Studio-based techniques for design ideation and advancing creative problem-solving while designing experiential space and conceptual objects. Projects explore interdisciplinary approach to design thinking. Topics include conceptual diagramming, drawing, prototyping, and rendering. Emphasis is placed on ideation processes and conceptual development in the built environment.

Symbolic language of interior design, measuring and scaling interior spaces and furnishings, and the application of principles of design for a single-family residence.

Techniques for developing ideas and advancing creative and problem-solving skills while designing three-dimensional spaces. Taught in the context of professional practice in interior design and related fields.

Design phases in the development of a comprehensive interior design project from programming through documentation. Development of skills in creating working drawings and oral presentations.

Office design with emphasis on defining the needs and values of the user, the client, and society, and their interrelationships. Initiation of project goals and viable design concepts.

Exploration of building codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. Preparation of resumes, cover letters of introduction, portfolios, and interviewing skills. Introduction to interior design internship program. Introduction to graphic software.

Development and presentation of a studio design project for people with varying special needs. Projection of documents of advanced complexity, application of specialized knowledge from prerequisite courses, and familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and guidelines.

An historical survey of architecture, interior design, furniture, and allied crafts from antiquity to the Industrial Revolution.

An historical survey of architecture, interior design, furniture, and allied crafts from the Arts and Crafts movement through today.

Standard building systems, such as acoustical, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning, as they relate to the built environment and affect decisions in interior design.

Materials and finishes in interior design; factors affecting their selection and specification, and their incorporation into contract documents.

Technical and behavioral factors affecting lighting design. Special emphasis on calculations, selection, and specification.