1011 Introduction to Interior Design. Prerequisite: for majors only. Introduction to interior design and issues and factors that define the quality of interior spaces, including an overview of design history, a discussion of current trends, and professional responsibility of interior designer. (F)
1133 Design and Graphics I. Prerequisite: for majors only. An introduction to visual communications for the design professions, including technical drawing, empirical perspectives and freehand drawing. Other topics include introduction to basic building materials; their history, sources, manufacture, properties, products and systems. Studio/Laboratory (F)
1145 Design and Graphics II. Prerequisite: 1133 with a grade of C or better. An introduction to basic principles and fundamental concepts for design professionals, with emphasis on color theory and application; materials and proportioning systems. Additional topics include cultural, social, and behavioral factors and their implications for the planning and design of the built environment. Studio/Laboratory (Sp)
2535 Design and Graphics III. Prerequisite: 1145 with a grade of C or better. Emphasis on issues of form and space, natural light, climate, and site. An introduction to issues of building design focused on landscape, interiors, and the building. Additional topics include theory, and methods of measured perspective; shade and shadow; and an introduction to computer graphics. Studio/Laboratory (F)
2544 Design I: Architectural Design and Human Factors. Prerequisite: 2535 with grade of "C" or better. Study of human needs and activities as design determinants; lectures and individual projects. Emphasis on the design implications of spatial relationships, scale and function. Additional emphasis on the relationship between architecture and interior design. Studio/laboratory (Sp)
2763 Computer Applications in Interior Design. Prerequisite: Interior Design major or permission. Use of computer-aided design and its role in interior design professional practice. Applications to demonstrate design process and problem-solving solutions in two- and three-dimensional representation and modelling. (F, Su)
2773 Interior Construction. Prerequisite: 1011, 1145, and 2535 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor. Introduction to the building and finish materials used in the design of non-loadbearing interior construction. Intended to develop an accurate and efficient expression of selection and detailing of materials and assemblies in construction drawings. Additional topics include mechanical and electrical systems, building codes, and planning standards. Field trips required. Studio/Laboratory (Sp)
2783 Interior Materials and Specifications. Prerequisite: 1133, 1145, 2535, 2763 with a grade of "C" or better. Study of the basic characteristics and installation of materials and finishes used in the design of interiors, building codes, fire safety and regulations for accessibility. Emphasis on writing specifications for FF&E and non-loadbearing contruction. (Sp)
3223 Advanced Computer Applications. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Computer graphics, three-dimensional computer modelling, animation, rendering and programming to provide representation strategies for interior design problem-solving and presentation. (Sp, Su)
3724 Interior Design II: Lighting Design. Prerequisite: 2544, 2773 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of the instructor. Introduction to lighting design of interiors. Studio/lecture presentations; focus on design principles in lighting, lighting quality, lighting quantification codes, and energy conservation. Emphasis is on integration of lighting with interior spaces, techniques in lighting design, fixture design, and exploration of computer visualization. Studio/Laboratory (F)
3734 Interior Design III: Commercial Design. Prerequisite: 3724, Architecture 2333 (or concurrent enrollment), or permission of instructor. Introduction to planning processes and the application of design principles to commercial design projects. Space planning process, design philosophy, specifications and oral presentations will be expected on each project. Studio/Laboratory (Sp)
3743 Construction Drawing and Detailing for Interiors. Prerequisite: 2763 and 2773, or permission of instructor. Focus on the preparation of drawings, schedules, and specifications as an integrated system of contract documents. Projects will illustrate how design solutions and interior construction are related. (Sp)
3753 History of Interior Design, Early Civilization to 1800. Historical survey of architectural interiors and of the decorative arts from prehistory to 1800. Readings, lectures and discussion about the art, composition and aesthetic theories that give value to historical interiors. (F) [IV-WC]
3763 History of Interior Design, 19th and 20th Centuries. Prerequisite: 3753 or permission. History of interiors with emphasis on cultural and socioeconomic factors which led to their development. Emphasis on designers and patrons and on the major furnishings styles and design ideas of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (Sp)
3773 Furniture Design. Prerequisite: 2544, 2773 and 2783, or permission of instructor. The design and construction of furniture. Emphasis on ergonomics, design, and construction processes, working drawings, materials and methods for custom and manufactured furniture and casework. Other topics include the application of two- and three-dimensional design elements and principles in furniture design. Projects evolve from hand and CAD drawings to scaled models of furniture to full-scale furniture. Course requires material purchase and field trips. Studio/Laboratory (F)
3783 Professional Practice I—Interior Materials and Specifications. Prerequisite: 3724, 3773 or permission. Study of the basic characteristics and installation of finishes used in the design of interiors, building codes, fire safety and regulations for accessibility. Emphasis on writing specifications for FF&E for non-loadbearing construction. (Sp)
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Will consist of topics in keeping with student's major program. The topics will cover materials not usually presented in the regular courses.
3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Content deals with concepts not usually presented in regular coursework.
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Will provide an opportunity for work on special projects under guidance.
4463 Interior Design Office Professional Practice. Prerequisite: 2773, 2783, 3734, or permission. Study of the professional practice of interior design: office practice, business procedures and professional ethics. Contract practice, design project management, and project completion are important emphases of coursework. (F)
4744 Interior Design IV: Institutional and Corporate Design. Prerequisite: 2783, 3734, or permission of instructor. Design projects develop conceptual and critical thinking in design of institutional and corporate interiors. Lighting, interior systems, construction detailing and scheduling integrated into design projects. Studio/Laboratory (F)
4776 Interior Design V. Prerequisite: 4744 and 4463 with a grade of "C" or better. Capstone studio with projects that are specific design situations. Students work with interior design practitioners using real projects with FF&E from current markets. Emphasis on professional design experiences and a comprehensive overview of the major. Studio/Laboratory (Sp) [V]
4783 Topics in Computer Applications. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Emerging technology and its application to interior design problem-solving. (Irreg.)
4940 Field Work. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Field study related to the student's major in a position approved by the instructor. One hour credit per 120 hours of field work or equivalent. Documentation and evaluation is required. (F, Sp, Su)
4970 General Departmental Seminar. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change in content; maximum credit twelve hours. Special topics in interior design. (F, Sp, Su)
4990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and director. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in scheduled courses. Study may include research and/or field projects. (F, Sp, Su)
G5960 Directed Readings. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing; permission of instructor, adviser and dean. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. (F, Sp)
G5990 Special Studies. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor, adviser and dean. The opportunity is provided for students with above-average grades to do individual library or laboratory work on special problems not included in present courses. (F, Sp)
Updated: June 25, 2008