ID 2750 - Architectural Perspective + Rendering Techniques

Credits: 3

This sophomore-level course introduces the artistic and presentation techniques of perspective and rendering for the interior design profession. Students develop skills in both the conceptual and technical process of manually constructing one, two, and three-point perspective drawings, as well as professional rendering techniques that include color palette use, light sources and shading, surface and detail indications, and entourage. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand and demonstrate the free-hand and mechanical drawing and rendering skills necessary to successfully illustrate their design solutions in presentation drawings.

Prerequisites: FD 1275 - Drawing I and ID 1710 - Drafting

Notes: (Formerly ID 2830)

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.

Communication
Application of the theories of two- and three-dimensional design

Required Textbooks:
Color Drawing: Design Drawing Skills + Techniques for Architects, Landscape Architects, + Interior Designers - ISBN: 9780471741909

Integrated Drawing Techniques: Designing Interiors With Hand Sketching, SketchUp, and Photoshop - ISBN: 9781628923353