ID 111 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I [RESIDENTIAL DESIGN]
Credits: 3(1,0,5) Prerequisites: ARCH 111, ID 120; Co-requisite: ARCH 132, ID 133
The course introduces solutions to functional and aesthetic problems along with examinations of interior residential environmental issues. Emphasis is placed on orientation, design theory, space planning, lighting, fabrics and furnishings. The development from the conceptual phase to final design based on interior considerations and external influences is tracked. Emphasis is placed on three-dimensional design processes, rendering and graphic representation of spaces.
ID 120 INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN
Credits: 2(2,0,0)
This course provides an orientation to the interior design profession and its relationship to allied fields. The basic principles and concepts of aesthetics and processes relevant to interior design are discussed. Philosophical approaches and contemporary developments in the discipline are discussed as well.
ID 121 HISTORY OF ART
Credits: 2(2,0,0) Prerequisite: None
This class offers an overview of the history of art and architecture through the ages. Cultural and social issues are included. The lectures cover the process of artistic creation and pose questions for discussion and reflection.
ID 131 FREE HAND DRAWING
Credits: 2(1,0,3) Prerequisite: None
The course teaches drawing of humans, spaces, objects, and other figures using freehand in the solution of figure construction with emphases on perceptual, observational, and creative expression. Students practice drawing in pencil, ink, and watercolors and learn the subtleties of textures and tones.
ID 132 FOUNDATIONS OF COLOR DESIGN
Credits: 2(2,0,2) Prerequisite: None
This is a basic course in the fundamentals of color and design. The course introduces students to aesthetic, historical, perceptual, scientific, and psychological aspects of color, light and their implications for interior design. Students explore color through experimentation, observation, and evaluation. Contemporary design projects are analyzed for their use of color theory.
ID 133 INTERIOR DESIGN VISUAL PRESENTATION I
Credits: 2 (1,0,3) Prerequisite: ID 131
This course is an introduction to different techniques, materials and processes used in painting. Color rendering techniques are introduced as students continue to build on skills acquired in Drawing. Traditional painting methods and contemporary approaches are explored. Media are introduced in this course: pencil, color pencil, magic marker, pen, watercolor, gouache, chalk pastel, and acrylic paints, for use in later ID courses.
ID 212 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II[DESIGN OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS]
Credits: 3(1,0,5) Prerequisites: ID 111, ARCH 112, ARCH1 40
Students are introduced to programming, specifications, code requirements, and the use of systems furniture as they relate to planning small commercial facilities. Emphasis is on the design process using space planning concepts and methods, problem solving, and application of design theory specific to commercial office environments.
ID 213 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO III [DESIGN OF OFFICE BUILDING]
Credits: 3(1,0,5) Prerequisites: ID 212, MMGD 231
This course provides practice in the solution of functional and aesthetic problems of interior environments relevant to office buildings. With the focus on the problem-solving discipline of the design process and its application to public spaces, students work conceptually to achieve interior design goals and present their projects professionally.
ID 222 HISTORY STYLE OF FURNITURE
Credits: 2(2,0,0) Prerequisite: ID 121
The course surveys the main characteristics and motifs of Western and Eastern furniture from antiquity to the 19th Century. Students examine how people, social conditions, and technology influenced furniture design in each period. Class format includes illustrated lectures and discussions.
ID 223 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
Credits: 2(2,0,0) Prerequisite: ID 222
This course examines interior architecture, decoration and decorative arts within their cultural, technological, social, economic and political contexts, from ancient times through to the eighteenth century. Emphasis is placed on European, American and Islamic countries.
Architecture and interior design of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are discussed against a background of interior architecture, furniture, and design philosophies.
ID 234 INTERIOR DESIGN VISUAL PRESENTATION II
Credits: 2(1,0,3) Prerequisites: ID 132, MMGD 231
This course introduces students to Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw programs to present and color projects. Using these highly creative tools for organizing and presenting digital images, students learn to capture and digitally manipulate images and text expressively in both digital and printed presentation documents and materials.
ID 250 INTERIOR MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABLE ELEMENTS
Credits: 2(2,0,2) Prerequisite: PHYS 105,ARCH 131
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.
ID 251 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURE
Credits: 2(2,0,2) Prerequisite: ARCH 131
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.
ID 252 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DETAILING I
Credits: 3(1,0,5) Prerequisites: ID 250, ID 251, MMGD 231
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.
ID 314 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO IV [DESIGN OF EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS]
Credits: 4(1,0,7) Prerequisites: ID 213, ID 234, MMGD 232
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.
ID 315 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO V [HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS]
Credits: 4(1,0,7) Prerequisites: ID 314, ID 354, ID 355
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.
ID 324 HISTORY OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
Credits: 2(2,0,0) Prerequisite: ID 223
In this theory 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.
ID 342 LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Credits: 2(2,0,2) Prerequisite: MMGD 232
Interior design students are introduced to planning and designing of environmental interior landscapes. The vast gamut of operations relevant to interior landscaping, from program formulation to implementation, is explored. Instruction also addresses and stresses a synthesis of environmental and social factors integral to the shaping of domestic settings in Saudi Arabia.
