Studio I
Students will experiment with, make discoveries about, and create solutions to two- and three-dimensional problems, individually and in groups, with a focus on design process, progress, and product. They will develop and apply design vocabulary to various types, sizes, and scopes of exercises.
Corequisites: IDSN 1121 and 1135 and 1141 and 1145
Materials
Students will learn about materials and associated technologies of processing and installation. They will learn about the properties, and explore conventional and potential applications, of a variety of materials such as wood, glass, metal, and fabric, with emphasis on understanding the nature of materials such as form, workability, strength, and durability. Students will produce an inventory of fundamental materials.
Corequisites: IDSN 1111 and IDSN 1135 and IDSN 1145 and IDSN 1141
Design Awareness I
Students will study, discuss, and acquire a critical awareness of the importance and impact of design. They will learn, explore and apply the principles and elements of design by executing projects. Students will discuss and debate interior design and built environment issues. They will learn and employ the vocabulary of interior design.
Corequisites: IDSN 1111 and 1121 and 1141 and 1145
Technical Representation I
Students will understand and apply accepted interior design drafting standards (such as plans, elevations, sections and paraline drawings) to produce documents and technical drawings of two and three-dimensional objects including furniture and spaces.
Corequisites: IDSN 1111 and 1121 and 1135 and 1145
Drawing for Interior Design
Students will draw as a tool for visual communication to stimulate thinking and visualize ideas with an emphasis on ‘seeing’ and developing hand-eye coordination. They will learn to manipulate drawings using software such as PhotoShop®
Corequisites: IDSN 1111 and 1121 and 1135 and 1141
Studio II
Students will experiment with, make discoveries about, and create solutions to two- and three-dimensional problems, individually and in groups, with a focus on design process, progress, and product. They will incorporate knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in pre-requisite courses, into design projects.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1141 and 1111 and 1121 and 1135 and 1145
Corequisites: IDSN 1221 and 1235 and 1241 and 1270
Components
Students will learn about component materials, their construction and associated technologies of processing and installation. They will learn about the properties and explore conventional and potential applications of a variety of component materials such as plywood, concrete, hardware and carpet. They will consider conventional and potential uses of these materials.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1111 and 1121 and 1135 and 1141and 1145
Corequisites: IDSN 1201 and 1221 and 1235 and 1270
Design Awareness II
Students will acquire a critical awareness of the importance and impact of design by researching and analyzing the evolution of design, linking issues across chronological, geographic, cultural and sociological domains. They will increase their understanding of the vocabulary of interior design, and continue to employ this language through their course work and projects. Students will continue to discuss and debate interior design and the built environment issues.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1141 and 1111 and 1121 and 1135 and 1145
Corequisites: IDSN 1201 and 1221 and 1241 and 1270
Technical Representation II
Students will continue to produce technical drawings and documents manually, visualizing ideas, objects, and interior spaces. They will develop an understanding of contextual issues related to materials, process, structure and assembly, and will explore the potential of materials and construction methods. Students will create two- and three-dimensional drawings and models to communicate design solutions visually.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1141 and 1111 and 1121 and 1135 and 1145
Corequisites: IDSN 1201 and 1221 and 1235 and 1270
Environmental Human Factors
Students will develop an understanding of human factors research methods and their application to interior design. They will research the interrelationship between building systems and human behaviour; examine functional needs of building occupants and aesthetic attributes of interiors relative to safety, health, comfort, well-being and optimizing human performance; and explore methods for developing detailed profiles of user requirements and for evaluating design alternatives relative to functional and task variables, human needs, capabilities and limitations
Prerequisites: IDSN 1141 and 1111 and 1121 and 1135 and 1145
Corequisites: IDSN 1201 and 1221 and 1235 and 1241
Studio III
Students will produce, individually and in groups, original designs that respond to specific, conceptual, behavioural, and contextual criteria for single-person spaces. They will focus on meeting the complex needs of individuals in the built environment.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1201 (B-) and 1221 and 1235 and 1241 and 1270 and CMNS 1140 and 3 credits of ENGL 1100 or higher
Systems I
