"The act of drawing has nothing to do with being an illustrator. We draw because it enables us to see...Drawing is the path to observation and attentiveness."
-Milton Glaser
Course Descriptions
ID 100R Design Seminar
Credit: 1.0
(Majors Only)
Class Fee: $70
Required each semester for all Interior Design majors, this course is designed to strengthen and enrich Interior Design courses and expose students to the professional design world. Arranged class presentations by guest and other activities support the ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) Student Chapter, the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) Student Chapter, and EGB (Emerging Green Builders). Membership in the ASID Student Chapter is included; membership in other supported organizations are volitional. Student service (peer teaching and learning experiences) and participation in a portfolio review are required each semester.
ID 101 Design Basics
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Fall
One lecture hour, four studio hours per week
Class Fee: $10
An introduction to the elements and principles of design; their use and meaning in the enviroment; development of qualitative judgement and creative problem solving; emphasis on two-dimensional design in project format; oral, written, and graphic presentation required.
ID 102 Color Theory
Credit: 2.0
(Majors Only)
Prerequisite: ID 101, ID 105, ID 136
Offered: Winter/Summer
Four studio hours per week
Class Fee: $10
An introduction to psychological and aesthetic theories of color as they relate to interior design.
ID 105 Introduction to Interior Design
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Fall
Three hours lecture per week
An introduction to the Interior Design profession, including a foundation in professional practice, basic design theories, the design process, programming, human factors, architectural systems and materials, interior components and finishes, lighting, furniture and furnishings.
ID 136 Presentation I: Perspective and Interpretive Drawing
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only) or consent of instructor
Offered: Fall
One hour lecture, four hours studio per week
Introduces design students to two-dimensional drawing as it pertains to the interior design process. This course stresses the value of drawing and sketching as a tool that can facilitate the creative process and communication with a client. This course will reinforce the use and understanding of the basic elements and principles of design.
ID 137 Presentation II: Drawing and Rendering
Credit: 2.0
(Majors Only) or consent of instructor
Offered: Winter/Spring
Four hours studio per week
Prerequisites: ID 101, ID 136,
Class Fee: $10
ID 137 introduces design student to rendering techniques as they pertain to the interior design process. This course builds on the skills learned in ID 136 by adding the skill of rendering with markers and colored pencils. The course will demonstrate the use of value and color in enhancing the communication value of perspectives. The course will continue to reinforce the use and understanding of the basic elements and principles of design.
ID 160 Architecture Drafting & Detailing
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Winter/Spring
Introduces design students to construction document preparation for both residential and commercial projects. This course will reinforce the understanding of building system construction and how to detail individual building components. All projects will be completed using hand drafting tools and techniques.
ID 200 Presentation Studio Skills I
Credit: 1.0
(Majors Only) or consent of instructor
Offered: Winter/Spring
Prerequisites: ID 101, ID 136, ID 137
Elective
A series of mini-classes designed to introduce students to topics and skills of specialization not focused on in other courses. Special topics in a group of rotating mini-classes whose subjects will be determined based on the needs of the Department and the students.
ID 203 Three Dimensional Design
Credit: 2.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Winter/Spring
Prerequisites: ID 102, ID 137
An introductory course in the elements and principles of three-dimensional design.
ID 210 CAD Drafting
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Fall
Two hours lecture, four hours lab per week
Prerequisite: ID 160
This is an introductory course designed to give students experience using computer drafting software. A foundation in technique and theory will be emphasized, enabling the student to create various drawings for the Interior Design and Architecture industry. The course begins with the basic drafting tools and configuration settings of the work environment. It then moves rapidly through floor plans, elevation, perspective drawings, schedules and architectural details. Three dimenstional modeling will be explored at the end of the course.
ID 238 Presentation III: Visual Communication
Credit: 2.0
(Majors Only) or consent of instructor
Offered: Fall
Four hours studio per week
Prerequisites: ID 102, ID 137, ID 137
A course to assist students in honing their visual thinking and communication skills. ID 238 is designed to help design students improve and master quick sketching and drawing to enhance the deisgn process. Emphasis is especially focused on communicating scale and proportion. To accomplish this, the human figure and proportions will be used as the measuring unit.
