Interior Architecture I

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Conduct comprehensive pre-design research that informs and supports design decision-making.

• Synthesize research findings into a clear conceptual framework that establishes the identity, culture, and workplace experience of an organization.

• Analyze user needs, workplace behaviors, organizational goals, and environmental context to develop evidence-based design solutions.

• Apply programming principles, accessibility standards, occupancy calculations, and applicable building codes to workplace design.

• Develop functional and innovative space plans that effectively integrate circulation, adjacencies, furniture systems, and workplace strategy.

• Design interior environments that thoughtfully integrate materials, lighting, furniture, branding, sustainability, and human experience into a cohesive design solution.

• Communicate design ideas effectively through professional drawings, diagrams, renderings, models, presentation boards, verbal presentations, and digital media.

• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, refine, and strengthen design proposals through iterative development and constructive critique.

• Produce a comprehensive, professionally presented design proposal that satisfies the requirements of the Steelcase NEXT Student Design Competition while demonstrating creative thinking, technical competence, and professional standards.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Research & Analysis	10%
Concept Development	10%
Programming & Code Analysis	15%
Space Planning	15%
Mid Review	15%
Design Development	20%
Final Competition Submission	10%
Presentation Video	5%
Participation & Professionalism	10%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
95>	A
90-94	A-
85-89	B+
80-84	B
75-79	B-
70-74	C+
65-69	C
60-64	C-
55-59	D+
50-54	D
45-49	D-
40-44	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance

Regular attendance and active participation are essential to success in this studio. Because design learning occurs through lectures, discussions, critiques, and in-class work, you are expected to attend every class and arrive on time.

• You are provided with two "free" absences that may be used for any reason.
• Each additional absence will lower your final course grade by one-half letter grade (for example, from a B to a B–, or from a B– to a C+).
• Six total absences will result in a failing grade for the course.
• If you arrive within 15 minutes of the scheduled start of class, you will be marked tardy. Three instances of tardiness equal one absence. Arriving more than 15 minutes late will be recorded as an absence.
• In cases of illness, family emergencies, or other extraordinary circumstances, accommodations may be considered at the instructor's discretion. If circumstances beyond your control affect your attendance over an extended period, please speak with the instructor as early as possible to discuss appropriate options, including the possibility of an Incomplete or a Leave of Absence.
• Occasionally, required field trips or department activities may conflict with another class. When this occurs, the instructor organizing the activity will coordinate with the appropriate faculty and provide documentation as needed.

For additional department information, see the Interior Architecture Department Policies:

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.