Course Descriptions

INDS 101 Introduction to Interior Design
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the interior designer and the scope of the profession. Lectures, discussions, problem solving and design application allow students to explore interior design as both a creative process and a profession. Prerequisite: DRAW 101.

INDS 102 Form, Space and Order
This course cultivates the ability to develop creative abstract design thinking and translate it into the 3-D composition of space and form with a system of formal architectural ordering. The course cultivates design process tools such as diagramming, drawing, and model making through a series of design explorations including abstract ideation, physical embodiment, architectural composition, and precedent analysis exercises. Prerequisite: DRAW 115.

INDS 110 Interior Design Studio I
This course, the first in a series of five interior design studio experiences, introduces students to basic interior design principles, theory and conceptual processes. The emphasis is on creating small-scale environments based on the interaction of the individual with the environment. Prerequisites: DRAW 115, INDS 102.

INDS 204 Rendering for the Interior
This course covers the exploration, development of technique and application of rendering skills for architectural interiors and exteriors, furnishings, accessories and details through a variety of media including pen and ink, color pencil and markers. Emphasis is placed on material simulation and delineation techniques. Prerequisite: DRAW 115.

INDS 209 Interior Materials I
This course presents a broad study of interior finishes and furnishings. The specification, composition, construction and application/usability of finishes and furnishings are covered. Lectures, demonstrations, projects and field trips promote the development of design ideas related to materials as well as sustainable materials and finishes. Prerequisite: DRAW 115.

INDS 210 Interior Design Studio II
This studio course continues the study of interior design through research, analysis, programming, conceptualization and design of the interior environment. Projects include exercises in spatial organization, anthropometrics and circulation on an increasingly complex scale. Emphasis is placed on design for populations with special needs, such as children, the elderly, the disabled and the economically disadvantaged. Mandatory portfolio review and assessment occur at the conclusion of this course. Prerequisite: INDS 110.

INDS 211 History of Interior Design
This course offers a comprehensive and concise compendium of the history of interiors from antiquity to present with reference to interiors as a social art, responsive to historical and cultural influences. Design theories and philosophies are explored in reference to their influence on interiors along with the complexity and intricacies of the sensory relationship of humans with interior space over time. Prerequisites: ARLH 206, ARLH 208.

INDS 220 Building Construction and Systems for the Interior
This course provides an introduction to interior building materials and systems. The course promotes an understanding of the various constructed assemblies, both structural and nonstructural, which, when combined, form complete buildings. Functional and environmental considerations about building technology systems, and the role of interior designers in improving the quality of the built environment are also covered. Emphasis is placed on the necessary partnership of building technology experts, architects, interior designers, engineers, and clients. Prerequisite: INDS 210.

INDS 300 Interior Materials II
Sustainable materials and finishes are a primary focus of this course, with an in-depth study of interior finishes and furnishings and their specification, composition, construction and application/usability. Lectures, demonstrations, projects and field trips promote the development of design ideas related to both residential and contract materials. Prerequisites: ARCH 241, INDS 110, INDS 209.

INDS 302 Lighting for the Interior
This course explores the use of lighting as a design element in the interior environment. Basics of electricity and electrical distribution systems, function, use and control of light, lighting fixtures and lighting installation are topics for lecture and discussion. Through demonstrations in the lighting lab, luminaries and lamps are compared with regard to glare, light distribution, intensity, color, color rendition, energy effectiveness and cost. Prerequisite: INDS 110.

INDS 303 Emerging Materials for Interior Design
This course presents an exploratory study of technological advances that have generated new interior materials recently introduced in the market and their impact on global sustainability. A study of emerging materials that have the potential for application/use in interior design, with special focus on sustainable and intelligent structural materials and finishes. Group discussions, presentations, projects and field trips promote the development of design ideas related to new materials. Prerequisites: ARCH 101 or HIPR 101 or INDS 209.

INDS 320 Interior Design Studio III
Communication of the design intent through construction documentation is the focus of this studio course. With an emphasis on electrical, mechanical and code requirements, assigned projects expand student understanding, application and communication of lighting, color, materials, technology and structure through construction documents, specifications and estimating. Prerequisite: INDS 210.