ID 240 Space Planning I
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Fall
One hour lecture, four hours lab per week
Prerequisites: ID 102, ID 105, ID 137, ID 160
Class Fee: $15
A beginning course in residential space planning. Foundational concepts include programming, concept development, problem solving, space planning and design communication. Students will be introduced to furniture, finish, and product specification with supporting schedules.
ID 242 Calculations
Credit: 2.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Winter/Spring
Prerequisites: ID 105, ID 240, ID 160
An introduction to accurately preparing estimates for interior finish materials and labor.
ID 250 Space Planning II
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Winter/Spring
One hour lecture, four hours studio per week
Prerequisites: ID 203, ID 238, ID 240
Class Fee: $15
A course consisting of studio exercises in the planning, design and layout of residential kitchens and baths in accordance with the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) guidelines and presentation standards.
ID 276 Materials and Sources
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Fall
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: ID 240
A survey of selected interior design finish materials available for the residential and contract market. Product distribution, specification, installation, maintenance, and evaluation. Lecture and group presentation.
ID 295 Lighting
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Winter/Spring
Prerequisite: ID 240
Three hours lecture per week
A course designed to introduce the student to the principles of lighting design, lighting systems, light sources, communication of lighting design and specification, and practical application of learned principles in project format.
ID 300 Presentation Studio Skills II
Credit: 1.0
(Majors Only) or consent of instructor
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: ID 101, ID 137, ID 238
Elective
Series of mini-classes designed to introduce students to topics and skills of specialization not focused on in other courses. Special topics in a group of rotating mini-classes whose subjects will be determined based on the needs of the Department and the students
ID 341 Space Plan III
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: ID 250, ID 276
Class Fee: $15
An intermediate course designed to provide students experience in research development, programming, and schematic design development, problem solving, space planning, furniture layout, fabric and finish material selection/calculation/specification, and practical competencies in residential design. Barrier-free, passive solar, green and the use of sustainable products will be addresses. Contract design considerations will be introduced.
ID 355 Contract Design I
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: ID 295, ID 341, ID 380
Class Fee: $15
A course designed to give students intermediate experience in research development and practical competencies in contract design. A foundation in building codes will be emphasized with special attention to restaurant and health care occupancies.
ID 380 Historical Architecture and Furniture
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Fall
Three hours lecture per week
Class Fee: $5
A survey of the historical development of architecture, furniture and furnishings from prehistory to the Industrial Revolution.
ID 381 Contemporary Architecture and Furniture
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Winter
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: ID 380
A survey of the development of contemporary architecture, furniture and furnishings from the Industrial Revolution to the present.
ID 384 Advanced Visual Presentation
Credit: 2.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Fall
Four hours studio per week
Prerequisite: ID 210
Class Fee: $10
This advanced course is designed to give students experience creating and photographing architectural models. A foundation in techniques and material selection will be taught. Projects will include computer generated and hand crafted models.
ID 385 Business Principles
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Winter
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: ID 276, ID 341
This course is designed to introduce the student to the business aspect of interior design. Information will be presented regarding procedural forms and professional practices for the interior designer, i.e., ethics, contracts, fee bases, purchase orders, letters of agreement, business formations, and terminology relating to the interior design business practice. Resume writing, interviewing, and job seeking skills for the job market will also be covered.
ID 398 Internship
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Summer (after Junior Year)
Prerequisite: ID 385
Four-week (160-hours) supervised work experience with a professional design firm.
ID 460 Contract Design II
Credit: 3.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Fall
One hour lecture, four hours studio per week
Prerequisite: ID 355
A course designed to provide students advanced experience in contract design and research development. A foundation in Building Codes will be emphasized with special attention to mixed occupancies & Egress requirements.ID 465 Portfolio
Credit: 2.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Winter
Four hours studio per week
Preparation of portfolio for the job search. Twelve projects required. Resume included. Required last semester prior to graduation.
ID 499 Comprehensive Project
Credit: 4.0
(Majors Only)
Offered: Winter
Two hours lecture, four hours studio per week
Prerequisite: ID 381, ID 385, ID 460
Class fee: $10
A capstone course designed to prepare the student for the NCIDQ Examination through lecture review of all previous design courses, written exams, and completion of a timed design practicum. Required last semester for graduation.
