Interior Design Course Descriptions for Arapahoe Community College in Colorado, near Denver

2010-2011 Catalog
Interior Design

IND 100 Interior Design Fundamentals
4 Credits
Introduces student to design elements, principles and theory. Application techniques, emphasizing design relationships and composition will be explored. Basic skills and techniques of both visual and oral presentations will be introduced.

PREREQUISITES: Attend an Interior Design Orientation; Minimum ACCUPLACER scores: 80 for Reading Comprehension; 95 for Sentence Skills and 57 for Arithmetic or equivalent (see Interior Design degree program).

IND 107 History of Interior Design
3 Credits
Offers a study of interior furnishings from the medieval period to the Revival styles of the mid-eighteenth century to the contemporary classics used in modern interiors today. The characteristics of historical interiors, ornamental design, use of color, and architecture will be the primary emphases.

PREREQUISITES: IND 100 and CIS 118 with a grade of "C" or better.

IND 108 Profession Survey
1 Credit
Provides guest speakers who share experiences and insights concerning job types, opportunities, and the educational requirements for them, business practices, current work, professional organizations; tools, methods and educational requirements necessary for various positions; and prevailing professional attitudes.

IND 111 Drafting for Interiors
4 Credits
Introduces the basic drafting tools and techniques, graphic references and symbols, use of pencil and technical pen. Student learns to draft floor plans and interior elevations. Course also covers basic interior dimensioning and lettering as well as isometric drawing construction for interior components.

IND 112 Graphic Communication
4 Credits
Teaches methods of communicating interior design plans, elements and ideas in 3-D, through perspective drawing construction and quick sketch techniques, and practice rendering and illustration skills.

PREREQUISITES: IND 100 and 111 with a grade of "C" or better.

IND 114 Space Planning
3 Credits
Teaches the principles and factors of space planning, and practice the space planning process through residential and light commercial applications. Students are introduced to interior architecture. Use of bubble diagrams and freehand ink presentation techniques are also included.

PREREQUISITES: IND 100 and 111 with a grade of "C" or better.

IND 117 Interior Textiles
2 Credits
Emphasizes the study of fabrics, fibers, weaves, finishes, dying, and printing methods for residential and commercial fabrics and carpets. Resources are discussed and developed.

IND 118 Interior Finishes
2 Credits
Examines finish materials for residential and commercial interior design; preparation and installation techniques; introduction to Specifications and estimating.

IND 151 Residential Design
4 Credits
Teaches and applies the preliminary project phases of the residential design process. Project documentation is introduced and practiced. At least one portfolio project is produced.

PREREQUISITES: IND 100, 111, 112, 114, 117, 118, 107 and 205 with a grade of "C" or better recommended.

IND 152 Commercial Design I
2 Credits
Introduces commercial design space planning and procedures. Students will study and apply space planning, code requirements and design documentation techniques for a variety of commercial project types through a series of short exercises. Emphasis will be placed on programming and schematic design. Hand drafting, sketching and various office computer software applications will be utilized.

PREREQUISITES: CIS 118, IND 100, 111,112, 114, 117, 118, 151 and IND 205 with a grade of "C" or better recommended

COREQUISITES: IND 151 (strong drafting and space planning skills recommended if 151 taken with 152).

IND 160 Accessorizing
2 Credits
Teaches how to assist clients in selection of art, antiques and accessories to aid in defining the character of the space. Styles and the eclectic mix of styles are covered, as well as placement and effective use of items.

IND 175 Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
These special topics courses are separately designed for specific educational purposes: to offer more in-depth training/ instruction in a particular subject; to cover material not found in other IND courses; or to study timely issues. They are offered as time, student demand, facilities and faculty availability permit, often during summer semester.

PREREQUISITES: see advisor and/or semester course schedule.

IND 178 Seminar–Design Resume
1 Credit
This course provides students with an experiential learning opportunity.

PREREQUISITES: IND 100, 108, 114, CIS 118 and ENG 131 with a grade of "C" or better.

IND 178 Seminar–Market Tour
1–6 Variable Credits
This course provides students with an experiential learning opportunity.

PREREQUISITES: IND 100, 111, 117 and 118 with a grade of "C" or better.

IND 200 Kitchen and Bath Design
4 Credits
Provides the Specialized design process and documentation requirements of kitchen and bath design and applies NKBA guidelines. Students become familiar with trade resources supporting the design field. At least two portfolio projects are produced. Students will be encouraged to produce project documents using a variety of computer software applications.

PREREQUISITES: IND 151, 205, 211, 225 and ENG 131 with a grade of "C" or better.

COREQUISITES: IND 211, 225.

IND 201 Commercial Design II
4 Credits
Emphasizes commercial design. Students will study and apply ADA requirements, codes, building systems, office landscape systems and components; produce commercial project drawings and documentation; and prepare both graphic and oral presentations. Students are encouraged to use the Internet for research, and to produce project documents using a variety of computer software applications.

PREREQUISITES: IND 151, 152, 200, 205, 211, 225; CAD 105 and ENG 131 with a grade of "C" or better.

COREQUISITES: IND 200, 225.

IND 205 Professional Practice for Interior Designers
2 Credits
Introduces many of the business procedures encountered in the commercial and residential practice of interior design. The student will generate a business plan and a marketing plan and learn how to establish accounts within the industry.

PREREQUISITES: IND 100, 108, 111, 114, 117, 118 and CIS 118 with a grade of "C" or better.

IND 207 Window Treatments
2 Credits
Discusses and demonstrates the hard and soft window treatments used in today’s market place. Measuring, installing, pricing, ordering, and resource development are investigated. Fabric weaves and weights, trims and linings are discussed, and creative treatments are designed and specified.

IND 211 Interior Construction
4 Credits
Introduces the student to interior building systems and assemblies, construction documents and details, and codes applicable to interior architecture. Student will apply this knowledge to various graphic projects and is encouraged to produce projects using the computer and CAD software.

PREREQUISITES: IND 100, 111, 112, 114, 118, CAD 105 and CIS 118 with a grade of "C" or better.

IND 225 Lighting Design
2 Credits

Teaches and applies basic knowledge of interior lighting technology and design. Content includes lamp classifications, color rendition, how lighting sources effect our perception of space, how to compute and control proper lighting levels, and how to communicate design information by means of a reflected ceiling plan and luminaries schedule. Students will be encouraged to produce projects using a variety of computer software applications.

PREREQUISITES: IND 100, 111, 112, 114, 118 and CIS 118 with a grade of "C" or better.

IND 278 Workshop - Design Portfolio
1 Credit
Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity.

PREREQUISITES: IND 178 (RESUME), 200, 201 and ENG 131 with a grade of "C" or better.

IND 278 Workshop - Design Research
1 Credit
Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity.

PREREQUISITES: IND 151,152, 200, 201,205, 211, 225 and ENG 131 with a grade of "C" or better.

COREQUISITES: IND 200, 201.

IND 280 Internship
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides work experience in a business or industry; 45 fieldwork hours per credit hour.

PREREQUISITES: IND 178 Resume, 200, 201 and ENG 131 with a grade of "C" or better.

IND 289 Capstone: Advanced Design
3 Credits
Provides a demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study.

PREREQUISITES: IND 200, 201, 278 (DESIGN RESEARCH) and ENG 131 with a grade of "C" or better.