Interior Design
Arts & Humanities Division
- INDES 110 Textiles . 5 CR
- Provides comprehensive information about selecting and specifying textiles. Topics include natural and synthetic fibers, yarns, fabric structure, fabric finishes, application, and regulations directly related to end-use performance. Class format includes lecture/discussion and lab.
- INDES 140 Introduction to Interior Design . 5 CR
- Relates design fundamentals to the study and practice of interior design. Topics include color, space, form, light, furniture, windows, floors, and accessories. Open to all interested students. Class format includes illustrated lectures, discussions, and projects.
- INDES 142 Textiles Interior Materials & Sources . 5 CR
- Introduces properties and applications for textiles and various other surface materials that can be selected, specified, installed, and maintained in an interior environment. Topics include soft and hard materials for flooring, walls, ceilings, and upholstery, as well as equipment, applications, millwork, and cabinetry. Product sources and specifications are covered along with how to measure, correctly install and maintain the various materials. Prerequisite: INDES 140 with a C- or better.
- INDES 150 History of Furniture . 5 CR
- Surveys the main characteristics and motifs of Western furniture from antiquity to the 19th century. Students examine how people, social conditions, and technology influenced furniture design in each period. Class format includes illustrated lectures and discussions.
- INDES 151 Modern Furniture & Design . 5 CR
- Continues INDES 150, covering furniture designers and movements from the Victorian period to the present. Students analyze the furniture of each period in terms of human values, social conditions, technology, and design criteria.
- INDES 152 Furniture Design & Construction . 3 CR
- Gives practical experience in designing and building furniture. Students combine knowledge of design theory and processes, materials, and drawings with hands-on experience in the shop. Topics include engineering basics, manufacturing processes, joinery, and finishes. Prerequisite: ART 108 and INDES 150 and INDES 151, and INDES 160 with a C- or better or entry code.
- INDES 160 Graphic Communication I . 5 CR
- Introduces graphic tools, techniques, and conventions used for effective visual communication in design. Students apply theory as they develop skills in architectural drafting, lettering, and basic perspective drawing skills. Prerequisite: ART 110 and 120 with a C- or better.
- INDES 162 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design . 5 CR
- Introduces AutoCAD for designers on the PC.
Students learn the role and application of CAD in graphic communication and
interior design while creating two-dimensional drawings. Hands-on work in the
CAD lab familiarizes students with the hardware and software.
Prerequisite: INDES 160 with a C- or better. - INDES 165 Visual Presentations . 5 CR
- Introduces tools and techniques for illustrative graphic presentation of design ideas and products. Students learn advanced perspective drawing methods and practice simple and rapid illustration techniques in various media including graphite, ink, colored pencils, marker pens, pastels, watercolor, and collage. Other topics include reproduction, transfer, and mounting techniques. Prerequisite: ART 111 and INDES 160 with a C- or better.
- INDES 167 Digital Design Tools . 2 CR
- Introduces fundamental graphic skills using a variety of software programs. Software training will include Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, and other programs that enhance the student's communication of design solutions and concepts Basic digital imaging concepts and scanning will be covered. Prerequisite: INDES 165 with a C- or better. BTS 161 or equivalent experience with Windows operating system and electronic file management recommended.
- INDES 170 Interior Design I: Methods . 5 CR
- Introduces fundamental concepts and methods for planning, organizing, and arranging spaces in the interior environment. Students examine space in terms of human needs, activities, and priorities and apply design processes to making the best functional and aesthetic use of space. Prerequisite: ART 112 and INDES 140 and INDES 160 with a C- or better or entry code.
- INDES 175 Design Theory . 5 CR
- Explores philosophical approaches to design and various aesthetic and judgmental concerns. Students apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving to the enclosure and systematic organization of space. Prerequisite: ART 112 and INDES 160.
- INDES 180 Professional Practices I . 5 CR
- Prepares students to work as professional interior designers. Students learn about managing interior design projects, legal and contractual issues, resources and services, and working with showrooms, service personnel, and clients. Prerequisite: INDES 170 with a C- or better.
- INDES 181 Professional Practices II . 3 CR
- Continues INDES 180 in preparing students for work as professional interior designers. Topics include employment opportunities and specializations in the field, and development of job search skills and marketing skills, including resumes, business cards, letterhead, and portfolios. Prerequisite: INDES 180 with a C- or better.
- INDES 185 Practicum in Interior Design . 3 CR
- Provides practical experience in either residential or commercial interior design. Students apply knowledge and skills learned in classes as they work in settings relevant to their future employment plans. Prerequisite: INDES 170 with a C- or better.
- INDES 190 Building Systems & Codes . 5 CR
- Introduces the physical components of building construction. Topics include industry-wide classification systems, standards and resources, basic physical properties of building materials, typical building construction systems, mechanical and electrical systems, and building codes related to Interiors. Prerequisite: INDES 140 and INDES 160 or concurrent enrollment in INDES 160.
- INDES 191 Principles of Lighting . 5 CR
- Introduces lighting design for interior environments. Students explore human visual perception, properties of natural and artificial light, lighting devices and controls, energy issues, and visual communication of lighting designs. Includes application to specific design problems. Prerequisite: INDES 160 and INDES 190 with a C- or better.
- INDES 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in Interior Design . 1-5 CR
- Allows specialized or in-depth study of a subject supplementing the interior design curriculum. Student interest and instructor expertise help determine the topic, to be announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of program chair or instructor.
- INDES 260 Graphic Communication II . 5 CR
- Introduces professional applications for graphic communication skills, specifically the technical drawings used in construction. Students develop a set of construction drawings and specifications for a project of their own design. Prerequisite: INDES 160 and INDES 162 and INDES 170 and INDES 190 and INDES 191 or concurrent enrollment in INDES 191 or permission of instructor.
- INDES 261 Design Detailing . 2 CR
- Introduces principles of detailing and its impact on the design and construction processes. Topics include documentation for construction, aesthetics, and spatial experiences. Prerequisite: INDES 260 with a C- or better.
- INDES 270 Interior Design II . 5 CR
- Focuses on the problem-solving discipline of the design process and its application to residential design. Students develop concepts to achieve design goals and apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills to their design solutions as they work on a variety of professionally relevant interior design projects. Studio format. Prerequisite: INDES 165 and INDES 170, and 260, all with a C- or better; or entry code
- INDES 271 Interior Design III . 5 CR
- Focuses on the problem-solving discipline of the design process and its application to public spaces. Students develop concepts to achieve design goals and apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills to their design solutions as they work on a variety of professionally relevant interior design projects. Studio format. Prerequisite: INDES 270 with a C- or better, or entry code.
- INDES 272 Interior Design IV . 5 CR
- Focuses on the problem-solving discipline of the design process and its application to corporate design. Students develop concepts to achieve design goals and apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills to their design solutions as they work on a variety of professionally relevant interior design projects. Studio format. Prerequisite: INDES 271 with a C- or better, or entry code.
- INDES 285 Practicum in Interior Design . 3 CR
- Offers additional work-study experience relevant to a student's future employment plans in interior design. Prerequisite: INDES 150,and INDES 160 and INDES 170 with a C- or better or permission of instructor.
- INDES 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Interior Design . V1-5 CR
- Allows specialized or in-depth study of a subject supplementing the interior design curriculum. Student interest and instructor expertise help determine the topic, to be announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of program chair or instructor.
- INDES 299 Individual Studies in Interior Design . V1-5 CR
- Allows in-depth study or approved work experience in the field of interior design. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisite: Interior Design major and permission of instructor.