Interior Architecture III

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• gather and apply human-centered evidence.

• apply space planning techniques throughout the design process.

• use precedents to inform design concepts or solutions.

• explore and iterate multiple ideas.

• design creative and effective solutions.

• execute the design process: pre-design, quantitative and qualitative programming, schematic design, and design development

• effectively express ideas and your rationale developed in the design process through visual media: ideation drawings and sketches.

• express project solutions using a variety of visual communication techniques and technologies appropriate to a range of purposes and audiences.

• explore design solutions through the use of a variety of media.

• effectively apply the elements and principles of design and related theories to two and three-dimensional design solutions.

• appropriately select and apply luminaires and light sources.

• select and apply color to support design purposes.

• understand that design decisions relating to acoustics, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality impact human wellbeing and the environment.

• understand principles and strategies of acoustical design and acoustical control.

• apply federal, state/provincial, and local codes including barrier-free and accessibility regulations and guidelines.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Projects	80%
Assignments	20%

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-
60.0 – 69.99	D
< 60.0	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:

Each student shall have a laptop that meets departmental guidelines with software for drafting, modeling, rendering, animating, and presenting their design schemes. Students shall bring their laptops to each class.

Books:

Francis D.K. Ching & & Corky Binggeli - Interior Design Illustrated

Francis D.K. Ching - Architecture: Form, Space & Order