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Interior Design (IDES) Courses

Academic Unit: DHA Interior Design

IDES 1601 - Interior Design Studio I
(4 cr; Prereq-Interior design pre-major or interior environments minor; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 1601 until 07-SEP-10
Theories used to solve interior design problems related to human behavior. Design process. Communication skills that are required for interior design profession.
IDES 1602 - Interior Design Studio II
(4 cr; Prereq-[1601 or DHA 1601] with grade of at least C-, interior design pre-major; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 1602 until 07-SEP-10
Introduction to interior design programming as method for understanding behaviors/requirements of humans in spaces. Use of color in three-dimensional environments. Developing communication skills. Problem-solving.
IDES 2196 - Work Experience in Interior Design (independent study)
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-Plan submitted/approved by [adviser, internship supervisor], written approval of supervisor, instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Supervised work experience in business, industry, or government, related to student's area of study.
IDES 2603 - Interior Design Studio III
(4 cr; Prereq-[1602 or DHA 1602] with grade of at least C-, pass portfolio review, interior design major; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 2603 until 07-SEP-10
Expanding presentation skills, visual communication of design process. Design of interior environment as influenced by neighborhood, adjacent structures, regional context, diverse cultures.
IDES 2604 - Interior Design Studio IV
(4 cr; Prereq-[2603 or DHA 2603], 2613; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 2604 until 07-SEP-10
Relationship between exterior/interior design as it pertains to building construction. Methods/materials, principles of structure, building systems, construction details. Interface of electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems in buildings.
IDES 2612 - Interior Materials and Specifications [ENV]
(4 cr; Prereq-[Pass portfolio review, interior design major] or interior environments minor or design minor or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 2612 until 07-SEP-10
Environmental issues, from global to interior spaces. Effect of building codes/legislation, social awareness. Functional/aesthetic relation of materials/resources to interior design.
IDES 2613 - Interior Structures, Systems, and Life Safety
(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 2613 until 07-SEP-10
Codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines that govern design of interior space and support life safety. Integration of building systems. Structures for non-residential/residential occupancy. Building/energy codes. Lectures, guest speakers, field trips.
IDES 2622 - Computer Applications I
(2 cr; Prereq-Interior design major; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Computer-aided design, its role in interior design. Use of software applications for construction drawings, two-/three-dimensional representation. Modeling for interior design problem-solving/presentation.
IDES 3161 - History of Interiors and Furnishings: Ancient to 1750 [GP]
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 4161 until 07-SEP-10
Study of European and American interiors and furnishings, including furniture, textiles, and decorative objects.
IDES 3162 - History of Interiors and Furnishings: 1750 to Present [HIS]
(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 4162 until 07-SEP-10
European/American interiors/furnishings, including furniture, textiles, and decorative objects.
IDES 3196 - Field Study: National or International
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Faculty-directed field study in national or international setting.
IDES 3605 - Interior Design Studio V
(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 3605 until 07-SEP-10
Advanced interior design problems dealing with small to medium scale spaces. Emphasizes special-needs populations.
IDES 3606 - Interior Design Studio VI
(4 cr; Prereq-IDes 3605; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 3606 until 07-SEP-10
Interior design problems dealing with medium-scale spaces. Focuses on medium office design.
IDES 3612 - Lighting Design
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Lighting as dynamic design element. Psychological aspects of light color/quality/sources. Photometrics, codes, daylighting, energy conservation. How lighting impacts health/well-being. Integrating lighting with interior/architectural elements. Lighting/fixture design. Computer visualization. Lecture, assignments, projects.
IDES 3614 - Interior Design Ethics and Professional Practice [CIV]
(4 cr; Prereq-2604 or DHA 2604; or Interior Environments Minor; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 3614 until 07-SEP-10
Business of interior design, professional ethics, and responsible design. Ethical theory/conduct. Responsibility to business, clients, colleagues, and community at large and globally.
IDES 3622 - Computer Applications II
(2 cr; Prereq-2622; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Advanced concepts/terms in computer modeling. Computer graphics, three-dimensional modeling, rendering, animation to provide representation strategies for interior design problem-solving/presentation. Applications such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max Design.
