27 courses with the subject DES, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
DES 101Interior Design I4
In this course students will develop design skills for residential spaces. Initial studio exploration focuses on the principles of design which include, but are not limited to scale, proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis, and harmony. Focus will be placed on the arrangement of space, furniture planning, color psychology, and the selection of appropriate fin- ishes and materials within an interior environment.
This course allows the student to work with con- tract projects and expands the student’s knowledge of space planning, traffic, and workflow. Emphasis is placed on the development of a concept for an interior environment. Introduced are ADA (hand- icap accessible) codes and the use of Sustainable (Green) materials. Learning takes place in the Design Studio.
This course is an introduction to the meth- ods and media of perspective drawing. Both mechanical drawing and sketch techniques are taught. Drawing development takes place in the Design Studio and continues at home.
This course is an introduction to the drawing methods required for an interior designer to com- municate design ideas. The student will purchase and learn how to use requisite mechanical drawing tools and equipment. The student will learn how to read plans, survey an existing structure to record accurate measurements, develop floor plans and elevations, draw electrical plans, and layout finish plans, door and window schedules for any typical residential or contract design project.
This course provides an understanding of the selection of materials available for floor, wall, and ceiling finishes for both residential and contract design projects. Emphasis is placed on Sustainable Materials and Sustainable Design. The student analyzes the component materials of products with an effort to understand the applications of these materials on the job site.
This course gives an overview of the history and theory on the practice of Feng Shui. Concepts such as the theory of Yin and Yang, the eight trigrams and the Bagua, the sectors of life experiences, and the methods used to activate each of these sectors are reviewed. Classes take the form of lectures accompanied by slides and class discus- sions that enable the student to participate in sample case histories. The student is required to take a space and present a writ- ten review of some issues and the correc- tive enhancements recommended for the space.
This course allows students to develop their drawing skills by using lines and tone on paper to represent a three-dimensional space. Happily for the designer, many kinds of drawings are immediately intelligible to most people because they are seen as “real- istic” images of the subjects they represent. Making such images by hand on paper is the art of drawing, which serves the design- er well. The student will draw interiors of rooms and buildings without the use of drafting tools to enable them to become more comfortable with freehand drawing and sketching.
3D Modeling This course introduces and provides the fundamental knowledge and practical application of the three dimensional com- puter modeling program, SketchUp. from Instructor
This course is a continuation of DES 102 Interior Design II and focuses on contract design projects that may include a corporate headquarters, a cyber café, a bank, an art gallery, etc. Learning takes place in the Design Studio. DES 107, DES 108
This course is a continuation of DES 101 Interior Design I and DES 201 Interior Design II and focuses on residential design projects. Projects may include a loft resi- dence, beach condominium, artist in resi- dence coop gallery, fitness center, etc. Learning takes place in the Design Studio. DES 107, DES 108, DES 201 CATALOG 2023–2024 105
The student has the opportunity for an indi- vidual review of his/her portfolio and, after an evaluation of career objectives, is advised on where to make revisions and additions to the portfolio. Students also plan and implement, as a team, a portfolio show that is given the last week of class. Students’ work is refined, developed, and assembled for prospective employment opportunities. DES 102, DES 104, DES 108, DES 250, DES 201, DES 270, DES 150, DES 260, DES 151, Design Elective unless approved by
and Residential Spaces Lighting is presented as a decorative and functional element in residential and com- mercial interiors. Topics explored include light and texture, color, lamp types, lighting techniques, fixtures, schedules, and switch- ing patterns. Student assignments include graphic exercises in lighting design and lighting calculations based on student design projects. 106 H A RC U M C O L L E G E
With the assistance of a faculty advisor, the student will identify an appropriate internship site with a local interior design firm. All interns are required to complete 90 hours of work/study within the semester, working a minimum of 6 hours per week under the direction of a qualified Interior Designer. Interns are expected to contribute to the host firm at a high level of design interaction. All interns will meet weekly with the faculty advisor and docu- ment their experience through journaling.
This course teaches the basic operation of the CAD LT drafting software program. Classes allow hands-on training during the class and lab sessions. All classes are held in the Computer Lab.
This course covers the various aspects of business practices for the interior design professional. It in- cludes the development of a business plan, business structure, legal terms, business forms, billing, or- dering procedures, contracts, and liabilities. Topics include ethics, trade relations, and client-contractor design relations.
DES 308 Sustainable Design g 4 cr. DES 310 Selected Studies in Interior Design I 3 cr. DES 311 Selected Studies in Interior Design II 3 cr. DES 312 Decorative Arts
Interior environmental conditions are explored with specific attention to their impact on human sensory reactions, impact on sustainability, health, and safety.
This course surveys the decorative arts from all cultures from the ancient period to the modern pe- riod. Through lectures, speakers, and field trips, the student explores textiles, carpets, and porcelains of western civilization. The student, through personal exploration and research, creates a decorative art piece throughout the semester.
