Interior Design Curriculum: Undergraduate Study

FA 108            Architectural Drawing (3)

Basic graphic communication skills appropriate to the development of interior design projects. Two- and three-dimensional drawing skills developed through use of sketching, orthographic drawing, paraline drawing, and perspective techniques. Prerequisite: FA 42. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 109             Interior Design Studio I  (3)

Application of basic design concepts and introduction to the design process. Development of floor plans and elevations, furniture layouts, perspective drawings, and presentation boards for residential and commercial design. Prerequisite: FA 108. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 110            Textiles and Finish Materials (3)

Textiles and finish materials for commercial and residential interiors. Physical properties, application, testing, regulations, and specification. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 111            Furniture Design (3)

Principles and components of furniture design, both functional and aesthetic. Emphasis on construction, design, detailing of cabinetry and millwork. Development of design and technical skills. Two- and three-dimensional drawing models. Prerequisite: FA 109. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 112            Computer-Aided Drafting for Interiors (3)

Introduction to basic CAD commands, two- and three-dimensional drawings, enhancement, and plotting. Using CAD as a tool to extend the design process. Prerequisite: FA 193. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 113            Interior Design Studio II (3)

Residential interior design: single-family and multi-unit. Application of residential building technology, code requirements, and barrier-free design. Custom millwork and cabinetry design. Prerequisite: FA 109. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 114            Interior Design Studio III (3)

Commercial interior design: office, restaurant, and retail. Application of building codes and ADA requirements. Layout and specification of contract and systems furniture. Commercial textiles and finish materials. Prerequisite: FA 113. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 115            Studio in Historic Interiors (3)

Exploration and interpretation of significant periods of interior design through the study of historic furniture, decorative art, and architecture. Focus on application of historic styles for restoration or adaptive use. Prerequisite: AH 169 and 170. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 116            Textile Design and Construction (3)

Design and construction of various types of textiles, both woven and non-woven. Emphasis on the creative process and design development.  Prerequisite: FA 21. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 117            Methods and Materials of Building Construction (3)

Study of building systems as they relate to design and function of interior spaces: mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems. Environmental concerns: energy, daylighting, and acoustics. Prerequisite: FA 108 and 110. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 118            Design Studio IV (3)

Application of theories of human behavior and design in large-scale institutional settings, including public and private facilities serving medical, educational, and extended-care needs. Prerequisite: FA 114. Laboratory fee. $100.

FA 119            Lighting Design (3)

Study of basic terminology, concepts, and principles of lighting design. Study of light and energy, incandescent and gaseous discharge lamps, luminaries, task requirements, measurement and calculation, human factors, and design applications for lighting. Prerequisite: FA 108. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 120            Design of Printed Textiles (3)

Surface pattern design of textiles. Source materials, design techniques, and development of technical skills. Prerequisite: FA 21. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 121            Environment and Behavior (3)

Study of interior design as it relates to the built environment and its effect on human behavior. Interior space as stage for social interaction. Evaluation of interior spaces using standard research methodology. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 122            Contemporary Issues in Interior Design Theory and Practice (3)

The roles and responsibilities of interior designers in the context of current social and technical forces. Topics include business procedure and practice, legal and ethical issues, and designer-client-contractor relations. Prerequisite: FA 108 and 110.

FA 129             Presentation Techniques (3)

Advanced three-dimensional drawing using rapid visualization techniques, sketching, and constructed drawings. Development of multimedia rendering techniques. Prerequisite: FA 109. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 130             Internship in Interior Design (3)

Application of knowledge and skills in project-based setting for a local firm. Appropriate placement and sponsor participation required prior to registration. Prerequisite: FA 114 and senior standing.

FA 139             Problems in Color (3)

Intensive exploration of the objective rationale and subjective experience of color through the execution of problems in color contrast and color scales. Prerequisite: FA 21. Laboratory fee, $18.

FA 141             Interior Design (3)

 Survey of basic interior design materials and techniques. Topics include floor plans and design, interior renderings, hard and soft materials, furniture styles. Laboratory fee, $21.

FA 142             Interior Design Problems (3)

A theoretical and practical in-depth exploration of a specific area of interior design. Topic to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: FA 141 or equivalent. Laboratory fee, $35.

Interior Design Curriculum: Graduate Study

FA 201            Foundations in Interior Design Theory

Theory and topics in design. Application of design principles and elements to specific studies of the built environment. Examination of relationships among creative, social, and technical dimensions of interior design.

