SRJC Course Outlines

12/9/2024 12:10:17 AMINDE 63 Course Outline as of Fall 2021

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  INDE 63Title:  INTER PRD MTRLS LIGHTING  
Full Title:  Interior Products, Materials, and Lighting
Last Reviewed:1/25/2021

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total 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
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Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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Introduction to products and materials used in interior design, including flooring, wall coverings, furniture, window treatments, accessories and interior lighting for residential and commercial interiors. The life cycle of products and materials used in interiors, their impact on building occupants, and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) indicators will be discussed.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
Introduction to products and materials used in interior design, including flooring, wall coverings, furniture, window treatments, accessories and interior lighting for residential and commercial interiors. The life cycle of products and materials used in interiors, their impact on building occupants, and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) indicators will be discussed.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates
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:TransferableEffective:Fall 2007Inactive:
 
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:
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1. Select appropriate products and materials, including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning) systems, as commonly used in interior design projects.
2. Analyze and compare materials, products, and design proposals suitable for use in sustainable and green building design residential interior design projects.
3. Use industry-accepted terminology for materials, products, and systems for communication with industry professionals and clients for interior design projects.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Research material and product properties commonly used in interior design projects.
2. Identify materials, products, and design solutions suitable for use in environmentally sustainable and green building design.
3. List and describe the functions of systems and technologies commonly used in interiors.
4. Select and propose appropriate materials, products, and systems for use in interior design projects.
5. Design interior spaces to ensure maximum Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) for building occupants.

Topics and Scope
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I. Terminology
    A. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
    B. Cradle-to-cradle certified products and principles
II. Textiles
    A.  Origins of fibers
    B.  Construction of yarns
    C.  Construction of fabrics
    D.  Fabric finishes for interior design fabrics
    E.  Fabric weights
    F.  Sustainable/green textiles resources
III. Wood Products
    A.  Softwoods
    B.  Hardwoods
    C.  Composite wood products
    D.  Wood grains
    E.  Joining methods
    F.  Case goods materials
    G.  Wood finishes
    H. Sustainable/green wood resources
IV. Furniture
    A. Wood furniture   
     B. Metal furniture
    C. Other furniture materials
    D. Upholstered furniture
V.  Flooring Products
    A. Hard surface
    B. Ceramic, wood, bamboo, vinyl composite wood, and cork
    C. Soft floor surfaces
    D. Carpet weaves, installation methods, and pads
         1. Adhesives
         2. Impact on building occupants
    E. Rugs
VI. Wall and Ceiling Materials
    A. Hard and rigid wall structures
    B. Paint and coatings
    C. Wall coverings
    D. Ceiling treatments
    E. Impact on building occupants
         1. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
         2. Indoor air quality
VII. Window Treatments
    A. Function and characteristics
    B. Soft window coverings
    C. Top treatments
    D. Drapery hardware
    E. Alternative window treatments
    F. Non-residential considerations
    G. Impact on building occupants
VIII. Ceramics
    A. Clay bodies
    B. Forms
    C. Ornamentation
    D. Reclaimed materials
IX. Glass
    A. Production process
    B. Types
    C. Ornamentation
    D. Architectural
X. Metals
    A. Characteristics
    B. Types
XI. Plastics
    A. Family of plastics
    B. Characteristics of various plastics
    C. Uses of various plastics
    D. Environmental issues
XII. HVAC Systems
    A. Heating
    B. Ventilation
    C. Air conditioning
    D. Plumbing
    E. Electrical
    F. Impact on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
XIII. Acoustics
    A. Sound measurement devices product
    B. Reverberation
    C. Sound buffer products
    D. Insulating materials and devices
    E. Special construction materials and techniques
    F. Impact on building occupants
XIV. Lighting Systems
    A. Lighting goals
    B. Lighting types
    C. Lighting functions
    D. Effects of lighting on interiors
    E. Lighting and Seasonal Affective Disorder
    F. Mood lighting
    G. Glare
    H. Power terminology
    I. Luminaries or lighting fixtures
    J. The future of lighting
    K. Non-residential lighting
    L. Title 24 lighting standards impact
    M. Impact on building occupants
XV. Interior Technologies
    A. Wiring
    B. Technological control devices
    C. Information age home automation systems
    D. Information age wiring and installation
    E. Built-in systems for residential
    F. Communication systems
    G. Home security systems
XVI. Environmental Sustainability and Green Building Design Overview
    A. Definitions
    B. Outdoor environmental issues
    C. Indoor environmental issues
    D. Ventilation
    E. Design solutions for resource conservation and pollution prevention

Assignments:
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1. Readings (20 - 40 pages per week)
2. Notebook of class notes and handouts
3. Glossary file: 40 - 50 labeled examples of interior products and materials
4. Research paper (3 - 5 page)
5. Product and materials worksheets (5 - 10)
6. Midterm and final exam

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 - 20%
Research paper
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
30 - 40%
Worksheets and glossary file
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 30%
Midterm and final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 20%
Participation and notebook


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Interiors: An Introduction. 5th ed. Nielson, Karla. McGraw-Hill Companies. 2010 (classic)
Interior Design Materials and Specifications. 3rd ed. Godsey, Lisa. Fairchild Books/Bloomsbury Publishing Inc. 2017
Instructor-compiled reader

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