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as programming, schematics, and more. Students make
formal class presentations, which may include floor plans and
renderings, materials selections, and furniture specifications.
(Offered spring term) Prerequisites: ID 111 Drafting, ID 121
Rendering, and ID 271 AutoCAD
ID 232 Universal Design
3 credits (CS)
Students develop projects which implement ADA/ANSI
standards to provide improved access for mobility-challenged
users as well as others. During the second half of the term it
is typical for a health care project to be developed
concurrently with course work in ID 271 AutoCAD in order
to use AutoCAD as a design and presentation tool. Please
note that normally this course coordinates with ID 271
AutoCAD. (Offered fall term) Prerequisites: ID 111 Drafting
and ID 121 Rendering
ID 242 Finishes and Materials I
3 credits (CS)
This course covers the proper selection of architectural
finishes and materials for use in both residential and
commercial interiors. Content areas include study of coatings
and various hardǁ‖ materials such as stone, glass, tile, etc.
that may be used in both functional and decorative
applications, whether applied to furnishings or surface areas
of a building envelope. The lecture-style class format may
also include small application projects, guest speakers, or field
trips to product showrooms. (Offered fall term) Prerequisites:
ID 111 Drafting
ID 243 Finishes and Materials II
3 credits (CS)
This course provides the fundamental fiber and fabric
information needed to make informed decisions in the field
of interior design. It covers fiber properties, textile
construction methods, as well as dyeing, printing, and the
estimating process. Textile applications and performance are
emphasized relative to flammability, weathering, and building
codes. (Offered spring term)
ID 250 Building Construction
3 credits (CS)
This class covers contemporary theory and technique in the
design and construction of residential and small commercial
buildings as related to interior design. The student gains
knowledge in the application of structural systems, HVAC,
and mechanical systems, acoustics and the nature of building
materials. (Offered spring term) Prerequisites: ID 111
Drafting and ID 271 AutoCAD
ID 271 AutoCAD
3 credits (CS)
This course introduces basic skills the student needs to
operate the Auto-CAD computer-aided drafting program.
Students learn the menu structure of Auto CAD and its basic
operations, such as draw, text and modify commands.
Students are expected to set up and plot two-dimensional
floor plans and elevations. Please note that normally this
course coordinates with ID 232 Universal Design. (Offered
fall term) Prerequisite: ID 111 Drafting
ID 318 Furniture Design
3 credits (CS)
The details, drawings, and furniture designs developed in this
course often augment the projects generated in ID 324
Hospitality Design Studio or in ID 425 Retail and Exhibition
Design. These include cabinetry details, drawings, and
models. A chair or table is designed and constructed with
basic materials during this course. (Offered annually)
Prerequisites: ID 111 Drafting and ID 121 Rendering
ID 320 Professional Practice
3 credits (CS)
The course examines the professional practice of interior
design, including its purpose and goals, structure and
procedures, trade and client relations, fee structure,
accounting practices, professional ethics and credentials.
(Offered fall term )
ID 322 Contract Interiors
3 credits (CS)
Students develop an understanding of design considerations
for contract/furniture systems and functional work
environments. Emphasis is given to the features of systems
furniture products. (Offered spring term) Prerequisites: ID
232 Universal Design, ID 271 Auto-CAD I and ID 372 3D
Computer Modeling.
ID 324 Hospitality Design Studio
3 credits (CS)
This course introduces students to the concepts of hotel,
lodging, and restaurant design. Projects feature development
of design concept, site, interior space planning, and selection
of materials and finishes. Formal class presentations are
required. (Offered fall term) Prerequisites: ID 111 Drafting,
ID 121 Rendering, ID 271 AutoCAD, and ID 232 Universal
Design
ID 365 Lighting I
3 credits (CS)
Topics covered include a history of and orientation to electric
lighting, basic principles of electricity, color theory,
architectural and theatrical controls and instruments, light
sources, light measurement, brightness relationships,
luminaires, charts, and photometrics, layout and specification.
(Offered spring term) Prerequisite: ID 111 Drafting or
permission of the instructor
ID 369 Building Codes
3 credits (CS)
This course acquaints students with various aspects of New
York State Building Codes. General building codes of other
areas are included as appropriate. Potential areas of difficulty
in code compliance are explored in relation to interior design
practice. (Offered spring term)
ID 372 3-D Computer Modeling
3 credits (CS)
Students explore three-dimensional applications of computer
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