Students will learn about the technical aspects of interior environments consisting of building systems, (such as structural, electrical and mechanical). They will learn about how the constituent subsystems function (floor, wall, ceilings, penetrations, comfort systems, power, data communication, lighting, and water use). Students will produce technical drawings and outline specifications of these systems and apply this knowledge in concurrent courses.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1201 and 1221 and 1235 and 1241 and 1270 and CMNS 1140 and 3 credits of ENGL 1100 or higher
Design Theories I
Students will study basic theories, principles and processes involved in creating design solutions for interior spaces, with an emphasis on programming and linking to design project(s) in IDSN 2300 Studio III. They will explore, discuss and debate interior design and built environment issues. Students will research 20th century theories and ideologies in relation to design fundamentals.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1201 (B-) and 1221 and 1235 and 1241 and 1270 and CMNS 1140 and 3 credits of ENGL 1100 or higher
AutoCAD I for Interior Design
Students will learn how to produce simple technical drawings, develop a digital library, and documents using AutoCAD. They will learn basic and intermediate commands in AutoCAD® and apply them to two-dimensional interior design technical drawings.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1201 (B-) and 1221 and 1235 and 1241 and 1270 and CMNS 1140 and 3 credits of ENGL 1100 or higher
Representation I
Students will investigate perception and design through drawing. They will experiment with a range of drawing and rendering techniques with an emphasis on representing specific types of materials, light, shade and tonal gradation.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1201 (B-) and 1221 and 1235 and 1241 and 1270 and CMNS 1140 and 3 credits of ENGL 1100 or higher
Work Experience I
Students will participate in a practicum with a prime supplier (wholesale) or manufacturer's representative of design materials or goods (preference given to members of the Design Resource Alliance of British Columbia and/or sponsors of IDI). They will focus on observing, documenting, and understanding the supply side of the interior design profession.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1201 (B-) and 1221 and 1235 and 1241 and 1270 and CMNS 1140 and 3 credits of ENGL 1100 or higher
Studio IV
Students will produce, individually and in groups, original designs that respond to specific, conceptual, behavioural, and contextual criteria for small group spaces. They will focus on elaborating project requirements.
Prerequisites:IDSN 2300 with a minimum of B- and 2325 and 2331 and 2341 and 2345 and 2361
Systems II
Students will learn about the technical aspects of components found within interior environments such as architectural woodwork, furniture & casegoods. They will continue to build knowledge of building code principles and lighting design processes. They will focus on understanding and technically communicating interior components and systems (manually and digitally), covered in this course and in Studio and co-requisite courses.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2300 with a minimum of B- and 2325 and 2331 and 2341 and 2345 and 2361
Design Theories II
Students will expand their understanding of practical and theoretical issues, principles and processes involved in creating design solutions for interior spaces, with an emphasis on space planning, linking to design project(s) in IDSN 2400 Studio IV. Students will research, analyze and evaluate contemporary design issues, ideologies and approaches. Students will explore and find connections between ideological concepts and their own interior design application.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2300 with a minimum of B- and 2325 and 2331 and 2341 and 2345 and 2361
AutoCAD II For Interior Design
Students will produce complex technical drawings and documents using AutoCad. They will create professional standard two-dimensional interior design drawings and basic three-dimensional computer generated drawings.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2300 with a minimum of B- and 2325 and 2331 and 2341 and 2345 and 2361
Representation II
Students will continue to develop visual communication skills to better understand and effectively convey design concepts and ideas related to the built environment. They will further develop the ability to plan and deliver effective presentations.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2300 with a minimum of B- and 2325 and 2331 and 2341 and 2345 and 2361
Site Tutorial I
Students will engage in an introductory level off campus (site) tutorial course during which they will observe design applications in our community’s built environment. They will participate in activities (one or more sites per week) at design firms, design centers, design products suppliers, public spaces, exhibits, installations, and museums/galleries to listen to presentations, observe, sketch, analyze, and discuss design in the built environment
Prerequisites: IDSN 2300 with a minimum of B- and 2325 and 2331 and 2341 and 2345 and 2361
Work Experience II
