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ID 101 Introduction to Interior Design (1)
Introduction to the field of interior design, its relationship to other design disciplines, and the occupational opportunities and responsibilities of the profession. Emphasis on basic design theory, design vocabulary, and visual awareness of the built environment. Introductory course to the program.
ID 111 Architectural Graphics I (3)
Introductory course in mechanical drawing and freehand techniques for the representation and study of architectural form and the interior environment. Includes lettering, floor plans, cross sections, elevations, perspectives, and isometric drawings using various paper-based media. Emphasis on perspectives and developing visual judgment in preparation for use of computer aids. Studio. Prerequisites: FA 104, FA 105 or FA 481, and ID 212 or ID 485.
ID 201 Interior Design I (3)
An introduction to the principles of interior design for human beings. The course emphasizes correctness of fit among objects, spaces, and people as well as the physiological and psychological needs of those using them. Design concepts, programming analysis, universal design concepts, ergonomics, and anthropometrics are introduced. Sketching and drafting techniques are reinforced through floor plans, elevations, and perspectives. Prerequisites: ID 101 and ID 111.
ID 202 Interior Design II (3)
An emphasis on residential design projects for interior designers through projects and information-gathering techniques. A gradual increase in complexity of design problems reinforces the design process. Design concepts with application of space planning techniques; color theory for interiors; human factors; and furniture, textiles, and finish selections are introduced. Custom design detailing is highlighted. Sketching and drafting techniques are reinforced through floor plans, elevations, perspectives, and models used in project presentations. Prerequisites: ID 201 and ID 212
ID 212 Architectual Graphics II (3)
Offers continued development of manual skills in the form of plans, sections, elevations, and three-dimensional representations. Emphasis on perspectives and manipulation techniques. Studio. Prerequisites: ID 101 and ID 111.
ID 214 Architectural Graphics III (3)
Introduction to the fundamentals and the application of architectural rendering techniques. Emphasis on methods of preparing visual and verbal presentations of interior design projects by acquiring specific skills in color and black/white rendering techniques. Studio. Prerequisites: FA 103, FA 104, FA 105, or FA 481; and ID 212 or ID 485. This course contains a significant component in the use of computers.
ID 231 Textiles and Finish Materials (3)
Focuses on textiles and finish materials used in interior environments with an emphasis on types of fiber, construction techniques, and the end use of products. Collection of a database for textiles and materials is required. Sustainable design, building codes, standards, and regulations are studied.
ID 303 Interior Design III (3)
Comprehensive design solutions are developed for public spaces such as retail, health care, houses of worship, restaurants, and hotels. Research on sustainable design through design concept, character development, programming, building codes, and formal presentations are emphasized. Signage, way finding, and security issues are highlighted. Freehand drafting, millwork detailing, models, and perspectives are developed. Prerequisite: ID 202 or ID 487.
ID 304 Interior Design IV (3)
Strategic facilities planning of the office environment including both traditional and component office layouts. Emphasis on programming analysis, schematic design, design development, office hierarchy, office design trends, and formal presentations with attention to environmental needs, life safety issues with emphasis on fire suppression and fire detection, and building codes. Freehand drafting, sketching, models, and computer-aided drafting and design skills are utilized. Prerequisites: ID 303 and ID 313. This course contains a significant component in the use of computers.
ID 313 Computer-aided Drafting and Design (3)
Application of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) concepts, methods, and skills used in interior design. Emphasis on the utilization of the CADD functions and skills to further enhance the design development and production phases of the design process. Prerequisite: ID 202 or ID 487. This course contains a significant component in the use of computers.
ID 332 Building Technology (3)
Survey of residential and commercial building systems and codes. Focus on structural and environmental systems and the methods utilized in construction, installation, and sustainable design. Technical information provided on wood frame, steel, concrete, and masonry construction; and heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical systems, acoustics, security, life safety, and fire suppressant systems. Site visits to construction sites as permitted. Prerequisite: junior standing.
ID 333 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. Prerequisite: junior standing.
ID 350 History of Interiors I (3)
A historical and aesthetic survey with a focus on Western architecture, interiors, furniture, and decorative arts from ancient times through the 17th century. Stylistic developments, significant structures, important contributors, social history, and material culture are covered.
ID 351 History of Interiors II (3)
A continuation of a historical and aesthetic survey with an emphasis on Western architecture, interiors, furniture, and decorative arts, from the 17th to the 20th century. Stylistic developments, significant structures, important contributors, social history, and material culture are covered.
ID 400 Internship (3-6)
Provides a field experience in the Washington metropolitan area. Appropriate settings include interior design firms, architectural firms, governmental design agencies, and businesses specializing in residential design. The internship is monitored by a faculty member.
ID 405 Interior Design V (3)
Comprehensive design solutions are developed for larger-scale spaces and special populations such as assisted-living, child-care, and other special-needs facilities. Barrier-free design concepts, universal design application, human factors, and selection of appropriate materials, design development, building codes, and formal presentation skills are reinforced. Freehand drafting, sketching, models, and computer-aided drafting and manual drafting skills are utilized. Prerequisite: ID 304.
ID 406 Interior Design VI (3)
Students complete individually selected comprehensive design solutions that involve client analysis, programming, and the determination of interior architectural materials, furnishings, and light design. The complete design process is emphasized with research, code implications, and design specifications applied in the student documentation. This is the senior capstone course. Prerequisite: ID 405.
ID 412 Furniture and Display Design (3)
A survey of various construction methods and techniques used in the creation of custom-designed furnishings with an emphasis on contemporary trends and the development of the necessary drawing and 3-D modeling skills to convey the design. Prerequisites: ID 202 or ID 487, and ID 214.
