INDES 170 Interior Design I: Methods

INDES 170 Interior Design I: Methods - 5 CR

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a lecture-discussion and lab class, the first "design studio" class in the Bellevue College Interior Design curriculum. It will introduce and clarify the design process-the fundamental methods and concepts that designers use for two-dimensional and three-dimensional interior space planning. It will introduce working methodology, including a decision-making process for design that is based upon human scale, ergonomics, client requirements, graphic analysis of relationships concept and aesthetic considerations. It will stress the need to document, analyze and resolve ideas in a visual way, and will require students to investigate and manipulate three-dimensional space organizational by means of diagrams, drawings and three-dimensional models. Applications will focus on small-scale residential and non-residential situations. The quarter's work should provide a foundation of knowledge and methodology on which students will build skill and confidence through advanced study and professional work.

The structure of the class is a studio which means that you will be expected to produce work during this time period. You must be prepared and have all equipment needed to produce work at every class.

Prerequisite: INDES 140 and 160 and ART 112, all with a C- or better; or entry code.

Outcomes for INDES 170 Interior Design I: Methods

Upon completion of the course the students will be able to:

Define Interior Design, the role of an Interior Designer and their responsibility in designing the built environment.
Identify the elements and principles of design.
Understand the application and manipulation of the elements and principles to create successfully designed spaces by using the process of design.
Demonstrate an understanding of the application of the design process, utilizing programs, concepts, and schematics.
Define human factors for example, (ergonomics, anthropometry, proxemics)
Demonstrate the ability to design spaces for the diversity of human needs.
Define and apply universal and accessible design concepts.

After successful completion of Interior Design I: Methods, student work will:

Demonstrate the ability to apply the design process, utilizing elements and principles of design through sketches and schematics to develop a design concept.
Demonstrate the ability to write programs, concept statements, and design statements to validate design solutions relative to the objectives of the project program through the application of the design process.
Demonstrate the ability to write client profiles, identify the design problems for the various clients and environments, problem solve and validate the design solution relative to the program objectives.
Demonstrate knowledge of the design process, and human factors by successfully completing projects.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate the design concept, design development and intent by using correct architectural graphics.
Demonstrate an understanding of human factors, by designing with the concepts of universal and accessible design.
Demonstrate the ability to design an environment that illustrates the relationship between human behavior and the built environment; for example, design a project for people with special needs.
Demonstrate the appropriate applications of fire and life safety principles, by generating a floor plan that illustrates knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, standards, and practices that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
Demonstrate the ability to build a model to communicate design intent.
Demonstrate fundamentals in communications by expressing design ideas clearly in oral presentations and critiques.

REQUIRED TEXTS

Every Monday bring a copy of one of the following periodicals and be prepared to talk about a project featured in that issue.

Domus

Abitare

Interior Design

Architectural Record

2003 ICC/ANSI GUIDELINES

CENGAGE LEARN

ARCHITECTURE:FORM,SPACE+ORDER
CHING

SUGGESTED TEXTS

HUMAN DIMENSIONS+INTERIOR SPACE
PANERO

INTERIOR DESIGN ILLUSTRATED
CHING

THURSDAY EDITION of the New York Times

Suggested Reference

Architectural Graphic Standards, C. Ramsey & H. Sleeper; John Wiley & Sons, publisher

Interior Graphic and Design Standards, by S.C. Reznikoff, Whitney Library of Design, Watson - Guptill Publications

MATERIALS LIST

25’ Tape Measure

Drafting Equipment (SEE INDES 160)

Black Felt Tip Markers of varying sizes

12” Roll tracing paper – very important for desk critiques

18” Roll tracing paper

Ebony pencils

Color pencils (small sets are preferred)

Metal ruler with cork back

White glue in small bottle

Xacto knife

Xacto blades

3-ring binder

Additional model making materials

CLASS REQUIREMENTS

This is a professional program that demands a professional attitude. This means that:

1. Your attendance is mandatory. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class only. You must be on time for class. This shows respect for yourself and fellow classmates.

2. Work is to be turned in on time. No late work will be accepted.

3. Your participation in class is required. This is the only way to get the most out of a studio class.

4. If you don’t understand an assignment, it is your responsibility to let the instructor know this. Office hours are a good place to continue a conversation.

5. It is important that you are team player. The work environment will demand the same.

6. Work must be professional. It must be well thought out and appear neat and professional. Good craft is paramount.

7. You must attend field trips and represent yourself and Bellevue College in a professional manner.

8. You will learn to criticize yourself and classmates in a spirit of constructive criticism.

9. Always be ready to work and able to work in studio. This means you must always have your materials and projects with you.

10. You will keep a job binder for each project.

11. Ideas and concepts need to be represented visually. Critiques require visual illustrations.

12. It is expected that students will bring information and research to the studio.

13. As a creative person, please take some risk and try new ideas. Aim beyond what you are capable of doing. Develop a complete disregard for where your abilities end. Try to do things you are incapable of doing. Be as good as you want to be. (see Paul Arden book)

14. Have fun. If you’re not having fun designing you’re not doing it right.

15. Think of all the great people that accomplished amazing things. How many light bulbs did Edison design before making one that worked?

Please read Student Procedures and Expectations:

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

GRADING

Evaluation of assignments will be based upon several criteria: completion of requirements, understanding and application of concepts, neatness and presentation quality, and other specifics particular to individual projects. Assignments will be scored on a point system. At the end of the quarter, the points will be tallied and then converted to a letter grade, based on the following formula: