IU Indianapolis Bulletin » Schools » Herron School of Art and Design » Undergraduate » Student Learning Outcomes » Certificate in Architectural and Interior Design Graphics

Upon completion of the Certificate in Architectural and Interior Design Graphics, students will be able to:

  • Understand and use visual renderings of buildings, spaces, interiors, and furnishings in the context of architecture, interior design, and/or related fields.

 

  • Use Computer-Aided Drawing software to communicate two-dimensional design ideas.

 

  • Use Computer-Aided Drawing software to communicate three-dimensional design ideas.

 

  • Use CAD, BIM, and Sketchup software to communicate design ideas.

 

  • Draw in traditional media in order to communicate effectively, and to use drawing as a method for observing, developing concepts, communicating ideas, and interpreting the ideas of others.

 

  • Understand color theory, surface rendering and light control in relation to technical illustration.

 

  • Digitally model furniture, interiors and architecture for a built environment.

 

  • Create photo-realistic renderings to communicate design ideas.

 

  • Effectively demonstrate their abilities through a design portfolio.

March 2025