IDES 4193 - Directed Study in Interior Design (independent study)
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-Undergrad, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Independent study in interior design under tutorial guidance.
IDES 4196 - Internship in Interior Design (independent study)
(1 cr; Prereq-4607, instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)
Supervised work experience relating activity in business, industry, or government to student's area of study. Integrative paper or project may be required.
IDES 4607 - Interior Design Studio VII
(4 cr; Prereq-[IDes 2604] or [DHA 2604]] with grade of at least C-; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 4607 until 07-SEP-10
Advanced interior design problems dealing with large scale spaces. Historic precedent, adaptive use, renovation.
IDES 4608 - Interior Design Thesis
(4 cr; Prereq-[4615W or DHA 4615W], [4607 or DHA 4607] with grade of at least C-; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 4608 until 07-SEP-10, was DHA 4608W until 07-SEP-04, was DHA 4608 until 05-SEP-00
Comprehensive independent interior design project developed from student-conducted research/program developed in 4615W.
IDES 4615W - Interior Design Research [WI]
(3 cr; Prereq-3605 or DHA 3605; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Equivalent courses: was DHA 4615W until 07-SEP-10
Research methods for programming interior design solutions. Developing comprehensive program. Issues that affect interior design research/practices.
IDES 4616 - Sustainable Commercial Interior Design
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer)
Equivalent courses: IDES 5616
Intent, requirements, submittals, technologies/strategies to achieve LEED CI standards in existing, new construction, or tenant improvement projects.
IDES 4617 - Lighting Design Innovations and Technological Advances
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: IDES 5617
This course deepens students' understanding of the relationship between interior and architectural lighting design issues, strategies, and methods in contemporary practice. It investigates an integrated approach to lighting design to consider lighting innovations and emerging trends in health and comfort, smart technologies, energy and performance, metrics and standards, and assessment processes and tools. Assignments incrementally introduce students to related lighting issues to enable students to gain hands-on knowledge and application of related design issues through a small design project. Field studies and guest lectures provide insights into innovations in industry and professional perspectives on emerging technologies and systems integration.
IDES 5193 - Directed Study in Interior Design (independent study)
(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-Jr or sr or grad student; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)
Independent study in interior design under tutorial guidance.
IDES 5196 - Work experience (lighting internship)
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 10 credits; may be repeated 3 times)
Faculty-directed internship
IDES 5612 - Lighting Design
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)
Lighting as dynamic design element. Psychological aspects of light color/quality/sources. Photometrics, codes, daylighting, energy conservation. How lighting impacts health/well-being. Integrating lighting with interior/architectural elements. Lighting/fixture design. Computer visualization. Lecture, assignments, projects.
IDES 5616 - Sustainable Commercial Interior Design
(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: IDES 4616 (starting 22-MAY-17)
Intent, requirements, submittals, technologies/strategies to achieve LEED CI standards in existing, new construction, or tenant improvement projects.
IDES 5617 - Lighting Design Innovations and Technological Advances
(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)
Equivalent courses: IDES 4617
This course deepens students' understanding of the relationship between interior and architectural lighting design issues, strategies, and methods in contemporary practice. It investigates an integrated approach to lighting design to consider lighting innovations and emerging trends in health and comfort, smart technologies, energy and performance, metrics and standards, and assessment processes and tools. Assignments incrementally introduce students to related lighting issues to enable students to gain hands-on knowledge and application of related design issues through a small design project. Field studies and guest lectures provide insights into innovations in industry and professional perspectives on emerging technologies and systems integration.
IDES 8170 - Topics in Interior Design (Topics course)
(1 cr [max 3]; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)
In-depth investigation of topic, announced in advance.
IDES 8180 - Professional Seminar
(1 cr [max 2]; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 4 times)
Professional development issues/trends.
IDES 8192 - Readings in Interior Design
(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)
Independent study, review of books/periodicals under tutorial guidance.
IDES 8193 - Directed Study
(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)
Directed study in interior design.
IDES 8222 - Plan B Master's Project
(3 cr; Prereq-[DHA or design] master's student, instr consent; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)
Plan B master's project.

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