Interior Design (ArtID)

Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students

ArtID 160. Interior Design Foundations
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Art 108 or equivalent. The profession, issues, and the role of interior design.

ArtID 160S. Interior Design Foundations Studio
(0-6) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Art 108, 130, credit or enrollment in Art 109, ArtID 160, Art H 181. Creative problem solving methods, rapid visualization techniques and computer-based methods of managing design text information. Small scale projects.

ArtID 259. Sophomore Field Study
Cr. R. Prereq: Enrollment in second year studio course. Study and tours of areas of interest within the interior design profession such as manufacturers, designers, showrooms and museums. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

ArtID 261. Graphic Communication for Interior Design I
(0-4) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Admission to the interior design program through program review and enrollment in 265. Proficiency in the development of technical conventions, and design drawing with drafting instruments. Emphasis on drawing layout, line quality, and lettering. Site and structure measurements, dimensioning, single and multi-view drawings, sections and axonometrics.

ArtID 262. Graphic Communication for Interior Design II
(0-4) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Admission to the interior design program through program review and enrollment in 265. Perspective drawing, design sketching, presentation drawings, shades, shadows, and reflections. Use of various rendering media and techniques.

ArtID 263. Graphic Communication for Interior Design III
(1-4) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 261, enrollment in 267. Computer visualization techniques and applications; projects employing computer graphic methods.

ArtID 265. Interior Design Studio I
(1-9) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Art 109, Art H 181, ArtID 160, 160S, credit or enrollment in 261, 262, 350 or Arch 240; admission to the interior design program through department review. Enhanced creative interior design problem solving, compositional theories and graphic communication as applied to the interior design of small scale environments. Manual visualization techniques.

ArtID 267. Interior Design Studio II
(1-9) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 261, 262, 265, 350 or Arch 240, Art H 181, enrollment in 351, 355, 263 and T C 204. Human factors issues including ergonomics, human behavior and the requirements of special groups. Residential interior design and medium scale projects. Detail drawings, and expansion of visualization techniques.

ArtID 350. Interior Systems I
(4-0) Cr. 4. Prereq: Admission to the interior design program through department review. Structural principles, mechanical systems, and standard construction methods as related to interior design.

ArtID 351. Interior Systems II
(2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 265, 350 or Arch 240. Manufactured furniture, interior finishes and related issues. Selection criteria and written specifications.

ArtID 352. Interior Systems III
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 351 and enrollment in 365. Light and color as related to interior spaces. Lighting principles, and techniques to implement lighting design objectives.

ArtID 355. Interior Design History/Theory/Criticism I
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Art H 181. Stylistic evaluation of interior finishes, furnishings, and decorative arts, from a critical, historic and multicultural perspective. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtID 356. Interior Design History/Theory/Criticism II
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Art H 181. Theoretical approaches to the design of interior space, from a critical, historic and multicultural perspective, including late twentieth century. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtID 359. Junior Field Study
Cr. R. F. Prereq: Enrollment in third year studio course. Study and tours of areas of interest within the interior design profession such as manufacturers, designers, showrooms, museums. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

ArtID 365. Interior Design Studio III
(1-9) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 263, 267, 351, T C 204, enrollment in 352 and 356. Formal methods of design programming.and problem identification. Also includes conceptualization and problem solving related to work environments and special populations. Large scale projects. Alternative manual and computer-based visualization methods. Teamwork.

ArtID 367. Interior Design Studio IV
(1-9) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 352, 365, credit or enrollment in 369. Emphasis on three-dimensional spatial development in large multiple scale institutional projects. Expansion of alternative manual and computer-based visualization methods. Teamwork.

ArtID 368. International Study Orientation Seminar
(1-0) Cr. 1. Prereq: 365, permission of instructor and planned enrollment in Rome study option. Historic and contemporary architecture and interior design, customs and traditions of Rome and related travel itinerary locations. Required of students participating in the interior design international study option. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

ArtID 369. Interior Design Internship Seminar
(1-0) Cr. 0.5, to be repeated for 1 credit. F.S. Prereq: Enrollment in third year studio course. Procedural and ethical concerns relating to interior design internship. Preparation of placement credentials and formulation of personal goals. Internship plans and agreements. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

ArtID 453. Interior Systems IV
(2-2) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 352 and enrollment in 467. Specialized interior assemblies and interface with related building systems. Detailing and documentation.

ArtID 459. Senior Field Study
Cr. R. Prereq: Enrollment in fourth year studio course. Study and tours of areas of interest within the interior design profession such as manufacturers, designers, showrooms and museums. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

ArtID 460. Interior Design Internship
Arr. Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: Satisfactory completion of all 300-level interior design coursework, T C 204, and Arch 240. Professional interior design off-campus experience.

ArtID 461. Interior Design Professional Practices
(2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 460. Organization and general management of the interior design office: agreements, business procedures, professional ethics.

ArtID 463. Housing for the Aging (Same as HD FS 463.)
See Human Development and Family Studies.

ArtID 464. Selected Studies in Interior Design (Dual-listed with 564.)
Cr. 2 or 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. Prereq: 12 credits in design related courses and permission of instructor. Special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application. Topics vary each time offered. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtID 465. Interior Design Studio V (Dual-listed with 565.)
(1-9) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 460. Design research and refined problem solving methods including functional analysis, programming and detailing. Multi-cultural, study abroad option. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtID 467. Interior Design Studio VI
(1-9) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 465, credit or enrollment in 464 and all required interior systems and history/theory/criticism courses. Refinement of technical, analytical and theoretical problem-solving methods and comprehensive design documentation. In-depth development of individual projects. Current issues in interior design. Nonmajor graduate credit.

ArtID 490. Independent Study
Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken. Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. Student must have completed related interior design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis.

H. Honors

ArtID 493. Workshop
Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. SS. Prereq: Evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization. Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.

Courses Primarily for Graduate Students, open to qualified undergraduate students

ArtID 564. Selected Studies in Interior Design (Dual-listed with 464.)
Cr. 2 or 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor. Special issues with emphasis on their translation into design application. Topics vary each time offered.

ArtID 565. Interior Design Studio (Dual-listed with 465.)
(1-4) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Graduate classification. Design research and refined problem-solving methods including functional analysis, programming and detailing. Multi-cultural, hospitality and retail. Study abroad option.

ArtID 567. Interior Design Studio
(2-9) Cr. 5. F.S. Prereq: Graduate classification. Design research and interior design problem solving.

ArtID 590. Special Topics
Cr. arr. Prereq: Bachelor’s degree in interior design, or evidence of satisfactory equivalency in specialized area. Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.

ArtID 593. Workshop
Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. SS. Prereq: Graduate classification; evidence of satisfactory experience in area of specialization. Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.

Courses for Graduate Students

ArtID 660. Research Methods
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Research strategies related to interior design. Application of selected methods to specific issues.

ArtID 665. Advanced Interior Design Studio
(0-9) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 15. Prereq: Graduate classification. Interior design problem-solving with emphasis on special issues. Project types will include but not be restricted to hospitality, health care, institutional, industrial, residential, historic preservation and commercial environments.

ArtID 690. Advanced Topics
Cr. arr. Prereq: M.F.A. classification, permission of instructor.

ArtID 699. Research
Cr. var.

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