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Course Descriptions - Interior Design

ID100 – Introduction to Interior Design I
This course introduces students to the principles and elements of design. Course content also includes an introduction to the history and practice of the interior design profession, sustainability issues, basic space planning and the crafting of presentation boards.

 

ID101 – Drafting Techniques
Students learn the process and skill of creating measured two dimensional hand drafted drawings. They are taught how to correctly use drafting tools, line conventions, and dimensioning to create floor plans, elevations and sections.

 

ID102 – History of Architecture and Interior Design
This survey course concentrates on the history of interior design and the built environment, including furnishings, decorative arts and interior design elements. Students develop an understanding of the interconnection between history and design.
Prereq: GE101AH and GE102AH recommended prior to taking this course

 

ID103 – Introduction to Interior Design II
Students are introduced to the principles of three dimensional design and spatial definition. Students also gain exposure to building codes, universal design and technical matters, and how this subject matter impacts the design of interior environments.
Prereq: ID100, ID101

 

ID104 – Design Drawing
Through lectures, demonstrations and exercises, this course concentrates on the techniques and skills necessary to create oblique and measured perspective drawings of interior spaces and exterior buildings and spaces.
Prereq: ID101, FA100

 

ID105 – Rendering
Utilizing perspectives and plans, students experiment with a variety of media, including marker, colored pencil and watercolor. Students are taught methods for illustrating such materials as brick, stone, glass, wood, wall texture and fabric in both interior and exterior renderings.
Prereq: ID100, FA100, FA101, ID104 (can be taken concurrently)

 

ID200 – Space Planning I
This course covers the beginning phases of the design process, including client profiles, programming, adjacency diagrams, concept development, schematic design and design development.
Prereq: All 100 level ID courses, FA100, FA101

 

ID201 – Textiles and Surface Materials
This course examines the properties and applications of materials pertaining to the treatments of windows, walls, floors and ceilings. Projects allow students to learn how to calculate measurements for draperies, wall coverings and flooring. Field trips and guest speakers introduce environmental issues, sustainability and green design principles to the classroom.
Prereq: All 100 level ID courses, FA100, FA101

 

ID202 – Building Structures
Students will study the architectural components of various building systems. Additionally, mechanical systems within built structures, such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical wiring, are integrated into the design process.
Prereq: All 100 level ID courses, FA100, FA101

 

ID203 – Introduction to Lighting Design
This course examines the concepts associated with illumination, lighting for specific areas and tasks, residential and commercial lighting and integration of natural light into interior spaces. Students learn how to specify wiring and switching. They learn to create reflected ceiling plan documents.
Prereq: All 100 level ID courses, FA100, FA101

 

ID204 – Furniture Design
Students study the design and construction of custom furniture and cabinetry. Students utilize their 3-D and drafting techniques to complete these projects.
Prereq: All 100 level ID courses, FA100, FA101

 

ID210 – Certificate Portfolio Development (Certificate program)
This course presents the techniques necessary to create a portfolio for client presentations. Student portfolios are reviewed and evaluated by instructors and design professionals.
Prereq: All Certificate program studio courses

 

ID300 – Design Styles
This course focuses on the visual application of the information presented in History of Architecture and Interior Design 102. Students will use their acquired knowledge of architectural and design history, along with their research, graphic and presentation skills, to complete historically-based design projects.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID 210), FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID301 – Space Planning II
Building on concepts introduced in Space Planning I, students will learn and apply client analysis, programming design, lighting, codes and space planning to commercial space design problems. The students research, analyze and plan for multiple user needs.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID 210), FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID302 – Computer Aided Drafting I
The fundamentals of 2-D computer aided design are introduced through their application to space planning in both residential and commercial projects.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID 210), ID 301, FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID303 – Project Management
Students are introduced to marketing techniques specific to the interior design profession. Topics of discussion include the how to establish productive working relationships within the design industry, job cost estimating, contract-writing, project scheduling and project management tools.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID 210), FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID304 – Computer Aided Drafting II
This course builds on the 2-D aspects of Computer Aided Drafting I (ID 302) and introduces 3-D aspects using current computer design programs.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID 210), FA100, FA101, CP103, ID302 (ID305 can be taken concurrently)

