INT 160
Residential Interior Design
An introductory course in interior design of residential spaces.The functional, financial, social and aesthetic aspects of the home and its furnishings are studied through studio work in evaluation of house and apartment plans and selection and arrangements of furnishings. Interior decorating and Fung Shue principles are studied, including color selection, upholstery, draperies, curtains, shades, blinds, furniture, wall coverings, decorative art, tableware, lighting and accessories.
Prerequisite: None
Text: None
Course Outline:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Interview a client to determine a client's needs, desires and tastes.
Furnish a residence with appropriate furniture, window treatment, wall and floor covering and accessories.
Present idea to clients
with plans, elevations, sections, axonometric and perspective.
Introduction to Interior
Design
Historical Houses and Furniture
The Needs of a Family
Personal
Existing
Future Goals
Understanding Space
Group Spaces
Private Spaces
Support Spaces
Lighting
Utility
Mechanical
Food Preparation
Reading Chapters 1 - 2
The Home
Evaluation of Plan
Priorities
Location
Finances
Size
Aesthetics and Style
Small Project
Reading Chapters 3 - 6
Language of design: Home Furnishings
Elements of Design
Line
Form
Space
Texture and Pattern
Light
Color
Principles of Design
Scale and Proportion
Balance
Rhythm
Unity
Character
Emphasis
Reading Chapters 7 - 9
Designing for Humans
Planning and Social Zones
Designing Support Areas
Private Spaces, Floor Plans
Reading Chapters 10 - 12
Furniture selection and Arrangement
Historic Styles
Colonial North America
Neoclassicism and Revivals
Modern
Space layouts
Selection
Style
Cost
Scale
Proportion
Major Elements of Interiors
Windows and Window Treatment
Walls and Doors
Stairs
Fireplaces
Floors, floor coverings and ceilings
Accessories
Paint and textiles
Reading Chapters 15 - 17
Client interview questionnaire
Midterm exam
Presentation of project
Client interview for final project
Designing Kitchens
Reading Chapters 19 - 20
Bathrooms
Lighting
Reading Chapter 21
Fung Shue principles
Awareness of Special Needs and Concerns
Low Income Housing
Housing for Disabled Persons
Senior Citizens
Retirement Homes
Trends and Specialized Modes of Housing
Multiple Units
Planned Communities
New Urbanism
Mobile Homes
Modular Housing
Prefabricated Housing
Reading
Chapter 23
Interior Design Business and professional affiliations
Reading Chapter 24
Client presentation for design development
Final Exam
Department
Policy