INDS 321 Interior and Exterior Illustration
This course covers the exploration, development of technique and application of sighted perspective drawings of architectural interiors and exteriors, furnishings, accessories and details. Employing a variety of media, students produce work to support and enhance portfolio presentation. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic concerns. Prerequisite: DRAW 115.

INDS 322 Human Responses to the Built Environment
This course examines the interactions of social, behavioral, cultural and technological dimensions of the built environment. Through lectures, discussion and research projects, students are expected to explore the theoretical, historical and scientific context of the built environment as they develop and increase their level of environmental awareness. Prerequisite: ARTH 110.

INDS 350 Interior Design Studio IV
This studio course provides a collaborative and multidisciplinary structure for the exploration and application of human-centric design methodology in interior environments. Prerequisites: INDS 320.

INDS 404 Special Topics in Interior Design
The topic of this course varies from quarter to quarter. Each seminar focuses on various issues in the field of interior design and allows students to pursue individual projects related to the topic of the course. Prerequisites: Vary according to topic.

INDS 405 Portfolio Preparation
This course provides the opportunity for interior design students to develop a professional working portfolio. Emphasis is placed on organizing a strong body of work focused on a specific area of expertise dictated by the students' individual career goals. Presentation options are explored, examined and executed. Prerequisite: INDS 320.

INDS 413 Professional Practices in Interior Design
This course presents the professionalism and ethics of interior design. Design practice, public and client relations, administration and procedures, and social responsibilities are discussed. Professional qualifications and organizations are covered, and students set personal goals for achievement in the profession. Prerequisite: INDS 320.

INDS 470 Interior Design Studio V
As the first part of a capstone project, students in this course advance their design skills to meet the challenge of a complex project. Selecting both client and project, students complete an in-depth precedent study, code and building analysis, user assessment, programming, conceptualization and presentation. Design research methods, innovation, code compliance, sustainability and acoustical comfort are key issues that are addressed. Prerequisite: INDS 350.

INDS 480 Interior Design Studio VI
As the first part of a capstone project, students in this course develop individual professionalism in interior design development, specification and presentation. Students develop work selected in part one of the capstone project, with a focus on choosing, refining, and effectively communicating design intent to a variety of interested parties, including professional bodies, regulatory agencies, and clients. Prerequisite: INDS 470.

INDS 702 Interior Design Seminar
This seminar course introduces students of diverse backgrounds to interior design as an academic discipline and as a profession. Students explore issues that affect interior design, establish personal goals of achievement and begin to develop a personal philosophy of design.

INDS 706 Interior Design Theory and Criticism
This course examines the ways in which architects, interior designers and theorists express and conceptualize the spirit of interior design. Readings are drawn from significant works detailing the history of interior design and the role of interior design in the future. Through active participation in discussions, research papers and independent analyses, students are expected to develop skills in analyzing and conceptualizing interior design principles.

INDS 708 Graduate Rendering for the Interior
This course focuses on understanding and applying the underlying principles of graphic presentation and rendering techniques. The course develops hand skills through the application of perspective drawings of architectural interiors and exteriors. The development and refinement of visual presentations permits the designer to clearly and professionally communicate design decisions. Emphasis is on the expression of ideas through freehand graphic documentation.

INDS 712 Interior Design Studio I
This course begins the advanced study of interior design in a studio setting through the development and execution of strong design ideas. Projects are structured to emphasize the design process: analyzing, programming, conceptualizing, developing and presenting ideas of a medium level of complexity.

INDS 714 Interior Design Studio II
This course continues the advanced study of the interior design process through the development and execution of designs for special populations. Projects are structured to emphasize human factors and the design process. Prerequisite: INDS 712 or permission of department chair.

INDS 718 Graduate Interior and Exterior Illustration
Understanding and applying the underlying principles of graphic presentation and rendering techniques are the focus of this course. Students explore communication and promotion design ideas through the application of perspective drawings of architectural interiors and exteriors. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic concerns and professional presentation techniques.

INDS 721 Emerging Interior Materials
The focus of this course is on emerging materials that have the potential to be applied in interior design. This course presents an exploratory study of technological advances that have generated new interior materials recently introduced in the market and their impact on global sustainability. Sustainable and intelligent structural materials and finishes are covered. The specification, composition, construction and application/usability of these new interior materials also are covered. Group discussions, presentations, projects and field trips promote the development of design ideas related to new materials.

