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INTERIOR DESIGN

(3 CR.)

IDS 100 THEORY AND TECHNIQUES OF INTERIOR DESIGN

Introduces drafting and presentation, color theory, and coordination, space planning, and arrangement of furnishings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

IDS 105 (3 CR.)

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING FOR INTERIOR DESIGN

Prerequisite is IDS 100. Introduces tools and equipment, lettering, methods of construction, designing, and dELIneation of architecture. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

IDS 106 (3 CR.)

THREE-DIMENSIONAL DRAWING AND RENDERING

Prerequisite is IDS 100. Provides instruction in graphic presentation of three-dimensionally drawn interiors. Presents the use of colored media to render three-dimensional drawings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

IDS 109 (3 CR.)

STYLES OF FURNITURE AND INTERIORS

Prerequisite is ART 101. Teaches history of furnishings and interiors from the ancient world to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

IDS 205 (3 CR.)

MATERIALS AND SOURCES

Prerequisite is IDS 105. Presents textiles, floor and wall coverings, and window treatments. Emphasizes construction, fiber, finish, and code applications. May use research and field trips to trade sources representing these elements. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

IDS 206 (3 CR.)

LIGHTING AND FURNISHINGS

Prerequisite is IDS 105. Provides instruction in lighting terminology and calculations and instructions in techniques of recognizing quality of construction in furnishings and related equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

IDS 215 (3 CR.)

THEORY AND RESEARCH IN COMMERCIAL DESIGN

Prerequisites are IDS 105, IDS 106, and IDS 205 & 206. Teaches graphic standards and specifications in interior design. Explains handicap codes and fire codes for large scale spaces. Provides programming and space planning with emphasis on systems furniture. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

IDS 221 (4 CR.)

DESIGNING COMMERCIAL INTERIORS I

Prerequisites are IDS 105, IDS 106, IDS 205, IDS 206, and IDS 215. Presents problems in designing and developing presentations with emphasis on retail spaces. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

IDS 225 (3 CR.)

BUSINESS PROCEDURES

Prerequisite is IDS 100. Provides instruction in preparation of contracts, purchase orders, specifications, and other business forms used in the interior design field. Lecture 3 hours per week.

IDS 235 (3 CR.)

ANTIQUES

Involves research, authentication, and provenance of historic objects. Covers examples of furnishings, fixtures, textiles, glass, and ceramics. May provide field trips, lectures, examination, and discussion to assist in determining age, condition, and other properties. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

IDS 245 (3 CR.)

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Prerequisite is IDS 100, IDS 105, and IST 117 or permission of instructor. Provides instruction in the use of computer aided drafting and design software, and architectural and engineering software for developing floor plans, elevations, perspectives, shadowing and lighting, and color applications. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

IDS 290 (1-5 CR.)

COORDINATED INTERNSHIP

 

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