This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Interior Design
discontinued: IDSN 1110 cr-3
IDSN 1111 cr-3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students will participate in a practicum 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 and/or sponsors of IDI). They will
focus on observing, documenting, and understanding the supply
side of the interior design profession.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students will participate in a practicum with a workplace
responsible for a component of the built environment, such as a
general contractor, electrical sub-contractor, or millwork shop.
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.
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.
Corequisites: IDSN 3521 and 3531 and 3545 and 3551 and 3561 and
3580
IDSN 3521 cr-3
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.
Corequisites: IDSN 3500 and 3531 and 3545 and 3551 and 3561 and
3580
IDSN 3531 cr-3
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.
Corequisites: IDSN 3500 and 3521 and 3545 and 3551 and 3561 and
3580
IDSN 3545 cr-2
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.
Corequisites: IDSN 3500 and 3521 and 3531 and 3551 and 3561 and
3580
IDSN 3551 cr-3
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.
Corequisites: IDSN 3500 and 3521 and 3531 and 3545 and 3561 and
3580
IDSN 3561 cr-1
Work Experience III
Students will participate in a practicum 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.
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.
Corequisites: IDSN 3500 and 3521 and 3531 and 3545 and 3551 and
3561
IDSN 3600 cr-4
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.
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.
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.
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.
IDSN 3651 cr-3
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.
Students will participate in a practicum 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.
Students will learn about the management of interior design
projects, focusing on the principles of general project
management, contract documentation and contract administration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
