Studio 1

TYPE OF PROJECTS:

• Small scale residential, commercial, product design, or graphic design
• Emphases on creative conceptual visualization, hand skill building, and the process
• 6 to 8 projects varying from 4 hours to 4 weeks
• At least one project to be team approach
  

PRIMARY FOCUS:

• Design Process/methodology
• Graphic thinking /visual notes
• Creativity /originality
• Scale/proportion
• Documenting space (sketch and photo documentation)
• Anthropometry and ergonomics
• Graphic design (page layout and composition)
• 3-D in design process
• Concepts sketching
• Application of design principles and elements
• Portfolio development
• Assigned reading
  
  

NOT ALLOWED IN THIS COURSE:

• Computer generated drawings
• Selection of materials and finishes
• Use of color
• Design development
  
  

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Space Planning Basics (Mark Karlen)
2. Interior Design Visual Presentation (Maureen Mitton).
3. Drawing and Designing with Confidence (Mike Lin)
4. Shaping Interior Space (Roberto Rengel)

Studio 2

TYPE OF PROJECTS:

• Small to medium scale interior spaces or product design
• Introduction to research and programming processes.
• Continue emphases on creative conceptual visualization, hand skill building, and process. Further emphases on graphic layout, elevations and 3-D as a design process
• 6 to 8 projects varying from 4 hours to 4 weeks
• At least one project to be team approach

PRIMARY FOCUS:

• Introduction to programming
• Introduction to space planning process  (goals/objectives, adjacency diagram, block diagram, criteria matrix, adjacency matrix, concept statement)
• Introduction to color
• Rendering
• Design Process/methodology (C)
• Graphic thinking /visual notes (C)
• Creativity /originality (C)
• Documenting space (sketch and photo documentation) (C)
• Anthropometry and ergonomics (C)
• Graphic design (page layout and composition) (C)
• 3-D in design process (C)
• Concepts sketching (C)
• Application of design principles and elements  (C)
• Portfolio development (C)
• Assigned reading

NOT ALLOWED IN THIS COURSE:

• Computer generated drawings
• Selection of materials and finishes

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Space Planning Basics (Mark Karlen)
2. Interior Design Visual Presentation (Maureen Mitton).
3. Drawing and Designing with Confidence (Mike Lin)
4. Shaping Interior Space (Roberto Rengel)   
5. Interior Design Illustrated (Francis Ching)
6. The Measure of Man & Woman (Henry Dreyfuss)

   (C) Continuation form previous studio

Studio 3

TYPE OF PROJECTS:

• Medium scale commercial and residential interior design projects
• Focus on accessibility and universal design, lighting and color, section as a design process. 
• Two major projects typically one residential and one commercial (4 to 7 weeks duration) and several short term projects

Coordinate with FCSMR 314 and ITDPT 213 for exchange of assignment (s)

PRIMARY FOCUS:

• Universal Design
• Accessible design
• Design Disabled
• ADA
• Introduction to building codes
• Way finding
• Materials, furniture and finish selections
• Introduction to construction detailing
• Ergonomics and Human Factors
• Digital representation
• Construct Model (Computer and board)
• Programming (C)
• Space planning process (goals/objectives, adjacency diagram, block diagram, criteria matrix, adjacency matrix, concept statement). (C)
• Color (C)
• Rendering (C)
• Assigned reading (C)

NOT ALLOWED IN THIS COURSE:

• Computer generated drawings for schematic design phase

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Space Planning Basics (Mark Karlen)
2. Interior Design Visual Presentation (Maureen Mitton).
3. Drawing and Designing with Confidence (Mike Lin)
4. Shaping Interior Space (Roberto Rengel)   
5. Interior Design Illustrated (Francis Ching)
6. The Measure of Man & Woman (Henry Dreyfuss)
7. Universal Kitchen and Bath Planning (Mary Jo Peterson)
8. Interior Design Graphic Standards (Maryrose McGowan)

Studio 4

TYPE OF PROJECTS:

• Larger scale commercial projects
• Project type: hospitality design and retail design.
• Focus on construction detailing and sections as design communication, NCIDQ prep, wayfinding. Incorporate a national competition, when possible.
• Two major projects.

