Interior Design
History of Interior Design I
This course explores the history of architecture and interior design in relation to political, social, economic, and religious conditions. Periods from Antiquity to Neo-classic are investigated with emphasis on Italy and France.
Studio I
Students will experiment with, make discoveries about, and create solutions to two- and three-dimensional problems, individually and in groups, with a focus on design process, progress, and product. They will develop and apply design vocabulary to various types, sizes, and scopes of exercises.
Materials
Students will learn about materials and associated technologies of processing and installation. They will learn about the properties, and explore conventional and potential applications, of a variety of materials such as wood, glass, metal, and fabric, with emphasis on understanding the nature of materials such as form, workability, strength, and durability. Students will produce an inventory of fundamental materials.
Design Awareness I
Students will study, discuss, and acquire a critical awareness of the importance and impact of design. They will learn, explore and apply the principles and elements of design by executing projects. Students will discuss and debate interior design and built environment issues. They will learn and employ the vocabulary of interior design.
Technical Representation I
Students will learn to produce technical drawings and documents manually and digitally to visualize ideas, objects, and spaces, based on their understanding of materials, structure, assembly, and production methods. They will create two- and three-dimensional drawings and construct models to communicate design solutions visually.
Drawing for Interior Design
Students will learn to draw as a tool to communicate. They will learn to use drawing to stimulate thinking and visualize ideas, with emphasis on “seeing” and on developing eye/hand coordination.
Studio II
Students will experiment with, make discoveries about, and create solutions to two- and three-dimensional problems, individually and in groups, with a focus on design process, progress, and product. They will incorporate knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in pre-requisite courses, into design projects.
History of Interior Design II
In this course students will explore the history of architecture, art and interior design in relation to political, social, economic, and religious conditions. English, American, and Hispanic styles are emphasized and a survey will be taken of styles representing other cultures and design movements.
IDSN 1220(discont. Jan. 2003) cr-2
Presentation II
This course expands upon the presentation methods introduced in IDSN 1120. Students will continue to use various drawing and rendering media to explore their design communication. Emphasis in this term will be placed on applying these techniques to the students' expression of conceptual development, both in graphic and 3-dimensional projects.
Components
Students will learn about component material assemblies and associated technologies of processing and installation. They will learn about the properties and explore conventional and potential applications of a variety of component materials such as plywood, concrete, and carpet. They will consider conventional and potential uses of these materials. Students will acquire a technical vocabulary, and develop a comprehensive understanding of components and their applications. They will add this information to their compendium of fundamental materials and components.
Design Awareness II
Students will study, discuss, and acquire a critical awareness of the importance and impact of design by analyzing the evolution of design, linking issues across chronological, geographic, cultural and sociological domains. They will increase their understanding of the vocabulary of interior design, and continue to employ this language through their course work and projects. Students will continue to discuss and debate interior design and the built environment issues.
Technical Representation II
Students will continue to explore and apply the processes of producing technical drawings and documents manually and digitally. Studio projects will continue to involve visualizing ideas, objects, and spaces. Students will develop an understanding of contextual issues related to materials, process, structure and assembly, and will explore the potential of materials and construction methods including the application of lighting and acoustic principles. They will communicate by producing models, 2 and 3 dimensional drawings, and other documents such as project schedules and budgets.
The Business of Interior Design
This course introduces students to the basic business practices relevant to professional interior design. Topics include resume preparation and job search methods, client interviews and presentations, fees and charges, financial and administrative structures, letters of agreement, professional conduct ethics, and marketing. Emphasis is places on written communication in business documents.
Studio III
Students will produce, individually and in groups, original designs that respond to specific, conceptual, behavioural, and contextual criteria for single-person spaces. They will focus on meeting the complex needs of individuals in the built environment.
discontinued: Jan 2003
Systems I
Students will learn about the technical aspects of interior environments consisting of building systems. They will learn about how the constituent subsystems of floor, wall, ceiling, penetrations, stair, comfort, power, data communication, lighting, and water use form the whole environment and function both interdependently and harmoniously. They will focus on understanding and communicating technically the variety of systems covered in this course and in Studio projects.
Design Theories I
Students will study basic theories, principles and processes involved in creating design solutions for interior spaces, with an emphasis on programming and linking to design project(s) in IDSN 2300 Studio III. They will explore, discuss and debate interior design and built environment issues. Students will research 20th century theories and ideologies in relation to design fundamentals.
