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ID250 Interior Materials and Sustainable Elements
Credits: 2(2,0,2) Prerequisites: ARCH131
This course canvasses the technical and aesthetic aspects of textiles. Emphasis is placed on
product knowledge, specifications, technology, and terminology. The course also examines non-
textile based materials. Students learn how to select, specify and apply appropriate materials and
finishes on the basis of aesthetics, material cost, environmental impact and performance. In
addition, the course presents the LEED rating system within the context of professional interior
design practice.

ID251 Building Construction and Structure
Credits: 2(2,0,2) Prerequisites: ARCH131
This course covers the basics of structural design and building construction relevant to the
technical training of interior designers. The course focuses on the variety of building materials,
their behaviors as structural elements and building products, and the sets of safety codes and
construction procedures in the context of a building.

ID252 Working Drawings and Detailing I
Credits: 3(1,0,5) Prerequisites: ID250, ID251 and MMGD231
This course covers construction drawing formats and principles. While learning to develop the
plans, elevations, sections, and details, students gradually assemble the set of working drawings
for a small commercial or residential interior project.

ID314 Interior Design Studio IV
Credits: 4(1,0,7) Prerequisites: ID213, ID234 and MMGD232
Building on previously studied design concepts, students work collaboratively to apply their
knowledge and skills in the production of an Educational Building design project. Projects
emphasize research, creative problem solving, effective Communications, sustainability and the
application of LEED C-I standards.

ID315 Interior Design Studio V
Credits: 4(1,0,7) Prerequisites: ID314, ID354 and ID355
This course focuses on hospitality spaces, the problem-solving discipline of the design process and
its application to hotel, resort, restaurant, entertainment, and related interior spaces. The
emphasis is on developing concepts to achieve design goals in tandem with application of
theoretical knowledge and technical skills to design solutions. Students work on a variety of
professionally relevant interior design projects.

ID324 History of Islamic Architecture and Interior Design
Credits: 2(2,0,0) Prerequisites: ID223
This is a theory|studio course. Students are taken on a guided tour of the architecture and interior
features of Islamic period design. In the theory portion of the course, students focus on interior
design and the decorative patterns and motifs of this period of architecture. Students are taught
to distinguish between different periods of Islamic architectural ornamentation and geographic
origin (i.e., Turkish, Persian, Indian, Moroccan etc.) Students also study how Islamic
ornamentation has influenced interiors and furnishings. In the studio, Islamic geometry is
demonstrated to illustrate principles of Islamic patterns and design.

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