INT D 122 - Introduction to Interior Design

5 Credits

This course introduces the students to the visual language and fundamentals of interior design with an emphasis on the design process, basic design principles and elements, color theory, light, materials and space planning. The student will learn to explore and investigate interior spaces with a critical eye that analyze the relationship between each fundamental element of design and will be able to articulate utilizing those languages.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Fall Day

Spring Day

Designed to Serve Students who have an interest in interior design
Active Date 2015-05-26

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes
Course Outline
-Develop and understanding of the design process.

-Develop an understanding of the visual language and fundamentals of interior design and being able to communicate both visually and verbally.

-Learn basic design principle and elements and apply them in design using sketches, drawings and color boards.

-Learn basic concepets of color, light and materials and apply them in design, using sketches, drawings and color boards.

-Develop a set of knowledge and skills of space planning.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will successfully demonstrate their understanding of the principles and elements of design and how it applies to interior design by successfully showing examples of each.

Students will successfully demonstrate their understanding of color theory, by successfully producing color schemes.

Students will successfully demonstrate their understanding of lighting basics, by successfully designing a lighting layout for a room.

Students will successfully demonstrate their understanding of the design process and how it applies to interior design, by successfully taking a design problem from start to finish.

Students will practice their time management skills by meeting deadlines.

Students will successfully design residential interiors spaces that are functional and appealing according to the client program, cultural considerations, code requirements, and industry standards.

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