Students will participate in a practicum with a workplace responsible for a component of the built environment, such as a general contractor, electrical sub-contractor, or millwork shop. They will observe and monitor participants in the process of creating the built environment, or components of the built environment. Students will focus on observing, documenting, and understanding the creation of the built environment, or components of the built environment, as they relate to the interior design profession.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2300 with a minimum of B- and 2325 and 2331 and 2341 and 2345 and 2361
Studio V
Students will produce, individually and in groups, original designs with a focus on originality, creativity, innovation, and personal vision. They will work on a variety of usage type projects such as office, retail, etc.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2400 with a min. of B- and 2425 and 2431 and 2441 and 2445 and 2451 and 2561
Detailing
Students will examine how and why materials and components are put together to create details pertaining to the built environment. They will prepare technical drawings incorporating knowledge about construction assemblies, building codes and design standards. Student projects will include design and detailing of building systems such as floor, wall, ceiling, penetrations and architectural millwork, as well as case goods and furniture. They will focus on using design rationale in producing comprehensive construction drawings related to studio projects.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2400 (B-) and 2425 and 2431 and 2441 and 2445 and 2451 and 2561
Design Theories III
Students will learn about theoretical approaches and their practical considerations for specialized areas of practice in interior design, such as office, retail, etc., linking to design project(s) in IDSN 3500 .
Prerequisites: IDSN 2400 (B-) and 2425 and 2431 and 2441 and 2445 and 2451 and 2561
IDSN 3541 CR-3 (formerly 3641)
Digital Representation
Students will utilize digital technology for design visualization. They will use various production software programs, (such as AutoCAD, 3D Viz, and SKETCHUP) to stimulate thinking, visualize ideas, and render drawings and images for studio projects. Students will focus on producing virtual spaces in three dimensions, including animated walkthroughs.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2400 and 2425 and 2431 and 2441 and 2445 and 2451 and 2561
Representation IIII (discontinued Dec. 2006)
Students will synthesize sketching, drawing and other presentation skills to confidently express concepts and interior design solutions, and deliver effective oral and visual presentations.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2400 and 2445
Corequisites: IDSN 3500 and 3521 and 3531 and 3551 and 3561 and 3580
Site Tutorial II
Students will engage in a comprehensive off campus (site) tutorial course that relates directly to their studies in the Studio V course IDSN 3500 . They will study design applications in our community’s built environment of both completed and under-construction projects. Students convene at one or more design firms or project sites to listen to presentations, observe, sketch, analyze and discuss design. They will also attend public lectures, exhibits, and special events as these opportunities arise.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2400 (B-) and 2425 and 2431 and 2441 and 2445 and 2451 and 2561
Work Experience III
Students will participate in a practicum with an interior design or architectural firm with emphasis on observing, recording and understanding the operations of this firm. They will participate in the design processes within the firm to whatever extent is possible.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2400 (B-) and 2425 and 2431 and 2441 and 2445 and 2451 and 2561
Studio VI
Students will produce and defend designs for one or more of a variety of design specializations such as restaurant, health care, retail, corporate, institutional, and hospitality. They will focus on the complex and comprehensive nature of creating a complete design solution.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3500 with a minimum of B- and 3521 and 3531 and 3541 and 3551 and 3561
Theories IV
Students will learn about theoretical approaches and their practical considerations for specialized area(s) of practice in interior design, such as restaurant, health care, retail, corporate, institutional, and hospitality linking to project(s) in IDSN 3600 Studio VI.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3500 with a minimum of B- and 3521 and 3531 and 3541 and 3551 and 3561
Representation III
Students will synthesize sketching, drawing and other manual and digital presentation skills to confidently express concepts and interior design solutions, and will deliver effective oral and visual presentations.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3500 and 3521 and 3531 and 3541 and 3551 and 3561
Site Tutorial III
Students will engage in intensive off campus (site) tutorial activities that relate(s) directly to their studies in the Studio VI course IDSN 3600. They will study design applications in our community’s built environment of both completed and under-construction projects. Students will convene at one or more design firms or project sites to listen to presentations, observe, sketch, analyze, and discuss interior design. Students will also attend lectures, exhibits, and special events, as these opportunities arise.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3500 and 3521 and 3531 and 3541 and 3551 and 3561
