HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS II: 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES

DS 626

Provides the opportunity to explore and refine interior design skills while responding to current events and the ever changing world around us. Follow the design process from research, programming, conceptual and schematic design, full design development and presentation. All aspects of designing an interiors project in detail will be addressed, including space planning, interior architectural articulation, furniture selection, finish selection, detailing of custom elements, rendering, website development for client presentation, and more.

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.

CIVENGR 152

Survey and application of twentieth century design techniques in architecture.

DS 421

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

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.