FA 202            Graphics for Interior Design

Basic graphic communication skills appropriate for the development of design projects and study exercises. Two- and three-dimensional drawing skills developed through sketching, orthographic drawing, paraline drawing, and pictorial perspective. Use of equipment and material required for technical drawing. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 203            Computer-Aided Drafting for Interiors

Introduction to CAD technology, two- and three-dimensional drawings, plotting and enhancement of presentations. Use of CAD to speed and enhance the design process. Prerequisite: FA 193. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 204            Textiles and Finish Materials

Textile fiber content, physical characteristics, construction techniques, dyes, printing, and finishing. Standards, testing, specification, and application of textile products. Properties, specification, and installation of interior finish materials. A comprehensive textile notebook, fabric and finish presentation boards, a research paper, and class presentation are required. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 220            Lighting Design

Terminology, concepts, and principles of lighting design. Light and energy, incandescent and gaseous discharge lamps, luminaries, task requirements, measurement and calculations, human factors, and design applications for lighting. Development of case studies highlighting successful lighting design installations. Prerequisite: FA 202. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 221            Graduate Interior Design Studio I

Application of basic design concepts and processes to residential design. Human factors and development of space planning skills in single and multifamily spaces. Selection of furniture, fabric, and finishes. Design and custom millwork and window treatments. Introduction to research and documentation. Prerequisite: FA 202 and 204. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 235            Design V: Textile Printing

Designing and executing textiles using the techniques of silk screen, block print, and batik. Laboratory fee, $24. (Fall and spring)

FA 243            Graduate Interior Design Studio II

Nonresidential spaces: commercial, industrial, hospitality, and institutional. Intensive analysis and space planning of nonresidential interiors with emphasis on technology, codes, and environment and behavior concepts. Prerequisite: FA 221. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 244            Advanced Drafting and Materials

Structural building systems, methods and materials of construction, and standard graphic representation. Organization and preparation of construction documents, finish and material and interior component schedules, and detailing. Prerequisite: FA 221. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 245            Advanced Interior Design Studio

Multifaceted and complex problems in residential and nonresidential design. Further exploration of design theory, practical application and guidelines, and development of advanced studio work. Prerequisite: FA 243. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 246            Furniture Design

Major 20th-century furniture designers and the environments in which the furniture was used. Study and design of furniture that combines functional and aesthetic quality. Use of two- and three-dimensional drawings and models to develop design and technical skills. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 247            Design of Printed Textiles

Surface pattern design of textiles. Source materials, design techniques, and industry practices. Development of technical skills required for preparation of portfolio design pieces on paper and with electronic tools. Prerequisite: FA 201 or permission of instructor. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 249            Theory and Practice

Stimulation and articulation of personal creativity and critical and presentational skills. Emphasis on visual diaries, problems of individual artistic production, and peer interaction on issues in contemporary art and design. Recommended for graduate students in all areas before the thesis and for senior majors with permission of instructor. Laboratory fee, $24.

FA 250            Design and Construction of Woven Textiles

Design and construction of various types of woven textiles. Independent research on historic sources and techniques. The creative process and design development. Prerequisite: FA 201 or permission of instructor. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 284            Studio in Historic Interiors

Exploration and interpretation of significant periods of interior design through the study of historic furniture, decorative art, and architecture. Application of historic styles for restoration or adaptive use in interior environment. Prerequisite: AH 169 and 170. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 285            Environmental Analysis in Interior Design

Evaluation of interior spaces for effectiveness and coherence. The effect of the built environment on human behavior. Factors that contribute to functional and dysfunctional design for interiors.

FA 289            Presentation Techniques

Development of multimedia techniques in rendering. Advanced three-dimensional drawing using rapid visualization techniques, sketching, and constructed drawings. Laboratory fee, $100.

FA 290            Interior Design Practicum

Students work with professional interior designers, architects, or industry-related professionals, participating in implementation of information and skills in project-based setting. Roles and responsibilities of the professional interior designer: business procedures, legal implications, ethics, trade relations, designer-client-contractor relations. Prerequisite: FA 243.

FA 292            Seminar in Interior Design

Application of advanced topics in design theory; research methodology applied to development of the graduate project. Prerequisite: completion of all other program requirements; taken concurrently with FA 293.

FA 293            Graduate Project in Interior Design

Application of design skills and knowledge to student-selected project. Emphasis on individual development of the design process, problem-solving skills, and evaluation and defense of the project. Prerequisite: completion of all other program requirements; taken concurrently with FA 292. Laboratory fee, $100.

last updated 13 Feb 2006