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Interior Design (I_D)

101 Design Issues 3 Sensory awareness as a design determinant; introduction to basic design elements in problem identification and solving processes. Credit not granted for both I D 101 and SDC 100.

102 Interior Design Studio I 3 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: I D 101. Interior design problem-solving grounded in aesthetic theories.

103 Transfer Studio 6 (3-6) An intensive studio introducing basic elements and principles of design; basic technical skills (drafting, sketching, rendering, model building).

197 Design Communication I 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design. Beginning design communication skills, including manual and digital methods. Recommended preparation: I D 101.

201 Interior Design Studio II 4 (1-9) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design. Interior design problem-solving grounded in theories of human behavior.

203 Interior Design Studio III 4 (1-9) Course Prerequisite: I D 201 with a C or better. Interior design problem-solving grounded in theories of spatial organization.

205 Visual Communication 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design. Course focuses on the various methods in which the interior designer may choose to visually communicate design concepts.

215 Materials and Components of Interior Design 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design. Characteristics and properties of structural and non-structural interior materials.

250 History of Interiors 3 A survey of interior environments, spatial distributions, furnishings, and related design elements from ancient Egypt to the 18th century.

277 Interior Design Study Tour I 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 credits. Course Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in I D 201. Selected issues in the field of interior design in connection with an organized field trip.

278 Special Topics V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.

279 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-15 May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.

297 Design Communication II 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: I D 197; I D 201; I D 205, each with a C or better. Manual and digital design communication skills for 2D/3D design problem solving; integration of current technology and software applications.

303 Immersion Studio 6 (1-10) Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Intense and concentrated experience in design of interior spaces from abstraction and concept to complex interiors of larger scale.

305 Freehand Sketching 3 (2-2) Development of knowledge and skills in freehand sketching to facilitate design exploration and further understanding of the built environment.

312 [M] Interior Design Theory 2 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design. Theory, principles, and determinants of interior design applied to current practice.

321 Interior Design Studio IV 4 (1-9) Course Prerequisite: I D 203 with a C or better. Interior design problem-solving grounded in place theories.

325 Interior Building Systems 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design. Analysis, planning, and application of interior lighting; introduction to HVAC and plumbing systems.

326 Codes for Interior Designers 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design. Codes and specifications related to the design of the interior environment, including fire protection standards, accessibility, universal design and acoustics.

333 Interior Design Studio V 4 (1-9) Course Prerequisite: I D 321 with a C or better; I D 397 with a C or better. Interior design problem-solving grounded in organizational theories.

350 [M] History of Interiors II 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design. A survey of interior environments, spatial distributions, furnishings, and related design elements in the 19th and 20th centuries.

392 [M] Professional Procedures 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design. Business practices and procedures as related to interior design; contract documentation and specification writing.

397 Design Communication III 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: I D 203 with a C or better; I D 297 with a C or better. 3-D digital modeling as a medium to support design visualization, investigation and communication including project information management; emphasis on Revit suite software. Recommended preparation: ID 297 or graduate standing.

415 Advanced Interior Construction and Detailing 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design. Analysis of building construction and detailing which impacts interior space design.

425 Interior Design Studio VI 5 (0-10) Course Prerequisite: I D 333 with a C or better. Interior design problem-solving integrating multidisciplinary theories within a community and/or global context.

426 [CAPS] Interior Design Studio VII 5 (0-10) Course Prerequisite: I D 425 or I D 490 with a C or better; junior standing. Comprehensive studio project that integrates and extends interior design skills; entails research, interpretation, writing, graphic communication, design, and oral presentations.

460 Portfolio and Representation 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Studies, or Construction Management. Develop communication skills and produce documents necessary to professionally present oneself to prospective employers within the fields of design.

477 Interior Design Study Tour II 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 credits. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Studies, or Construction Management. Selected issues in the field of interior design in connection with an organized field trip.

490 Cooperative Education Internship V 1 (0-3) to 12 (0-36) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Off-campus cooperative education internship with business, industry, or government unit.

498 Special Topics in Interior Design V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits.

499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. S, F grading.

520 Human-centered Building Design and Operation 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to any graduate program in the College of Engineering and Architecture. Energy and comfort-related impacts from building occupants' interactions with the built environment.

525 Interior Design Graduate Studio I 5 (0-10) Graduate studio: application of advanced design theories, philosophies and research methodologies to enhance undergraduate design foundations through interdisciplinary studio experiences.

526 Interior Design Graduate Studio II 5 (0-10) Graduate studio: individual thesis topics and the application of advanced design theories, philosophies, and research methodologies to student's focus topic.

530 Philosophies and Theories of the Built Environment 3 Course Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Architecture, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture. Focus on systematic thought which may describe behavior of the built environment. (Crosslisted course offered as ARCH 530, I D 530, LND ARCH 530.)

540 Research Methods 3 Research methods, from quantitative to technical to philosophical, directed toward qualitative research. (Crosslisted course offered as ARCH 540, I D 540, LND ARCH 540.)

560 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Explores approaches to design thinking in the topic areas of people and place, history, theory and criticism, and physical design. (Crosslisted course offered as ARCH 560, I D 560, LND ARCH 560.)

594 Readings in Interior Design 3 Exploration of current topics through readings in interior design.

598 Topics in Interior Design V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits.

600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent study, special projects, and/or internships. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor before enrolling in 600 credit, which cannot be used toward the core graded credits required for a graduate degree. S, F grading.

700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. S, U grading.

702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. S, U grading.