Interior Design Business I
Students will be introduced to basic business practices for professional interior designers. They will explore the design project as a commercial venture including: project organization, programming, schematic design, design development, contract documents, and contract administration.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3500 with a minimum of B- and 3521 and 3531 and 3541 and 3551 and 3561
IDSN 3690 (formerly IDSN 4790) CR-3
Major Site Tutorial
Students will engage in a five to seven consecutive day field & site tutorial to another city or region. They will assimilate design theory and knowledge with respect to the context of site, culture, climate, and geography. They will attend and participate in the scheduled activities including tutorials at design projects, design firms, design educational facilities & programs, museums, galleries, and other significant design projects of the region. Students, in collaboration with faculty, determine the destination to ensure compliance with objectives of the major site tutorial, the cost of which is borne by the student.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3500 with a minimum of B- and 3521 and 3531 and 3541 and 3551 and 3561
Thesis Programming
Students will create a self-directed thesis framework for a thesis design project consisting of a programming document including a thesis statement, scope of work, schedule of activities, resources list, and mentor involvement and contribution.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3600 with a minimum of B- and 3631 and 3645 and 3651 and 3681 and 3690
Documentation
Student will learn about the management of interior design projects focussing on applying procedures and processes of project management generally, and contract documents and contract administration specifically. They will apply knowledge from these areas to prepare contract documents including bid documents, drawings, related schedules, and specifications related to Studio projects.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3600 with a minimum of B- and 3631 and 3645 and 3651 and 3681 and 3690
IDSN 4761 CR-1 (formerly 3661) (Discontinued: Sept 2008)
Work Experience IV
Students will participate in a practicum with an interior design or architectural firm (different firm than the placement in IDSN 3561) with emphasis on observing, recording and understanding the operations of this firm. They will participate in the design processes within the firm to whatever extent is possible.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3600 with a minimum of B- and 3631 and 3645 and 3651 and 3681 and 3690
Mentorship I
Students in their final year will research the history and current understanding of mentorship in preparation for acquiring and becoming a mentor. They will evaluate their own design skills and abilities in the context of the self-directed senior project they are developing in IDSN 4700. They will also determine and develop criteria for selecting a mentor, compose a shortlist, and begin the search process to acquire a mentor.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3600 with a minimum of B- and 3631 and 3645 and 3651 and 3681 and 3690
IDSN 4781 CR-3 (formerly 3680)
Interior Design Business II
Students will learn about the management of interior design projects, focusing on the principles of general project management, contract documentation and contract administration.
Prerequisites: IDSN 3600 with a minimum of B- and 3631 and 3645 and 3651 and 3681 and 3690
Thesis Synthesis
Student will consolidate previous learning to advance and broaden their understanding of interior design by completing, presenting, and defending a thesis project using a programming document developed in prerequisite course IDSN 4700, a list of resources utilized, and mentor’s guidance.
Prerequisites:IDSN 4700 and 4721 and 4761 and 4765 and 4781
IDSN 4860 CR-1 (formerly IDSN 4761)
Work Experience IV
Students will participate in a practicum with an interior design or architectural firm (different firm than the placement in IDSN 3561) with emphasis on observing, recording and understanding the operations of this firm. They will participate in the design processes within the firm to whatever extent is possible.
Prerequisites: IDSN 4700 with a minumum of B- and 4721 and 4761 and 4765 sand 4781
Mentorship II
Students will develop and maintain a professional relationship with a mentor or mentors, and mentor a junior student.They will seek out advice with their self-directed senior project in IDSN 4800.Students will lead, plan and create a public showcase to present the results of their self-directed senior project.
Prerequisites: IDSN 4700 and 4721 and 4761 and 4765 and 4781
Corequisites: IDSN 4800 and 4880
Interior Design Business III
Students will examine business and professional practice relevant to interior design. They will engage in research, analysis and discussion of related topics such as legal and ethical business policies, global issues and international design practice, multi-disciplinary teamwork, and entrepreneurship.
Prerequisites: IDSN 4700 and 4721 and 4761 and 4765 and 4781