ID 421 Project (1-3)
Investigation of a selected topic in the field of interior design. Provides an opportunity for majors to explore thoroughly a subject previously studied in the program or to investigate one which is not part of the curriculum. The project is intended to demonstrate ability to conduct independent research and present the results in an expert manner. Prerequisite: permission of a faculty advisor and the dean of Arts and Sciences
ID 426 Current Issues in Interior Design (3)
Explores the human, environmental, and technical issues that have affected recent developments in interior design. Students will develop a personal design theory based on research in design philosophy from contemporary and historic sources. This course is a prerequisite for entrance into the Track Two graduate program.
ID 434 Business Procedures (3)
Survey of interior design business practices from the types of design services to the types of 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: junior standing.
ID 452 American Interiors (3)
Covers American home and furniture design from the 17th century to the present. Architecture of the same period is analyzed relative to historic preservation, renovation, and adaptation.
ID 453 Modern Design and Architecture (3)
Background of the dominant influences and character of interiors and architecture during the 20th century and beyond. Through local field trips and a variety of techniques, students will explore modern developments, relations to the preceding periods, and the effects on the present era.
ID 454 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 thinking in the profession.
ID 485 Accelerated Architectural Graphics (4)
An introduction to the use of mechanical and architectural drafting techniques. Emphasis on development of drafting skills, architectural lettering, and graphic expression through orthographic projection, isometrics, obliques, perspectives, floor plans, elevations, details, and working drawings. Introduction to computer skills as a graphic expression. Studio. Prerequisite: baccalaureate degree.
ID 487 Accelerated Interior Design Studio (4)
An introduction to the fundamentals of theory and practice of interior design. With emphasis on the principles of residential design, the course includes drafting, color theory, spatial arrangements, graphic expression, detailing, and presentation skills. Studio. It is recommended that students have completed or be simultaneously enrolled in ID 426. Prerequisites: baccalaureate degree and ID 485.
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 and 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. Prerequisite: ID 487
ID 513 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (3)
Exploration of the concepts, theories, and methods of computer applications for the design and development of interior design projects. Through individual projects, students use CAD functions to formulate, enhance, and analyze the design development and production phases of the design process. Prerequisite: ID 202 or ID 487, and permission of advisor.
ID 520 Research and Development in Interior Design (3)
An investigation of the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct empirical research in interior design. Examination of common research methods used in the discipline and evaluation of published research studies. Significant research issues in interior design are explored through readings and individual or team empirical research projects and writings. Prerequisite: ID 504 or ID 526 or permission of advisor.
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 Interior Design (3)
Examines cultural, economic, human, environmental, ethical, and technical issues affecting interior design theory and practice. Includes an exploration and appraisal of the current state of the profession and its significant issues. Through individual or team readings, investigations, writings, and projects, students assess their values and positions on these issues. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
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 architecture, interiors, furniture, and decorative arts from ancient times through the 17th century. Stylistic developments, significant examples, important people, social history, and material culture are investigated, analyzed, and appraised. Historic research methods and case studies are examined. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
ID 551 History of Interiors II (3)
An historical and aesthetic survey of mainly Western architecture, interiors, furniture, and decorative arts from the 18th century to the present. Stylistic developments, significant examples, important people, social history, and material culture are investigated, analyzed, and appraised. Historic and material culture research methods and case studies are examined. Readings and individual or team research topics are explored. Prerequisites: 3 credits of art history and permission of advisor.
ID 552 American Interiors (3)
An examination and evaluation of stylistic developments, significant examples, important people, and social and cultural history of the American home and its furnishings from the 17th century to the present. Architecture of the same periods is related to historic preservation, renovation, and adaptation. Readings and individual or team investigation into and analysis of selected topics related to the course are included. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
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 examination of the terminology, principles, practices, and development of the historic preservation movement in the United States with a focus upon interiors. Through readings, lectures, local field trips, and guest speakers, students define the current thinking in the profession. Individual or team investigation and analysis of preservation projects and/or practices are included. Prerequisite: permission of advisor.
ID 555 Historic Interiors (3)
An exploration of significant period styles, finishes, furnishing practices, and social history in mainly American interiors of the past. Through readings and individual or team research and analysis, students develop restoration plans, furnishing plans, and/or modern interpretations of historic interiors appropriate for various entities, such as house museums or significant buildings. Prerequisite: ID 551 or ID 552, and permission of advisor.
ID 556 Historic Research, Documentation, and Design (3)
An examination and application of methodology for historical investigation and documentation. Work will include written and graphic records that define, analyze, and illustrate significant characteristics of historic building design and interior detailing. Through readings, field trips, field studies, and individual research, students will develop an historical context and identify significant historical periods with cultural impact and influences on architectural design. Prerequisite: ID 554 and permission of advisor.
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 federal, state, or community agencies, or area industries. Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
ID 595 Directed Research (3)
Individual investigation into and analysis of specific aspects within the discipline of interior design. Under faculty supervision, students develop a written and/or graphic project and presentation focusing on an area of interest or design specialization in which the department does not offer coursework or in which the student seeks further development. Prerequisite: approval of department chair.
ID 598 Thesis or Design Research Project I (3)
Identification of an exploration of a significant question or challenging issue in interior design using empirical research methods and analysis. Findings are presented in a written or graphic document and/or design project. Through readings and field studies, students formulate and carry out an individual research investigation under faculty supervision and critique. Prerequisites: ID 507 and ID 520.
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.