          Coordinate with FCSMR 310 (Design Theory)\

PRIMARY FOCUS:

• IIDA, ASID, or ISP Student Design Competition
• NCIDQ preparation
• Interior Construction Detailing
• Wayfinding/signage and graphic identification
• Decorative Accessories
• Selection of sustainable/green materials (LEED)
• Building Codes. (C)
• Programming. (C)
• Rendering (hand and computer generated). (C)

NOT ALLOWED IN THIS COURSE:

• Computer generated drawings for schematic design phase

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Space Planning Basics (Mark Karlen)
2. Interior Design Visual Presentation (Maureen Mitton).
3. Drawing and Designing with Confidence (Mike Lin)
4. Shaping Interior Space (Roberto Rengel)   
5. Interior Design Illustrated (Francis Ching)
6. The Measure of Man & Woman (Henry Dreyfuss)
7. Universal Kitchen and Bath Planning (Mary Jo Peterson)
8. Interior Design Graphic Standards (Maryrose McGowan)
9. The Codes Guidebook for Interiors (Sharon Koomen Harmon)
10. Time Saver Standards for Interior Design Space Planning (Joseph Dechiara)
11. Interior Design Reference Manual: A guide to NCIDQ Exam (Ballast, D. K.)

Studio 5

TYPE OF PROJECTS:

• Larger scale commercial projects with the focus on health care design and office systems.
• Two major projects. At least one with complete construction document
• Focus on construction documents, custom design casegoods, and cabinetry, specification writing, and cost estimating

PRIMARY FOCUS:

• Construction Documents
• Interior Construction Detailing
• Custom designed furniture and cabinetry
• Specification Writing
• Cost estimating
• Selection of sustainable/green materials (LEED). (C)
• Programming (at a comprehensive level) (C)

NOT ALLOWED IN THIS COURSE:

• Computer generated drawings for schematic design phase

TEXT BOOKS:

• Space Planning Basics (Mark Karlen)
• Interior Design Visual Presentation (Maureen Mitton).
• Drawing and Designing with Confidence (Mike Lin)
• Shaping Interior Space (Roberto Rengel)   
• Interior Design Illustrated (Francis Ching)
• The Measure of Man & Woman (Henry Dreyfuss)
• Universal Kitchen and Bath Planning (Mary Jo Peterson)
• Interior Design Graphic Standards (Maryrose McGowan)
• The Codes Guidebook for Interiors (Sharon Koomen Harmon)
• Time Saver Standards for Interior Design Space Planning (Joseph Dechiara)
• Interior Design Reference Manual: A guide to NCIDQ Exam (Ballast, D. K.)
• Interior Construction and Detailing (David Kent Ballast)

Studio 6

TYPE OF PROJECTS

• Varies
• Comprehensive studio integrating research and analysis of existing or proposed structures.
• Self directed studio with research completed in Programming course.

PRIMARY FOCUS:

• Research
• specialized products
• Working Drawings
• Design Implementation
• Construction management
• Client relation
• Construction and Installation
• Post Occupancy
• Codes (C)
• Detailing (C)
• Custom design furniture and cabinetry (C)
• Specification Writing (C)
• Interior Construction Detailing (C)
• Modeling (C)
• Furniture and finishes selections (C)
• Universal Design (C)

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Space Planning Basics (Mark Karlen)
2. Interior Design Visual Presentation (Maureen Mitton).
3. Drawing and Designing with Confidence (Mike Lin)
4. Shaping Interior Space (Roberto Rengel)   
5. Interior Design Illustrated (Francis Ching)
6. The Measure of Man & Woman (Henry Dreyfuss)
7. Universal Kitchen and Bath Planning (Mary Jo Peterson)
8. Interior Design Graphic Standards (Maryrose McGowan)
9. The Codes Guidebook for Interiors (Sharon Koomen Harmon)
10. Time Saver Standards for Interior Design Space Planning (Joseph Dechiara)
11. Interior Design Reference Manual: A guide to NCIDQ Exam (Ballast, D. K.)
12. Interior Construction and Detailing (David Kent Ballast)