Environmental Design I

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Student work demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge and skills learned to use precedents to inform design concepts or solutions.

• Students understand the importance of evaluating the relevance and reliability of information and research impacting design solutions.

• Students understand the elements and principles of design and related theories, including spatial definition and organization.

• Student work demonstrates the ability to explore design solutions through the use of a variety of media.

• Students effectively apply the elements and principles of design and related theories throughout the interior design curriculum to two and three-dimensional design solutions

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Projects	90%
Assignments	10%

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
93.0 – 100	A
90.0 – 92.99	A-
87.0 – 89.99	B+
83.0 – 86.99	B
80.0 – 82.99	B-
77.0 – 79.99	C+
73.0 – 76.99	C
70.0 – 72.99	C-
< 70.0	F

Attendance/Participation:

Most courses in the Department of Interior Architecture are not based on a textbook but rely on information and techniques taught in class and classroom interaction with faculty and peers. Because semesters are only 15-16 weeks long, each absence constitutes missing a significant part of the class experience. Additionally, students are expected to recognize the importance of professional behavior and to show respect for faculty and their fellow students by arriving on time to class each week. Therefore, the following absence policies are in place.

• Each student has two “free” absences to use for any purpose.

• Each additional absence will drop a student’s grade one increment for the semester (e.g., from a B- to a C+).

• Four total absences (excused or unexcused) will automatically lead to a failing grade

• Tardiness: If you arrive within 15 minutes of the start of class, you are considered tardy. Three instances of tardiness constitute one absence. If you are late by more than 15 minutes, you are considered absent.

• Any regular medical appointments (check-ups, dental, eye doctor, etc.) should be scheduled to not conflict with class time and will not count as an excused absence.

• Students who have extenuating circumstances (family tragedy, serious continuing illness) should work with OARS to receive accommodations for extended absences

Sometimes, students may have multiple absences beyond their control (for instance, for a medical condition). Students in those situations should discuss those with their instructors. Students with extraordinary conditions may want to request a grade of “incomplete” in order to have more time to make up the work. Alternatively, students may need to file a leave of absence.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Drawing + Drafting Tools + Equipment: (pencils, pens, erasers, pencil sharpener) Rulers and templates (T-square, triangles, scale, ruler, drafting templates) Coloring media (colored pencils, markers)

• Model-making Cutting Tools: (cutting mat, scissors, blades, blade holder, hobby saw, cork-back metal ruler) Adhesives (glue, other adhesives)

• Attaching Supplies: (push pins, paper clips, T-pins, stapler, tape, drafting dots)

• Drawing papers (printer paper, sketchbooks, large sheets, tracing paper, vellum)

• Model-making Supplies: Bristol board, Chip board, Mat board

• Wooden craft sticks (bass wood or balsa wood) Additional small tools: Q-tips, toothpicks, tweezers, clamps, grips

• Safety and wellness supplies: Safety glasses and disposable ear plugs for use in the Woodshop

• First aid supplies: (band-aids, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, etc.) as needed (also available in the studio space)

• Technology: Personal laptop that meets departmental specifications for architectural drafting, modeling, rendering

• Adobe Creative Suite software + software subscription