UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CALENDAR 2004-2005
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Interior Design Courses
IDE 301 Interior Design: Furniture Design Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. Advanced instruction in the design, construction, and finishing of furniture. The course involves the development of a complex prototype and includes research, criteria examination and determination, design development, drawings, complete prototype development, and presentation drawings.
IDE 302 Interior Design: Design Management Lect: 3 hrs. Concentration focuses on the coordination of the physical work place with the people and work of the organization. This course combines planning and management practices with the most current professional and technical knowledge to provide humane and effective work environments. This course examines seven functional areas. They are: programming and long-range planning, facilities analysis, space management, interior planning and design, human factors, interior codes, public welfare and safety, and interior installation. This concentration is multidisciplinary and integrates the principles of business administration, interior design, product design, architecture and the behavioural and engineering sciences.
IDE 303 Interior Design: Housing in Society Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Through lecture and discussion groups this course studies the history, theory and practice of housing design. An emphasis on social policy and emerging ideas in the design and provision of housing is applied while looking at historical and current examples. Addresses the reality of the increase in the elderly and disabled population. Focus on the market response to design interiors that are easily usable regardless of people’s age and ability. Emphasis will be placed on physical and mental abilities, the aging process and the impact of design on the elderly.
IDE 304 Interior Design: Set Design Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. Advanced instruction in the design, construction, and finishing of theatre sets. The course involves the development of a concept for a complex prototype and includes research, program development, design development, criteria examination and determination, working drawings, complete prototype development, and presentation drawings. This course will be given in con-junction with the Theatre Department.
IDE 305 Interior Design: Strategy in Interior Design Lect: 3 hrs. Interior Design needs change dramatically in each phase of a business cycle. Aligning the work environment with the business plan is critical in a company’s success. This course will examine the five predominant business cycles: 1) Creativity 2) Direction 3) Delegation 4) Coordination 5) Collabor-ation. Major steps required in developing a strategy for the interior work environment include: Initiation, Data Collection, Assessment, Options, Evaluation/Refinement and Implementation. During each business cycle, options may change. This course will require students to develop a plan for an interior work environment, aligned with a particular business cycle, while focusing on the evaluation of options for a particular scenario. Emphasis will be on the evaluation of options using a scoring and weighting methodology. The use of standard business software will be taught and required in presentations.
IDE 306 Interior Design: Advanced Infrastructures Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. This course gives emphasis to the relationships between material properties, structural principles, construction processes, and architectural interior forms. Students will focus on advanced concepts in lighting, acoustics and the application of materials and finishes.
IDE 307 Interior Design: Colour + Space Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. This course provides an in-depth analysis and study of colour and space. Industry notes that designers tend to neglect the three-dimensionality of colour within a given space. In this course, the primary focus will be to work with concepts of three-dimensional colour. Colour will be studied as a spatial concept. The course will examine psychological and experiential theories of colour. Contemporary works by noteworthy Installation Artists, Designers and Architects dealing with colour and spatial concepts will further support one’s research and experience. Students will be expected to prepare and submit a series of written and visual projects. Field trips will be part of the course.
IDE 308 Interior Design: The Design Context Lect: 3 hrs. This course will look at the social, economic and political forces influential in shaping the profession. It will address the legitimization of the profession. Titles Acts, Practice Acts and other legislative procedures will be examined in the North American context with some reference to practice in Europe and the Far East. In addition, current issues related to professional practice including contractual and specification documents, inter-professional relations and trade resources will be studied.
IDE 309 Interior Design: Sustainable Design Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. The construction and operation of buildings consume the majority of the world’s natural resources and energy, and contribute the bulk of landfill waste. This course introduces the concept of sustainable architecture and interior design. It examines the environmental impact of building design and construction. It addresses the problems of scarcity, costly extraction, and increased regulatory provisions associated with unsustainable natural resource consumption and waste disposal. This course looks at sustainable materials in the interior context. It is illustrated through the use of case studies.
IDE 310 Interior Design: Advanced Portfolio Presentation Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. Advanced manual three-dimensional drawing constructions (perspective and axonometric) and rendering using a variety of media are examined in this course. The focus is on software that provides students with a creative and visually exciting method of displaying their portfolios. The use of software such as Photoshop, Dream Weaver, and Flash for multi-media presentations will help students prepare their portfolio for graduation.
IDE 311 Interior Design: Facilities Management Lect: 3 hrs. This course surveys the methods of managing the physical assets of large facilities-corporate, institutional, and governmental. Students will learn the basics of strategic planning, site selection & location analysis, transactions, management of facilities and understanding and doing business with corporations.
