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| ID 503 | Interior Design III (3) Emphasis on research into and analysis of public spaces such as retail, health care, houses of worship, restaurants, and hotels. Comprehensive design solutions inclusive of programming, applied building codes, and formal presentations are developed. Sustainable design investigations, user needs, and character development guide the design process. Signage, way finding, and security issues are highlighted. Freehand drafting, millwork detailing, models, and perspectives are developed. Prerequisite: ID 487. |
| ID 504 | Interior Design IV (3) Focus on the strategic facilities planning of the office environment including both traditional and component office layouts. Research into and analysis of user needs and current office design trends are stressed. Emphasis on programming analysis, schematic design, design development, office hierarchy, and formal presentations with attention to environmental needs and life safety issues with importance given to fire suppression, fire detection, and building codes. Freehand drafting, sketching, models and computer-aided drafting skills are utilized. Prerequisites: ID 503, ID 513. |
| ID 507 | Advanced Design Studio I (3) An interdisciplinary approach to the resolution of complex problems in the interior environment. An appropriate project is developed in consultation with faculty. Computer-aided drafting and design are the preferred means of design communications. Prerequisite: ID 504 or ID 526. |
| ID 508 | Advanced Design Studio II (3) Studio. Prerequisite: ID 507. |
| ID 509 | Advanced Design Studio III (3) Studio. Prerequisite: ID 508. |
| ID 512 | Furniture and Display Design (3) Surveys construction methods and techniques used in the creation of custom-designed furnishings. There is an emphasis on contemporary production of furniture pieces. Development of 3-D modeling skills and the necessary drawings to convey the design intent are applied in student documentation. Lecture. Prerequisite: ID 487. |
| ID 513 | Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (3) Computer application for design and development of interior design projects. Incorporating two- and three-dimensional drawing aspects using technical skills and design knowledge. Prerequisite: ID 202 or ID 487. |
| ID 520 | Research and Development in Interior Design (3) Exploration of significant research issues in interior design and related disciplines. Focus on the research methods and interpretation of published studies and built projects. Introduction to the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to develop professional-level research in the field. |
| ID 522 | Environmental Behavior (3) A systematic examination of behavioral determinants in the interior environment. The application of investigative methods, including observation, survey, and photographic techniques, to analyze and evaluate dysfunctional aspects of selected interior environments. |
| ID 523 | Methodology, Theory, Criticism (3) A critical analysis of theoretical design models and philosophies of current interior design and architectural practice. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the design methodology and an ability to critically analyze interior and architectural environments. |
| ID 524 | Design Methods (3) Examines methods necessary for controlling complexity in projects in which design and implementation responsibilities are distributed among many parties. Design exercises are used to build skills and understand issues. |
| ID 525 | Health Care Design (3) Focus on the application of health care design, including how the environment can support healing and promote well-being. Provides an overview and explores interior technological and building-code issues for specialized facilities. |
| ID 526 | Current Issues in Design (3) Examines social and technical forces affecting the practice and theory of interior design today. Stress is placed on the development of personal values and positions through the study of historical and contemporary designers and the impact of their views on the built environment. |
| ID 532 | Building Technology (3) Survey of residential and commercial building systems and codes. Focus on structural and environmental systems and the methods utilized in construction and installation. Technical information provided on wood frame, steel, concrete, and masonry construction; and heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical systems, security, fire safety systems, and acoustics. Site visits to construction sites as permitted. |
| ID 533 | Lighting Design (3) Provides a basic knowledge of and background to the various components and materials utilized in lighting with an emphasis on the terminology, principles, and theory of illumination design. Concentration on establishing objective criteria for making and evaluating decisions in the lighting design process, as they relate to interior design space planning. Lighting calculations are utilized as a means of determining illumination needs. |
| ID 534 | Business Procedures (3) Survey of interior design business practices from the types of design services to business organizations. Analysis of various project phases, contract documents, and specifications are emphasized. Provides a broad understanding of business ethics, professional organizations, and procedures. Prerequisite: ID 503. |
| ID 535 | Illumination and Acoustical Design (3) An analysis of illumination and acoustical design, their impact on environmental systems, and their relationship to the design of interior space. Emphasis on the qualitative and quantitative applications of lighting and acoustical design. |
| ID 536 | Technology for Interior Design (3) Study of current and emerging interior design systems technologies. The course examines technical and organizational approaches to solving problems in the initial fit-out and future adaptation of interior environments. Case studies are developed and analyzed. |
| ID 550 | History of Interiors I (3) An historical and aesthetic survey of mainly Western architectural, interior, furniture, and decorative arts from ancient times through the 17th century. Stylistic developments, significant structures, important people, social history, and material culture are covered. |
| ID 551 | History of Interiors II (3) A continuation of an historical and aesthetic survey of mainly Western architectural interiors, furniture, and decorative arts, from the 17th to the 21st century. Stylistic developments, significant structures, important people, social history, and material culture are covered. |
| ID 552 | American Interiors (3) Covers the American home and furniture from the 17th century to the present. Architecture of the same period is analyzed relative to historic preservation, renovation, and adaptation. |
| ID 553 | Modern Design and Architecture (3) Background of the dominant influences and character of interiors and architecture during the 20th century, their relation to the preceding periods, and their effects on the present era. |
| ID 554 | Historic Preservation (3) An introduction to the terminology, principles, practices, and development of historic preservation in the United States with particular emphasis upon interior design. Through various media presentations, local field trips, and guest speakers, students are exposed to the current attitudes in the profession. |
| ID 555 | Historic Interiors (3) Exploration of significant periods of interior design, including furnishings, decorative arts, and architecture. Focus on the interpretation of these spaces and the way in which they influence the development of various design styles. |
| ID 556 | Historic Research, Documentation, and Design (3) Through the methods of research and documentation, the student will focus on the compilation of both written and graphic records that explain and illustrate the significant characteristics of an historic building or interior. |
| ID 590 | Practicum (3) This practicum provides professional opportunities relevant to the uniqueness of the University's location near the nation's capital. Formal arrangements are made with either federal, state, or community agencies, or area industries. Prerequisite: approval of department chair. |
| ID 595 | Directed Research (3) Individual investigation into specific aspects of interior design as they relate to the development of a particular area of specialization and to the thesis. Prerequisite: approval of department chair. |
| ID 598 | Thesis or Design Research Project I (3) Study of a significant question involving challenging interior design issues that is subject to extensive research. Students formulate and carry out a research investigation under faculty supervision and critique. Prerequisites: ID 520, ID 507. |
| ID 599 | Thesis or Design Research Project II (3) This capstone course is a continuation of ID 598. Design projects or thesis findings and analyses are completed and presented to faculty. Upon approval, students mount an exhibition of their projects and/or study findings. Prerequisite: ID 598. |