DES 231

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN II

I.          COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides advanced projects with a client profile that utilizes the skills developed in DES 230. Emphasis is placed on a total concept and the presentation of appropriate and creative design solutions.

 

I I.       COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion, students should be able to complete a detailed floorplan, space planning, furniture plan, specifications, program schedules, finishes, and detailed window treatments

 

III.       COURSE CONTENT

1. To conceptualize room situations and develop appropriate solutions

2. To explore innovative possibilities to solving problems in design

3. To develop divergent thinking abilities in design students

4. To devise appropriate exploration methods to assist in creating solutions

5. To create an atmosphere that welcomes innovation in thinking

6. To place an emphasis on environmental caring in design

7. To develop human concern in design consideration

8. To explore ergonomics in regard to furnishing solutions

IV. HOURS, CREDITS, PREREQUISITES:

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: DES 230

V.        SUGGESTED TEXT:
            Beginnings of Interior Environment by Phyllis Sloan Allen and Miriam F. Stimpson, 7th Edition, Prentice


VI.       SUGGESTED REFERENCES:

Periodicals such as Southern Accents, Veranda, Architectural Graphics .

VII.     INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

            Part Time Instructor

VIII. TENTATIVE OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION

 

Week 1: Review of Design format and Project Criteria

Week 2: Introduction of Project

Week 3: Development of Project Stages

Bubble designs, concept development, pictorial plan

Week 4: Continue on Project

Drawing Requirements developed

Week 5: Presentation of Project Concept

Week 6: Introduction of Project 2

Week 7: Development of Project through Stages

Week 8: Continue on Project 2

Drawing Requirements developed

Week 9: Presentation of Project Concept

Week 10: Discussion of Improvements and Development of Portfolio

Week 11: Introduction of Project 3

Week 12: Development of Project through stages

Week 13: Continue on Project 3

Drawing Requirements developed

Week 14: Continue on Project Drawing Requirements

Week 15: Project Presentations

Week 16: Final Project Critiques and Evaluations
 
 

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