College of Technology and Design
Course Syllabus
IDB321 - Studio III
Credit Hours: 3
Course Description
An exploration of the relationship between the built environment and people, with special emphasis on understanding how varying social and cultural norms are relevant to design decision-making. Concepts and principals of this interaction as it pertains to building methods, materials systems and occupants, properties of performance criteria, and environmental attributes with emphasis placed on student application of how design decisions made today affect future generations. Studio work is developed through design competitions or service learning studio projects.
Course Prerequisites
IDB241, IDB291
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Analyze all aspects of hospitality environments from operation and management to the design and aesthetics in order to enhance and generate successful 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, schematic design, and design development to produce a design solution which answers the needs of the client
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Apply critical planning and decision-making strategies to develop environments appropriate to the clients needs
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Analyze and synthesize human perception and behavior patterns to inform design solutions.
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 solutions 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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Create clear and concise solutions based on research using a variety of visual communication techniques and technologies
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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