HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS I: ANTIQUITY THROUGH 18TH CENTURY

DS 130

Introduction to interior architecture, as a discipline and as a profession. Examine the ways in which interior environments impact our lives, and the challenges and responsibilities faced by those who work in this field. Topics include: the history of interior design as a profession; the increased professionalization of interior design; the relation of interior design to other design disciplines (such as architecture and furniture design); the social, economic, and environmental issues that impact design; the role of emerging technologies (including digital media); design research and documentation; the elements and principles of design; the identification and observation of quality work in both commercial and residential settings; contemporary trends in taste and aesthetics; and the application of design research methods to a real-world project.

DS 223

Building components, construction, interpretation of working drawing, and the process of project development.

DS 430

Designs and meanings and interrelationships of textiles in selected cultures and time periods.

DS 222

Understanding and applying the process of solving design problems of interiors. Space planning; selection and use of furnishings and materials; preparation of presentations.

DS 422

Surveys the history of architecture, interiors, furnishings and decorative arts from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century. Introduction to major design cultures and movements, emphasizing the role of social, economic, political, technological, and aesthetic factors in the shaping design.