2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

Lighting FundamentalsINTD 1050 3 CreditsThis course focuses on lighting fundamentalsfor residential and commercial interiors. Itcovers the four functions of light: task, accent,decorative, and ambient. Students applyproblem-solving techniques to a variety oflighting scenarios. This course requires fieldtrips to the “trade only” vendors during regularbusiness hours.Prerequisite: INTD 1020 with a grade of “C”or higher.Furniture Styles and PeriodsINTD 1060 3 CreditsThis course focuses on the historical aspectsof architecture, interiors, and furniture. Itexplores historic styles of the home andits furnishings as a reflection of peoples’needs and values. It provides a foundationof knowledge useful for subsequent studiocourses.Textile ApplicationsINTD 1080 3 CreditsThis introductory course examines textilefibers, yarns, fabric construction, dyeing,printing, and finishing used in residential andcommercial interior design applications. Itcovers safety and wear testing codes as wellas recommended care for textiles, carpeting,and leather products. Students focus onselection of appropriate materials to meetclient specifications.Sustainable DesignINTD 1090 3 CreditsThis course introduces students to theprinciples and practices of sustainable design.They will be introduced to environmentalconcerns, challenges, and processesassociated with employing sustainablematerials for design. This class requires fieldtrips to “trade only” vendors during regularbusiness hours.Prerequisite: INTD 1020 with a grade of “C”or higher or consent of instructor.Independent StudyINTD 1790 1 - 3 CreditsThis variable-credit elective courseemphasizes the student’s independent searchfor advanced knowledge as well as additionalhands-on skills beyond current Interior Designcourse offerings. The student and instructorwill devise a formal plan of study to satisfycredit workload requirements within thesemester timeline.Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and Dean.Recommendation: INTD 1020, INTD 1030and INTD 1040 with a grade of “C” or higher.Residential Studio IINTD 2001 3 CreditsThis course builds on INTD 1020 Drafting forInterior Design. Students prepare a full setof working drawings to design a residentialspace and incorporates order processing,client invoicing, writing purchase orders, andreviewing vendor acknowledgements. Thismore advanced course is designed to enhancestudents’ estimating and drafting skillsand refine their written, verbal, and visualcommunication skills when working withclients and contractors.Prerequisite: INTD 1020 and INTD 1040 witha grade of “C” or higher. Recommendation:INTD 1030.Residential Studio IIINTD 2002 3 CreditsThis course builds on Residential Studio I.It focuses on planning a space that meetsprogramming requirements, residential coderequirements and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) guidelines. This course is modeledafter the National Council for Interior DesignQualification (NCIDQ) practicum exam.Prerequisite: INTD 2001 with a grade of “C”or higher. Recommendation: ECAD 1070 andINTD 1020.Professional Practice for Interior DesignINTD 2020 3 CreditsThis course covers the basic principlesof operating an Interior Design business,planning for profit and growth, writingcontracts, marketing, selling, and projectmanagement. These principles are appliedthrough interactive role plays of increasingcomplexity.Prerequisite: INTD 1020 and INTD 1040 witha grade of “C” or higher.Design SalesINTD 2030 3 CreditsThis course explores specific relationshipselling skills and techniques to assure successin this highly competitive industry. Courseworkincludes business etiquette, entrepreneurship,7 Course Descriptionsself marketing strategies, effective writtenand oral communication, and customer serviceskills.Prerequisite: INTD 1020 with a grade of “C”or higher.Dimensional DrawingINTD 2040 3 CreditsThis course focuses on dimensional designdrawings of interior spaces. Students willrender floor plans, elevations, and draft oneand two point perspectives of interior spaces.This course builds upon all interior designstudio classes.Prerequisite: INTD 2001 with a grade of “C”or higher. Recommendation: Concurrentenrollment in INTD 2002.Commercial Design StudioINTD 2050 3 CreditsThis course concentrates on designing acommercial space that meets programmingrequirements, commercial building codes,and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)Design Guidelines. It entails creating a fullset of working drawings as well as sourcingfurniture and finishes to meet commercialexpectations.Prerequisite: INTD 2001 with a grade of “C”or higher. Recommendation: ECAD 1070.Feng Shui for Interior DesignINTD 2080 3 CreditsThis course is designed as an introductionto the Chinese concept known as FengShui and how to use these principles as aninterior designer. Topics include basic FengShui principles, the Feng Shui approach toarchitectural and design elements, and FengShui for the home, workspace and othercommercial spaces.Prerequisite: Must have AAS degree inInterior Design or instructor consent.Internship in Interior DesignINTD 2780 2 CreditsThis course engages students in 160 hours oflearning experience at the business/industrysite that compliments and reinforces theprogram’s academic work. With employer’sinput, students are evaluated on a variety ofskills. This course involves analyzing one’sown work style and skills, then matchingpersonal traits and needs to the workplace.Students use this experience to gain a651.779.3300 161