INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN

INDES 140 - FALL 2007  M/W/F

 

INSTRUCTOR:  Marilynn Ward                                           INSTRUCTOR INFO

TEXTBOOK:      Interiors, an Introduction: Nielson & Taylor   EMAIL:MaWard@BellevueCollege.edu SCHEDULE:                M & W from 9:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.          OFFICE PHONE: 425 564-2183                                    and F from10:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.                        

OFFICE HOURS:  By Arrangement                                      OFFICE:  B100-F

                                   

 

COURSE OBJECTIVE:  By the end of this course you should have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of interior design.  This will include:  principles and elements of design, color concepts, floor plans, board presentation, fabric selection, space planning, lighting, window treatments and client relations. 

 

COURSE MATERIAL:  This class will primarily be taught from your textbook, with supplemental material added from alternate sources as needed.  Exams will be based on material discussed in class, including:  assigned reading, lectures and handouts.   A review sheet will be handed out one week prior to the exam.  Class projects are designed to help you grasp and apply basic interior design principles.

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WEEK 1:         Sept. 22nd        Discussion:                Chapter 1 (The Profession)

                                                Read:                          Chapter 1

                                                Assignments:             Visit the Sample Room in L-115

                                                                                    Sign up for Design Trends Show

                                                                                    www.designtrendsseattle.com

                                                                                    EXERCISE #1: Design Awareness Reports

 

Sept. 24th        Discussion:                Chapter 1 (Process of Design)

Read:                          Chapter 3

Assignment:               EXERCISE #7: Final Projects

                                                                                    Design Statement Rough Drafts

 

                        Sept. 26th        Discussion:                Survey of Projects/Portfolios & IDSA

                                                                                    Project Tips & How To’s:  Working with Paper

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WEEK 2:         Sept. 29th        Discussion:                Chapter 3 (Design Principles & Elements)

Assignment:               EXERCISE #2:  P & E Notebooks

 

                        Oct. 1st            Field Trip:                  Design Trends

                                                                                    Washington Convention Center

           

                        Oct. 3rd            Discussion:                Chapter 3 (Design Principles & Elements)

                                                                                    9:30 class start

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WEEK 3:         Oct. 6th            Discussion:                Concept, Theme, Creativity & Style

Read:                          Chapter 5

Assignment:               EXERCISE #4:  Concept Boards

                                                                                   

Oct. 8th            Due:                            Principles & Elements Notebooks

Discussion:                Chapter 5 (Lighting & Technology)

                                                Read:                          Chapter 4

 

                        Oct. 10th          Discussion:                Project Tip & How To’s:  Working with Fabric

           

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WEEK 4:         Oct. 13th            Discussion:                Chapter 4 (Color)

Assignment:               EXERCISE #3:  Color Samples

 

Oct. 15th          Due:                            Concept Boards 

Discussion:                Chapter 4 (Color)

                                    Read:                          Chapter 13

Vocabulary Review Sheets

 

            Oct. 17th          Guest Speaker:         Bernard Corday of Corday Design

                                                                        Lighting Designer

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WEEK 5:         Oct. 20th          Discussion:                Chapter 13 (Textiles)

                        Assignment:               EXERCISE # 5 Style Boards

                        Read:                          Chapter 7 & Chapter 10

 

Oct. 22nd         MIDTERM:                 Vocabulary Quiz

                        Due:                            Client Profile & Design Stmt. Rough Drafts                     Discussion:                Chapter 7 (Floor Plans & Building Systems) &

Chapter 10 (Architectural Details)

                        Read:                          Chapter 9

                       

                       

                        Oct. 24th          Guest Speaker:         Richard Landon

Fractilize Your Designs

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WEEK 6:         Oct. 27th          Due:                            Color Notebooks

Discussion:                Chapter 9 (Furniture Selection)

                        Read:                          Chapter 8

 

Oct. 29th          NO CLASS:                COLLEGE ISSUES DAY

 

 

                        Oct. 31st          Field Trip:                  Masin’s Furniture

                                                                                    9:45 Sharp

 

 

 

 

 

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WEEK 7:         Nov. 3rd            Discussion:                Chapter 8 (Furniture Arrangement)

                                                Read:                          Chapter 6

                                                Assignment:               EXERCISE #7: Final Projects

 

Nov. 5th            Due:                            Style Boards

Discussion:                Chapter 6 (Space Planning)

                        Read:                          Chapter 11

 

                        Nov. 7th            Discussion:                In-Class Exercise

Space Planning

                                                            Bring templates, pencils, scales etc.            

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WEEK 8:         Nov. 10th          Discussion:                Chapter 11 (Walls)

                        Read:                          Chapter 10

 

Nov. 12th          Discussion:                Chapter 10 (Architectural Details)

                       

                        Nov. 14th          Field Trip:                  Career Day at the Seattle Design Center

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WEEK 9:         Nov. 17th          Due:                            Design Awareness Reports

                                                Discussion:                Chapter 11 (Windows)

                                                Read:                          Chapter 12

 

                        Nov. 19th          Discussion:                TBA

                                                                                                

Nov. 21st          Discussion:                In-Class Exercise

Window Treatments & Architectural Details

Bring sketching & rendering supplies.

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WEEK 10:       Nov. 24th          Discussion:                Chapter 12 (Flooring) 

Read:                          None

 

Nov. 26th          Discussion:                7 Layers of Design

Read:                          Chapter 2

                       

Nov. 28th          NO CLASS:                THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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WEEK 11:       Dec. 1st           Due:                            Final Projects

Discussion:                Chapter 2 (Special Considerations in Design)

Universal Design & Sustainable Design

 

                        Dec. 3rd           Discussion:                Review of Quarter               

Vocabulary Review Sheets

 

                        Dec. 5th           Field Trip:                  Zero Energy Idea House

                                                                                    Pam Worner - Green Dog Enterprises

                                                                                    9:45 Sharp

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WEEK 12:       Dec. 8th           FINAL EXAM

                        From 9:30 to 11:20

                        Pick-Up Final Projects

                                                Course Evaluations 

Disclaimer:  “The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the course syllabi/calendar and will announce any changes prior to class time”.      

