This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.
IDSN 1110 cr - 3
History of Interior
This course explores the history of architecture and interior design in relation to political, social, economic, and religious conditions. Periods from Antiquity to Neo-classic are investigated with emphasis on Italy and France.
Design I
IDSN 1120 cr - 2
Presentation Media I
Students will experiment with a range of traditional Interior Design presentation media: water colour, felt marker, ink, chalk pastel, pencil crayon and model-making media to render interior spaces. Students will continue to explore the use of drawing for communicating design concepts and ideas.
IDSN 1130 cr - 1
Field Development I
This course provides students with an introductory level field survey experience during which they will observe design applications in our community. On one or two excursions per month, the class will tour installations, public spaces, resource or design companies, exhibits, museums, and galleries, to observe, sketch and analyse design in the built of environment.
Corequisites: IDSN 1150, 1160IDSN 1140 cr - 3
Design Technology I
This course provides an introduction to the theory of colour, fabrics, and lighting and other interior materials, and their effects upon each other. The applications of these elements as they relate to the visual, descriptive, and physical properties of interior design are explored.
Corequisites: IDSN 1110, 1120IDSN 1141 cr - 3
Interior Design
Students will explore and apply the processes of producing technical drawings and documents manually and digitally. They will undertake studio projects involve visualizing ideas, object, and spaces, understanding their inherent qualities of material, process, structure and assembly, and communication solutions visually and verbally by producing models, two and tree dimensional drawings, and documents.
Technology I
IDSN 1150 cr - 4
Interior Design I
Design of interior spaces is introduced with an emphasis on application of principles and elements of design, critical analysis and problem solving. This course provides the students with the opportunity to continue application of architectural drafting in two-and three-dimensional drawings, as well as explore conceptual drawings, model-making and other techniques in the development of design solutions. This course also introduces students to Computer Assisted Drafting and Design (CADD).
Corequisites: IDSN 1130,1160IDSN 1160 cr - 3
Theory of Design I
This course provides study and discussion of basic theories, principles and processes involved in creating design solutions for interior spaces. Design fundamentals will be reviewed with specific reference to interior design. Students will research theories related to twentieth century architecture and design. Through these means students will reflect on their own personal experience of design.
Corequisites: IDSN 1130,1150IDSN 1161 cr - 3
Interior Design Awareness I
Students will explore, discuss, and acquire a critical awareness of the importance of design. They will analyze the evolution of design linking issues across chronological, geographic, cultural and sociological domains. They will learn and employ the vocabulary of interior design. Assignments encourage opportunities to apply the knowledge acquired in this course by linking to other courses. Students will discuss and debate interior design and built environment issues.
Corequisites: IDSN 1141IDSN 1211 cr - 2
History of Interior
In this course students will explore the history of architecture, art and interior design in relation to political, social, economic, and religious conditions. English, American, and Hispanic styles are emphasized and a survey will be taken of styles representing other cultures and design movements.
Design II
Prerequisites: IDSN 1110IDSN 1220 cr - 2
Presentation II
This course expands upon the presentation methods introduced in IDSN 1120. Students will continue to use various drawing and rendering media to explore their design communication. Emphasis in this term will be placed on applying these techniques to the students' expression of conceptual development, both in graphic and three-dimensional projects.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1120IDSN 1230 cr - 2
Field Development II
This course provides students with a comprehensive field-survey experience that relates directly to their studies in Technology (IDSN 1240) and Interior Design (IDSN 1250). It may also relate to History of Interior Design II (IDSN 1211) and Theory of Design (IDSN 1260). One day per week, the class will tour interior design resource companies, installations, design firms, exhibits, museums, and galleries, to observe, sketch and evaluate interior design applications in our community. Each student will be placed with a resource company for a one week practicum during the semester.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1130
Corequisites: IDSN 1250, 1260, or discretion of instructorIDSN 1240 cr - 3
Design Technology II
In this course, students will continue to study and apply technical aspects of an interior environment: Materials, lighting, basic wood frame construction, mechanical systems and the B.C. Building Code. Representatives from the design resource industry participate in the curriculum.
Prerequisites: Completion of all first term courses with minimum 60% grade.
Corequisites: IDSN 1211,1220IDSN 1241 cr - 3
Design Technology II
Students will continue to explore and apply the processes of producing technical drawings and documents manually and digitally. They will undertake studio projects, visualizing ideas, object, and 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 including the application of lighting and acoustic principles. They will communicate by producing models, 2 and 3 dimensional drawings, and other documents such as project schedules and budgets.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1141IDSN 1250 cr - 4
Interior Design II
This course provides the student with an opportunity to prepare solutions for small projects. Emphasis is on residential work but could include an area in a condominium or commercial development, and will vary depending upon sessional resources available.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1150
Corequisites: IDSN 1230, 1260IDSN 1260 cr - 3
Theory of Design II
In this course, students will continue to explore practical and theoretical issues relative to interior environments. Emphasis is placed on research, analysis and evaluation of theories related to the design of residential spaces. The study of design principles and elements, theories, concepts and planning will pertain to residential design projects in IDSN 1250 (Design).
Prerequisites: Completion of all first-semester course with a minimum of 60% grade
Corequisites: IDSN 1230, 1250IDSN 1261 cr - 3
Interior Design
Students will continue to explore, discuss, and acquire a critical awareness of the importance of design by analyzing the evolution of design linking issues across chronological, geographic, cultural and sociological domains. Students will deepen their understanding of the vocabulary of interior design, and continue to employ this language in their course work and projects. Assignments encourage opportunities to apply the knowledge acquired in this course by linking to other courses. Students will discuss and debate interior design and the built environment issues.
