Category: Interior Design Courses

In this course, students develop the ability to,package their collective body of work into a,family of marketing tools representing their,abilities as a designer. The course focuses on,the review, analysis, preparation, and/or,improvement of the student’s portfolio. Based on,personal goals and faculty assessment, students,develop mechanisms to market their skills. These,include developing a resume, looking at format and,layout, research for website design, print,,communications, and other appropriate personal,marketing material.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DIN 232

This course reviews the legal standards employed,by professional interior designers to determine,code requirements in primarily commercial,settings. Students develop an understanding of,the use of reference materials and research,procedures as they apply to interior design. BOCA,,NFPA, ADA and ADAAG are referenced, as well as the,International Building Codes.

Credits: 3

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In this course, students are introduced to the,technical drawing and graphic communication skills,required for success in the field of interior,design. A variety of black and white media used,to communicate design concepts and create ideation,sketches and presentation techniques are explored.,Emphasis is on understanding concepts that develop,creative thinking processes.

Credits: 3

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In this course, students learn about the,appropriate selection of lighting for,specification in interior environment,applications. Lighting principles and technologies,are facilitated through the design problems,created in the studios.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 232

This course emphasizes further exploration of,technical illustration approaches that can be,combined to produce informative presentations.,Focus is on perspective techniques, section and,isometric drawing, developing color plans,,elevations and illustrations for presentations. A,variety of approaches to color media may be,introduced, along with continued hand-lettering,exercises from which students develop presentation,skills appropriate to the interior design field.,Prismacolor, markers, pastel and watercolor may be,incorporated.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 127

In this course, a professional project,encompassing knowledge and skills gained in,previous years, is developed. Projects may include,an internship, workshop or mentor experience and,is meant to be an intensive ulmination/integration,project that highlights the student’s portfolio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 332, DIN 351

In this course, emphasis is placed on residential,design projects in which students develop methods,for creative problem solving. Students learn to,create plans and package their ideas from,preliminary design concepts. The study of basic,design elements and principles are considered.,Contemporary issues relative to interior design,are explored and issues related to human,needs-diverse users from an inclusive design,standpoint, functions and spatial proportions in,the built environment.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 127

In this course, a professional project,encompassing knowledge and skills of previous,years is developed. Projects may include an,internship, workshop or mentor experience and is,meant to be an intensive culmination/integration,project that highlights the student’s portfolio.,The project uses parallel requirements to the,NCIDQ (National Certification for Interior Design,Qualification) exam in order to prepare students,for this certification examination.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 431

Textile design and construction, cultural and,period specific contexts are surveyed in,this course. Students will identify and explore,woven, knitted, off-loom and finishing techniques,,as well as performance characteristics, basic,textile chemistry and testing procedure. Health,and safety standards that affect the selection,,specification and application of textiles in the,interior environment are examined.

Credits: 3

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In this course, fundamentals of the business of,interior design are covered including operations,,communications and the ethical, legal and,financial responsibilities of the practitioner.,NCIDQ standards are followed through practice,examinations. Students are given the opportunity,to review their portfolios. Emphasis is placed on,effective design presentation for interviewing,and communicating with industry professionals and,prospective clients. All aspects of a design,practice are explored from the initial client,contact and include the business practices,specific to the industry.

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: DIN 332