Interior Design 140

Introduction to Interior Design

 

Fall Quarter 2005, M/W 12:30-2:40

 

Instructor:  Julie Munroe           

Office Hours:  By Appointment

Email:  jmunroe@bcc.ctc.edu

 

Description:  This course meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30-2:40 pm.  Class sessions will include lectures, discussions, slide presentations, and lab time.  The course work combines exercises, projects, quizzes and exams.

 

Required Text:  Interiors: An Introduction, by Nielson and Taylor (3rd Edition)

 

Module:  Introduction to Interior Design (Available at the BCC Bookstore)

 

PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE

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

2.       To help you decide if you want to become and interior designer.

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

4.       To help you analyze your own design problems.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this basic course the student will be able to:

1.       List and explain the goals of an Interior Designer, for example by analyzing situations in terms of meeting the goals of Interior Design.

2.       Identify and demonstrate the steps in the design process, for example, the student may demonstrate the application of the process in a project.

3.       Demonstrate a working knowledge of the vocabulary of Interior Design and utilize the design vocabulary in the student work.

4.       Explain and apply the elements and principles of design to analyze and solve Interior Design problems.

5.       Define and understand the communication of the design concept.

6.       State and apply fundamental concepts for space planning and furniture arrangement.

7.       Utilizing the goals of Interior Design, select and analyze the appropriateness of materials for backgrounds, furnishings and lighting.

8.       Define and demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of human needs when considering universal, accessible and environmental design in today’s space planning.

 

INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS

1.       Conscientious attendance (daily sign-in) and on-time arrival.  If you are unable to be in class or have to miss part of class, speak to fellow students and/or borrow notes to learn what you missed.  Also, try to let me know if you will be absent. Take the initiative and be resourceful!

2.       Assignments completed and turned in on time. No late assignments will be accepted for grading.

3.       Participation in class discussions and exercises.

4.       Responsiveness.  Please let me know, for instance, if you have difficulty understanding a concept or an assignment

5.       All students are asked to volunteer 2 hours of clean-up/organization time in the Sample Room lab.

6.       Please turn off cellular phones and pagers.

 

PLEASE READ STUDENT PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS

www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/

Read: “Student Info” & “Student Procedures and Expectations”

 

CLASSROOM DECORUM

While I encourage study groups outside of class, please no chatting with one another, regardless of the topic, during class.  It is a great temptation to talk during the slide presentations, but it is very distractive for me and the other students in class, so please be considerate.

 

GRADES

Grades will be based upon exercises, projects, quizzes, midterm and final exams.  There will be no make-up quizzes or exams.  Please bring scantrons and #2 pencils to the exams.

 

90 – 100% = A-, A

80 – 89% = B-, B

70 – 79% = C-, C

60 – 69% = D-, D

 

SUPPLIES LIST

1.       Folder with interior pockets for turning in assignments. Place your name clearly in the upper right corner.

2.       Scissors and x-acto knife with extra blades

3.       Metal straight edge (ruler with cork back is the best for these exercises)

4.       A variety of strong adhesives (Liquid Nails, Gorilla Glue, spray mount, glue stick)

5.       Unlined paper

6.       Tracing Paper

7.       Ruler

8.       Black marking pen (not ball point) – fine tip

9.       Old design magazines (some available in Sample Room)

10.   Miscellaneous materials for exercises (available in Sample Room)

11.   Color wheel (BCC Bookstore)

12.   Furniture template (BCC Bookstore)

13.   Page protectors (approx. 50)

14.   1 ˝” 3-ring binder to compile all your exercises

 

SNOW POLICY

In the event of bad weather/driving conditions, BCC will announce by radio, TV, etc. any closures.

As a faculty member, I will do my best to make it to class.  You are in the best position to assess driving conditions in your area with regard to your own driving skills.  Please leave me a message if you are unable to make it to class.

 

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.  If you would like to inquire about becoming a DSS student you may call

425-564-2498 or go in person to the DSS (Disability Support Services) reception area in the Student Services Building.

