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.

  

OUTCOMES FOR INDES 140 INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN 

* INDES 140 Course Outcomes are based on 2009 CIDA Professional Standards

To access the 2009 CIDA Professional Standards, please go to: 

http://www.accredit-id.org/profstandards.php and click on the standards effective as of July 1, 2009.

 

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 industry’s 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.

           

LETTER GRADE                    PERCENTAGE                          POINT TOTAL

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.

 

Total Points Available:  300

(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, 8”x10” Artfolios or spiral binding, interior design magazines & finish materials (fabric, tile, carpet, paint samples etc.), 15”x20” 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.

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Please read:

Student Procedures and Expectations at http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/studentinfo.asp.

 

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 Disability Resource Center in room B132.

 

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

 

WEEK

 

DATE

 

DUE DATES

 

DISCUSSION

 

ASSIGNMENTS

 

1

 

 

 

 

April 1st

 

Class Introduction &

CH 1 Process & Profession

Read CH 1

Sign-Up for Lab Tours

#1 Design Awareness Reports (15 pts.)

2

April 6th

 

CH 1 Process & Profession

Read CH 3

#7B Design Statements (10 pts.)

April 8th

 

CH 3 Principles & Elements

#2 P & E Notebook (30 pts.)

3

April 13th

 

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

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

 

MIDTERM

Read CH 7 & 10

May 6th

# 3

Color Notebooks

CH 7 Floor Plans & Bldg. Sys.

CH 10 Arch. Details

Read CH 9

7

May 11th

 

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

8

May 18th

#5

Style Boards

CH 6 Space Planning

Read CH 11

May 20th

 

FIELDTRIP TO MASINS

10708 Main St.

Bellevue, WA  98004

www.masins.com

(425) 450-9999

9

May 25th

 

NO CLASS - HOLIDAY

 

 

May 27th

# 1

Design Awareness

CH 11 Walls

 

10

June 1st

 

CH 11 Window Treatments

Read CH 12

June 3rd

 

CH 12 Flooring

 

Read CH 2

Final Quiz Review Sheet Posted

11

June 11th

 

FIELDTRIP TO ECOHAUS

13131 NE 20th St

Bellevue, WA  98005

http://www.environmentalhomecenter.com

425-952-4555

June 12th

#7

Final Projects

CH 2 Universal Design

CH 2 Green Design

 

12

June 15th

 

FINAL QUIZ from 5:30-7:40

Projects Returned & Evals