School of Architecture
The University of Texas at Arlington
Course Syllabus Fall 2011
INTD 3305 History of Interior Design
INTD 3321 Interior Materials 1
Instructor: Susan Appleton
Office Number: Architecture Room 326
Office Telephone Number: SOA Office: 214-680-7002
Email Address: appleton@uta.edu
Office Hours: Available by appointment.
Instructor: Douglas Klahr
Office Number: Architecture Room 423
Office Telephone Number: SOA Office: 817.272.2801
Email Address: klahr@uta.edu
Office Hours: T 1:00-3:00PM. Other times are available by appointment.
Course Number, Section Number, and Course Title:
INTD 3305, Section 001, History of Interior Design
INTD 3321, Section 001, Interior Materials I
Time and Place of Class Meetings:
Architecture 304 T 9:00-11:50 AM
Th 9:00 AM at scheduled sites.
Description of Course Content:
History of Interior Design: A historical and analytical review of architecture and interior spaces with
emphasis from the 1890s to the present, studied through documenting and analyzing local buildings and
interiors, as well as through lectures and assigned readings.
Interior Materials I: The properties and applications of materials used in interior spaces studied through
documenting and analyzing local buildings and interiors, as well as through lectures and assigned
readings.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The students will be able to analyze existing building interiors and materials through comprehensive
documentation produced through direct observation at weekly site visits.
The students will be able to identify the historic period characteristics of interior spaces and the local
reinterpretations of historic styles.
The students will be able to discuss the social and historical context of interior and architectural design in
the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The students will be able to explain the appropriate use of building materials and their installation through
on-site documentation of architectural details.
Requirements: Prerequisite: ARCH 2552
Required Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
Required reading materials will be posted on MavSpace.
A 9”x12” (approx.) Strathmore drawing pad will be needed to complete project assignments. In addition,
each student will be responsible for all drawing implements (pencils, sharpies, erasers, etc.) and small
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measuring tapes. A camera (film, digital, or phone) is required for all site visits. Students are required to
bring a laptop to each Tuesday class in order to complete the writing exercises and exams.
Semester Schedule: descriptions of major assignments and examinations with due dates:
Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 25
Introduction to History class format
Introduction to Materials 1 class format
.
Materials 1 Reading Assignments 1 for Aug. 30: ASID “Materials and
Products”
and Reading Assignment 2: WOOD.
Week 2
Tuesday, Aug. 30
History Lecture: Victorian Style
History Reading Assignment on MavSpace: “Period Styles”, pp. 109114, 120-147, 154-163. Read this before attending class on August 30.
Materials Lecture and discussion of WOOD
Thursday, Sept. 01
Site Visit: Ball-Edelman-MacFarland House, Ft. Worth
Materials 1 Reading Assignment 3 for Sept. 06: PLASTER, STONE
Week 3
Tuesday, Sept. 06
20-minute writing exercise on Victorian Style
History Reading Assignment on MavSpace: “Period Styles”, pp. 174183. Read this before attending class on September 6.
History Lecture: Eclectic Revival Styles
Materials Lecture and discussion of PLASTER, STONE
Review drawings from Ball-Eddelman-MacFarland House
Thursday, Sept. 08
Site Visit: Scottish Rite Cathedral, Dallas
Materials 1 Reading Assignment 4 for Sept. 13: GLASS, GLASS
BLOCK
Week 4
Tuesday, Sept. 13
20-minute writing exercise
History Reading Assignment on MavSpace: “Period Styles”, pp. 194197, 206-215. Read this before attending class on September 13. This
reading also applies to the September 20 class.
History Lecture: Moderne
Materials Lecture and discussion: GLASS, GLASS BLOCK
Review drawings from Scottish Rite Museum and Library
Thursday, Sept. 15
Site Visit: 1936 Moderne residence, Dallas
Materials 1 Reading Assignment 5 for Sept. 20: METAL
Week 5
Tuesday, Sept. 20
20-minute in-class writing exercise on Moderne
History Lecture: Art Deco
Materials Lecture and discussion: METAL
Review drawings from Moderne residence
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Week 6
Thursday, Sept. 22
Site visit: T & P Railroad Station, Fort Worth
Tuesday, Sept. 27
45-minute exam on Victorian, Eclectic, Moderne, Art Deco
45-minute exam on readings for Materials 1
Thursday, Sept. 29
Pin up of all details drawn to date
Materials 1 Reading Assignment 6 for Oct. 04: PAINT
Week 7
Tuesday, Oct. 04
History Lecture: Environmental Modern Style
History Reading Assignment on MavSpace: “Environmental
Architecture”. Read this before attending class on October 4.
