INDES 140: INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN INSTRUCTOR: SUSAN SHERMAN TEXTBOOK: Interiors: an Introduction by Nielson
& Taylor, 4th ed. OFFICE
HOURS: Email & By Appt. SCHEDULE: M & W from 5:30
p.m. to 7:40 p.m. E-MAIL:ssherman@bellevuecollege.edu LAB: L-115 PHONE: (425) 239-0456 LAB CODE: OFFICE: B-100F
Spring
Quarter 2009
INDES
140 relates design fundamentals to the study and practice of interior
design. Topics include the basics
of: concept development, the principles
& elements of design, color, space, form, lighting, furniture, window
treatments, flooring and sustainability.
The class format includes assigned reading, illustrated lectures,
discussions, projects and quizzes. The
class is open to all interested students. Prerequisites: None.
Students participating in this
course will:
§ Develop the attitudes, traits and values of professional responsibility in regards to a global perspective and approach to thinking and problem solving and to understanding the contributions of interior design to contemporary society. (3a, 7a)
§ Develop the attitudes, traits and values of professional responsibility in regards to the goals of an interior designer and their client and user needs. (3a-3d)
§ Be exposed to a
variety of business, organizational and familial structures. (2e)
§ Interact with
practicing professionals. (7b)
§ Experience critical,
analytical and strategic thinking to solve interior design problems. (4a-4e)
§ Be exposed to a broad
range of materials and products, including those used for sustainability.
(1a,
2a, 12h, 14a)
After successful completion of this course,
the student will:
§ Demonstrate the
ability to explain, with interior design vocabulary, the design process and the
principles and elements of design; and apply these concepts by analyzing and
solving interior design problems by successfully completing assignments and
exam questions. (4f-4j)
§ Demonstrate a basic
understanding of lighting and color fundamentals by successfully completing
assignments and exam questions. (10a-10d)
§ Demonstrate an
understanding of human factors and the diversity of human needs when
considering universal, accessible and environmental design by successfully
completing exam questions. (3a-3d, 3f-3i)
§ Demonstrate the
ability to select and apply decorative elements of interior design. (11a, 11c,
11d)
§ Demonstrate an
understanding of the basic nature of interior design, the industrys
professional organizations, and the contemporary issues affecting the
profession by successfully completing assignments and exam questions. (2d, 7g,
7h, 7i)
PURPOSE
OF THE COURSE
§ To
acquaint you with the interior design profession.
§ To help
you decide if you want to become an Interior Designer.
§ To help
you analyze your own design problems.
§ To help
you understand the relationship of design fundamentals to the study and
practice of Interior Design as a profession.
COURSE MATERIALS
This course will primarily be
taught from the textbook, with supplemental material added from alternate
sources as needed. Quizzes will be based
on material discussed in class, including:
assigned reading, lectures and handouts. A review sheet will be posted to myBCC.net
one week prior to each quiz. Class
projects are designed to help you grasp and apply basic interior design
principles.
CLASS
REQUIREMENTS
Daily attendance, on-time arrival
& participation.
§ Attendance
will count toward participation points. Students missing more than 4 class
periods may be asked to withdraw from the course in accordance with the Arts
& Humanities Division attendance policies.
Students missing more than 4 class periods will also receive a full
letter grade deduction at the end of the quarter. For example, an A- would be reduced to a
B-. In addition, each student must work for a cumulative of two hours in the
Student Lab during the quarter to help Cheryl maintain an organized space.
Late assignments will not be
accepted.
§ If you
are experiencing an emergency situation that prevents you from turning in your
work, it is your responsibility to notify me ASAP to make an alternate
arrangement. Assignments are due at the beginning
of the class period in which they are due.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION &
NEATNESS COUNT!
§ All work
must be neat and organized with great attention paid to workmanship and
details. Points will be deducted for
messiness.
It is your responsibility to let
me know if you need extra help understanding a concept or assignment.
§ Anyone
struggling with this course should see me as soon as possible for a little
extra help.
Talking amongst students during
lecture is not acceptable.
§ If you
have something pertinent to share with the class, please raise your hand and do
so. Otherwise, your full and complete
attention is expected during class time.
No cell phones, pagers or laptops
are allowed in class.
GRADING
* Grades will be based on a percentage of points accumulated
during the quarter.
