Course Descriptions

Interior Design Course Descriptions

(Prerequisites are listed in parentheses.)

IND 101
Design Fundamentals

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
Elements and principles of design are introduced along with the basic skill set needed for further study in the interior design degree program including basic model building techniques and presentation board assembly.

Required for Interior Design Majors; may be taken for elective credit in other majors. This course can also be used to meet the core requirement for ART 161 – 2-D Design / Color Fundamentals.

IND 102
Space Planning & Human Factors

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
Human factors, anthropometrics, ergonomics and proxemics are introduced as part of the rationale behind a successful design project. The student studies human behavior and applies design and behavioral principles to interior spaces designed for human safety, comfort and aesthetic pleasure.
(IND 101, 111; must be taken concurrently with IND 113 & 150)

IND 111
Architectural Drawing

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
Students practice basic drafting skills including architectural lettering, geometric constructions, floor plans and elevations, dimensioning and drafting expression. Students learn basic architectural vocabulary, the use of drafting instruments and methods of document reproduction. An introduction to drawing interior perspectives is also included.

Required for Interior Design Majors; may be taken for elective credit in other majors.

IND 113
Building Construction & Detailing

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
Students prepare construction documents concentrating primarily on typical construction methods and the three-dimensional space. The projects included in this course allow students to study, produce, and coordinate several different types of drawings in order to concisely and effectively communicate design intent.
(IND 101, 111; must be taken concurrently with IND 102 & 150)

IND 150

Freshman Portfolio Review

Does Not Earn Academic Credit

Student work from IND 101, 102, 111, & 113 will be reviewed each year by the Interior Design Faculty. Students will not be allowed to enroll in upper-division interior design classes until they pass this review. Students will enroll in IND 150 at the same time that they enroll in IND 102 & 113.

Required for Interior Design Majors (IND 101, 111; must be taken concurrently with IND 102 & 113)

IND 203
Interior Materials & Specifications

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours
Materials integrated into the basic interior from flooring materials to ceiling systems are discussed including proper installation and maintenance. Coordination of interior materials by use of product schedules and finish schedules will be introduced. Specification writing procedures and the role of the designer as the coordinator of specifications from interior materials and furnishings is developed.

Required for Interior Design Majors; may be taken for elective credit in other majors

IND 204
Codes & Regulations

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours
Students develop the ability to plan in accordance with basic codes for life safety through a variety of exercises, which reinforce the application of codes requirements to actual project situations.
(IND 210; must be taken concurrently with IND 310)

IND 205
Textiles & Furnishings

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours
The basics of fiber, yarn, finishing, and construction methods are discussed during this course. The student is introduced to textiles and furnishings with special emphasis on function and proper selection.

Required for Interior Design Majors; may be taken for elective credit in other majors

IND 206
History of Architecture & Interiors I

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours
Furnishings from classical times through the late Renaissance periods are examined in terms of historic, as well as present day, needs. Style, methods of ornamentation, use of color and significance of the period are reviewed using slides and lectures. Emphasis is on the influences of geographical locations and social, religious, and economic forces of history on interiors.

Required for Interior Design Majors; may be taken for elective credit in other majors (ART 162)

IND 207
History of Architecture & Interiors II

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours
The second segment of historical interiors reviews furniture and decorative arts from the Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassic periods through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and into contemporary interiors of the early twentieth century. Focus is on the built environment as it has been influenced by geographic location as well as important social, religious, economic, and political forces.

Required for Interior Design Majors; may be taken for elective credit in other majors (IND 206 prerequisite for Interior Design Majors only)

IND 210
Residential Design

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
Students are involved in the creative design of complex residential spaces. Non-traditional spaces such as adaptive reuse projects and urban loft-style spaces may be incorporated into this course of study. Specification of architectural elements such as doors, windows, and hardware will be included. (IND 203, 205, 303, 304, 311)

IND 250
Production Design

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours

This course focuses on the production designer’s function on a motion picture project, beginning with the relationship between the designer, director, cinematographer, and producer. Students learn basic design techniques and practice designing sets that successfully interpret a director’s cinematic vision. (IND 210)

IND 303
Presentation Techniques

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
A variety of techniques is developed to communicate design intent from the designer to the client in a graphic form. Students are encouraged to develop individual presentation styles. (ART 162; IND 102, 113)

IND 304
Lighting I

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours
Lighting is presented as a decorative and functional element of design. Areas explored include light and texture, color, lighting sources, fixtures, schedules, and switching patterns. Students develop reflected ceiling plans for small residential and commercial projects as well as designing and constructing their own original lighting. (IND 102, 113, MAT 101; must be taken concurrently with IND 311)

IND 305
20th Century Design

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours
A study of the evolution of Twentieth Century conceptual thinking in the creative fields of architecture and interior design. Lectures include subjects such as the Bauhaus, contemporary furniture design, and profiles of Twentieth Century architects and designers.

