Interior Design is a professionally oriented Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (F.I.D.E.R.) accredited program. It is housed in the Department of Art and Design, which allows the student a unique opportunity to experience a highly aesthetically oriented program with exposure to a wide variety of design and art courses.
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1 Interior drafting techniques for complete working drawings in plan and elevation, interior millwork, introduction to codes, standards, ink and lettering.
2 Introduction to basic black and white interior graphic communication techniques.
3 Three-dimensional sketch techniques which allow a designer to quickly develop design concepts with accuracy and freedom.
4 Aesthetic, psychological, and socioeconomic aspects of interior design. Integration of interior design principles: color, space planning, furniture selection, creative expression, and product information.
5 Introductory experience in interior designs, including studio work, creative aesthetics, spatial arrangements, and design process programming.
6 Fundamentals of building systems and codes as related to interiors, including construction products and techniques, acoustics, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and cooling.
7 Creative design presentation technique, architectural graphics, product presentation boards, three dimensional model design problems, and use of color media.
8 Introduction to interior space planning for typical residential and commercial projects. Design considerations, human dimensions, and anthropometrics. Design for special populations: children, aged, and physically challenged.
9 A sampling of architecture and interior design space. Tours include northern, central, and southern California architecture. Residential and contract showrooms visited.
10 A stylistic survey of characteristics common to each historical period of architectural and furniture design.
11 A stylistic survey of characteristics common to each historical period of architectural and furniture design.
12 Introduction to lighting of residential and commercial interiors. Laboratory testing and lighting calculations.
13 Selection, specifications, and computations for interior design materials available for residential, commercial, and institutional design.
14 Basic principles, procedures, and office systems necessary to professionally organize and carry through a creative interior design project from the initial client contact to final billing and collecting.
15 Principles and methods of restoration, case studies of the restoration and preservation of historically significant structures in the United States, as suggested by the Department of the Secretary of the Interior. Working drawings, details, and specifications.
16 Emergence of contemporary furnishings and interiors, forces, architects and designers responsible for 20th century designs. Emphasis on change in form, style, materials, and client demand. Design process from concept to millwork.
17 Three dimensional interior architectural models and graphic techniques integrating color and composition and its impact on design communication.
18 A series of advanced creative design solutions for residential environments. Design for new construction, remodeling, and restoration for a variety of lifestyles, budgets, and physical conditions.
19 Introduction to the application of contemporary designs, theory and furnishing systems related to the fields of hospitality, retail, and commercial interiors. Projects, including restaurant, office, and store design are the basis for the course. Designs are carried from initial concepts, through programming, and to the finish design.
20 Provides a structure for students to participate in creative design shows, design competitions, exhibits, and senior portfolio reviews.
21 Supervised professional practice in interior design related business or industry.
22 Comprehensive design solutions for diverse commercial spaces: public buildings, health care, food service, professional offices and merchandising facilities.
23 Aspects of aging, illness, and wellness as they impact the interior environment for acute, ambulatory, and long-term care.