Interior Architecture and Design (IARD)

IARD 10305. Fundamental Design Skills. 5 Hours.

Fundamental design skills; development of visual and verbal communication skills including observation skills, design technologies, analysis and representation in both 2-dimensions and 3-dimensions through analog and digital tools; creative and critical thinking skills. (Typically offered: Fall and Summer)

IARD 10405. Fundamental Design Methodology. 5 Hours.

Fundamental design skills; use of precedents for understanding principles of design and natural and formal ordering systems; design development using both iterative and alternative methods of exploration in 2-dimensions and 3-dimensions using analog and digital tools; continued development of visual and verbal communication skills. Prerequisite: IARD 10305. (Typically offered: Spring and Summer)

IARD 27203. Digital Media in Design. 3 Hours.

Develops conceptual and practical knowledge of digital techniques on architectural and interior design production. The aim is to provide a foundation in digital modeling, drawings, renderings, and an introduction to digital fabrication. (Typically offered: Fall)

IARD 28004. Interior Architecture and Design Studio III. 4 Hours.

Develops conceptual and practical knowledge of digital techniques on architectural and interior design production. The aim is to provide a foundation in digital modeling, drawings, renderings, and an introduction to digital fabrication. Prerequisite: IARD 10405, ARCH 12102, and ARCH 12202. (Typically offered: Fall) May be repeated for degree credit.

IARD 28104. Interior Architecture and Design Studio IV. 4 Hours.

Studio activities with emphasis on conceptualization, programming, design theory and applications, ideation, material performance, and digital techniques. Creation of complex spaces using building codes and inclusive strategies. Corequisite: IARD 38403. Prerequisite: IARD 28004, IARD 27203 and IARD 28203. (Typically offered: Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.

IARD 28203. Interior Architecture and Design Materials and Assemblies. 3 Hours.

A study of materials, resources and assemblies used in interior spaces. (Typically offered: Fall)

IARD 282H3. Honors Interior Design Materials and Assemblies. 3 Hours.

A study of materials, resources and assemblies used in designing interior spaces. Prerequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to IARD 28203.

IARD 28803. History of Interior Architecture and Design. 3 Hours.

Study of historic interiors and furniture from antiquity through the present day. Identification of interior styles and furniture of these eras is emphasized. (Typically offered: Spring)

IARD 288H3. Honors History of Interior Design. 3 Hours.

Study of historic interiors and furniture from antiquity through the present day. Identification of interior styles and furniture of these eras is emphasized. Prerequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Spring)
This course is equivalent to IARD 28803.

IARD 38005. Interior Architecture and Design Studio V. 5 Hours.

Studio activities with emphasis on increasingly complex interior projects. Continued development of presentation skills including hand and digital techniques and contract documents. Corequisite: IARD 38303. Prerequisite: IARD 28104 and IARD 28203. (Typically offered: Fall)

IARD 38105. Interior Architecture and Design Studio VI. 5 Hours.

Comprehensive studio problems involving larger-scale interior spaces and contract documents. Prerequisite: IARD 38005 and IARD 38303. (Typically offered: Spring)

IARD 38303. Building Systems for Interior Architecture and Design. 3 Hours.

A survey course of building systems that addresses general building structure, contract documents, the design implications of air conditioning, plumbing, power, fire protection, security and acoustical systems on building interiors. Performance characteristics and sustainable technologies will be addressed. Prerequisite: IARD 28104 and IARD 28203. (Typically offered: Fall)

IARD 383H3. Honors Building Systems for Interior Design. 3 Hours.

A survey course of building systems that addresses the design implications of heating/air conditioning/ventilation, plumbing, power, data/voice/and telecommunications, fire protection, security, and acoustical systems on building interiors. Performance characteristics and sustainable technologies will be addressed. Prerequisite: IARD 28104 and IARD 28203 and honors standing. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to IARD 38303.

IARD 38403. Lighting Systems. 3 Hours.

Exploration of interior design applications of lighting systems. (Typically offered: Spring)

IARD 384H3. Honors Lighting Systems. 3 Hours.

Exploration of interior design applications of lighting systems. Prerequisite: Honors standing. (Typically offered: Spring)
This course is equivalent to IARD 38403.

IARD 40203. Interior Architecture and Design Advanced Studies. 3 Hours.

Advanced seminars in subjects of special interest to students and faculty. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.

IARD 4650V. Special Topics. 1-6 Hour.

A focused study of specialized topics in interior design. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

IARD 48005. Interior Architecture and Design Studio VII. 5 Hours.

Advanced design studio synthesizing design skills, knowledge and critical thinking skills with emphasis on research, programming and process. Prerequisite: IARD 38105. (Typically offered: Fall) May be repeated for degree credit.

IARD 48103. Human Factors for Design. 3 Hours.

Emphasis is given to human behavior as applied to the design disciplines. Types of interior spaces, environmental effects on behavior, ergonomics, inclusive design strategies and human factors. Prerequisite: Completion of any two of the following: ANTH 10203, SOCI 10103, PSYC 20003, HDFS 14003 or GEOG 11103. (Typically offered: Spring)

IARD 481H3. Honors Human Factors for Design. 3 Hours.

Emphasis is given to human behavior as applied to interior design. Types of interior spaces, environmental effects on behavior, ergonomics, interior design needs of special groups, and human factors programs are studied. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Honors standing and completion of any two of the following: ANTH 10203, SOCI 10103, PSYC 20003, HDFS 14003 or GEOG 11103. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to IARD 48103.

IARD 48203. Professional Practice for Interior Architecture and Design. 3 Hours.

Familiarize students with the fundamental practice of interior architecture and design, business documentation, communication, professional responsibilities and ethics. Corequisite: IARD 28104. (Typically offered: Fall)

IARD 482H3. Honors Professional Practice for Interior Design. 3 Hours.

General procedures for operating and maintaining an interior design business. Business documentation, communication, professional responsibilities and ethics. Corequisite: IARD 38005 and honors standing. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to IARD 48203.

IARD 48301. Internship for Interior Architecture and Design. 1 Hour.

Approved work experience in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: IARD 28104. (Typically offered: Summer)

IARD 48405. Interior Architecture and Design Studio VIII. 5 Hours.

Advanced design studio synthesizing design skills, knowledge, and critical thinking skills with emphasis on research, programming, and process. Topics vary. Prerequisite: IARD 48005. (Typically offered: Spring) May be repeated for degree credit.

IARD 4850V. Design Tours. 1-3 Hour.

Domestic and international study tours of a variety of design locations that contribute to the body of knowledge. Prerequisite: IARD 28104. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.