IDE 312 Interior Design: Technology of Historic Interiors Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Introduces students to the historic treatments of interior surfaces and interior architectural features. Topics include historic finishes and the methods of replicating them for application to restoration, rehabilitation or new-construction projects. Historic Interiors are studied through lecture and field observation to develop a deeper understanding of their context. There is a focus on the problems and solutions of deterioration and repair.
IDF 201 Interior Design: Fundamentals of Design Theory Lect: 2 hrs. This course focuses on the student’s visual awareness through an introduction to the fundamentals of design theory, including line, texture, tone, form, colour, light, partial illusion, balance and proportion. Students must complete a series of visual design theory plates assignments.
IRC 101 Interior Design: Communications I Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs. This is a basic course in design communication which includes writing, oral presentation, and drawing. It develops freehand drawing skills, including perspectives, in various wet and dry media and provides knowledge of the computer applications used in the Interior Design program.
IRC 201 Interior Design: Communication II Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. Advanced techniques in computer applications. This course will emphasize the interrelationships between applications, focusing on the use of advanced computer applications in design and presentations. Prerequisite: IRC 101.
IRC 301 Interior Design: Communication III - Advanced Rendering Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. Building on IRC 101, students will demonstrate advanced competency in freehand drawing. This course includes further study and practice with wet and dry media, and will advance skills in the use of the elements and principles of design to produce visually effective renderings. Prerequisite: IRC 101.
IRD 010 Interior Design: Design Dynamics Studio I Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs. In lecture, studio and workshop, students are expected to develop fundamental skills and methods for creative problem solving in both 2D and 3D design exercises. Lectures introduce the principles of design , design process, creative thinking and research. Projects introduce the elements and principles of design, explore surface and spatial manipulation and develop knowledge of materials, techniques and structure. Course Weight: 4.00
IRD 020 Interior Design: Design Dynamics Studio II Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs. In lecture, studio and workshop students are expected to further develop their creative design problem solving capabilities aplying their understanding of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design theory to practical problems. The lectures further expand the study of the design process, structure and design theory. The theory and concepts of human factors engineering (anthropometry, ergonomics and proxemics) are explored through the design and construction of full scale projects. Prerequisite: IRD 010. Course Weight: 4.00.
IRH 010 Interior Design: History of Art Lect: 3 hrs. Interested in the broad development in art, design and architecture from the classical period through to the present day, this course will offer an analytical survey of images, objects and buildings that seeks to explain the historical, cultural and social contexts of the production of art broadly defined and to offer a means of understanding stylistic change and its meanings.
IRH 101 Interior Design: History of Design I Lect: 3 hrs. Antiquity to the Renaissance: This course examines the history of art and design in aesthetic, practical, theoretical, social and global contexts. Prerequisite: IRH 010.
IRH 201 Interior Design: History of Design II Lect: 3 hrs. This course follows issues examined in IRH 101 from the Renaissance to Modernism. Emphasis is placed on the influence of the Industrial Revolution, consequent changes in materials and technique, and the search for design paradigms appropriate to the social structure and ideals of the modern world. Prerequisite: IRH 101.
IRH 301 Interior Design: History of Design III Lect: 3 hrs. Advanced study in the history of art and design from about 1900 to the present day. Emphasis will be placed in interrelationships among the fine and applied arts in the formation and manifestations of our concepts of Modernism and Post-Modernism. Prerequisite: IRH 201.
IRH 401 Interior Design: Design Seminar Lect: 3 hrs. This course will examine how objects, interiors, spaces and the built environment represent the transferal and embodiment of ideas about culture, society and identity. Interested in the historical and contemporary relationships of human society to objects and spaces -- whether in their creation or use -- this course will address ideas about style and substance as relating to the issues and concerns that define the design profession. Prerequisite: IRH 301.
IRL 100 Interior Design: Introduction to World Art I: Pictorial Arts Lect: 3 hrs. This is an introduction to the study of art history from a cross-cultural perspective. The function of the pictorial arts (principally painting and sculpture) within religious, social and economic systems will be the primary focus of study. Students will be introduced to the diversity of artistic expression from across the globe and throughout history while they learn the fundamental principles and aims of pictorial expression and formal analysis. (LL)
IRL 500 Interior Design: Contemporary Art & Art of the Recent Past Lect: 3 hrs. Students learn about the art of the past one hundred years, and the ways in which academic institutions, museums, public and private galleries define artistic practice. Contemporary art will be examined within the context of constructions of identity and place. Photography, video and artists’ use of the Internet will be studied, as well as works in traditional media. (UL) Prerequisite: A Survey course in the in the history of art or with permission of the instructor.
