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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
INDE 20 | Title:
INTRO INTERIOR DESG |
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Full Title:
Introduction to Interior Design |
Last Reviewed:11/14/2022 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
INDE 61.1
Catalog Description:
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This course covers interior design principles and elements; influences of historical, cultural and functional design factors; and the selection and arrangement of interior furnishings and materials. Career options in interior design will be included.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course covers interior design principles and elements; influences of historical, cultural and functional design factors; and the selection and arrangement of interior furnishings and materials. Career options in interior design will be included.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
Area: | | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 1993 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2005 | Inactive: | |
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C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Identify common careers in the interior design field and the education and skills they require.
2. Develop and assemble graphical representations that meet a client's specifications and
incorporate the elements and principles of design.
3. Compare and analyze design projects for aesthetics, function, universal and sustainable
design, and code compliance.
Objectives:
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During the course, the students will:
1. Analyze the influence of historical and cultural factors in the development of current interior
design trends.
2. Differentiate among various color systems and use them to create harmonious color schemes.
3. Identify the terminology and needs for sustainable and universal design.
4. Apply the principles and elements of design to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing
interior.
5. Prepare and present drawings, graphical information and material boards typical for client
presentations.
6. Assess personal interests and preferences, and identify career objectives in interior design.
Topics and Scope
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I. Interior Design Profession
A. Historical overview
B. Cultural factors
C. Ethics
D. Client profiles
E. Design libraries
F. Career options
II. Presentation Tools
A. Sketching
B. Material boards
C. Oral presentation basics
III. Environmental Considerations
A. Sustainability
1. Use of Resources
a. Renewable
b. Nonrenewable
2. Resource efficiency
3. Living small
4. Design longevity
B. Green Design
1. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
2. Build It Green rating system
3. Air pollution
4. Lighting and energy conservation
5. Thermal energy considerations
IV. Special Considerations in Universal Design
A. Accessibility
B. Adaptability
C. Transgenerational requirements
D. Gender considerations
E. Motion impairment
F. Hearing impairment
G. Visual impairment
V. Elements of Design
A. Line
B. Color
C. Light
D. Space
E. Texture
F. Pattern
G. Form
H. Shape
I. Value
VI. Principles of Design
A. Balance
B. Rhythm
C. Emphasis
D. Proportion and scale
E. Harmony/unity
VII. Color
A. Color systems
1. Brewster or Prang
2. Ostwald
3. Munsell
4. Pantone
5. Key 1 and Key 2
B. Color theory
1. Terminology
2. Color harmony
3. Effects of hue, value, intensity
4. Tints, shades, tones, and neutralization of colors
5. Psychological effects of color
VIII. Space Planning
A. Traffic patterns
B. Functional usage zones
C. Aesthetic elements
IX. Interior Elements
A. Furniture selection, types and materials
B. Window treatments
C. Floor coverings
D. Wall coverings and accessories
Assignments:
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1.Textbook reading (10-25 pages per week)
2. Essays (0-2)
3. Photo essays (2-4)
4. Design vocabulary journals (2-3)
5. Client profile questionnaire (1)
6. Color wheel and charts (2-3)
7. Oral presentation (1-2)
8. Final project (1)
9. Midterm and final
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 5 - 15% |
Essays and journals | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 20 - 40% |
Final project | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 10 - 25% |
Color wheel and charts, questionnaire, oral presentation | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 20 - 30% |
Midterm and final | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 5 - 15% |
Attendance and participation, photo essays | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Designing Interiors. 2nd ed. Kilmer, Rosemary and Kilmer, W. Wiley. 2014
Interiors: An Introduction. 5th ed. Nielson, Karla and Taylor, David. McGraw Hill. 2010 (classic)
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