2011 - 2012 Student Calendar - Helena College of Technology

Course DescriptionsDESN130 Residential StudioCredits: 3Prerequisites: A “C-” or higher in DESN101, DESN120, andDFT150Students apply the problem-solving discipline of the designprocess and its application to residential design. Studentsdevelop concepts to achieve design goals and apply technicalskills to their design solutions as they work on a variety ofrelevant interior design projects. Students apply the problemsolvingdiscipline of the design process and its application toresidential design. Students develop concepts to achieve designgoals and apply technical skills to their design solutions as theywork on a variety of relevant interior design projects. Thiscourse focuses on environmental “green” interior materialsand products that would be selected and specified in residentialspaces. Studio format with 5 hours contact weekly.DESN131 Residential Studio InternshipCredits: 1Co-requisites: DESN130Prerequisites: A “C-” or higher in ARTZ105, DESN101,DESN120, and DFT150In this course is for students who wish to only complete theone-year certificate. Students will observe professional designenvironments to develop an awareness of the responsibility torelationships in the workplace. Students will complete a thirtyhour internship.DESN140 Public StudioCredits: 3Prerequisites: A “C-” or higher in DESN101 and DESN120;recommends DESN110 with a “C-” or betterStudents apply the problem-solving discipline of the designprocess and its application to public design. Studentsdevelop concepts to achieve design goals and apply technicalskills to their design solutions as they work on a variety ofrelevant interior design projects, which could include office,medical, and/or retail environments. This course focuses onenvironmental “green” interior materials and products thatwould be selected and specified in public studio. In this course,students will learn codes, regulations, and laws as they relate topublic interiors. Studio Format (6 hours of contact).DESN160 Lighting the EnvironmentCredits: 3Prerequisites: DESN101 and DFT150Introduces lighting design for interior environments. Studentsexplore human visual perception, properties of natural andartificial light, lighting devices and controls, and visualcommunication of lighting designs. Discussion regardingenergy issues and selection of green products is throughoutthe course. The course includes application to specific designproblems.DESN220 History of Furniture and the ArtsCredits: 3Prerequisites: noneCourse surveys the historical relationship between Westerninterior architecture, furniture, and decorative arts fromantiquity to the 19th century. Style development will beemphasized as it relates to people, social conditions, andpolitical context. Lecture format with media presentations.DESN225 Modern Furniture and the ArtsCredits: 3Prerequisites: noneCourse surveys the interiors, furniture, and the decorativearts from the Victorian period to the present. Style developmentwill be emphasized as it relates to people, social conditions,political context, and technology. Lecture format with mediapresentations.DESN230 Corporate StudioCredits: 3Prerequisites: DESN101, DESN110, DESN120, DESN130,DFT150, and DFT225Students apply the problem-solving discipline of the designprocess and its application to corporate design. Studentsdevelop concepts to achieve design goals and apply technicalskills to their design solutions as they work on a variety ofoffice spaces. A portion of this course focuses on environmental“green” interior materials and products that would be selectedand specified in a corporate studio. In this course, studentswill learn codes, regulations, and laws as they relate to officeinteriors. Students will develop appropriate working drawingsfor an office space. Studio Format (6 hours of contact)DESN240 Environmental StudioCredits: 3Prerequisites: DESN101, DESN110, DESN120, DESN130,DFT150, and DFT225Students apply the problem-solving discipline of the designprocess and its application to design. Students developconcepts to achieve design goals and apply technical skills totheir design solutions as they work on a variety of office spaces.This course focuses on environmental “green” interior materialsand products that would be selected and specified in variousinterior spaces. In this course, students will learn to design withmaterials and methods that support green building concepts.Studio Format (6 hours of contact).DESN245 Professional PracticesCredits: 3Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least the first yearof the program.Introduces the concept of the business and professionalmanagement of an interior design practice. Topics includeresume writing, marketing skills, and creation of a portfolio.Students learn about working with showrooms, personnel in adesign firm, and clients. Lecture format.UM-Helena College of Technology 2011 - 2012 Academic Catalog 101