IDSD 4250 - Sustainable Design Senior Portfolio Review

Credits: 0
Course Type: Portfolio Review

Students in this senior-level course gain the technical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to design large-scale work environments based on human productivity and business organizations and their goals. Emphasis is on advanced programming, space planning, furniture, finish and equipment specification, and building system integration while adhering to fire and safety codes and ADA requirements as part of design development and presentation. As part of the Sustainable Design Specialization, coursework must be completed using the sustainable knowledge and strategies obtained to date. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the ability to formulate and communicate a comprehensive design for a work environment based on research and advanced problem-solving strategies.

Prerequisites: IDSD 4200 - Sustainable Design Studio and IDSD 4870 - Sustainable Special Use Design

Corequisites: IDSD 4886 - Capstone Project Part II

Notes: This course is Pass/Fail.

Course Learning Outcomes:

GLOBAL CONTEXT Apply a global view and consider social, cultural, economic, and ecological contexts in all aspects of their work.
COLLABORATION Collaborate and participate in interdisciplinary teams.
BUSINESS PRACTICES + PROFESSIONALISM Understand the principles and processes that define the profession and the value of interior design to society.
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN Apply knowledge of human experience and behavior to designing the built environment.
DESIGN PROCESS Apply all aspects of the design process to creatively solve a design problem.
COMMUNICATION Demonstrate effective and polished written and oral communication skills.
HISTORY + THEORY Apply knowledge of the history of interiors, architecture, decorative arts, and art to design work.
DESIGN ELEMENTS + PRINCIPLES Apply elements and principles of design.
LIGHT + COLOR Apply the principles and theories of light and color effectively in relation to environmental impact and human wellbeing.
PRODUCTS + MATERIALS Create design solutions that integrate furnishings, products, materials, and finishes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS + HUMAN WELLBEING Apply the principles of acoustics, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and water and waste management in relation to environmental impact and human well-being.
CONSTRUCTION Understand interior construction and its interrelationship with base building construction and systems.
REGULATIONS + GUIDELINES Apply laws, codes, standards, and guidelines that impact the human experience of interior spaces.

ISDS 4250 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Design Portfolios: Presentation & Marketing for Interior Designers - ISBN: 9781501317248

Portfolios for Interior Designers: A Guide to Portfolios, Creative Resumes, + the Job Search - ISBN: 9780470408162