College of Technology and Design
Course Syllabus
IDB291 - Studio II
Credit Hours: 3
Course Description
This course involves the application of the design process in the development of working environments. It emphasizes barrier free and universal design, adaptation of a design to varying programmatic requirements. Students will investigate complex issues and offer creative design solutions in two and-three-dimensional representations. Student work will include allocation and utilization of space, building and fire codes, lighting, contract furnishings and specification writing. Exploration of Architecture Style and the History and Theory behind of Styles is included in all work.
Course Prerequisites
IDB201
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Research acoustical strategies, thermal comfort, indoor air quality and develop typical workstations to enhance working environments and generate evidenced-based design solutions
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Analyze information and research to solve complex problems to inform design solutions
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Develop active listening skills by providing feedback to peers during informal / formal critiques to further enhance projects
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Apply the design process through the use of programming, pre-design, quantitative and qualitative programming, schematic design, and design development to produce a design solution which answers the needs of the client
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Use theories related to the impact of the built environment on human experience, behavior, and performance to the design solution
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Apply wayfinding, human factors, ergonomics, inclusive, and universal design principles to the design solution
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Apply appropriate laws, codes, standards, fire codes, and barrier-free and accessibility regulations and guidelines to the project
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Select lighting and colors for the interior environment that positively impact health, safety, and well-being
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Specify appropriate furnishings, objects, materials, and finishes work together to support the design intent
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Design interior spaces in two- and three- dimensional visual representations that utilize the Elements and Principles of Design
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Develop interior contract documents using computer-aided drafting programs to produce drawings, detailing, schedules, and specifications appropriate to project size and scope
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Defend design solutions in written and verbal form to demonstrate knowledge of breadth and depth of interior design’s impact and value
Assessment of Outcomes
Specified on the course schedule/outline
Grading System
Letter Grade | Range | Definition |
A |
90-100 |
Excellent |
B |
80-89 |
Above Average |
C |
70-79 |
Average |
D |
60-69 |
Below Average |
F |
0-59 |
Failing |
W |
— |
Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7 |
WF |
— |
Withdrawal failing after week 7 |
NF |
— |
Failing – Not actively engaged |
For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.
Active Participation
Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.
Academic Integrity
Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the
University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly
prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the
University policy on Academic Integrity.
Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the
University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include
failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from
the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see
the current catalog.
Students with Disabilities
Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in
this course should follow the process described under the heading
Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.
Discipline (Program) Specific Information
None
Date of last review: 07/26/2021