Design Technology III
Students will study interior construction requirements and techniques as currently used in the field. They will learn how to prepare budgets for construction and will also prepare basic working drawings.
Representation I
Students will investigate perception and design through drawing. They will experiment with a range of drawing and rendering techniques with an emphasis on representing specific types of materials, light, shade and tonal gradation.
Interior Design III
This course provides the student with an opportunity to prepare solutions for medium-sized projects. These could include residential, commercial, institutional, hospitality or retail design. The course is linked closely with Theory of Design III (
IDSN 2360) and is supported by Field IV (
IDSN 2330). Assignments in Technology III (IDSN 2340) and Presentation III (
IDSN 2320) may also form part of the requirements for the projects assigned.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of first year or equivalent.
Theory of Design III
This course examines the theoretical, legal and technical requirements necessary to enable the student to design medium-sized interior design projects with emphasis on behavioural needs. Students also analyze the areas of knowledge and tasks required of an interior designer as prescribed by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. The course content links closely with Design III
IDSN 2350) and is reinforced by Field III
IDSN 2330). Seminars will be held to explore various facets of these projects as well as to investigate speciality facilities. In-class assignments also concentrate on small, quick, design solutions for specific design projects.
Prerequisites: Completion of first year, or equivalent
Work Experience
Students will participate in a practicum (four hours per week/ten week period) with a prime supplier (wholesale) or manufacturer’s representative of design materials or goods (preference given to members of the Design Resource Alliance of British Columbia). They will focus on observing, documenting, and understanding the supply side of the interior design profession.
Environmental Human Factors
Students will study how humans relate to the built environment and how the built environment affects human behaviour. They will learn how the interior designer can shape interior spaces by applying knowledge of anthropometrics, ergonomics, proxemics, universal design, sustainable design, and human behaviour.
Studio IV
Students will produce, individually and in groups, original designs that respond to specific, conceptual, behavioural, and contextual criteria for small group spaces. They will focus on elaborating project requirements
Presentation IV
This course allows the student to synthesize learning in order to execute complete rendering. This course brings together all aspects of a complete rendering presentation.
Systems II
Students will learn about the technical aspects of components found within interior environments such as architectural woodwork, furniture and case goods. They will also be introduced to building code principles and lighting design process. They will focus on understanding and communicating technically interior components and systems covered in this course and in Studio projects.
Discontinued: Jan. 2004
Field Development IV
Design Theories II
Students will expand their understanding of practical and theoretical issues, principles and processes involved in creating design solutions for interior spaces, with an emphasis on space planning, linking to design project(s) in
IDSN 2400 Studio IV. Students will research, analyze and evaluate contemporary design issues, ideologies and approaches. Students will explore and find connections between ideological concepts and their own interior design application.
Design Technology IV
Students will further develop their ability to produce professional working drawings with an emphasis on millwork, codes, permits and regulations.
Representation II
Students will continue to develop visual communication skills to better understand and effectively convey design concepts and ideas related to the built environment. They will further develop the ability to plan and deliver effective presentations.
IDSN 2450 (discont. Jan. 2004) cr-4
Interior Design IV
This course continues to develop the students skills in preparing solutions, in part or completely, for complex design projects. This could include areas of residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional or retail design. The course is linked closely with Theory of Design IV
IDSN 2460) and is reinforced by Field IV
IDSN 2430). Assignments in Technology IV (
IDSN 2440) and Presentation may also form part of the requirements for the project assigned.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of third term or equivalent.
Site Tutorial I
Students will engage in an introductory level off campus (site) tutorial course during which they will observe design applications in our community’s built environment. They will participate in activities (one or more sites per week) at design firms, design centers, design products suppliers, public spaces, exhibits, installations, and museums/galleries to listen to presentations, observe, sketch, analyze, and discuss design in the built environment.
Discontinued: Jan. 2004
Theory of Design IV
Work Experience II
Students will participate in a practicum (four hours per week/ten week period) with a workplace responsible for a component of the built environment, such as a general contractor, electrical sub-contractor, millwork shop, or similar. They will observe and monitor participants in the process of creating the built environment, or components of the built environment. Students will focus on observing, documenting, and understanding the creation of the built environment, or components of the built environment, as they relate to the interior design profession.
Studio V
Students will produce, individually and in groups, original designs with a focus on originality, creativity, innovation, and personal vision. They will work on a variety of usage type projects such as office, retail, etc.