IRN 010 Interior Design: Interior Design Studio I Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs. The student is expected to build a foundation of Interior Design knowledge and the skills that support it. The lectures introduce basic design research methods, the design process, the sensory environment, space planning and environment behaviour theories, design drafting techniques, an awareness of the profession and the ethical responsibilities of practice. Studio assignments apply skills and theory in design projects. Course Weight: 4.00
IRN 020 Interior Design: Interior Design Studio II Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs. The student is expected to develop creative solutions for small-to medium-scale design problems. Lectures cover a variety of topics including concept development and contextual issues, placemaking and space planning theories for domestic, retail, office, hospitality and other environments. Studio assignments incorporate programming, conceptualization, design development and construction documentation. Prerequisites: All required courses in First Year. Course Weight: 4.00
IRN 030 Interior Design: Interior Design Studio III Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs. The student is expected to generate creative and functional solutions for non-residential interior design problems. Lectures address advance topics in space planning and the sensory environment. Studio assignments include programming, schematic concept development, design development and construction documentation for mid-to large-scale multi-functional interiors. Prerequisites: All required courses in Second Year. Course Weight: 4.00
IRN 040 Interior Design: Interior Design Studio IV Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 5 hrs. The student is expected to demonstrate capabilities and synthesize knowledge gained throughout the program. Comprehensive research, analysis and synthesis are required for the student to generate a creative, unique, detailed, and a responsible design solution(s) relative to a complex problem in a micro environment. Prerequisite: All required courses in third year. Course Weight: 4.00.
IRP 601 Interior Design: Professional Study Preparation Lect: 3 hrs. This professional communication course introduces and prepares students for work-study experience. Workshops will emphasize writing and speaking clearly and concisely in a variety of situations typical of interior design practice. Students will learn design office practices, valuable interview skills, and portfolio preparation. (formerly IRP 600).
IRP 653 Interior Design: Store Design and Planning Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Students will develop a knowledge of design research methods, space planning theory and the sensory environment as they relate to retail environments that is suited to an identified target market. Best practices from North American and international perspectives will be explored. The course will cover topics such as store design and planning, store renovations, shopping centre design and planning, shopping centre renovations, financial considerations, and targets markets. Prerequisite: FSN 452.
IRP 701 Interior Design: Professional Study Practicum Lab: 3 hrs. Field placements in design offices, and/or other valid experiences approved by the Interior Design program, will introduce students to hands-on work experience. In addition to applying academic skills and theoretical perspectives acquired in the program, students will learn to work effectively within the interior design profession. A total of 400 hours of field placement work experience is required for full credit. This course is normally completed during the summer between third and fourth year. Prerequisite: IRP 601 or Permission of the Instructor.
IRP 801 Interior Design: Professional Practice Lect: 3 hrs. This course will build on knowledge gained in IRP 601, Professional Study Preparation. Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of interior design firm practices. Topics such as small business management, marketing, promotion, presentations, fee methods, scope of services, job descriptions, contracts, ethics and accounting are reviewed. Project management contract documentation, budgeting and scheduling will be further examined. Prerequisite: IRP 601.
IRT 101 Interior Design: Design Technology I Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1hr. “Residential Construction” examines the principles, regulations, systems, materials and details of standard wood frame construction according to Section 9 of the Ontario Building code. Performance criteria for residential heating, electrical and plumbing are introduced. The principles and practice of sustainable design are also introduced. Students prepare contract documentation that includes floor plans, elevations, sections and schedules.
IRT 201 Interior Design: Design Technology II Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. Through lectures, field trips and workshop experimentation, students study interior surface finishes, architectural woodwork and detailing for residential and commercial design. Sustainability concerns as well as health and safety issues are discussed in the selection of finishes, installation methods and details. Students apply regulations, standards and performance criteria to their designs and prepare relevant contract documentation including fitment details, schedules and specifications. Prerequisite: IRT 101.
IRT 301 Interior Design: Design Technology III Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1hr. “Interior Commercial Construction” examines the principles, regulations, systems, materials and details that comply with Ontario Building Code regulations for noncombustible construction. Study includes partitions, ceilings, doors, lighting and acoustics. Study of the principles and practice of green/sustainable design are continued. Students may be required to prepare contract documentation that includes reflected ceiling plans, partition sections, lighting system applications and calculations. Prerequisite: IRT 201.
IRT 401 Interior Design: Design Technology IV Lect: 3 hrs. “Building Services” in commercial occupancies, including such services as electrical, plumbing, sprinklers, HVAC, com-munications and security. Study of the principles and practice of sustainable design is continued. Students may be required to prepare contract documentation that includes floor and reflected ceiling plans. Prerequisite: IRT 301.
IRT 501 Interior Design: Design Technology Thesis Lect: 3 hrs. This course provides advanced study of interior building construction, materials, detailing and building services. Students examine current practices and standards. The development of competency in contract documentation is a goal. Prerequisite: IRT 401.