Course Title: INTDSN 69, Custom Residential Design
Units: 3
Date Submitted: Feb., 1996
Updated: April, 2007
IGETC Area:
CSU GE Area:
Transfer:

1. Catalog Description:

   Prerequisite: INTDSN 45, 51

   This course applies the architectural interior design process to space planning, materials, finish choices, codes application, and specialized equipment unique to custom residential spaces.

2. Required Text and References:
   • Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning, 2nd Edition (Hardcover) McGraw-Hill Professional; 2nd edition (June 13, 2001) ISBN-10: 0071346163
   • Mitton, Maureen,; Nystuen, Courtney; Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces Wiley (January 16, 2007) ISBN-10: 0471684732
   • Associates III; Foster, Kari; Stelmack, Annette; Hindman, Debbie; Sustainable Residential Interiors (Hardcover) Wiley (November 10, 2006) ISBN-10: 0471756075
3. Course Objectives:

   Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

   1. Research functional needs of Custom Residential spaces and apply information to Custom Residential space planning projects.
   2. Recognize and apply the appropriate codes that are applicable to Custom Residential spaces.
   3. Evaluate, select and write specifications for appropriate materials, furnishings, equipment, and finishes for Custom Residential spaces.
   4. Research and apply standards of lighting for Custom Residential by developing lighting plans/reflected ceiling plans and lighting specifications.
4. Student Learning Outcome(s):

   The student will:

   1. Students will develop design solutions to custom residential projects in the studio using interior architectural design processes.
   2. Students will produce and present sketches, drawings, study and presentation models documenting their custom residential interior design proposals.
5. Methods of Presentation:
   

   Lecture, demonstration, studio projects.

6. Course Content:
   

   Percentage of Term / Topic

       
   • 5%     Project Identification and Approach, Exploration of Hypothetical Solutions Lecture: How to See - Thinking and Designing in 3-D. Rapid three-dimensional Design Techniques demonstrated.
   • 5%     Lecture: CAD, the Pencil, the Camera and Photoshop –Using a 'quick-study' approach with more specific parameters to consider, students will perform multiple three dimensional design considerations of their projects from various points of view.
   • 15%   Lecture: Identification of Potential Obstacles and Possible Solutions. Materials Considerations, Code/Budgetary/Legal Requirements. Development of Schematic Plans of the student's Vision. Students will analyze Spatial and Structural Relationships, execute Proximity Diagrams and consider Light and Environmental factors for their designs.
   • 5%     Presentation and Critique of Student's Vision Students perform Vision Refinement in preparation for Design Development Phase Phase II. Communication and Design Development
   • 10%   Lecture: The Designer's Signature - Choices and Examples of Effective Design Development Communication Media. Lecture: Techniques and Skills essential for Design Development. Students will establish a specific medium of choice in communicating the basic elements of Design Development for their Projects.
   • 10%   Lecture: Plan, Elevation, Section, Isometric and Perspective discussed and utilized by the students as appropriate for their projects.
   • 5%     Lecture: Enjoying the Puzzle - Practical and Mechanical Considerations Heating/Cooling, Lighting, Plumbing, and other requirements.
   • 5%     Lecture: Project Consultants, Why and When. Lecture: Making It Look Good - Crop It, Color It or Shoot It? Students apply 'polishing' techniques to refine and complete Design Development phase.
   • 5%     Presentation and Critique of Design Development Phase Students are assigned to photo-document successful projects applicable to their design. Phase III. Refinements and Construction Considerations
   • 5%     Lecture: Design Failure and Refinement, Learning the Hard Way. Photo-documentation review and discussion. Reflections on the student's design.
   • 5%     Lecture: Examples of Visionary Solutions by noted designers/architects Lecture: Reflect Sophistication - Discussion of knowledge gained from Related Projects. Students apply possible new/better solutions as per their exposure to project's newly refined demands.
   • 5%     Lecture: Custom Construction Detailing Demonstrated and Defined. What's needed and What's not. Students identify specific areas of their designs for possible additional research, enlargement or detailing.
   • 5%     Lecture: Introduction to Construction Documents for Custom Designs Examples, Types and Formats. Students will develop an understanding of the required technical documents and schedules necessary for Custom Interiors. Students are assigned to delineate a critical detail necessary for the clarity or construction of their projects.
   • 5%     Lecture: Design is Redesign. Changes and Improvements. Have you got the budget? Students' Projects should reflect new knowledge of the information required to present clear and understandable design solutions as well as readily identify pertinent technical information and sources necessary for successful construction/fabrication. Pre-final Grade Critique. What's Missing?
   • 5%     Lecture: The Business of Design - Legal Issues, Contract Negotiations, Designer/Contractor Relationships, Change Orders, Job Site Supervision. Lecture: The Business of Design - Career Opportunities, Marketing Strategies, Parallel Fields.
   • 5%     Final Grades. Education/Career Counseling as requested Final Project Presentation and Critique.
   • 100% Total
7. Methods of Evaluation:
   

   (Actual point distribution will vary from instructor to instructor but approximate values are shown.)

   Topic / Percentage

   • Examinations: 20%
   • Design Project: 80%:
     • 20% Oral Presentation
     • 40% Presentation Production and Media
     • 40% Technical Documentation
   • Grades are determined on a percentage basis:
   • Grading:
   • A = 91% to 100%
   • B = 81% to 90%
   • C = 71% to 80%
   • D = 61% to 70%
   • F = Below 60%