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3.00 Credits
Studio credits 2; No prerequisites Students are introduced to the language and principles common to all visual activity. Through freehand drawing exercises and study models, the abstract elements of design-point, line, plane, shape/form, value, color, and texture-are examined, along with the principles which unify these elements in a clear visual conceptual organization. Discussion and critique of assigned projects enable students to develop an understanding of the elements and principles of design composition.
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Studio credits 3; Prerequisites: 101, 128, 180 Students explore the application of formal design principles to architectural interior space. Students gain an understanding of geometric order and the articulation of enclosures as defined by base, vertical, and overhead planes.
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3.00 Credits
Studio credit 1; Elective; No prerequisites This course is an introduction to a broad range of faux finish techniques, including the essential procedures for creating traditional and unconventional finishes in marbling, glazing, gilding, and wood-grain effects for room surfaces, furniture, and objects.
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3.00 Credits
Studio credit 1; Elective; No prerequisites This course allows students to explore traditional and specialty finishes and their possible applications.
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Studio credit 1; Elective; No prerequisites Students learn about the process of mural painting and apply their ideas using painting and glazing and by adding finishing details to a mural project.
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Studio credit 1; Elective; No prerequisites The Golden Mean stands alone among mathematical expressions of proportion. Its appearance in nature, design, and architecture is universally recognized, from Egyptian pyramids and the Greek Parthenon to Le Corbusier, and from sunflowers to spiral shells from the sea. The Golden Mean principle is explored in lectures, and practical studio workshops teach students how to draw the Golden Mean proportion and use it as a design tool.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture credits 2; Prerequisites: 101, 150/151 This course introduces students to ideas and approaches to the study of design history and theories with particular emphasis on the interior environment. Through a combination of in-class lectures, discussions, guest speakers, and numerous site visits and tours, students learn about the wide-ranging nature of the field. Students explore different ways of reading the built environment through firsthand observation and the use of historical documents. Emphasis is placed on methodology, terminology, and understanding of broad historical frameworks.
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3.00 Credits
Studio credits 2; Prerequisites: 128, 135 This course builds upon basic perceptual and drawing skills through intensive exercises. Students gain an understanding of various rendering techniques through learning to apply texture, pattern, and color to their drawings.
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3.00 Credits
Studio credits 3; Prerequisites: 132, 234, 288 This course provides an in-depth introduction to the planning and design of kitchens and baths with a focus on residential applications. Design projects emphasize issues of safety, accessibility, modularity, and manufactured products including metric based items, appliances, materials, and industry standards.
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3.00 Credits
Studio credits 3; Prerequisites: 119, 134, 182 Building on the skills and knowledge acquired in Residential Design I, this studio focuses on how to design a complete residence. Emphasis is placed on design process, programming, space planning, building codes, and presentation techniques.
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