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Introduction to Interior Design
Course: INT101

First Term: 2024 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Overview of interior design and related professions, the design process, elements and principles of design, color theory, and basic concepts of space planning and furniture layout. Development of design vocabulary relative to architectural details, furnishings, and finishes.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the various components of the interior design profession. (I)
2. Explain the components of the design process. (II)
3. Apply the principles and elements of design. (III - IV)
4. Apply basic color principles. (V)
5. Explain sustainable design concepts. (VI)
6. Apply basic space planning principles. (VII)
7. Explain universal design concepts. (VIII)
8. Describe the architectural details of an interior. (IX)
9. Select basic interior materials and finishes. (X)
10. Select fabrics for an interior design project. (X)
11. Describe the basic components of interior lighting. (XI)
12. Select furniture appropriate to design projects. (XII)
13. Select interior accessories appropriate to design projects. (XIII)
14. Identify historical design styles. (XIV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The profession of interior design
   A. Career pathways
   B. Educational options
   C. Professional organizations
   D. Certification, licensing, and/or registration requirements
   E. Future directions of the profession
II. Design process
   A. Research and programming
   B. Schematic design
   C. Design development
   D. Implementation
   E. Evaluation
III. Elements of design
   A. Space
   B. Mass and shape
   C. Line
   D. Texture
   E. Color
   F. Light
IV. Principles of design
   A. Balance
   B. Rhythm
   C. Emphasis
   D. Scale and proportion
   E. Harmony
      1. Variety
      2. Unity
V. Color theory
   A. Color mixing
   B. Properties of color
   C. Color schemes/harmonies
   D. Color psychology
   E. Color and light
   F. Color application
VI. Sustainable design
   A. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
   B. Cradle to Cradle
   C. Sustainable materials
VII. Space planning
   A. Needs assessment
   B. Adjacencies
   C. Circulation
   D. Space utilization
   E. Documentation
      1. Plans
      2. Elevations
VIII. Universal design
   A. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
   B. Aging in place
IX. Architectural details
   A. Walls
   B. Doors and windows
   C. Fireplaces
   D. Stairs
   E. Ceilings
X. Interior materials
   A. Fibers and fabrics
   B. Surface materials
   C. Window treatments
XI. Lighting
   A. Natural
   B. Artificial
XII. Furniture
   A. Types
   B. Materials
   C. Construction
   D. Human factors
      1. Anthropometrics
      2. Ergonomics
XIII. Accessories
   A. Evaluation
   B. Selection
   C. Placement
XIV. Design styles
   A. Historical
   B. Modern
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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