F.A classification, permission of instructor
Cr. arr. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Approval of POS committee
Applied, off campus, professional interior design-related experience.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
Cr. 3. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Professional interior design off-campus experience.