Interior Design and Construction (IDC) courses
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IDC 140 Fundamentals of Design and Interiors
Art principles and elements applied to interior environments. Projects will expose the student to interior design skills, basic drafting techniques, design terminology, space planning, materials and applications. Interior design as a profession will be discussed.
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IDC 201 Studio I
Prerequisite: IDC 140.Space planning and design for both residential design and commercial design. This course will cover interior design specifications, material, and green design.
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IDC 202 Studio II
Prerequisite: IDC 140 and IDC 201 and IDC 208.Residential design projects with emphasis on color and light, presentation techniques as well as universal design.
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IDC 208 CAD for Interior Design
Prerequisite: IDC 140 or TCM 221.An overview of AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other relevant software. Both 2- and 3- dimensional aspects are covered in order to design a structure. Design project required.
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IDC 241 Residential Design I
Prerequisite: IDC 140 or concurrent enrollment.The design of a residence including the drawing of floor plans and the study of both structural and decorative aspects. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
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IDC 300 Special Topics in Interior Design and Construction
Selected topics of contemporary interest in interior design and construction. Offered when resources and demand allow. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours when topics change.
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IDC 302 Interior Design and Construction Study Tour
Study of and visits to museums, international hospitality tours, historic sites, trade shows, conferences, and conventions related to the interior design industry. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
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IDC 303 Studio III
Prerequisite: IDC 241.Kitchen and bath designs and materials, preparing for the National Kitchen and Bath Association certification. Addresses kitchen and bath systems, products, and planning. Also, drawing, design principles, project and business management for kitchen and bath.
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IDC 304 Studio IV
Prerequisite: IDC 201.Hotel, restaurant and healthcare design. The interior design of lounges and public dining facilities, guest lodging facilities from urban hotels to resorts, hospital and healthcare interior design using codes and universal design principles.
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IDC 325 Pre-Internship Seminar
Prerequisite: IDC 201 or concurrent enrollment; and IDC 241.Sourcing and acquisition of an internship are examined. Includes resume writing, phone, email and correspondence etiquette, and interview skills.
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IDC 340 Sustainable Design
Examines sustainable design and building practices employed in residential and commercial structures.
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IDC 344 Historical Design Pre 19th Century
Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance art, furnishings, and decorative design with emphasis on historical relevance for the 21st century.
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IDC 346 Historical Design: 19th - 21st Century
An overview of interiors, furnishings, and related structure design during the 19th - 21st century with emphasis on historical relevancy for the 21st century.
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IDC 400 Problems in Interior Design and Construction
Independent study for those who wish additional work in specific subject areas.
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IDC 405 Studio V
Prerequisite: IDC 140.Retail design and display and presentation techniques design from store planning to merchandise display.
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IDC 406 Studio VI
Prerequisite: IDC 208.Advanced presentation techniques, digital portfolio and models.
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IDC 408 Computer Applications for Interior Design
Prerequisite: IDC 208.Various computer programs with an emphasis on presentation and portfolios.
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IDC 424 Business Practices
Prerequisite: IDC 201 and IDC 405 and LAW 231; and ACC 201 or MKT 350; and 90 hours.Business principles and practices of interior design and Senior Show.
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IDC 441 National Council of Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) and Senior Show
Prerequisite: IDC 201 and IDC 405; and 90 hours.Study of NCIDQ written and practical exams.
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IDC 499 Internship in Interior Design
Prerequisite: IDC 201 and IDC 241 and IDC 325.Off-campus, supervised experiences in a cooperative program with a kitchen and bath and/or interior design firm. The student is required to attend a beginning orientation, maintain weekly journals, communication with their faculty advisor and complete the assigned academic work and project appropriate to the experience. The student must work a minimum of 240 hours for a 4 credit hour internship and a minimum of 320 hours for a 6 credit hour internship.