 

IF YOU WANT TO AUDIT THIS COURSE INSTEAD OF TAKING IT FOR CREDIT, COMPLETE THE PROPER FORMS IN THE REGISTRATION OFFICE.

 

 

 


INDES 140 - Introduction to Interior Design

 

M/W 12:30-2:40, Classroom B104

 

Instructor:  Julie Munroe, jmunroe@bcc.ctc.edu

 

 

FALL 2005 TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

 

 

WEEK 1                     LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 09/19/05             Introduction & Overview                      Read Chapter 1

The Interior Design Profession  Discuss Ex. #1 (DUE: 11/23)

                                    The Process of Design

                                                                                   

Wed. 09/21/05             Design Elements                                   Read Chapters 1 & 3

                                    Visit Sample Room L115                      Discuss Ex. #2 (DUE: 10/10)

                                   

WEEK 2                     LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 09/26/05             Design Elements                                   Read Chapter 3

                                    (Slides)

 

Wed. 09/28/05             Design Principles                                 

                                    (Slides)

 

WEEK 3                     LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 10/03/05             Color                                                   Read Chapter 4

                                    (Slides)                                     Discuss Ex. #3 (DUE: 10/17)

                                                                                               

Wed. 10/05/05             Concept Workshop *                           Quiz #1

                                                                                                Discuss Ex. #4 (DUE: 10/24)

                                                            * Bring magazines & scissors                                                                                        to class

 

WEEK 4                     LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 10/10/05             Walls / Ceilings                         Exercise #2 DUE ~ Prin. & Elem.

                                    (Slides)                                     Read Chapter 10 pgs. 250-253           

                                                                                                Read Chapter 11 pgs. 272-290

 

Wed. 10/12/05             Windows / Doors                                 Read Chapter 10 pgs. 253-261

                                    (Slides)                                     Read Chapter 11 pgs. 290-307

 

WEEK 5                     LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 10/17/05             Mid-Term Review                                Exercise #3 DUE ~ Color

                                                                                                Complete Module Midterm Review

 

Wed. 10/19/05             Mid-Term Exam                                Bring scantron & #2 pencil to class

 

WEEK 6                     LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 10/24/05             Floors                                                  Exercise #4 DUE ~ Concepts

                                    (Slides)                                     Read Chapter 12

 

Wed. 10/26/05             Space Planning                         Read Chapters 6 & 8

                                                                                                Discuss Ex. #5 (DUE: 11/07)

 

WEEK 7                     LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 10/31/05             NO CLASS

 

Wed. 11/02/05             Furniture                                               Read Chapters 8 & 9

                                    (Slides / Video)

 

WEEK 8                     LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 11/07/05             Furniture                                               Exercise #5 DUE ~ Styles

                                                                                                Discuss Ex. #7 (DUE: 11/28)

 

Wed. 11/09/05             Textiles                                     Read Chapter 13

 

WEEK 9                     LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 11/14/05             Kitchens                                               Read Chapter 6 pgs. 141-148

Storage                                                Discuss Ex. #6 (DUE: 11/21)

 

Wed. 11/16/05             Lighting                                                Quiz #2

(Slides / Video)                                    Read Chapter 5

 

WEEK 10                   LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 11/21/05             Universal Design                                   Exercise #6 DUE ~ Lighting

                                    (Video)                                                Read Chapter 2

 

Wed. 11/23/05             Environmental Design                Exercise #1 DUE ~ Reports

Read Chapter 2

 

WEEK 11                   LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

 

Mon. 11/28/05             Wrap-Up                                             Exercise #7 DUE ~ Final Project

                                    Review for Final                                   Complete Module Final Review

 

Wed. 11/30/05             Final Exam                                         Bring scantron & #2 pencil to class

                                    We will begin promptly at 11:30am

 

WEEK 12                   LECTURES                                       ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMS

                       

Wed. 12/07/05             Pick up Projects and Final Scantron