Materials Lecture and discussion: PAINT
Thursday, Oct. 06
Site Visit: Marty Leonard Chapel, Ft. Worth
Materials 1 Reading Assignment 7 for Oct. 11: BRICK
Week 8
Tuesday, Oct. 11
20-minute writing exercise on Environmental Modern
History Reading Assignment on MavSpace: “Organic + Sculptural
Architecture”. Read this before attending class on October 11.
History Lecture: Organic/Sculptural Modern
Materials Lecture and discussion: BRICK
Review drawings from Marty Leonard Chapel
Thursday, Oct. 13
Site Visit: St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dallas
Materials 1 Reading Assignment 8 for Oct. 18: CARPET, PLASTIC
LAMINATE, SOLID SURFACE MATERIALS, VCT, LINOLEUM
Week 9
Tuesday, Oct. 18
20-minute writing exercise on Organic/Sculptural Modern
History Lecture: Late Modernism (Paul Rudolph)
History Reading Assignment on MavSpace: “Late Modern 1
Architecture”. Read this before attending class on October 18.
Materials Lecture and discussion: CARPET, PLASTIC LAMINATE,,
SOLID SURFACE MATERIALS, VCT, LINOLEUM
Review drawings from Marty Leonard Chapel
Week 10
Thursday, Oct. 20
Site Visit: Bass Residence, Ft. Worth
Tuesday, Oct. 25
45-minute exam on Environmental Modern, Organic/Sculptural Modern
& Late Modern (Paul Rudolph)
45-minute exam on reading assignments for Materials 1
Thursday, Oct. 27
Pin-up all drawings to date
Materials 1 Reading Assignment 9 for Nov. 01: TERRAZZO
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Week 11
Tuesday, Nov. 01
History Lecture: Contemporary
History Reading Assignment on MavSpace: “Late Modern 2
Architecture”. Read this before attending class on November 1.
Materials Lecture and discussion: TERRAZZO
Site Visit: UT Arlington Engineering Research Building
Thursday, Nov. 03
Materials 1 Reading Assignment 10 for Nov. 08: CONCRETE
Week 12
Tuesday, Nov. 08
History Lecture: Contemporary Interior Design – Theater
Materials Lecture and discussion: CONCRETE
Thursday, Nov. 10
Site Visit: Wyly Theater, Dallas
Materials 1 Reading Assignment 11 for Nov. 15: PLASTICS, LEATHER
Week 13
Tuesday, Nov. 15
20-minute writing exercise on Contemporary I.D. – Theater
History Lecture: contemporary interior design - Restaurant
Materials Lecture and discussion: PLASTICS, LEATHER
Week 13
Thursday, Nov. 17
Site Visit: Dallas Chop House
Tuesday, Nov. 22
20 minute writing exercise on Contemporary I.D. Restaurant
Review drawings from Dallas Chop House
Materials 1 Reading Assignment 12 for Nov. 29: SUSTAINABLE
FURNITURE
Week 14
Thursday, Nov. 24
Thanksgiving
Tuesday, Nov. 29
History Lecture: Sustainable Design
History Reading Assignment on MavSpace: “Sustainable Design”. Read
this before attending class on November 1.
Materials Lecture and discussion: SUSTAINABLE FURNITURE
Week 15
Week 16
Thursday, Dec. 01
Site Visit: Herman Miller Showroom, Dallas
Tuesday, Dec. 06
20 minute in-class exam on Sustainable Design
Review drawings from Herman Miller
Thursday, Dec. 08
Review for final exam in History
Review for final exam in Materials 1
Review all drawings from the semester
Tuesday, Dec. 13
Comprehensive Final Exam in History
Comprehensive Final Exam in Materials 1
Submission of CD containing publication quality scans of all drawings
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Grading Components:
History of Interior Design
Eight 20-minute writing exercise (questions drawn from readings, lectures and site visits)
Two 45-minute in-class exams
One comprehensive exam
40%
40%
20%
Interior Materials I
One hand drawn detail at each of 10 sites documented (4 points per detail)
(Details must be submitted on time and must be publication quality for full credit)
Written responses to reading assignments (responses must be complete for credit)
Two 45-minute in-class exams (14% per exam)
One comprehensive exam
40%
12%
28%
20%
NOTE: points may be deducted for poor class participation and for inappropriate behavior in class
and at site visits.
Grading Policy:
In the School of Architecture, a grade of C of higher must be earned in each course used for credit
toward an undergraduate degree. Grades are final and not negotiable.
Letter Grade Definitions
100 to 90
=
A, Exceptional
Student strongly exceeds all requirements as provided by the instructor. The work products and quizzes
reflect a genuine comprehensive understanding of concepts and design vocabulary. The work product
not only meets the requirements of the project but also goes above and beyond the scope of work. An
“A” student challenges reading material, lectures and assignments. Presentation drawings demonstrate
excellence in craft with a high level of attention to detail.
