WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
IND
Course
Prefix
102
Course
Number
Interior Design Studio II
Course Title
(2-2)
Lec-Lab
3
Semester
Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Continues the study of interior space planning and furniture selection as it relates to a
functional and aesthetic interior. Investigates the use of fabric, finishes, color, and
texture to complement the interior. Explores aesthetic application of color in interior
design.
Prerequisite: IND 101, IND 105, and IND 106, with a grade of "C" or better.
Recommended corequisite: IND 103.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Pattern and texture throughout the interior space
II. Window, floor, wall, and ceiling treatments
III. Functional analysis of client requirements
IV. Application of materials and color to interior objects and elevations
V. Coordination of furniture and materials
VI. Advanced space planning
VII. Presentation techniques
METHODS OF PRESENTATION:
1. Slides
2. Lecture
3. Demonstrations
4. Exercises
5. Applied problems
6. Field trips
STUDENT OUTCOMES (The student should….)
1. apply basic interior design skills to more advanced interior design problems.
2. draw furniture in plan & elevation, which accurately represents the piece.
3. achieve good drafting & design skills and produce floor plans, elevations board
presentation(s), title blocks and prints of drawings
4. use multiple line weights or thicknesses to clarify the drawings.
5. research and prepare a design in an ethnic style.
6. select and combine color, scale, pattern, and formality and textile selections to meet
client preferences, ensure a workable environment, and create a well-designed
interior.
7. select window treatments, wall and floor finishes which enhance the architectural
structure.
IND102 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II CONTINUED
8. analyze the visual weight and formality of furniture used in the design.
9. design a window treatment as a visual element.
10. balance a space and presentation board or drawing, visually through the proper use
of scale and mass of furniture, color, pattern, placement, accessories, window
treatments, and placement of written information.
11. experiment with different lettering options, i.e. hand lettering, computer lettering,
label machines, press type.
12. view the different types of presentation board construction including matting, applied,
flush-mounted and flip-chart.
13. utilize hand drafting and lettering skills using various line weights of pencil lead and
various thicknesses of ink on Mylar and paper.
14. accurately hand-draw floor plans and elevations to scale and utilize architectural
lettering.
15. draw furniture in elevation, which is on angle in plan view.
16. prepare space plans with proper clearances.
17. analyze space planning through bubble diagrams, adjacencies, and functional
relationships.
18. read blueprints and identify basic symbols.
19. apply the principals & elements of design to an interior space and utilize these to
discuss interior projects.
20. create harmonious designs within the parameters of the space and client program
requirements.
21. incorporate the client’s needs, personalities & preferences into the interior design
solution.
22. write a design concept.
23. give verbal presentation(s) of the design project(s), which identify how the project(s)
meet(s) the client’s needs.
24. participate in classroom discussions and critiques.
25. utilize interior design resources, i.e. periodicals, books, catalogues, Internet
research.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
1. Applied problems with grade sheets
2. Group critiques
3. Individual consultation
TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Nielson, Karla and Taylor, David, Interiors: An Introduction, 4th edition, New York,
McGraw-Hill, 2005
REVIEWED BY: Jacque Mott
Fall 2006