Detailing
Students will examine how and why materials and components are put together to create details pertaining to the built environment. They will prepare technical drawings incorporating knowledge about construction assemblies, building codes and design standards. Student projects will include design and detailing of building systems such as floor, wall, ceiling, penetrations and architectural millwork, as well as case goods and furniture. They will focus on using design rationale in producing comprehensive construction drawings related to studio projects.
Design Theories III
Students will learn about theoretical approaches and their practical considerations for specialized areas of practice in interior design, such as office, retail, etc., linking to design project(s) in
IDSN 3500.
Representation IIII
Students will synthesize sketching, drawing and other presentation skills to confidently express concepts and interior design solutions, and deliver effective oral and visual presentations.
Site Tutorial II
Students will engage in a comprehensive off campus (site) tutorial course that relates directly to their studies in the Studio V course
IDSN 3500. They will study design applications in our community’s built environment of both completed and under-construction projects. Students convene at one or more design firms or project sites to listen to presentations, observe, sketch, analyze and discuss design. They will also attend public lectures, exhibits, and special events as these opportunities arise.
Work Experience III
Students will participate in a practicum (four hours per week / ten week period) with an interior design or architectural firm with emphasis on observing, recording and understanding the operations of this firm. They will participate in the design processes within the firm to whatever extent is possible.
Interior Design Business
Students will be introduced to basic business practices for professional interior designers. They will explore the design project as a commercial venture including: project organization, programming, schematic design/pre-design, design development, contract documents, and contract administration. They will be introduced to topics such as business ethics and global perspectives.
Studio VI
Students will produce and defend designs for one or more of a variety of design specializations such as restaurant, health care, retail, corporate, institutional, and hospitality. They will focus on the complex and comprehensive nature of creating a complete design solution.
Documentation
Student will learn about the management of interior design projects focussing on applying procedures and processes of project management generally, and contract documents and contract administration specifically. They will apply knowledge from these areas to prepare contract documents including bid documents, drawings, related schedules, and specifications related to Studio projects.
Theories IV
Students will learn about theoretical approaches and their practical considerations for specialized area(s) of practice in interior design, such as restaurant, health care, retail, corporate, institutional, and hospitality linking to project(s) in
IDSN 3600 Studio VI.
Digital Representation
Students will utilize digital technology for design visualization. They will use various production software programs to stimulate thinking, visualize ideas, and render drawings and images for studio projects. Students will focus on producing virtual spaces in three dimensions, including animated walkthroughs.
Site Tutorial III
Students will engage in intensive off campus (site) tutorial activities that relate(s) directly to their studies in the Studio VI course
IDSN 3600. They will study design applications in our community’s built environment of both completed and under-construction projects. Students will convene at one or more design firms or project sites to listen to presentations, observe, sketch, analyze, and discuss interior design. Students will also attend lectures, exhibits, and special events, as these opportunities arise.
Work Experience IV
Students will participate in a practicum (four hours per week / ten week period) with an interior design or architectural firm (different firm than the placement in
IDSN 3561) with emphasis on observing, recording and understanding the operations of this firm. They will participate in the design processes within the firm to whatever extent is possible.
Interior Design Business II
Students will learn about the management of interior design projects, focusing on the principles of general project management, contract documentation and contract administration.
Thesis Programming
Students will create a self-directed thesis framework for a thesis design project consisting of a programming document including a thesis statement, scope of work, schedule of activities, resources list, and mentor involvement and contribution.
Interior Design Business III
Students will examine business and professional practise relevant to interior design. They will also engage in discussions of related topics such as global issues and international design practice, multi-disciplinary teamwork, and entrepreneurship.
Major Site Tutorial
Students will engage in a five to seven consecutive day field & site tutorial to another city or region. They will assimilate design theory and knowledge with respect to the context of site, culture, climate, and geography. They will attend and participate in the scheduled activities including tutorials at design projects, design firms, design educational facilities & programs, museums, galleries, and other significant design projects of the region. Students, in collaboration with faculty, determine the destination to ensure compliance with objectives of the major site tutorial, the cost of which is borne by the student.
Thesis Synthesis
Student will consolidate previous learning to advance and broaden their understanding of interior design by completing, presenting, and defending a thesis project using a programming document developed in prerequisite course
IDSN 4700, a list of resources utilized, and mentor’s guidance.
IDSN 4861 (subject to approval) cr-2
Mentorship
Students will have the opportunity in their final year to develop and maintain a professional relationship with a mentor or mentors. Students will seek out advice and assistance with their thesis project in
IDSN 4800.
