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3.00 Credits
An examination of the philosophical and practical principles of sustainable design through exploration of environmental issues, sustainable materials and methods, and professional practice. Students will develop awareness of the implications of design decisions upon the environment and will gain a foundation for evaluation of materials, processes, and practices of design according to the principles of sustainable and environmentally responsible design. Prerequisite: junior standing. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
A historical and aesthetic survey with a focus on Western architecture, interiors, furniture, and decorative arts from ancient times through the 17th century. Stylistic developments, significant structures, important contributors, social history, and material culture are covered. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of a historical and aesthetic survey with an emphasis on Western architecture, interiors, furniture, and decorative arts, from the 17th to the 20th century. Stylistic developments, significant structures, important contributors, social history, and material culture are covered. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Provides a field experience in the Washington metropolitan area. Appropriate settings include interior design firms, architectural firms, governmental design agencies, and businesses specializing in residential design. The internship is monitored by a faculty member. ( 3-6)
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3.00 Credits
Students complete group projects that involve comprehensive design solutions developed for larger-scale spaces for special populations, such as assisted-living, child-care, and other special-needs facilities. Emphasis is on barrier-free design concepts, universal design application, and building and life safety codes. Various presentation styles are employed; freehand drafting, sketching, models, and computer-aided drafting skills are all incorporated. Prerequisite: ID 304. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Students complete individually selected comprehensive design solutions that involve client analysis, programming, and the determination of interior architectural materials, furnishings, and light design. The complete design process is emphasized with research, building and life-safety code implications, and design specifications applied in the student documentation. This is the senior capstone course. Studio. Prerequisite: ID 405. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
A survey of various construction methods and techniques used in the creation of custom-designed furnishings with an emphasis on contemporary trends and the development of the necessary drawing and 3- D modeling skills to convey the design. Prerequisites: ID 202 or ID 487, and ID 214. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the benefits of adopting the habits and skills of freehand sketching in the study of architecture and design. Freehand sketching and quick rendering techniques are explored in the examination of existing spaces in our physical environment. This course is intended to provide advanced drawing and rendering instruction for students of design who are traveling in order to discover the world of art and architecture. Prerequisite: ID 214. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of a selected topic in the field of interior design. Provides an opportunity for majors to explore thoroughly a subject previously studied in the program or to investigate one which is not part of the curriculum. The project is intended to demonstrate ability to conduct independent research and present the results in an expert manner. Prerequisite: permission of a faculty advisor and the dean of Arts and Sciences. ( 1-3)
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3.00 Credits
Explores the human, environmental, and technical issues that have affected recent developments in interior design. Students will develop a personal design theory based on research in design philosophy from contemporary and historic sources. This course is a Foundation Course for the First Professional (Track Two) master's program. (3)
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