 

ID305 – Residential Design
With an emphasis on such residential design issues as aging in place and sustainability, several design projects are introduced that incorporate the skills and methods students have learned to date.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID 210), FA100, FA101, ID300, ID301, ID302 (ID304 can be taken concurrently)

 

ID306 – Building Information Modeling
This course is taught using Revit, 3-D, real-time, dynamic software that encompasses building geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, and quantities and properties of building components. Revit allows for the application of model-based technology which is linked with a database of project information.
Prereq: CP103, student must be Junior level standing or above. (60 credits)

 

ID310 – Associate Portfolio Development (Associate Degree)
Students are coached in the creation of portfolios that showcase their design skills and knowledge. Students present their completed portfolios to a panel of instructors and design professionals.
Prereq: Refer to Requirements for Associate Degree (ID304 can be taken concurrently)

 

ID400 – Commercial Design
In a studio setting, students complete a series of projects that focus on the design of a variety of commercial environments.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID210), all 300 level ID courses (except ID310), FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID401 – Advanced Presentation Skills
This course focuses on the teaching of different methodologies for the development of presentations. Areas of focus include computer generated drawing, rendering, creation of models, promotion techniques and oral presentation skills.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID210), all 300 level courses (except ID310), FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID402 – Environmental Design Studio
This course encourages students to address design problems from both a contextual and holistic point of view. Projects are approached using analyses of site, demographics and economics and analyzing how these factors can affect design.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID210), all 300 level ID courses (except ID310), ID400 (can be taken concurrently), FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID403 – Hospitality Design Studio
Students learn about and design facilities for the hospitality industry. Such factors as multi-level planning, traffic flow, circulation, codes, use of commercial materials and allocation of public versus private space are emphasized.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID210), all 300 level ID courses (except ID310), ID400, ID401, FA 100, FA101, CP103

 

ID404 – Residential Design Studio
This course focuses on advanced design problems offered by residential environments. Studio work includes space planning, analysis of volumetric space, consideration of health and safety issues and appropriate building codes, selection of furnishings and finishes and the development of schedules and visual boards.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID210), all 300 level ID courses (except ID310), ID400, ID401, FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID405 – Special Needs Design Studio
This course addresses design problems presented by populations with special requirements. Specific areas of study include geriatric, pediatric or other healthcare environments, aging in place, ADA adaptations for populations with special needs, shelters for the abused or homeless and daycare facilities.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID210), all 300 level ID courses (except ID310), ID400, ID401, FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID406 – Internship
Internships provide opportunities for students with upper-division status to earn credit while gaining practical, hands-on work experience and to explore career options in the professional design arena. Coursework is designed to enhance communication among sponsor, student and instructor.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID210), all 300 level ID courses (except ID310), ID400, FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID407 – Special Projects
This course offers students the opportunity to participate in “real life” projects as they become available to the Interior Design program from the outside community. Typically research-focused, examples could include historic preservation of existing buildings in the Tucson area or involvement in adaptive reuse projects.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID210), all 300 level ID courses (except ID310), ID400, ID401, FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID500 – Senior Design Studio
Students independently choose a project that is of special interest to them. They fully research and develop this project within a given set of parameters and present the finished product to a panel of faculty members.
Prereq: All 100 and 200 level ID courses (except ID210), all 300 level ID courses (except ID310), ID400, ID401, required number of 400 level elective ID studio courses, FA100, FA101, CP103

 

ID501 – Portfolio Development
With guidance from faculty, students develop portfolios that showcase their student work in preparation for graduation and employment. Students design their portfolios around clearly developed concepts that frame representative samplings of work they have completed throughout their academic career. Completed portfolios are reviewed and evaluated by a panel of instructors and design professionals.
Prereq: All required Interior Design courses (ID 500 can be taken concurrently)