24 courses with the subject IDS, 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.
Introduces drafting and presentation, color theory, and coordination, space planning and arrangement of furnishings. Lecture 2 hours. Studio 3 hours.
Introduces tools and equipment, lettering, methods of construction, designing and delineation of architecture. Lecture 2 hours. Studio 3 hours.
Provides instruction in graphic presentation of three-dimensionally drawn interiors. Presents the use of colored media to render three-dimensional drawings.
Provides an introduction to digital graphic design and presentation methods using current industry software and applications. Introduces the principles of typography in preparing project and media presentations focused on interior design.
Teaches history of furnishings and interiors from the ancient world to the present. Lecture 3 hours.
Plans a period-inspired interior. May use field trips and visual materials to enhance this project. Presents problems and their solutions found in this kind of project. May require a final visual presentation with all necessary furnishings, materials, and color boards with rendered perspectives.
Provides instruction in estimation of yardages for window treatments, carpet, custom carpet designs, wall coverings, tile, etc. Covers fixturing, labor costing, procedures of fabrication and styling options. May require site/research visits to fabricators. Lecture 3 hours.
Introduces staging and its importance in preparing a private residence for sale. Focuses on market trends, competitive pricing strategies, and marketing techniques. Includes interior and exterior repairs, upgrades, and re-design techniques relevant to preparing a property for sale. Identifies simple re-design techniques to create buyer interest. Lecture 2 hours. Studio 2 hours.
Introduces quality kitchen and bath design elements in accordance with recognized industry standards. Presents basic components of kitchen and bath design, including assessment of existing conditions and construction systems, measurement, product selection, specification, and communication of the design. Teaches coordination of kitchen and bath design with existing structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and ventilation systems. Lecture 3 hours.
Presents textiles, floor and wall coverings, and window treatments. Emphasizes construction, fiber, finish, and code applications. May use research and field trips to trade sources representing these elements. Lecture 2 hours. Studio 3 hours.
Provides instruction in lighting terminology including sources of light, lamp types, fixture types and controls. Explores lighting design using layering techniques and lighting calculations that are used to determine lighting needs for a variety of spaces.
Teaches graphic standards and specifications in interior design. Explains best practices of accessibility and code compliance for commercial applications. Focuses on program analysis and effective space planning.
Introduces students to the principles of Universal Design. Includes the application of Universal Design criteria to the built environment, supporting the needs of all individuals regardless of their abilities. Covers the effects of aging, injury, and disabilities on the successful design of both home and work environments.
Presents problems in designing and developing presentations with emphasis on office spaces.
Introduces the preparation of documents related to the business of design including contracts, purchase orders, and specifications. Covers business formats, legal issues, and ethics related to interior design as well as interviewing techniques and a discussion of portfolio requirements. Lecture 3 hours.
Involves process of research, authentication, and determining provenance. Covers examples of furnishings, fixtures, textiles, glass, and ceramics. May provide field trips, lectures, examination, and discussion to assist in determining age, condition, and other properties. Lecture 2 hours. Studio 2 hours.
Instructs in the use of computer aided drawing software for drafting of floor plans, elevations, perspectives, and other drawings used to convey design ideas. Lecture 1 hour. Studio 4 hours.
Introduces advanced methods of designing project spaces using BIM (Building Information Modeling) software. Includes the development of rendered three dimensional drawings with specialized light settings, entourage, and photo-realistic images. Lecture 2 hours. Studio 3 hours.
Introduces software used primarily for designing kitchens and bathrooms. Includes room design concepts and standard appliance and fixture layouts. Lecture 1 hour. Studio 4 hours.
Introduces interior design solutions that support the environment and can be utilized in new and existing structures. Includes the principles of Green Design and steps in producing design solutions using natural and toxin free materials. Covers material sources, interior finishes, furnishings and lighting and their applications. Lecture 2 hours. Studio 3 hours.
Presents green design techniques through the application of principles and practices of green design through a commercial design application. Introduces the building certification process and applies this process to interior designs. Applies the LEED rating system to designs to determine the level of LEED certification.
Introduces the proper elements of a professional resume for employment in the field. Focuses on the organization of portfolio content and introduces various methods of digital portfolio production as well as traditional formats. Includes detailed instruction on proper oral presentation skills, interview preparation and techniques, and professional attire and behavior.
Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college’s cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 1-5 credits
Requires the completion of a kitchen and bath design project using current industry standard software and design standards appropriate to effective kitchen and bath design. Reflects the student’s ability to meet occupational objectives leading to career opportunities in the field. Utilizes current modeling software to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) design standards. Expands three-dimensional visualization skills, examines all aspects of the project life cycle, and develops workplace readiness skills for the design and modeling of an NKBA project.
Source: Tidewater Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