Awareness II
Prerequisites: IDSN 1161
Corequisites: IDSN 1241IDSN 2112 cr - 3
The Business of Interior Design
This course introduces students to the basic business practices relevant to professional interior design. Topics include resume preparation and job search methods, client interviews and presentations, fees and charges, financial and administrative structures, letters of agreement, professional conduct ethics, and marketing. Emphasis is places on written communication in business documents.
IDSN 2310 cr - 3
Human Factors in Environmental Design
Students will study how the built environment affects human behaviour and how the interior designer can shape interior spaces with an awareness of these behaviour patterns. Course topics include: 1) examination of the behavioural sciences as they apply to human interaction with built environments, 2) methods that will equip the designer to apply this awareness to interior design projects, 3) field experience to record, analyse, and measure human response to built environments, 4) exposure to practising professionals whose field of expertise is focused on creating successful interiors for human use.
Prerequisites: Completion of first year or equivalent.IDSN 2320 cr - 2
Presentation III
This course expands on the techniques of rendering freehand and mechanical interior and exterior perspectives, with emphasis on rendering specific types of materials, light, shade and tonal gradation.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1220IDSN 2330 cr - 2
Field Development III
This course provides students with comprehensive field-survey experience that relates directly to their studies in Interior Design (IDSN 2350). It may also relate to Human Factors (IDSN 2310), Technology (IDSN 2340) and Theory (IDSN 2360). One day per-week, the class will tour interior design installations, construction sites, public spaces and design firms to observe, sketch, and evaluate interior design applications. Students will attend lectures, special events and exhibits as these opportunities arise. Each student will be placed with an interior design or architectural firm for a one week practicum during the semester.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1130, 1230
Corequisites: IDSN 2350, 2360IDSN 2340 cr - 3
Design Technology III
This course gives a broad understanding of interior construction requirements and techniques as currently used in the field. The student will learn how to prepare budgets for construction and will also prepare basic working drawings.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of IDSN 1211, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1250, and 1260 or equivalent
Corequisites: IDSN 2330, 2350, 2360IDSN 2350 cr - 4
Interior Design III
This course provides the student with an opportunity to prepare solutions for medium-sized projects. These could include residential, commercial, institutional, hospitality or retail design. The course is linked closely with Theory of Design III (IDSN 2360) and is supported by Field IV (IDSN 2330). Assignments in Technology III (IDSN 2340) and Presentation III (IDSN 2320) may also form part of the requirements for the projects assigned.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of first year or equivalent.
Corequisites: IDSN 2330, 2360IDSN 2360 cr - 3
Theory of Design III
This course examines the theoretical, legal and technical requirements necessary to enable the student to design medium-sized interior design projects with emphasis on behavioural needs. Students also analyse the areas of knowledge and tasks required of an interior designer as prescribed by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. The course content links closely with Design III (IDSN 2350) and is reinforced by Field III (IDSN 2330). Seminars will be held to explore various facets of these projects as well as to investigate speciality facilities. In-class assignments also concentrate on small, quick, design solutions for specific design projects.
Prerequisites: Completion of first year, or equivalent
Corequisites: IDSN 2330, 2350IDSN 2420 cr - 2
Presentation IV
This course allows the student to synthesize learning in order to execute complete rendering. This course brings together all aspects of a complete rendering presentation.
Prerequisites: IDSN 2320IDSN 2430 cr - 2
Field Development IV
This course provides students with an intensive field-survey experience that relates directly to their studies in Interior Design (IDSN 2450). It may also relate to The Business of Interior Design (IDSN 2112), Technology (IDSN 2440), and Theory Design (IDSN 2460). One day per week, the class will tour interior Design installations, construction sites, design firms, public spaces and resource companies to observe, sketch and evaluate interior design applications. Students will attend lectures, special events, exhibits and trade shows as theses opportunities arise. Each student will be placed with an interior design or architectural firm for a one week practicum during the term. A four to five day field trip to another city or region provides students with an opportunity to associate design theory and knowledge with respect to the context of site, culture, climate and geography.
Prerequisites: IDSN 1130,1230,2330
Corequisites: IDSN 2450,2460IDSN 2440 cr - 3
Design Technology IV
This course is a continuation of IDSN 2340, Design Technology III, where the student further develops his/her ability to produce professional working drawings. Millwork, codes, permits, and regulations are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of IDSN 2112, 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, 2350, 2360, 2420 and 2430 or equivalents
Corequisites: IDSN 2430, 2450, 2460IDSN 2450 cr - 4
Interior Design IV
This course continues to develop the students skills in preparing solutions, in part or completely, for complex design projects. This could include areas of residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional or retail design. The course is linked closely with Theory of Design IV (IDSN 2460) and is reinforced by Field IV (IDSN 2430). Assignments in Technology IV (IDSN 2440) and Presentation may also form part of the requirements for the project assigned.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of third term or equivalent.
Corequisites: IDSN 2430,2460IDSN 2460 cr - 3
Theory of Design IV
This course studies the theoretical, legal and technical requirements of more complex design projects. The course content links closely with the Design IV (IDSN 2450) course, and is reinforced by the Field IV (IDSN 2430) course. Students also study the procedures and documentation necessary for project management and construction. Seminars presented by the students explore 19th and 20th century artists.
Prerequisites: Completion of all first-semester courses
Corequisites: IDSN 2430,2450
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