Course Descripons - The Art Institutes

Course Descrip� ons
ID300 Professional Prac� ce (4 credits)
This course is an introduc� on to the business procedures and
documents that are typically used in residen� al and commercial
design fi rms. Contracts, bidding, ethics and client/designer/trade
rela� onships are included within lessons of business administra-
� on and project management. The course reinforces cri� cal life
skills while examining interviewing techniques, resume wri� ng,
state registra� on and licensing, the Na� onal Council for Interior
Design Qualifi ca� on (NCIDQ) exam, and relevant professional
organiza� ons. This class must be taken prior to internship. (Prerequisite:
ID200)
ID302 Sustainable Design (4 credits)
This studio course focuses on environmental issues concerning
interior designers and the construc� on industry. Students
par� cipate in discussions on green design topics and learn about
resources for improving indoor air quality and more responsible
design choices. Following LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design analysis, a fi nal project implements sustainable
design methods technically and crea� vely. (Prerequisite: ID213,
ID235, ID237, ID240) (Off ered at ILIS)
ID306 Residen� al Environments (4 credits)
This studio course explores various types of residen� al dwellings
as they relate to diff erent inhabitants. Project work applies the
programming and design development phases of the residen� al
design process to include informa� on gathering, needs analysis,
concept and spa� al development, and FF&E selec� ons based
on research and suitability. (Prerequisite: ART224, ID179, ID213,
ID235, ID237, ID240)
ID310 Construc� on Documenta� on (4 credits)
This advanced architectural drawing course covers the coordina-
� on needed to complete a full set of construc� on documents
using CAD as the primary drawing tool. Emphasis is placed on
interac� on with engineers and other consultants as well as the
level of detail needed for an en� re working document package.
A team project further enhances leadership, communica� on and
nego� a� on skills. (Prerequisite: ID235, ID237, ID240) (Off ered at
ILIC, AIMD, AIOHC)
ID315 Interior Objects + Furniture (4 credits)
This studio course explores the rela� onships between material
and form with a hands-on approach to designing and fabrica� ng
objects and furniture. (Prerequisite: ID200, ID213, ID225, ID227)
(Off ered at ILIC, AIMD, AIOHC)
ID325 Commercial Environments (4 credits)
In this advanced course, the design of an upscale, global, corporate
interior refl ects the comprehensive synthesis of problem
iden� fi ca� on, research, programming, preliminary design, design
development, and construc� on documents. Problem solving
centers on the crea� ve and technical aspects involved in the
universal design of commercial environments including space
planning with code compliance, way-fi nding techniques, and
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specifying corporate furnishings, fi nishes and materials. (Prerequisite:
ID302) (Off ered at ILIS)
ID340 Computer-Aided Design III (4 credits)
Students successfully comple� ng this course will be able to use
Computer-Aided Design so� ware to assist them in three-dimensional
project development. Students will gain a comprehensive
understanding of the integra� on of computer technology into the
design process and an introduc� on to Building Informa� on Modeling
(BIM) technology. (Prerequisite: ID213, ID235, ID237, ID240)
ID373 Specialty Design (4 credits)
This senior level studio course covers the physical and psychological
factors that impact hospitality environments. Students are
expected to graphically demonstrate original and viable solu� ons.
Research on human factors, codes, and ligh� ng are combined
with product mix and mul� -sensory aspects of design to infl uence
perceived value to the customer. (Prerequisite: ID213, ART224,
ID235, ID237, ID240, ID300) (Off ered at ILIS)
ID376 Advanced Residen� al Design (4 credits)
This senior elec� ve studio covers the total process of residen� al
design from concept development through two- and threedimensional
presenta� ons. Building codes, covenants, and
restric� ons create the guidelines for solu� ons; while knowledge
of sustainable prac� ces, residen� al business prac� ce, construc-
� on methods, materials and custom interior architectural details
are applied. (Prerequisite: ID306) (Off ered at ILIS)
ID382 Interior Design Studio (8 credits)
This eight credit senior studio course allows students to explore
the total design process in a larger scope, and more complex
project pgoram. Students reinforce cri� cal competencies such as
synthesis of problem iden� fi ca� on, research, programming, schema�
c design, design development and construc� on documents.
(Prerequisite: ID213, ID225, ID235, ID237, ID240) (Off ered at ILIC,
AIMD, AIOHC)
ID383 Advanced Specialty Design (4 credits)
Hotel style, classifi ca� on, and themes are examined for making
appropriate design decisions as course content centers on the
interrela� onships between the elements of three-dimensional
space planning, material/furnishing selec� ons, contract specifi ca-
� on, and detailing within hospitality environments. Presenta� ons
are developed to refl ect current industry standards for client
presenta� ons and sale center displays. (Prerequisite: ID325) (Offered
at ILIS)
ID391 Advanced Restora� on (4 credits)
This elec� ve studio course gives students an opportunity to
explore the historical references of an exis� ng space and design a
viable solu� on for the current � me. (Prerequisite: ID146, ID213,
ID236, ID237, ID240) (Off ered at AIMD, AIOHC, ILIC)