LURLEEN B. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Debbie Carlile
Campus Location:
MacArthur Campus
Office Location:
Building - D Room - 17
Office Phone:
334-493-5356 FAX. 334-493-70003
Office E-Mail:
dcarlile@lbwcc.edu
Office Hours:
7:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Campus Mailing Address:
Mailing address: P.O. Drawer 910
Opp, Al 36467
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE
IND 240 Introduction to Design
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.
DIVISION AND DEPARTMENT
Technical – Upholstery/Designing Interiors
SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT/CONTACT HOURS
Three credit and three contact hours.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the study of Interior Environment with emphasis on the principles
and elements of design, space utilization, color, materials, and current trends in
residential housing.
TEXTBOOK(S)
Allen, Phyllis Sloan and Stimplon, Miriam F. 9th Ed. (2000). Beginnings of Interior
Environments.
3D Home Interiors Deluxe 2.0: Broderbund Software
(This software can be purchased in the LBWCC Bookstore or online at, nothingbut
software.com) Item # 26457
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
A. General requirements
. A personal computer (not Web TV) with Windows 200 or XP (computer labs are
available on all three campuses)
. A VGA (or equivalent) or better monitor
. Reliable Internet access. (If using a dial-up connection, at least 28.8k modem is
Recommended. Slower dial-up connections will affect course performance. If
you are an AOL user: You will need AOL version 7.0 or higher)
. Netscape Navigator/Communicator 7.1 higher or Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
. Sound Card
. Most recent versions of plug-ins and viewers. These are free additions to
browsers that allow students to view special course components such as video,
clips or animations.
B. Course specific requirements
. Color printer
. E-Mail address
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
Assorted construction paper, Three ring binder or notebook, Stick on labels, colored
pencils or crayons, Crayola Washable Kids Paint 6 colors plus black and white, and
three (3) paint brushes with rounded points, 12” ruler, Glue (Stick or blue Elmers), 3
pocket folders with three hole prongs, one 12x16 poster board.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this course the student should be able to:
1. Identify components of the principals and elements.
2. Implement and utilize occupied spaces.
3. Describe current motifs.
4. Select proper materials.
5. Utilize Brewster Color System.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of fabrics related to style for residential housing.
7. Introduction and application of basic computer techniques and software.
TEACHING METHODS
A variety of tests, weekly work assignments, projects and student involvement exercises
will be used to address different learning styles.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
In a web class students are still expected to accept responsibility for covering the
assigned material and completing assignments of time. The student is responsible for
keeping pace with the assignment calendar. This requires a mature attitude and selfdiscipline.
Tracking of student activity and performance will be conducted every week unless
otherwise stated.
WITHDRAWAL
College catalog page 30
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
Tests 20%, Weekly Projects 20%, Midterm 20%, Final Project 40%
Students taking IND 240 for online academic credit will be required to complete the
following:
Assignments are to be turned in at the end of each week given. Submit work through email, postal mail or hand deliver. Videos are available for viewing through Tegrity at
LBWCC’s web site.
WEEK 1: Introduction to 3D Home Interior Software.
Book: 3D Software
Assignment: Install 3D Home Interiors software. View Tutorial and practice navigating
in the software. Download the manual and read Chapters 1 and 2, PP 1-37.
Create a floor plan. Submit design as stated above.
WEEK 2: Basic Functions of 3D Home Interior Software
Book: 3D Home Interiors Software Manual
Assignment: Read PP 39-60 in manual. Create a bedroom design. Save design. Submit
design as stated above.
WEEK 3: Advanced Techniques of 3D Home Interiors Software
Book: 3D Home Interiors Software Manual
Assignment: Read PP. 63-93 in manual. Create a kitchen. Place objects on top of
objects (Counter tops on cabinets, etc.) Save design. Submit Design as stated above.
View video RMI C18-1 “Where to begin”. Critique video and write a paragraph
describing most important facts presented. Submit as stated above.
WEEK 4-5: Chapter 2: Principals and Elements of Design
Book: Interior Environment
Assignment: Read Part II- chapter 2 PP75-93 and make an outline of chapter. Make
floor plan and place windows and doors with 3D Interiors. Submit design in color. Save
project.
View Video RMI C18-4 “Principals of Design”. Critique video and write a paragraph
describing the most important facts presented. Submit as stated above.
EXAM: Written test will be open book.
WEEK 6-7: Chapter 3 Color
Book: Interior Environment PP 95-118
Assignment: Read chapter and place color on walls and place carpet and ceiling with 3D
Home Interiors. Save project. Submit design in color as stated above.
View video “Color” and video “Color with Confidence” RMI C18-09. Critique videos
and write a paragraph describing the most important facts presented. Submit as stated
above.
EXAM: Written test will be open book
WEEK 8-9: Part II Chapter 4 Lighting (Mid Term)
Book: Interior Environment PP. 149
Assignment: Read Chapter 4 and make outline. Place Lighting in a floor plan. This will
be done on the computer using 3-D Home Interiors program. Print a 3-D picture of the
virtual room with lighting in place. Include the type lighting and style and a brief
statement of why you chose this type and style. Save project. This picture should be an
extension of the room you have been making from week 1. Submit your design as stated
above.
EXAM: Mid-Term must be taken on campus or proctored. Approved proctors will
be found in the policy and procedures manual. (Access the Policy and Procedure Manual
at (www.lbwcc.edu) and click on Distance Education). Follow instructions.
WEEK 10-12: Chapter 9 Textiles
Book: Interior Environment
Assignment: Read Chapter 9
Gather swatches of five natural and ten manufactured fabrics. Label swatches and give
their content. This should be put in a three-hole report type file folder. Each fabric
should be labeled and neatly mounted to a piece of construction paper.
View video –Textile Research Center Field Trip. Critique video and write a paragraph
describing the most important facts presented. Submit as stated above.
EXAM: Written test will be open book.
WEEK 13-14: Furniture placement
Book: Interior Environment
Assignment: Place furniture in the room you have created with 3D Home Interior.
Submit design in color.
View Video RMI C18-22 “Furniture Mix and Match”. Critique video and write a
paragraph describing the most important facts presented. Submit as stated above.
WEEK 15-16: Review
Books: Interior Environment
Assignment: All chapters and 3D Home Interiors Software
EXAM: Final – Swatch Board and 3D Interior Design. Submit as stated above
MAKE-UP POLICY
Any pre-scheduled exam missed must be made up the last week of the semester unless
other arrangements are made.
*File folder projects, live work projects, and outside assignments are due on the day set.
Work turned in on time will receive bonus points
LATE WORK
If work is not turned in, you may receive a zero (F) or “I”.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct as described in the current
college catalog (pages 157-159). Cheating and plagiarism violate these standards and
may result in disciplinary action, including expulsion.
POLICY ON REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability that
might require special materials, services, or assistance, or if you have any questions
relating to accessibility, please contact the ADA Coordinator on the respective campuses.
For TDD users in Alabama, the Alabama Relay Center is available by calling 1-800-5482456. All materials related to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act are
maintained by the college coordinators.
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SAFETY
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Greenville Campus
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MacArthur Campus
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