Interior Design (IDE) Courses
IDE 2116. Design 3. (0-18) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment as an IDE major and have passed gateway coursework (ARC 1113, ARC 1213, ARC 1313, ARC 1223, ARC 1331, ARC 1513). Continued development of design exercises grounded in the relationship between humans, human behavior, and the designed environment. Introduction and exploration of design principles and elements. Focuses on integrating human factors, Universal Design, and contextual influences in interior environments. Utilizes hand, digital, and diagrammatic tools to represent analyses and design solutions. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $60; DL01 $150.
IDE 2126. Design 4. (0-18) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 2116. Continued development of design exercises that explore and integrate space planning standards, Evidence-Based Design, and interior detailing as they are informed by human and environmental factors, concepts, and regulations. Both the iterative process and the use of precedents and/or case studies are applied to more spatially and programmatically complex design problems. Working drawings format to be introduced and utilized. Includes continued production and exhibition of a design portfolio. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $60.
IDE 2143. Architecture and Interior Assemblies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment as an ARC or IDE major. The study of building materials, assemblies, and construction processes as used in interior environments with an emphasis on system components qualities, characteristics, and standard installation practices. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.
IDE 2153. Interior Materials and Assemblies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment as an ARC or IDE major. Introduction to materials used in interior environments. Focuses on performance criteria, sustainable attributes, material origins, application techniques, life cycle costs, and code regulations that influence a designer's selection. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.
IDE 2173. Building Information Modeling. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 2116 or ARC 2156. Project-driven lecture/laboratory course introducing the principles of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. Navigation of the user interface, basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools are utilized to create a full 3d project model. This BIM introductory course explores the implications of this evolving technology and covers BIM essential tools in application. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.
IDE 2263. Color Theory and Behavior. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
A study of the physiological, psychological, and emotional effects of color, light, and space on human experience, behavior, and performance within the built environment. Explores fundamental properties of color, color relationships and their effects, as well as the fundamental theories found in environment and behavior interactions. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.
IDE 2413. History of Interior Architecture I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: WRC 1013, WRC 1023, and enrollment as an ARC or IDE major.
Introduction to art, architecture, interior design, and decorative arts from antiquity to the Industrial Revolution. Explores the varied ways that design reflects and serves the social, religious, and political life in the Western and non-Western world. Course Fees: SAP1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.
IDE 2423. History of Interior Architecture II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: WRC 1013, WRC 1023, and enrollment as an ARC or IDE major. Introduction to art, architecture, interior design, and decorative arts through the post–Industrial Revolution to the modern period. Explores the varied ways that design reflects and serves the social, religious, and political life in the Western and non-Western world. (Formerly titled "History of Design: Renaissance through Nineteenth Century."). Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.
IDE 3123. Space Planning and Interior Details. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment as an ARC or IDE major. Space planning and interior details informed by human factors, concepts and regulations. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.
IDE 3133. Interior Design Topics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment as an ARC or IDE major. A study of current trends and issues in interior design. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.
IDE 3236. Interior Design Studio I. (0-18) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 2126 or ARC 2166. Intermediate design studio where the application of building codes informs space planning and the design of interior environments. Emphasis on developing an understanding of the built environment and continued development of critical thinking, research, and analytical skills to design well-planned, code-compliant interiors featuring comprehensive material and product selections. Utilizes a range of both digital and hand tools in the design process. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $60.
IDE 3246. Interior Design Studio II. (0-18) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 3236. Intermediate design studio where an integrated design process is used to meet human needs relative to the built environment. Focuses on understanding building systems, natural and artificial lighting design, and how interior spaces are impacted by those systems. Detailing is emphasized as part of the process of understanding the built environment. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $60.
IDE 4213. Design and Fabrication Workshop. (0-9) 3 Credit Hours.
Focuses on essential elements of furniture or product design and fabrication, emphasizing relations to human environments, architectural space, human factors, and the use of materials, processes, and methods. May include digital design technologies and processes. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.
IDE 4233. Computer Projects in Design. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ARC 2166 or IDE 2126. Project-driven lecture/laboratory course exploring advanced issues associated with 3-D modeling, animation, photo-realistic visualization, and computer-aided manufacturing. Considers the role these processes and allied theories play in architectural and interior design. (Same as ARC 4233. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 4233 and IDE 4233.) This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.
IDE 4266. Systems Integration Studio. (0-18) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 3246. Comprehensive design of interior environments for a term-long project, resulting in a full set of contract documents and specifications. Includes complex programming, life safety issues, thermal control, lighting, electrical, acoustics, water and waste management systems, and technical documentation. Focus is placed on building services, multi-story spaces, and accommodating all users. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $60.
IDE 4333. Practicum/Internship. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 3236 or consent of instructor; majoring in Interior Design.
Offers students participation in a variety of design development concerns. Students work under supervision in an approved internship to gain knowledge of their respective professional fields. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.
IDE 4513. Practice and Ethics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 3236. A study of the currently applied ethical, legal, and professional criteria for the practice of interior design. Issues investigated include forms of practice, client relationships, team leadership, office organization, and project management. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30; DL01 $75.
IDE 4816. International Studies Studio. (0-18) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 3246 or consent of instructor. An interior architecture studio associated with a study abroad program. (Formerly titled "Study Abroad: Studio.") (Same as ARC 4816. Credit cannot be earned for both IDE 4816 and ARC 4816.) This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $60.
IDE 4823. International Studies Theory Seminar. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 3246 or consent of instructor. A lecture/seminar course associated with a study abroad program; involves field trips. (Formerly titled "Study Abroad: History/Theory.") (Same as ARC 4823. Credit cannot be earned for both IDE 4823 and ARC 4823.) This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.
IDE 4833. International Studies Drawing Seminar. (0-9) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 3246 or consent of instructor. A drawing course associated with a study abroad program; involves field trips. (Formerly titled "Study Abroad: Observational Drawing.") (Same as ARC 4833. Credit cannot be earned for both IDE 4833 and ARC 4833.) This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.
IDE 4843. International Studies History Seminar. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: IDE 3246 or consent of instructor. A lecture/seminar course associated with a study abroad program; involves field trips. (Same as ARC 4843. Credit cannot be earned for both IDE 4843 and ARC 4843.) This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.
IDE 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the School Director, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Scholarly research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, may apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $10.
IDE 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the School Director, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Scholarly research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, may apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.
IDE 4953. Special Studies in Interior Architecture. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours for IDE 4953 or 12 hours for IDE 4956, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $30.
IDE 4956. Special Studies in Interior Architecture. (0-18) 6 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours for IDE 4953 or 12 hours for IDE 4956, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: SAP1 $25; STSE $60.