INDS 722 Applied Interior Lighting
This course explores the advanced study of lighting as a design element in the interior environment. Electricity, electrical distribution systems, function, use and control of light, lighting fixtures and lighting installation are covered in lectures, discussion and application. Through demonstrations in the lighting lab, luminaries and lamps are compared with regard to glare, light distribution, intensity, color, color rendition, energy effectiveness and cost. Students utilize manufacturer catalogs, computer programs and lighting equipment to design and construct a lighting fixture.

INDS 726 Human Response to the Built Environment
In this course, the complex interaction and impact of the built environment on human behavior is examined through the context of social, behavioral, cultural and environmental variables. Issues of social and cultural context, gender, health and well-being are examined through environmental factors and characteristics of the built environment such as structure type and use, density, zoning, planning, development and transition, and transportation.

INDS 727 Interior Environmental Systems
This course focuses on building systems that affect interior design as they relate to contemporary issues such as indoor environmental quality and global sustainability. Functional and environmental considerations about building technology systems, and the role of interior designers in improving the quality of the built environment also are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the necessary partnership of building technology experts, architects, interior designers and clients.

INDS 740 Contemporary Issues in Interior Design
In this course, students explore a variety of critical, aesthetic and practical issues relevant to the current practice of interior design. This course employs readings, lectures and discussions to stimulate and refine critical thinking and practical design problem-solving abilities. Collaborative student groups conduct research on a current topic of interest and are responsible for preparing a project and presentation as a focal point for critiques and discussion.

INDS 749 Interior Design M.A. Final Project
This studio is dedicated to the development and production of a major interior design project as the culmination of the M.A. degree. Emphasis is placed on an advanced level of complexity and challenge within the design project. Prerequisites: INDS 706, INDS 727.

INDS 751 Interior Design Studio III
This studio course continues the advanced study of the interior design process through the development and execution of a comprehensive graduate-level design problem. Emphasis is placed on specialized interior environments based on students' direction and areas of expertise. Prerequisites: INDS 714, INDS 722.

INDS 752 Interior Design Studio IV
This studio course continues the advanced study of the interior design process through the design of multifunctional interior environments. Emphasis is placed on the human relationship to the interior environment. Projects are structured to require a high degree of complexity. Prerequisite: INDS 751 or permission of department chair.

INDS 755 Professional Practices in Interior Design
This course examines the professional aspects of the practice of interior design including office procedures, business law, contracts, letters of agreement, insurance and liability, as well as interaction with employers, clients and consultants. Emphasis is placed on the principles and ethics of design practice. Prerequisite: INDS 714.

INDS 760 Graduate Interior Design Portfolio
This course provides the opportunity for interior design students to develop a professional working portfolio. Emphasis is placed on organizing a strong body of work, focused on a specific area of expertise dictated by the student's individual career goals. Presentation options are explored, examined and executed.

INDS 762 Interior Design: Chicago
This studio course continues the advanced study of the interior design process through the development and execution of a comprehensive graduate-level design problem. Emphasis is placed on specialized interior environments based on students' direction and areas of expertise. Prerequisites: INDS 714, INDS 722.

INDS 780 Special Topics in Interior Design
This elective course provides an opportunity for students to focus on particular issues in the field of interior design. Faculty, course content and prerequisites vary each time the course is offered. The course may include lectures, discussions, individual projects and critiques, depending on the nature of the topic.

INDS 791 Interior Design Studio V: M.F.A. Thesis I
This studio serves as the first part of a two-studio sequence dedicated to the development and production of an interior design project as the culmination of the M.F.A. course of study. Students are required to develop and submit a programmatic thesis proposal to the thesis committee during the third week of the quarter. Following committee approval, analysis, programming and conceptual design, work begins on the project, with the advice and guidance of faculty. Emphasis is placed on a high degree of complexity and challenge within the design project. Prerequisite: INDS 752 or permission of department chair.

INDS 792 Interior Design Studio VI: M.F.A. Thesis II
This studio serves as the second part of a two-studio sequence dedicated to the development and production of a major interior design project as the culmination of the M.F.A. course of study. Students continue the design project through the conventional phases of design development, documentation and presentation. A written research component must accompany the drawings, models and other materials submitted for consideration. Prerequisite: INDS 791.