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4.50 Credits
History of the Theatre is structured to give students the opportunity to gain an understanding and insight into contemporary theater using current productions as the basic study units of the course. Classroom time is spent in group discussions of these productions. Lectures are given by the instructor on the history of theater from ancient Greek drama to the present, elements of production, and current trends in American and British drama. A supplemental fee will be charged to students enrolling in this class.
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4.50 Credits
Design & Sustainability will critically explore the role of design in consumer culture and the debates that have emerged about sustainability in the latter part of the 20th century onwards. It will evaluate theoretical perspectives on topics such as consumption, identity, free/fair trade and globalization, and consider the design strategies that attempt to address the global, environmental and social issues highlighted in sustainability.
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4.50 Credits
In this course, the student is introduced to the fundamentals of manual drafting and the tools used in this technique. Some of the goals are to learn basic interior drafting vocabulary, line quality, lettering, and drafting conventions for a floor plan, furniture plan, interior elevations, building sections, and reflected ceiling plans. The course involves presentation techniques and axonometric drawings. Anthropometrics and ergonomics will be introduced.
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4.50 Credits
Students will be lead to understand the diversified disciplines within the field of interior design. Exploration of basic factors effecting applied design principles and elements will be emphasized. The students will study the aesthetic response of the elements of design in both two dimensional and three dimensional applications. Instruction in the development of networking skills and basic presentation skills is integral to this course. In addition students will be introduced to the principles of sustainable design and accessible design.
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4.50 Credits
In this course, the student is introduced to the fundamentals and transported through advanced techniques of manual drafting and the tools used in these techniques. Included in these skills will be reading architectural scales, manual drafting of floor plans, elevations, sections, and interior details. Students will develop skills in line weight, lettering, annotations, as well as axonometric drawings.
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4.50 Credits
In this course students will research the relationship between interior space, human inhabitation of space, and the context of a given space. Geographical, topographical, structural, social and cultural conditions are deeply intertwined with the physical structure of buildings and the human perception of interior spaces. Students will learn how the physical makeup of the human body as well as human spirit, cultural influences, and climatic factors influence relationships in a built environment. These factors affect the design of the built environment as a designer strives for a healthy and comfortable environment in a successful design solution. Cultural and socio-economic influences will be addressed in terms of their impact on a successful design project. Students will investigate, map, and record a portion of an existing building. They will produce a survey of the space assigned, as well as a report containing a photographic documentation and an analytical essay. They will also propose an alternative use of the space mapped that can engage with and enhance the spirit of the space or community location.
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4.50 Credits
In this course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of computer aided drafting and the tools used in this technique. Students can learn basic computer drafting vocabulary, line weights and values, as well as the skills necessary to produce floor plans, interior elevations, building sections, and reflected ceiling plans.
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4.50 Credits
This course investigates the fundamental elements of interior design and conveys their use through practical and theoretical research. The student will study the aesthetic response of the elements of design which include, for example, space, shape, form, mass, line, texture, pattern, light and color in two and three dimensional space through experiments and projects. Through the theoretical and contextual investigation of these responses and their application, the student will understand their use as an integral part of the design process.
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4.50 Credits
This course is a survey of the development of interior design from the Egyptian through to the Classical Revival period through to the present. Knowledge of the terminology and the recognition of distinct identifiable styles are expected to be attained through lectures, slide presentations, field trips, research, and analytical assignments. Emphasis is placed on recognizing masters of contemporary design.
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4.50 Credits
This course explores and systematically studies the different color systems, including Munsell, Ostwall, DIN Kuppers, and Gerritsen. Students will learn the science of color development and how color is viewed, reflection and absorption, and the psychological impact of color in the living-working environment. In addition students will learn how color is used to communicate in interior spaces. Practical application activities will develop students‘ skills in putting color systems and guidelines into practice in given applications.
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