WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS DIVISION
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
IND
Course
Prefix
233
Course
Number
Bathroom Design Studio
Course Title
(1-2)
Lec-Lab
2
Semester
Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Examines the technical aspects and accessibility issues of designing bathrooms. Practices fundamental
drafting conventions including lettering, line work, dimensioning, and symbol usage. Develops drawing
for the bathroom including floor plans, electrical and lighting plans, elevations, and cabinet sections
using NKBA guidelines and graphic presentation standards.
Prerequisites: IND 102, IND 114, IND 116 and IND 230 with grades of “C” or better, or consent of
coordinator.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I.
Bath mechanical systems
II.
Bath equipment and materials
A. Cabinets
B. Appliances
C. Faucets and shower heads
D. Surfacing materials
E. Flooring
F. Wall covering
III.
Planning standards and safety criteria using NKBA guidelines
A. Typical planning dimensions
B. Human ergonomic considerations
IV.
Accessible design components
A. Fixture components and heights
B. Grab bars
C. Flooring materials
D. Storage
V.
Issues in bathroom renovation
VI.
Accessible design and clearance requirements
A. Residential bathroom
B. Commercial bathroom
VII.
Drawing and presentation standards using NKBA guidelines
A. Line weight
B. Dimensioning methods
C. Drawing set, page layout
D. Standard symbols
E. Use of Notes, keys and schedules
METHODS OF PRESENTATION:
1. Lecture
2. Demonstration
3. Readings
4. Critiques
5. Project presentations
6. Class discussion.
IND 233 BATHROOM DESIGN STUDIO CONTINUED
STUDENT OUTCOMES (The student should….):
1. identify standard interior and architectural symbols.
2. produce the following drawings using NKBA guidelines and Graphic Presentation Standards:
A. residential bath plan(s) and elevations
B. bath electrical, lighting and mechanical plan
C. cabinet elevations .
3. apply building codes, accessibility requirements and NKBA guidelines to the development of the
designs and drawings.
4. explain the use of various mechanical systems used in the designs.
5. determine the advantages and disadvantages of bath materials and appliances.
6. develop cabinetry, appliance and fixture specifications.
7. price and write a cabinet order.
8. write a design statement.
9. give a verbal presentation of a design project and describe how the client’s needs were met.
10. apply the principles of good drafting techniques and the use of proper line weight to the
development of drawings.
11. utilize computer aid design program to communicate a bathroom design.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
1. Successful completion of assigned projects and drawings
2. Testing of vocabulary, symbols, and technical information.
TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
rd
Galvin, Patrick J, Bathroom Basics: A Training Primer for Bathroom Specialists , 3 Edition, New Jersey,
National Kitchen & Bath Association, 2006
PREPARED BY: Jacque Mott
Fall 2007