89 to 80
=
B, Above Average
Student completes all requirements as provided by the instructor. The work products and quizzes reflect
good comprehension of design objectives, vocabulary and reading assignments. Student is well prepared
for every class, with daily assignments as requested by the instructor and participates in class
discussions. Presentation drawings demonstrate good craft with acceptable attention to detail.
79 to 70
=
C, Average
Student completes all requirements as provided by the instructor. The work products and quizzes reflect
basic comprehension of design objectives, vocabulary and reading assignments. Student is prepared for
most class sessions with assignments as requested by the instructor. Presentation drawings are
completed to meet requirements only.
69 to 60
=
D, Poor
Student does not complete all requirements as provided by the instructor. The work products and
quizzes fail to reflect basic design principles and demonstrate lack of comprehension of course material.
Student is often ill-prepared for class sessions. Presentation drawings are incomplete, poorly crafted,
poorly express concepts and show a lack attention to detail.
59 to 0
=
F, Failing
Student completes a small portion of requirements as provided by the instructor. The work products and
quizzes fail to reflect basic design principles and demonstrate lack of comprehension of course material.
Student is generally ill-prepared for class sessions. Presentation drawings are incomplete, poorly crafted,
lack attention to detail and do not express concepts.
Attendance Policy:
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Class attendance is essential. No makeup of assignments is possible and no tardiness will be excused.
No excused absences without a note from a physician.
Late Work Policy:
No late work will be accepted and no project extensions will be granted unless warranted by health issues
accompanied by a physician’s note. If illness is documented, alternate assignments may be issued on an
individual basis.
Drop Policy:
Students may drop or swap (adding and dropping a class concurrently) classes through self-service in
MyMav from the beginning of the registration period through the late registration period. After the late
registration period, students must see their academic advisor to drop a class or withdraw. Undeclared
students must see an advisor in the University Advising Center. Drops can continue through a point twothirds of the way through the term or session. It is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw if they
do not plan to attend after registering. Students will not be automatically dropped for nonattendance. Repayment of certain types of financial aid administered through the University may be
required as the result of dropping classes or withdrawing. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more
information.
Americans With Disabilities Act:
The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal
equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
With the passage of federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same
opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.
As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with
disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests
with informing faculty of their need for accommodation and in providing authorized documentation through
designated administrative channels. Information regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for
obtaining academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability. Also, you may visit the
Office for Students with Disabilities in room 102 of University Hall or call them at (817) 272-3364.
Academic Integrity:
It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely
unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic
dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may
include suspension or expulsion from the University.
"Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for
credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an
examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to
commit such acts." (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, Section 2.2)
Student Support Services Available:
The University of Texas at Arlington provides a variety of resources and programs designed to help
students develop academic skills, deal with personal situations, and better understand concepts and
information related to their courses. These resources include tutoring, major-based learning centers,
developmental education, advising and mentoring, personal counseling, and federally funded programs.
For individualized referrals to resources for any reason, students may contact the Maverick Resource
Hotline at 817-272-6107 or visit www.uta.edu/resources for more information.
Final Review Week:
A period of five class days prior to the first day of final examinations in the long sessions shall be
designated as Final Review Week. The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare
for final examinations. During this week, there shall be no scheduled activities such as required field trips
or performances; and no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar
scope that have a completion date during or following this week unless specified in the class syllabi.
During Final Review Week, an instructor shall not give any examinations constituting 10% or more of the
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final grade, except makeup tests and laboratory examinations. In addition, no instructor shall give any
portion of the final examination during Final Review Week. Classes are held as scheduled during this
week and lectures and presentations may be given.
Librarian to Contact:
Mitch Stepanovich, Architecture & Fine Arts Library, 817.272.2945, stepanovich@uta.edu
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Grade Grievance Policy:
Please refer to the Student Grievance Procedures Related to Grades section in the undergraduate
catalogue.
Ownership and Exhibition of Student Work:
Accrediting boards require selective documentation of student coursework. All materials submitted for
credit may be retained by the faculty and become property of the School of Architecture for future
demonstration of student accomplishments.
Student Feedback Survey:
At the end of each term, students enrolled in classes categorized as lecture, seminar, or laboratory
will be asked to complete an online Student Feedback Survey (SFS) about the course and how it
was taught. Instructions on how to access the SFS system will be sent directly to students through
MavMail approximately 10 days before the end of the term. UT Arlington’s effort to solicit, gather,
tabulate, and publish student feedback data is required by state law; student participation in the SFS
program is voluntary.
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