4/19/2024 3:17:19 PM	INDE 52 Course Outline as of Fall 2019	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  INDE 52	Title:  INTER ENVR & SPACE PLAN
Full Title:  Interior Environment and Space Planning
Last Reviewed:9/11/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  INDE 80.1

Catalog Description:

Analysis and application of design concepts, space planning techniques and resources necessary to creatively solve problems related to the function and quality of our human environment. The integration of barrier-free design, resource management and environmental psychology into a functional design is explored.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of INDE 20 and INDE 50

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Analysis and application of design concepts, space planning techniques and resources necessary to creatively solve problems related to the function and quality of our human environment. The integration of barrier-free design, resource management and environmental psychology into a functional design is explored.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of INDE 20 and INDE 50
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
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:

1.  Analyze and solve space planning problems using the physical, psychological and sociological

    factors that influence client preferences and drive design solution.

2.  Prepare a floor plan and color board to illustrate residential space planning that incorporates

    the specific needs of a client and/or special populations.

3.  Explore the functional needs of people living in each room of a residence and how those needs

    might be met.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify, analyze, describe and interpret design principles and integrate them into spatial

    compositions.

2. Evaluate user needs to develop appropriate design parameters.

3. Communicate interior design concepts in accurate and professional graphic, oral and written

    formats.

4. Utilize creative visual presentation techniques for communication of design solutions.

5. Demonstrate the use of design applications for special populations.

6. Demonstrate the use of universal design principles in the planning of residential living space.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of resource management and environmental responsibility in

    specifying materials for design projects.

8. Develop and implement a post-occupancy evaluation (POE) for determining client

    satisfaction.

Topics and Scope

I.  Evaluating User Needs

    A. Client questionnaire

    B. Developing a client profile

    C. Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE)

II.  Communicating Interior Design Concepts

    A. Graphic formats

         1. Plans

         2. Elevations

         3. Sections

         4. 3-D rendering

         5. Perspective

         6. Material boards

    B. Oral formats

    C. Written formats

III.  Historical, Regional, Cultural Design Influences & Styles

IV.  Design Concepts As Related to Space Planning

    A. Principles

    B. Space defining elements

         1. Primary elements and shapes

         2. Positive Space and Negative Space

         3. Cubic Space

V.  Organization and Ordering Principles for Space Planning

    A. Matrix

    B. Bubble diagrams

    C. Space allotments and standards

    D. Human factors

    E. Function

    F. Anthropomorphy, proportion and scale

    G. Psychological and sociological considerations

    H. Environmental considerations

    I. Qualities of architectural spaces

VI.  Design for Special Populations

    A. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    B. Elderly

    C. Children

    D. Universal design principles

VII.  Architectural Details

VIII. Furniture Selections and Arrangements

IX.  Material Selections and Specifications

    A. Wall

    B. Window

    C. Floor

    D. Resource management and environmental responsibility

Assignments:

1.   Reading (8-20 pages per week)

2.   Personal Essay

3.   Case Studies (1-3)

4.   Drawing Exercises (2-4)

5.   Design Concept Sketches (3-5)

6.   Space Planning Layouts (5-8)

7.   Design Journal

8.   Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE)

9.   Student Presentations (1-2)

10. Quizzes (0-3)

11. Midterms and Final (1-2)

12. Final Project Construction Documents & Client Notebook

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 10 - 25%
Journal, Essay, Case Studies
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 10%
Post-Occupancy Evaluation
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 40 - 55%
Presentations, Exercises, Sketches, Layouts, Final Project
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 15 - 25%
Quizzes and Exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 10%
Attendance and Participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Architectural Drafting And Design. 7th ed. Jefferies, Alan and Madsen, David. Cengage. 2017

Space Planning Basics. 4th ed. Karlen, Mark and Fleming, Rob. Wiley & Sons. 2016

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