Course Description
Directed independent study towards the presentation of an approved BFA exhibition, including project research, programming, design, and visual presentation.
Athena Title
SENIOR EXIT IN ID
Prerequisite
ARID 4110
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This is a capstone course required of interior design majors to be completed during the last semester in the interior design curriculum. Each student formulates a comprehensive medium to large-scale project in a field of interest and in consultation with the responsible faculty. Emphasis may be places on project type (for example, residential, office, hospitality, medical or transportation design) or may be on a project characteristic (for example, sustainable or green design, historic preservation or adaptive use projects). Projects must reflect all phases of design development from pre-programming research through working drawings. This course includes the development of comprehensive design portfolios requisite for entrance into the interior design profession.
Topical Outline
Students prepare the following project materials in consultation with the faculty. a. pre-programming research paper b. written and graphic interior architectural project program c. preliminary and developed design drawings d. pin-up critiques and oral presentations e. representative working drawings that convey the intent of the design, including but not limited to dimensioned plans, elevations and sections; furniture, fixtures and equipment drawings; construction details; lighting and electrical plans; and door, window, finish, and signage schedules, as appropriate. f. formal exhibitions at the end of the semester. In addition to the above, students must submit the following at the end of the semester. a. comprehensive digital portfolio b. resume c. design philosophy statement d. course and program evaluations.
Syllabus