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Interior Design Technology
  • INTR 10300 Introduction to Interior Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. An overview of the field of interior design, its history, and theory. An application of the principles and elements of interior design. design process, basic hand drafting, lettering, finish and color board construction/layout is included. This course is for those who are seeking or considering a degree in Interior Design.
  • INTR 12400 Space Planning for Interiors (3 cr.) P: INTR 10300. Class 2, Lab 2. Introduction to the fundamentals of design for human activity, standards for space, programming, and graphic communication. Introduction to codes, ADA guidelines and Universal Design. Manual drafting/drawing.
  • INTR 12500 Color and Lighting of Interiors (3 cr.) P: INTR 10300 and HER-E 109. Class 2, Lab 2. Exploration of the physiological, psychological, and phenomenal aspects of color and light in interior spaces. Application includes specification and selection of lighting fixtures and light sources.
  • INTR 15100 Textiles for Interiors (3 cr.) P: INTR 10300 and HER E109. Class 3. An extensive study of textiles: fiber types, yarn production, fabric construction, finishing, coloring, and printing. Focus on application of textiles for use in residential and commercial interiors.
  • INTR 20200 Interior Materials and Applications (3 cr.) P: INTR 10300. Class 2, Lab 2. Analyzes information related to use and specification of surfacing materials applied in interior design projects. The role of green design is introduced, and ecological issues are integrated into each category of materials analyzed.
  • INTR 20400 History of Interiors and Furniture I (3 cr.) Class 3. A survey of historical development of interiors, furniture, and decorative arts from early history to 1800 (early neoclassic). Emphasis is on design motifs, ornamentation, and furniture styles. This course is delivered entirely online.
  • INTR 22400 Residential I, Kitchen and Bath (3 cr.) P: INTR 12400, INTR 20200, and ART 15500. Class 2, Lab 2. This studio class emphasizes the design of kitchen and bath spaces, including the development of floor plans, mechanical plans, elevations, and working drawings. NKBA guidelines will be heavily explored. Manual drafting/drawing.
  • INTR 22500 Three-Dimensional Interior Design Studio (3 cr.) P: INTR 12400, INTR 12500, and ART 15500. C: INTR 22500 Class 2, Lab 2. This studio class examines the fundamentals of three-dimensional design, detailing and documentation along with 3D thinking and visualization of design solutions sensitive to functional, ergonomic and aesthetic objectives.
  • INTR 22600 Commercial Interiors I (3 cr.) P: INTR 12400, INTR 12500, INTR 20200, and ART 15500. Class 2, Lab 2. This studio course emphasizes the elements used in development of non-residential space. Studies include technological and building requirements, programming, ADA guidelines, material selection and presentation, building and life-safety codes, square footage and space planning standards.
  • INTR 30400 History of American Interiors and Furniture II (3 cr.) P: ART 21000 and INTR 20400. Class 3. The survey of historical development of interiors, furniture, and decorative arts beginning with 1800 late Neoclassic and American Federal through the 20th Century. Emphasis is on design motifs, ornamentation, and furniture styles.
  • INTR 32400 Residential II: Housing Design (3 cr.) P: INTR 22400 and MATH 15400. C: INTR 22500. Class 2, Lab 2. The studio class will emphasize the design of residential space, recognizing design development as a process. Programming and space planning, schematic and design development, working drawings, plans, decorative elements, finish and material selection, budget and client presentations will also be covered.
  • INTR 32500 Environmental Lighting and Design (3 cr.) P: INTR 22600 and MATH 15400. Class 2, Lab 2, The study and practice of interior lighting fundamentals with an emphasis on environmentally efficient lighting systems and energy economy. Through the design process and execution of luminaire layouts, students will examine the visual process, lamp and luminaire selection, calculation methods, lighting controls and evaluation of effective solutions.
  • INTR 32600 Commercial Interiors II (3 cr.) P: INTR 22600 and MATH 15400. Class 2, Lab 2, This studio course emphasizes the elements used in development of nonresidential space. Studies include technological and building requirements; building and life-safety codes, ADA guidelines, square footage and space planning standards, and material selection. Heavy emphasis on the planning of systems furniture.
  • INTR 42600 Evidence Based Design (3 cr.) P: INTR 32600 Class 2, Lab 2 This studio course emphasizes the principles and process of design for health care and other facilities. Additionally, students will explore evidence based design practices, as well as codes and barrier free guidelines specific to health care issues in designing such spaces and buildings. Wayfinding, security, human behavior, specifications, presentations and documentation are also examined.
  • INTR 42800 Interior Design Capstone Design Project (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing. Class 2, Lab 2 In this B.S. Capstone course the designer tackles a semester long advanced design problem by applying the design process from project obtainment through construction documents.
  • INTR 45200 Interior Building Systems (3 cr.) P: ART 22200. Class 2, Lab 2. A survey course of building systems that covers the design implications of heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, security and electrical systems of primarily commercial buildings.
  • INTR 45300 Business Practices - Interior Design (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing. Class 3 This course discusses professional skills, such as developing your resume/portfolio and interviewing for an interior design/architectural technology position, and emphasizes the tools and processes required to succeed in professional practice. This course is delivered entirely online.
  • INTR 48000 Senior Portfolio (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing. An instructor mentored course which requires students to develop resume, portfolio, and website materials suitable for interviewing for entry-level professional practice.
  • INTR 49500 Sustainable Design in Engineering and Technology (3 cr.) P: Senior Standing. Class 3 Students learn to create ecological solutions with their unique disciplines. A theoretical framework on Green Design is used to identify and apply LEED concepts. Environmental concerns for better air quality and other global environment issues are explored.