ID 353 WORKING DRAWINGS AND DETAILING II
Credits: 3(1,0,5) Prerequisite: ID 252
This course focuses on technical aspects of interior design with an emphasis on construction techniques, building systems and finishes. The course content includes creative problem solving and the development of working and presentation drawings.
ID 354 FURNITURE DESIGN AND DETAILS
Credits: 3 (2,0,4) Co-requisite: ID 353
This course is an introduction and overview of furniture and case-good design. Students study construction techniques, design, and materials associated with casework, tables, seating and furniture for commercial and residential interiors. Preparation of detailed working drawings, models, and presentation drawings are emphasized in this course. Students work through a project from the initial design stages through to completion of finished pieces of furniture.
ID 355 LIGHTING DESIGN TECHNIQUES
Credits: 2(3,0,0) Prerequisite: ID 353
This course considers the role of illumination methods, lighting systems and mechanical systems in the design of interior spaces. Emphasis is placed on color and light, illumination aesthetics and applications, human behavior and responses to light and color, as well as strategies for dealing with heating, ventilation, air conditioning and acoustical systems.
ID 416 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VI [OPERATIVE BUILDINGS]
Credits: 4(1,0,7) Prerequisite: ID 315
The problem-solving discipline of the design process and its application to corporate design are the focuses of this course. Students develop concepts to achieve design goals and apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills to their design solutions as they work on a variety of professionally relevant interior design projects.
ID 425 DESIGN THEORY AND CRITICISM
Credits: 3(3,0,0) Prerequisite: Senior Standing
This course is an introduction to the elements and methods of critical thinking in architecture and interior design and their applications through discussion and writing. The course focuses on critical evaluation, problem solving, and decision making.
ID 435 PORTFOLIO DESIGN
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Senior Standing, MMGD 232
This course is the capstone element in the development and preparation of a design projects portfolio. This course assists students in developing high-level commitment to professional performance, refining both visual presentation and oral Communications skills necessary for success in the interior design industry. It emphasizes creative self-assessment, portfolio preparation, written Communications, presentation, interview, and job search skills. Students' professional portfolios are reviewed and career opportunities explored.
ID 442 SAUDI ARABIA ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION
Credits: 2(2,0,2) Prerequisite: ID 324
The course covers interior architecture and decorative arts within the cultural, technological and social contexts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from ancient times up through the 19th century.
ID 456 ADVANCED LIGHTING AND ACOUSTIC TECHNIQUES
Credits: 2(1,0,2) Prerequisite: ID 355
The course looks at advanced techniques used in planning lighting and acoustic mechanics in the design of interior spaces.
ID 457 SPECIFICATIONS AND QUANTITIES
Credits: 2(2,0,2) Prerequisite: ID 354
The field of Interior Design practice and execution is explored including the writing of detailed specifications, working out costing of materials and making a prototype of any one furniture piece.
ID 458 BUILDING SERVICES INTEGRATION
Credits: 3(3,0,0) Prerequisite: ID 456
This course surveys the integration of the following systems found in buildings: structural systems (skeleton, pre-cast, load bearing), mechanical systems (elevators, HVAC, plumbing), electrical systems (lighting, acoustics, power) and safety fire protection systems. Students assess the best approaches to systems and services integration that correspond to user need and economic feasibility.
ID 459 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
Credits: 2(3,0,0) Prerequisite: ID 457
In this course, students study business and office practices, fees and commissions, the preparation of estimates and contracts, professional ethics and job opportunities.
ID 490 INTERNSHIP
Credits: 3(0,0,0) Prerequisite: Completion of 90 credit hours
The PSU internship program offers elective academic credit for college-monitored work experience. Internships for credit are available to students matriculated in the BS degree program who have accumulated 90 credits or more. Typically an internship lasts 3 months and spans one summer. It is designed to help students build on skills already learned in the classroom and to acquire new ones.
ID 492 CO-OP
Credits: 10(0,0,0) Prerequisite: Completion of 90 credit hours
The Co-Op is a career related professional program available to all Interior Design students. It is designed to help students build on skills already learned in the classroom and acquire new ones as well. Co-Op education is available to Interior Design students who have accumulated the requisite number or more credits. The Co-Op option counts for 10 credit hours (CRs) for practical onsite experience over a 7 month period, i.e. spanning one semester and summer.
ID 498 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VII - SENIOR PROJECT I
Credits: 2(2,0,0) Prerequisites: ENG 301, Senior Standing
This course is a research-based course that lays the foundation for the Senior Project course to be taken in the following semester. In consultation with the faculty and through guided research, students select an appropriate topic for their Senior Project. Their tasks are to write research proposal featuring a summary of their preliminary research, articulate are search question and describe the scope of their project.
ID 499 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VIII - SENIOR PROJECT II
Credits: 5(0,0,10) Prerequisites: ID 457, ID 498
This is the final studio course. It focuses on the multidimensional aspects of analyzing complex problems. Attention is placed on creativity and integration with previous experiences utilizing systematic design methodologies, research, programming, estimation, and detailing all phases of the design process.
