Courses
Course descriptions and schedules offered below are a helpful guide to find courses offered by the department.
This listing is not meant to replace the official course catalog maintained by the University Registrar.
DESIGN 2110
Design Fundamentals I
Introduction to form, organizational structures and problem solving in the context of basic 2D design.
Concur: 2310.
DESIGN 2130
Design Fundamentals II
Application of acquired skills and knowledge of visual language and spatial constructs to generate design concepts in a given context.
Prereq: 2110. Concur: 2330.
DESIGN 2310
Visual Principles and Techniques I
Skill building in using drawing to observe, see, record and communicate characteristics of subjects, objects, information, environments, experiences and interactions.
Concur: 2110.
DESIGN 2330
Visual Principles and Techniques II
Skills and techniques mix media that assist in interpreting, translating and generating visual narratives that reveal relationships among subjects, objects, information, environments, experience and interactions.
Prereq: 2310. Concur: 2130.
DESIGN 2700
Introduction to Design Practice
Introduction to theory, rationale, practice, and societal impact of design; design process, critical issues, relationship to the environment.
DESIGN 2750
Design History
A history of design as affected by technology, science, and cultural world view.
DESIGN 3102
Introduction to Interior Design I
The study of the relationship of form, function and material within the context of Interior Design.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 3152
Introduction to Interior Design II
The study of the relationship between the user and spatial form, function and material within the context of Interior Design.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 3200
Design Research I
Introduction to techniques and methods of evaluative research.
Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 3402
Design Media I for Interior Design
Introductory-level digital, three-dimensional modeling and visualization strategies for Interior Design.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 3452
Design Media II for Interior Design
Intermediate-level digital, three-dimensional modeling and visualization strategies for Interior Design.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 3502
Materials, Process, and Production for Interior Design
An overview of current and emerging materials and manufacturing processes commonly applied in production for Interior Design.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 3552
Interior Design Technology I
Principles of contract documentation, laws, ethics, codes, standards, guidelines and sustainable practices within the context of Interior Design.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 4102
Intermediate Interior Design I
Principles of space organization with FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment); the study of human-interior product interface relationships.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 4152
Intermediate Interior Design II
Principles of order, spatial sequence and connectivity; the study of medium size space organization and interior and exterior design correlations.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 4200
Design Research II
Introduction to tools techniques and methods and mindsets of generative research.
Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 4402
Design Media III for Interior Design
Time-based media and storytelling strategies for Interior Design.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 4502
Interior Design Technology II
An overview of current and emerging materials, construction methods and manufacturing processes in Interior Design.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 4650
Collaborative Design
Interdisciplinary knowledge and problems examined and discussed in the context of social responsibility (global and local).
Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 4752
Professional Practice for Interior Design
The study of business practices and professional responsibilities that define the practice of interior design including the study of project management, contract administration, legal environments of the profession and professional ethics.
DESIGN 4998
Undergraduate Scholarship: Research and Creative Activity in Design
Undergraduate research and creative activities in varying topics.
Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 2 completions.
DESIGN 4998H
Undergraduate Scholarship: Honors Research and Creative Activity in Design
Undergraduate Honors research and creative activities in varying topics.
Prereq: Honors standing, and enrollment in Design major; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 2 completions.
DESIGN 4999
Undergraduate Scholarship: Thesis Research and Creative Activity in Design
Undergraduate thesis research and creative activities in varying topics.
Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 2 completions. This course is graded S/U.
DESIGN 4999H
Undergraduate Scholarship: Honors Thesis Research and Creative Activity in Design
Undergraduate Honors thesis research and creative activities in varying topics.
Prereq: Honors standing, and enrollment in Design major; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 2 completions. This course is graded S/U.
DESIGN 5102
Advanced Interior Design I
Principles of organizational strategy and interior identity development addressing the physical, social, and psychological context of work, leisure, and learning environments.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 5191
Internship
Field application of design in a capacity requiring a close working relationship within a professional environment.
Prereq: Grad standing, or enrollment in Design major; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 27 cr hrs or 3 completions.
DESIGN 5202
Design Research III for Interior Design
Addresses design opportunities, including the skills of problem identification, formulation, qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, synthesis, and project proposals for Interior Design.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 5502
Interior Design Technology III
Principles of environmental controls with a focus on artificial and natural lighting within the context of Interior Design including professional standards, building codes, human center guidelines, industry standard communication methods, and sustainability.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 5552
Interior Design Technology IV
Principles of material specifications, liability, contracts and bidding documentation within the context of Interior Design.
Prereq: Enrollment in Interior Design major, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 5650
Advanced Collaborative Design
Interdisciplinary knowledge and problems examined and discussed in the context of social responsibility (global and local).
Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
DESIGN 5750
Advanced Design History: Interiors, Contents, Communication, and Culture
Advanced study of the history of the designed environment, product, and communication systems.