A 94%
100% 282
300
A- 90% 93% 270 281
B+ 87%
89% 261
269
B 84% 86% 252 260
B- 80% 83% 240 251
C+ 77%
79% 231
239
C 74% 76% 222 232
C- 70% 73% 210 221
D+ 67%
69% 201
209
D 64%
66% 192
200
D- 60%
63% 180
191
F Below 60% Below
180
No incomplete grades will be
given at the end of the quarter.
You must earn a C- or better to
pass this course and meet department standards.
Students cannot pass this course
without attending class, submitting all assigned homework and passing quizzes.
(175
points total for projects, 100 points total for quizzes & 25 points for
attendance and participation)
REQUIRED
TEXT & SUPPLIES
*See supply list for more information.
§ Interiors: an Introduction by
Nielson and Taylor.
§ Green plastic furniture template available in the BCC Student Art
Store located in the C building.
§ Misc. Supplies: various papers, 8x10 Artfolios or spiral
binding, interior design magazines & finish materials (fabric, tile,
carpet, paint samples etc.), 15x20 foam-core boards, misc. cutting tools and
adhesives. Most finish materials are
available for free in the Student Design Lab in L-115.
§ Color Wheel available in the BCC Student Art Store located in the
C building is optional.
Accommodations:
If you require accommodations based on a documented disability,
have emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in
case of an emergency evacuation; please let me know as soon as possible. If you would like to inquire about becoming a
DRC student, please call (425) 564-2498 or go to the
Posting Course Documents:
When appropriate, I will post course info, course documents and/or
additional course information to myBCC.net.
Students may access the course information through their individual
myBCC account. In unforeseen
circumstances, like weather issues, I will notify the class of any important
info by posting it to our class site on myBCC.net.
Changes:
The instructor reserves the right to make additions and/or
corrections to the course content and the course syllabus as needed throughout
the quarter. All changes will be
announced in class and posted to the course site at my.BCC.net.
Acknowledgement of Syllabus:
Each student is required to print, fill out and return the Welcome
Note syllabus acknowledgment document posted to the myBCC class site for this
course.
C
L A S S S C H E D U L E
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WEEK |
DATE |
DUE DATES |
DISCUSSION |
ASSIGNMENTS |
1 |
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April 1st |
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Class Introduction &
CH 1 Process
& Profession |
Read CH 1
Sign-Up for Lab #1 Design
Awareness Reports (15 pts.) |
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2 |
April 6th |
|
CH 1 Process
& Profession |
Read CH 3
#7B Design
Statements (10 pts.) |
April 8th |
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CH 3 Principles
& Elements |
#2 P & E
Notebook (30 pts.) |
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3 |
April 13th |
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CH 3
Principles & Elements
|
Read CH 5 |
April 15th |
#2
P
& E Notebooks |
Concept, Theme
& Style |
# 4 Concept
Boards (10 pts.) #7C Concept
Titles |
|
4 |
April 20th |
|
CH 5 Lighting |
Read CH 4
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April 22nd |
#4
Concept
Boards |
CH 4 Color |
# 3 Color
Notebooks (30 pts.) |
|
5 |
April 27th |
|
CH 4 Color |
Read CH 6 Midterm Review
Sheet Posted |
April 29th |
|
CH 6 Fabrics |
# 5 Style Board
(30 pts.) |
|
6 |
May 4th |
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MIDTERM
|
Read CH 7 & 10
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May 6th |
#
3 Color
Notebooks |
CH 7 Floor Plans
& Bldg. Sys. CH 10 Arch.
Details |
Read CH 9
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7 |
May 11th |
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CH 9 Furniture Construction
|
Read CH 8
#7 Final Projects
(50 pts.) |
May 13th |
#7B
& #7C Design
Stmt. & Concept Title |
Ch 8 Furniture
Arrangement |
Read CH 6 |
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8 |
May 18th |
#5
Style
Boards |
CH 6 Space
Planning |
Read CH 11
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May 20th |
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FIELDTRIP
TO MASINS |
(425) 450-9999 |
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9 |
May 25th |
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NO CLASS -
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May 27th |
#
1 Design
Awareness |
CH 11 Walls |
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10 |
June 1st |
|
CH 11
Window Treatments |
Read CH 12 |
June 3rd |
|
CH 12 Flooring
|
Read CH 2 Final Quiz Review
Sheet Posted |
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11 |
June 11th |
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FIELDTRIP TO ECOHAUS
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http://www.environmentalhomecenter.com 425-952-4555 |
June 12th |
#7
Final
Projects |
CH 2 Universal
Design CH 2 Green Design |
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12 |
June 15th |
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FINAL QUIZ from 5:30-7:40
Projects Returned
& Evals |
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