POINT BREAKDOWN:

                        P & E Notebook                                35 pts.

                        Concept Board                                  10 pts.

                        Client Profile/Design Statement      10 pts.

                        Color Notebook                                 30 pts.

                        Style Board                                        25 pts.

                        Design Awareness Reports            15 pts.

                        Final Project                                      50 pts.

                        Midterm Exam                                   50 pts.

                        Final Exam                                         50 pts.

                        Field trips                                           15 pts.

                        Class Participation                           25 pts.

 

                        Total Points Possible                       315

 

 

CLASS DESCRIPTION:  This course will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. and every Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.  Class sessions will include lectures, videos, slide presentations, fieldtrips and in-class exercises.  The course work combines projects and exams.

 

REQUIRED TEXTS:  Interiors: An Introduction by Nielson and Taylor Available at the BCC bookstore.  The textbook is also on reserve in L114 in the ID Library.

 

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:

1.      To acquaint you with the interior design profession and to provide some of the information necessary for becoming an Interior Designer.

2.      To help you decide if you want to become an Interior Designer.

3.      To help you understand the relationship of design fundamentals to the study and practice of Interior Design.

4.      To help you analyze your own design problems.

 

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Daily attendance and on-time arrival.  We will cover a vast mount of material and it is essential that you be on time and present for each class.  If you miss more than four class sessions, you will be asked to withdraw from the course in accordance with the Arts & Humanities Division attendance policies.

2.      Responsive and pro-active participation in class discussions & in-class exercises.  You will be graded on your participation in class discussion and in-class group activities.  In addition, each student must work for a cumulative of two hours in the sample room during the quarter to help Peggy maintain an organized space.  Your attendance will count toward participation points as well.

3.      Late assignments will not be accepted and zero points will be given for the assignment/s not turned in on time.  If you are experiencing an emergency situation that prevents you from turning in your work, it is your responsibility to notify me ASAP to make an alternate arrangement.

4.      PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION & NEATNESS COUNT!  All work must be neat

and organized with great attention paid to workmanship and details.  Points will be

deducted for messiness.  

5.   It is your responsibility to let me know if you are having trouble understanding a

concept or assignment.  Any students struggling with this course should see me as soon as possible for a little extra help.  This includes anyone having difficulty reading, writing or understanding English and anyone who has additional questions not answered in class.  I am happy to help you as much as possible, so please feel free to ask me for help if you need it.

6.   Please turn off all cell phones and pagers during class.

7.      Talking amongst students during lecture is not acceptable.  If you have something

pertinent to share with the class, please raise your hand and do so.  Otherwise, I expect your complete and full attention during class time.

 

GRADING:  Grades will be based on a percentage of points accumulated during the quarter.

           

LETTER GRADE                PERCENTAGE                      POINT TOTAL

A                                  94% – 100%                            296 - 315

                        A-                                 90% – 93%                              284 - 295        

                        B+                               87% – 89%                              274 - 283 

                        B                                  84% – 86%                              265 - 273

                        B-                                80% – 83%                              252 - 264

                        C+                               77% – 79%                              243 - 251

                        C                                 75% – 77%                              236 - 242

                        C-                                71% – 74%                              224 - 235

D+                               69% – 70%                              217 - 223

D                                 64% – 68%                              201 - 216

D-                                61% – 63%                              192 - 200

F                                  59% and Below                       191 and Below

 

No incomplete grades will be given at the end of the quarter. 

You must earn a C- or better to pass this course and meet department standards.

You must complete all projects to earn an “A” in this course.

 

Total Points Available:  315

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

Please read Student and Procedures and Expectations

            http:/www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum

 

Accommodations:

            If you require accommodations based on a documented disability, have emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of an emergency evacuation, please let me know as soon as possible.  If you would like to inquire about becoming a DSS student, please call (425) 564-2498 or go to RM. B132 Disability Support Services.

 

Course Documents:

When appropriate, I will post course info, course documents and/or additional course information to myBCC.net.  Each student may access the course information through their individual myBCC account.  In unforeseen circumstances, like weather issues, I will notify the class of any important info by posting it to our class site on myBCC.


DUE DATES AT A GLANCE

 

Thursday                    10/1                Field Trip: Design Trends (5 pts.)

 

Thursday                    10/8                Principles & Elements Notebook (35 pts.)

 

Thursday                    10/15              Concept Boards (10 pts.)

 

Thursday                    10/22              Client Profile & Design Statement

Rough Draft (10 pts.)

 

Thursday                    10/29              Color Notebooks (30 pts.)

 

Friday                         10/31              Field Trip: Masin’s Furniture (5 pts.)

 

Thursday                    11/5                Style Boards (30 pts.)

 

Friday                         11/14              Student Career Day

 

Tuesday                     11/17              Design Awareness Reports (15 pts.)

 

Tuesday                     12/1                Final Projects (50 pts.)

 

Friday                         12/5                Field Trip: Zero Energy Idea House (5 pts.)

 

FIELD TRIP INFO

Masins in Bellevue

10708 Main St.

Bellevue, WA  98004

www.masins.com

(425) 450-9999

 

Zero Energy Idea House

860 West Lake Sammamish Parkway

Bellevue, WA

http://www.zeroenergyideahouse.com

 

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFO

       Stephanie Young

        Email:  syoung@BellevueCollege.edu

          Phone:  (425) 830-3178