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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EDSN 103 - Introduction to Environmental Design
PREREQUISITES: EDSN 107 - Design and Construction Graphics and demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College
COREQUISITES: EDSN 107 - Design and Construction Graphics
PROGRAM: Environmental Design
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
An introductory course, which provides students with an overview of the field of environmental design. Exercises include small scale space analysis and functional planning based on user needs, application of the principles of design, furniture arrangement and selection, materials and finishes considerations and presentation techniques.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Coordinate the elements and principles of design into a harmonious space.
- Demonstrate basic client interviewing skills.
- Demonstrate a competency of furniture and fixture selection and arrangement through projects involving living areas, kitchens and support space, bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Develop project solutions with concern for function, lifestyle, sustainability and aesthetics.
- Utilize appropriate space allowances with concern for proxemics and human factors.
- Demonstrate basic drafting skills.
- Prepare client presentation
- Select materials.
- Layout and compose presentation
- Use appropriate equipment and mounting materials
- Color rendering of floor plan utilizing various media
- Prepare an oral presentation to include:
- Appropriate use of interior design vocabulary
- Justification of design solution
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Furniture selection
- The elements and principles of design
- Color
- Lighting and technology
- Furniture arrangement
- The interior design profession
- Architectural detail
- Wall, ceiling and window treatments
- Fabrics
- Floor materials and coverings
- ADA considerations
- Sustainable concepts
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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