Required for Interior Design Majors, may be taken for elective credit in other majors (IND 207 prerequisite for IND majors only)

IND 307
Seminar in Design Theory

Seminar, 3 Credit Hours
This course examines the ways in which architects, interior designers, and theorists express and conceptualize the design process and their own creative expression. Readings are drawn from significant works, which form the basis for class discussion. Through written assignments, students develop skills in analyzing and conceptualizing interior design principles. (ENG 101, 102; IND 303)

IND 310
Commercial Design

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
Students are involved in the creative design of complex commercial spaces. Non-traditional spaces such as adaptive reuse projects and urban loft-style spaces may be incorporated into this course of study. Specification of architectural elements such as doors, windows, and hardware will be included. (IND 210; must be taken concurrently with IND 204)

IND 311
CAD I

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
This course provides an introduction to general concepts of computer-aided design and drafting with emphasis on two-dimensional drafting applications such as floor plans, furniture plans, and reflected ceiling plans.
(IND 102, 113; must be taken concurrently with IND 304)

IND 312
CAD II

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
Further study of the capabilities of computer-aided design with more sophisticated 2-D techniques and with an emphasis on drawing objects in 3-D. (IND 311)

IND 313
3-D Digital Modeling

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
The focus of the class is an introduction to three-dimensional design with emphasis on 3-D modeling skills, the use of color and texture, creation of virtual environments, and presentation techniques. Each student will select a complete interior to model as a design exercise. Familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as page-layout software or image editing software is recommended but not essential.
(IND 312)

IND 315
Sustainable Design

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
Students will gain an understanding of sustainable design principles as a means of promoting health and well-being through environmentally-conscious methods. Projects will vary to engage students in residential and commercial applications of sustainability using biomimicry, Cradle-to-Cradle principles, and LEED certification guidelines. (IND 310)

IND 320
Advanced Commercial Design

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the specialized interiors required when planning for complex public environments such as hospitality-based venues and restaurants. Students develop concept statements, specifications, construction documents, and presentation materials. The semester culminates with a juried presentation to a panel of interior designers and architects. (IND 310)

IND 402
Professional Practices

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours
Students become familiar with standard business procedures encountered in the practice of interior design from sales to estimating and quotation writing. Ethics, professional organizations, and the NCIDQ exam are also topics included in discussion.
(IND 210)

IND 403
Advanced Materials & Detailing

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours
Coordination of interior details and section drawings will be discussed and practiced with the students’ individual furniture and lighting designs emphasized. (IND 203, 210)

IND 404
Lighting II

Lecture, 3 Credit Hours
An advanced examination of lighting principles is the focus for this course with special emphasis on specific lighting problems. Lighting needs for restaurant, commercial, and other specialty locations will be included. (IND 304)

IND 405
Internship I

3 Credit Hours
The student will work a total of 120 hours with a residential or commercial design firm or architectural firm to gain a wide range of experience in a professional setting. The experience is chronicled in a weekly journal with a summary of the internship required at the end of the semester. The mentor completes an evaluation of the student. (IND 310 + Permission of Instructor)

IND 406
Portfolio Design

Seminar, 3 Credit Hours
This course provides the opportunity for interior design students to develop a professional portfolio. Emphasis is placed on organizing a strong body of work focused on a plan dictated by the students’ individual career goals. (IND 313, 320)

IND 409
Internship II

IND 410
Senior Thesis I (Thesis Research)

Seminar, 3 Credit Hours
This course deals with more advanced research methodology related to the design process. Through selected readings, three-dimensional projects and individually selected research topics, a thesis question is generated culminating in a tangible project during the following semester.
(IND 313, 320)

IND 420
Senior Thesis II (Thesis Project)

Studio, 3 Credit Hours
The research from IND 410 forms the springboard for this semester-long project of the student’s choice. Instruction and guidance will be given by the course instructor. The project is presented mid-semester for critique, as well as at the end of the semester to a jury of professionals from the design and architectural community. A public exhibit of the Thesis Projects follows the final presentations to the jury. If a student fails IND 420, he/she must retake IND 410 as well as IND 420 even if IND 410 has previously been passed. (IND 410)

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