Course Descripons - The Art Institutes

Course Descrip� ons
ID395 Advanced 3-D Digital Design + Presenta� on (4 credits)
This elec� ve course focuses on the advanced study of the use of
CAD with modeling systems for the purpose of interior design
presenta� ons. Studio projects transform CAD fl oor plans and
models into 3-D so� ware programs; adding ligh� ng and materials
to create photo-realis� c renderings. (Prerequisite: ID340)
ID397 Advanced Sustainable Design (4 credits)
This senior elec� ve course expands on the environmental issues
concerning interior designers and the building industry. Students
are exposed to discussions on “green design” topics including
environmentally responsible materials, recyclability and re-use
and indoor air-quality and implement this knowledge in a studio
design project. (Prerequisite: ID213, ID237, ID240) (Off ered at
AIMD, AIOHC, ILIC)
ID401 Interior Design Internship (4 credits)
Internship is a monitored program for senior-level students to
work part-� me within the interior design industry. Field experience
is an opportunity for students to apply and advance their
knowledge, skills and professionalism under the supervision of a
qualfi ed mentor. (Prerequisite: ID300; must be taken during the
last three quarters; interna� onal students need signed approval
from the interna� onal student advisor)
ID402 History of Design III (4 credits)
This studio presents an in-depth study of the architecture and
furniture developments of several major non-western cultures.
Religious, philosophical, and social beliefs and customs are emphasized
while construc� on methods, building materials, mo� fs,
fabrics, and decora� ve arts are explored. Students work within
teams to present their research on Middle Eastern, Asian, African,
Mesoamerican, and North American cultures. Projects include
the development of furniture and accessory designs created
through the fusion of world styles. (Prerequisite: ART224, ID236,
ID306) (Off ered at ILIS)
ID414 Interior Detailing + Systems (4 credits)
This senior level studio is a study of the materials and fabrica� on
techniques used in the design and construc� on of interiors and
how these details are communicated three-dimensionally and
in construc� on documents. Content includes interior construc-
� on detailing of ceilings, walls, fl ooring, and millwork. Project
solu� ons will consider the integra� on of building technology such
as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other relevant systems.
(Prerequisite: ID340; ID373 for ILIS) Sequence: follows ID310,
ID315 for ILIC, AIOHC, AIMD.
ID420 Interior Design Thesis I (4 credits)
In this senior-level course, students use cri� cal thinking skills
through research, wri� ng, discussion, and problem-solving.
Emphasis is on the iden� fi ca� on of a design problem that could
be be� er met through more responsible design. Students choose
a research topic with instructor approval. (Prerequisite: Must be
taken during the last three quarters.) Sequence: follows GEN399
for ILIC, AIOHC, AIMD; ID237, ID300 for ILIS.
93 Academic Programs
ID421 Interior Design Thesis II (4 credits)
In this senior-level studio course, students develop a viable and
visual solu� on for the project typically researched in ID420.
Solu� ons incorporate environmentally sound, cost eff ec� ve,
and responsible design methods to infl uence an audience using
crea� ve delivery methods. (Prerequisite: ID225, ID300 for ILIC,
AIOHC, AIMD; ID325, ID420 for ILIS)
ID425 Por� olio Prepara� on (4 credits)
This studio for pending graduates provides an opportunity to
enhance and refi ne several completed projects to best represent
a broad range of skills and knowledge. Students apply graphic
design skills to defi ne an original brand in printed and digital
formats for distribu� on and interviewing purposes. (Prerequisite:
Must be taken during the last quarter or with Academic Director’s
approval.)
ILD110 Intermediate Drawing (4 credits)
Con� nuing to develop the various drawing skills from the drawing
courses, students will focus on depic� ng gesture and mo� on,
capturing essence of movement and form in space, and crea� ng
composi� ons based on the four basic ligh� ng situa� ons. (Prerequisite:
ART102, ART111)
ILD120 Fundamentals of Pain� ng (4 credits)
In this introductory course to pain� ng students will learn to
make the transi� on from drawing to pain� ng with an emphasis
on watercolor, acrylic washes and combining wet and dry media.
Students learn about the use of paint media to represent form,
value, and color. They explore a variety of pain� ng techniques
such as but not limited to watercolor, acrylic washes, dry brush,
glazing and mixing wet and dry media. (Prerequisite: ART102,
ART111)
ILD130 Illustra� on (4 credits)
This course is an introduc� on to the philosophy behind illustra-
� on and its use in the industry. Assignments will focus on black
and white and color techniques, using contrast, values, composi-
� on and func� on. (Prerequisite: ILD120, GD107)
ILD140 Illustra� on & Graphic Design History (4 credits)
This course will examine the infl uences of societal trends,
historical events, technological developments and the fi ne
arts on contemporary graphic design, illustra� on, typographic
developments, photography and fashionable design trends in
general. Through lectures, supplied visual examples, independent
research and design assignments the student will gain insight into
a variety of major design infl uences.
ILD150 Intermediate Pain� ng (4 credits)
This course builds on skills developed in ILD120, with an emphasis
on pain� ng the human form, using light, and expanding the
repertoire of techniques. (Prerequisite: ILD120)