ID 1510 - Survey of Interior Design

Credits: 3

This freshman-level course is an introduction to the interior design profession and practice. The course introduces students to the principles, theories, and practices related to the interior environment and human behavior within a variety of contexts. Students learn terminology and fundamental skills related to interior design and architecture and apply that knowledge using a variety of communication methods and constructs. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have broad perspective awareness of the processes, practices, terminology, and basic skills necessary for continued study; and a foundation for the ethical approach to creating interior environments in the 21st century.

Prerequisites: none

Corequisites: ID 1511 - Publishing Application Lab

Course Learning Outcomes:
Interior Design learning outcomes are governed by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Professional Standards found at https://accredit-id.org/professional-standards/. Each course in the RMCAD Interior Design program addresses multiple CIDA standards.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate understanding of, and proficiency in, the following CIDA standards. Levels of proficiency appropriate to each course are defined in the course rubric.

3. Human Behavior.
7. Professionalism and Business Practice.
9. Space and Form.

Required Textbooks:
101 Things I Learned in Architecture School - ISBN: 9780262062664

Shaping Interior Space - ISBN: 9781609018962

Interior Design - ISBN: 9781631265044
Course Materials:

Drawing Media-drafting
pencils and pens
Rolls of trace paper (“bum wad” or “trash”)
Scale
Straight edge
Board materials: matte board (sizes tbd in class)
Velcro or double sided tape
Sketchbook
Drafting tools
Markers
Vellum