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Color and Materials I
INT-631 | 2 CR This course is an overview of
color theory and color phenomenology as it relates
to interior design. With a broad introduction to color
theory, students manipulate visual phenomenon in
two- and three-dimensional exercises. The final project
applies these principles to a given interior using color
and materials on architectural surfaces, furniture, and
furnishings.
Color and Materials II
INT-632 | 2 CR Architectural and interior finishing
materials are examined in relation to function and
appropriateness. Where possible, material choices
relate to concurrent studio design assignments in INT-
601 and INT-621. Field trips to manufacturing facilities
and installations are a part of the course.
Lighting Design I
INT-633 | 2 CR This is a survey of theoretical,
technical, and creative concepts of lighting as elements
of commercial and institutional design. Lecture topics
include color, light sources, measurement, and control
as they affect the interior environment. Students are
required to solve and document typical lighting design
problems.
Professional Practice
INT-641 | 2 CR The practice of interior design
involves both office and project management. This
course examines the legal, financial, personnel, market-
ing, and communications responsibilities of a design
principal in the field. It introduces the graduate student
to the complexities of managing the execution of a
contract interior project, including experience at a job
site in progress.
Special Projects
INT-656 | 1–6 CR Coursework and/or special
projects are assigned on an individual basis.
Special Projects
INT-657 | 1–6 CR Coursework and/or special
projects are assigned on an individual basis.
Special Projects
INT-658 | 1–6 CR Coursework and/or special
projects are assigned on an individual basis.
Special Projects
INT-659 | 1–6 CR Coursework and/or special
projects are assigned on an individual basis.
Exhibition Design Intensive I
INT-671 | 5 CR The EDI is a two-semester immer-
sion into the design and study of exhibitions of all kinds
and is an alternative to traditional thesis work. It is
intended for students who are interested in specializing
in exhibition design or in exploring one aspect of inte-
rior design intensively as it relates to exhibition design.
Design projects are supplemented by field trips and
discussion sessions, and project critiques with exhibit
design professionals.Exhibition Design Intensive II
INT-672 | 5 CR The EDI is a two-semester immer-
sion into the design and study of exhibitions of all kinds
and is an alternative to traditional thesis work. It is
intended for students who are interested in specializing
in exhibition design or in exploring one aspect of inte-
rior design intensively as it relates to exhibition design.
Design projects are supplemented by field trips and
discussion sessions, and project critiques with exhibit
design professionals. Prerequisites: take INT-671.Directed Research
INT-698 | 2 CR Offers instruction in and discussion
of design programming and design methodology. It
consists of the preparation of a design program for
the thesis to be prepared the following two semesters.
The first six weeks are spent in lecture and seminar
sessions, providing instruction in program development
and in discussion of programming techniques and the
selection of a thesis project, including the thesis site.
The remainder of the semester is spent primarily in
individual and/or small group discussions, providing
guidance in the detailed development of individual
thesis design programs.Thesis I
INT-699A | 3 CR Independent problems based on
individual thesis proposals, submitted by the candidate
and approved by the thesis advisor, are undertaken.
Projects represent design solutions of significant scope
and complexity and must show mature correlation
between all phases of design and construction based
on supportive research. Prerequisites: take INT-622
INT-698.Thesis II
INT-699B | 3 CR Independent problems based on
individual thesis proposals, submitted by thecandidate
and approved by the thesis advisor are undertaken.
Projectsrepresent design solutions of significant scope
and complexity and must showmature correlation
between all phases of design and construction based
onsupportive research. Prerequisites: take INT-699A.Thesis in Progress
INT-700 | 0 CR If the thesis course is not completed
in the initial semesters, students can continue working
in INT-700 for no more than five semesters.INT Internship
INT-9600 | 0 CR Internships are learning experi-
ences in the work place that relate to the interior design
profession. Interns are able to take the skills and theo-
ries learned in the classroom and apply them to real-life
work experience. Internships provide the opportunity
to learn new skills and concepts from professionals in
the field, test career goals, and explore career options.
Students also gain an objective understanding of the
experience through requires corollary meetings with
instructor and other students, and by recording their
observations during the internship and completing
exploratory assignments.INT Internship
INT-9601 | 1 CR Internships are learning experi-
ences in the work place that relate to the interior design
profession. Interns are able to take the skills and theo-
ries learned in the classroom and apply them to real-life
work experience. Internships provide the opportunity
to learn new skills and concepts from professionals in
the field, test career goals, and explore career options.
Students also gain an objective understanding of the
experience through requires corollary meetings with
instructor and other students, and by recording their
observations during the internship and completing
exploratory assignments.INT Internship
INT-9602 | 2 CR Placements enable students to
receive experiences in professional design firms prior to
completing their graduate studies.INT Internship
INT-9603 | 3 CR Placements enable students to
receive experiences in professional design firms prior to
completing their graduate studies.PHOT/Photography
Special Studies
PHOT-500 | 2 CR This is an elective course for
supervised research. This course will enable a graduate
student to pursue learning media and developing
projects: design, technique, production, and post-
production. Graduate students may use this course at
various levels.