WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
IND
Course
Prefix
107
Course
Number
Interior Perspective and Rendering
Course Title
(3-0)
Lec-Lab
3
Semester
Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Studies drawing and sketching methods of furniture and interior spaces. Develops
drawing techniques for interior perspective views of buildings. Explores the use of
axonometric drawing and the use of various medias to present the three-dimensional
delineation of interior design. Examines balance and proportions of interior items within
a three-dimensional space. Uses drawing techniques and color to define light and
shadow, textures, material characteristics.
Prerequisite: Art 121, IND 100 and IND 101 with grades of "C" or better, or consent of
coordinator.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
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Furniture sketching techniques
Balancing interior items within the perspective
Axonometric drawing
Interior one point perspective
Interior two point perspective
Interior pencil rendering
Using values in rendering
Interior water color rendering
Interior computer rendering and color mixing
Use of elements and principles of design to create a well designed drawing and
interior space
K. Creating light and shadows, textures and material characteristics
METHODS OF PRESENTATION:
Lecture, demonstration, critiques.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should:
1. Draw an axonometric drawing.
2. Draw one and two point perspectives.
3. Practice sketching.
4. Create a perspective, using various media, such as pencil, marker and
watercolor.
5. Balance color and mass in an interior design drawing.
6. Define light and shadow, textures, and material characteristics in a perspective.
7. Develop the ceiling plane as an architectural design feature.
8. Practice using good line weight to define and clarify the drawings.
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METHODS OF EVALUATION :
Successful completion of sketch book, assigned drawing and rendering projects.
MULTIPLE TEXS MAY BE USED, SUCH AS:
Basic Perspective Drawing 3rd Edition Author: Montague Publisher: John Wiley &
Sons
REVIEWED BY: Sandra Wong Darroch, Spring 2005