BA in Interior Design

Beginning lecture course consisting of lectures on the beginning design concepts in designing a home and on the selection of materials and finishes for a home. There are field trips to design centers and guest speakers who offer first-hand knowledge with inside tips and personal experience.

A beginning studio where a student is taken through the steps of designing a home from initial spaceplanning, furniture selection, window treatments, fabrics and flooring materials to the final concept.

Drafting skills and blueprint reading. Emphasis is placed on the structural aspects of residential and commercial blueprints.

Study of the history of both interiors and architecture from the Egyptian period to the 1900's.

Study of the history of both interiors and architecture from the 1900's to the present.

Assignment of a studio project in the residential field utilizing programming, schematic design and design development with emphasis on the spatial envelope. Students will specify all materials for the living space and complete the project by preparing a model and boards.

Assignment of a studio project in the commercial field. Lectures will be given for support information on various types of commercial installations. Students will complete the project by preparing a model and boards.

Students will study commercial design with emphasis on office systems, ergonomic seating and construction documents.

An extensive review of materials characteristics. Students will evaluate, select, and specify materials. Students learn how to communicate with suppliers and vendors to achieve top results and avoid common pitfalls in material specifications.

Study of building techniques used in today's building industry. Emphasis is placed on plumbing, electrical, heating and architect/interior design relations. Vocabulary used in the industry will be studied.

A course exploring three-dimensional design principles. Through sketching and model building, the class analyzes form, spatial ordering and circulation systems.

In-depth study of color and its psychological effect on the environment. Color systems will be studied in detail.

Students will learn one- and two-point perspective and other visual rendering techniques.

A series of spaceplanning projects are assigned. Speed and accuracy of spaceplanning are stressed. Lecture to accompany the class on space allowance specifications.

Introduction to SketchUp. SketchUp is a 3D modelling CAD software program. SketchUp allows the creation of a large number of 3D models, and is used for professional interior design projects.

A detailed study of the principles for management of an independent design studio. All business procedures will be researched.

Exploration of the world of textiles, fibers and their purchase and manufacturing. Resources for textile purchase also will be studied.

Study of the design of health care facilities. The class is part lecture and part studio with a set of working portfolio boards completed for the final. Specification writing is also covered.

Learn skills required for production of digital presentation boards, management of image files, printing and integration of AutoCAD into image files.

An overview of building codes required in commercial installations.

Study of sustainable environments, quality of life issues and the "smart house" — use of computers and electronics in buildings.

Introduction to architectural computer drafting with emphasis on interior design, using AutoCAD software and Windows.

Continuation of architectural computer drafting with emphasis on interior design, using AutoCAD software and Windows.

Students study the art of historical detail and preservation of houses in California. Research and preservation methods are studied.

Internship with professional designers. Learning goals are set and a professor works with the student on a weekly basis to discuss the student's progress. Prerequisite: Faculty consent.

Studio where students will put the polishing touch on their portfolios. Advanced portfolio styles and alternate portfolio presentation methods will be studied.

This course teaches the concepts and tools of Revit, a building information modeling program for architects and interior designers. Students are introduced to Revit’s powerful 3D model organization for visualization, presentation, and creation of construction documents. Instruction demonstrates how this unique software enables design professionals to save time and reduce errors as design changes are automatically coordinated throughout the entire model and drawing set.

An advanced studio teaching the student to solve problems of a complex nature. Developing the spatial envelope of a multilevel space for a mixed use project, students will design the space using concepts and skills learned in prior studios. The course includes lectures, demonstrations and critiques of works-in-progress. Digital boards and construction documents are created in this class.

Design and plan safe and effective kitchens and bathrooms; utilize key industry information and planning guidelines based on historical review, current industry environment, future trends, consumer lifestyles, research, building codes and current industry practices.

This course introduces the student to three software programs: TinkerCad for 3D printing design, InDesign for publishing, and SketchUp’s Fly-through Animation for video animation. Each module develops the student’s digital presentation capabilities.

The course covers 3D digital presentations. Students will learn how to complete accurate 3D virtual interior spaces using a digital workflow. The software SketchUp and Enscape are used. The 3D digital presentations completed in class will enhance the development of the student’s portfolio.