INT 124 - Interior Design Analysis

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Introduces the field of interior design, design elements, systems, principles, and theories. Applies principles of design and concept development to two- and three- dimensional design projects. Focuses on hands on work with minimal technology requirements.
Competencies

Describe characteristics interior design
1. Classify role of an interior designer
2. Discuss job opportunities
Develop a habit of sketching
1. Keep a daily sketch journal
2. Demonstrate improvement throughout semester
Examine types of orthographic projections
1. Interpret floor plan, reflected ceiling plan, elevation, selection and isometric drawings
2. Illustrate lighting legend, symbols and enlarged plans
Demonstrate knowledge hand drafting
1. Use correct line weights
2. Draft plans using architectural scale
Create SketchUp model
1. Translate floor plan to SketchUp
2. Build 3D views
Establish watercolor skills
1. Sketch interior objects and apply watercolor
2. Complete 3D renderings using watercolor
Compose presentation board
1. Print required materials and mount to foam core
2. Obtain physical samples and mount to foam core
3. Demonstrate good craftsmanship
Create digital presentation
1. Convert hand rendered floor plan & elevations to digital 
2. Collect digital materials
3. Use Adobe Creative suite to design a presentation poster
4. Print poster on large format printer

Competencies Revised Date: AY2023