Courses

The course will establish a base of design concepts and knowledge with an introduction to references and ideas to foster independent inquiry. The course will introduce graphic communications through a series of two dimensional exercises; developing foundational skills. (4 Units)

The course will establish a base of design concepts and knowledge with an introduction to references and ideas to foster independent inquiry. The course will develop foundational appreciation and skills for effective three-dimensional (3D) visual expression through graphic representation. (4 Units)

The course will be an advanced course to develop an awareness and understanding of the role of Building Information Modeling in the student's ability to study design ideas and present those ideas in the various design disciplines. Emphasis will be on the relationship of computer graphics with the design process. Prerequisite: ARC120 (3 Units)

The course will cover formal, theoretical, material, pragmatic and conceptual aspects of architecture, cities and art, examined in relation to their cultural contexts, from circa 1400 to the present. (3 Units)

This is an introduction to the essential computer software tools used in the modern production of information society, with a focus on the workflow and productions native to design oriented tasks utilized in design and allied design professions. Students will be introduced to foundational design software applications - including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign - and will be introduced to other workflow applications such as word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, and email. Project based learning activities will provide hands-on experiences for student to practice and apply skills to real-world situations. (3 Units)

This course provides an introduction to creativity through discussion and project-based learning. The course provides overview and practice of creative processes (e.g. ideation, research, empathy, proto-typing, etc), in-depth discussion of the theological foundations for creativity, and practice for developing creative habits. (3 Units)

This course focuses on space planning with an emphasis on space programming and human factors in design. Additionally, the course introduces and applies federal and state code and specifications concerning life-safety issues, barrier free access and universal design requirements relative to interior design. (4 Units)

The studio focuses on conceptualization and implementation of interior design ideas in response to a specific client and program. Students will continue to develop the foundational design processes introduced in previous studios, and will be introduced to the role of rigorous precedent analysis in the generation of interior design ideas. (6 Units)

This course explores the process of material research and its use in the design of interior space. Prerequisite: ARC120 (3 Units)

An in-depth introduction to the materials and methods involved within the construction of interiors emphasizing the integration of design and technology. Common construction methods, construction details, sustainable practices, and design decision-making are introduced. Students will utilize computer drafting software to develop construction documents. (3 Units)

The course deals with those building elements that pertain to the visual and aural conditioning for the purposes of human use and comfort. The basic principles of light (natural and electrical) and acoustical systems, their integration with other building systems and the impact on the aesthetics of design will be stressed. Plumbing and electrical systems also will be presented. The sustainability of various systems will be explored. (3 Units)

This is a combination studio and lecture course that focuses exclusively on issues of color, its aesthetic, symbolic and psychological dimensions, as related to visual expression. This content is applicable to both fine art and design-related fields. Prerequisite: ART201 or ARC122 (4 Units)

This course builds on a foundational understanding of creativity's process and purpose. The aim of the course is for students to apply these foundations to the act of completing interdisciplinary creative projects in context. Prerequisite: DES110 (3 Units)

This is a practice-oriented course covering major facets of small business with special focus on starting, financing, marketing, operating, and leading the people in a small business. Special emphasis is given to entrepreneurship and small business development. (3 Units)

This course explores the concepts and practices within interior design related to space, planning, and culture. Prerequisite: ARC122 (6 Units)

This course explores the concepts and practices within interior design relating to residential construction including kitchen, bath design, and universal design. Prerequisite: ARC122 (6 Units)

This course examines the Historic Interior from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, considering the fine, decorative, and luxury arts produced, the artists and figures who produced them, and the historic styles and context in which these interiors were produced. Prerequisite: ARC242 (3 Units)

This course provides an introduction to the profession of interior design through exploration of the structures of practice, development of professional skills and documents required for employment in a professional practice setting, and exploration of leadership skills as applied within an interior design practice setting. (3 Units)

This course introduces the design & installation processes of mass-produced and custom-made furniture, cabinetry, and woodworking within interiors, emphasizing the integration of design and technology. Includes introduction to design-decision methods as it relates to interior experience considerations and construction document/construction details production via drafting software. (3 Units)

This course explores the concepts and practices within interior design related to Commercial and or Health Service interiors including consideration of building codes. Prerequisite: ARC122 (6 Units)

This course explores the concepts and practices within interior design related to with advanced design solutions in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: ARC122 (6 Units)

An introduction to philosophical aesthetics, which has been marginalized and often ignored in philosophical discourse during the past four hundred years. During the last few decades the questions posted by aesthetics have moved back into the center of the philosophical discussion, including the use of the concept by "post-modern" thinkers. The course seeks to bring the student into the longer conversation concerning beauty, "retrieve" important elements that have been lost, and provide a basis for further study. Prerequisite: ARC210 or ART242 or DES310 or FLM250 or GDM310 or ILL210 or PHI213 or PHO330 or WLD181 or HON101 (3 Units)