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