Course Descriptions
INDS 1301 Basic Elements of Design
A study of basic design concepts with projects in shape, line, value, texture, pattern,
spatial illusion, and form. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 1315 Materials, Methods and Estimating
A study of materials, methods of construction and installation, and estimating for
interior design applications. Lab required. Prerequisite: INDS 1319 and INDS 2313.
3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 1319 Technical Drawing for Interior Designers
An introduction to reading and preparing technical construction drawings for interior
design, including plans, elevations, details, schedules, dimensions and lettering.
Lab required. Prerequisite: INDS 1372. 3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 1345 Commercial Design I
A study of design principles applied to furniture layout and space planning for commercial
interiors. Lab required. Prerequisites: INDS 1319 and INDS 2313. 3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 1349 Fundamentals of Space Planning
The study of residential and light commercial spaces, including programming, codes,
standards, space planning, drawings and presentations. Lab required. 3 credit hours.
(W)
INDS 1352 History of Interiors II
A multi-cultural historical survey of design in architecture, interiors, furnishings,
and decorative elements from the post-Renaissance period to present time. Lab required.
3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 1372 Computer-Aided Drafting for Interior Designers
An introduction to computer-aided drafting. Emphasis is placed on setup; general
knowledge of CAD software; reading basic blueprint; creating and modifying geometry;
storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects,
adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinating systems; and plot/print to
scale; interior furniture layouts. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 2310 Kitchen and Bath Design
Principles of kitchen and bath design. Emphasizes programming, space planning, and
universal design. Includes innovative products and finishes. Lab required. Prerequisites:
INDS 1301, INDS 1349, and INDS 1372. 3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 2313 Residential Design I
The study of residential spaces, including the identification of client needs, programming,
standards, space planning, drawings, and presentations. Lab required. Prerequisites:
INDS 1301, INDS 1349 and INDS 1372. 3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 2317 Rendering Techniques
A study of rendering techniques for formal interior design presentation, using a variety
of media. Lab required. Prerequisite: INDS 1319. 3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 2325 Professional Practices for Interior Designers
A study of business practices and procedures for interior designers, including professional
ethics, project management, marketing, and legal issues. Lab required. Prerequisites:
INDS 1315 and INDS 1345. 3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 2330 Interior Design Building Systems
An overview of building materials, mechanical systems, and construction techniques
as applied to interior design. Discussion of codes, project sequencing and the interpretation
of detailed working drawings. Lab required. Prerequisites: INDS 1315 and INDS 1345.
3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 2331 Commercial Design II
Advanced concepts of specialized commercial interior design projects, including hospitality,
corporate, retail, health care, institutional or other specialized commercial design
projects. Lab required. Prerequisite: INDS 1345. 3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 2335 Residential Design II
A comprehensive study of complex residential interior design problems, including advanced
space planning, documentation, specifications, budgets, and presentation renderings.
Lab required. Prerequisites: INDS 1319, INDS 2310, and INDS 2313. 3 credit hours.
(W)
INDS 2337 Portfolio Presentation
A course in the preparation and presentation of a comprehensive interior design portfolio,
including resume preparation, employment interview skills, and goal setting. Lab required.
Prerequisites: INDS 2317 and INDS 2325. 3 credit hours. (W)
INDS 2380 Cooperative Education - Interior Design
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under
the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning
with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director
for more information. 3 credit hours. (W)