Architecture/Interior Design

Name	Title	Credits	School
AAID 101	Design Fundamentals I	5	School of Arch & Design
Architectonics studies the nature of architectural and design ideas directly through medium of space. Mass-void modeling explores part transformation, figure-ground, etc. and is the basis of planimetric, axonometric, perspective and graphic studies. Prerequisite Course(s): Co-requisite: AAID 140. Only declared Architecture or Interior Design majors can register for this course. All others require permission from the department chairperson. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
AAID 102	Design Fundamentals II	5	School of Arch & Design
Dynamics continues study of architectural ideas directly through space. Volume modeling explores spatial intersections, tartan grid, light, circulation, materials and structure, as aspects of plastic design at human scale. Animation and color also studied. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 101. Only Architectural Technology or Interior Design majors can register for this course. All others require permission from the department chairperson. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
AAID 140	Visualization I	3	School of Arch & Design
The course focuses on three areas simultaneously: technical drawing, graphic and fine arts, and an introduction to computer applications in architecture and design. It includes descriptive geometry, art composition, mediums and techniques, analysis and theory of fine art, and computer software application. The course assists the production of the required Design Studio portfolio. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
AAID 160	Introduction to History, Theory, and Criticism in Architecture	3	School of Arch & Design
The course exposes the culture of architecture and design in order to acquire conceptual and language tools specific to the realm of architecture and design. It is thematic and topical rather than chronological and discusses theory, methodology, technology, construction, building equipment systems, and other fine arts and related fields. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
AAID 240	Visualization II	3	School of Arch & Design
Continuation of AAID 140 introducing basic CAD skills and architectural drawing as it pertains to producing drawings of buildings and interiors. Auto CAD skills and software, printing and plotting hardware are taught. The application of these combined with other visual presentation techniques are explored in relation to the design process and presentation. The course supports the design studio. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 101 and AAID 140 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-2-3
ARCH 100	Introduction to Architecture and Design	3	School of Arch & Design
An introduction to what architecture and design are, and what architects and designers do. Lectures, readings, and projects provide a general study of the theories, practices, and outcomes of the design professions and their influences on the evolution of human environments. This course is open to all students. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-3-3
ARCH 161	Global History of Architecture I	3	School of Arch & Design
A survey of the global history of architecture from the Late Stone Age until the end of the Sixteenth Century. Students learn varied social and spatial patterns that characterize cultural growth, architectural histories, and urbanistic developments. The course examines major religions and belief systems and their physical and spatial embodiments. Constructed monuments and settlements in diverse parts of the world are discussed concerning cultural, technological, economic, environmental, and social conditions. These are understood at local and regional scale, including a variety of indigenous and vernacular settings, and within an integrated global perspective. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 160 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 162	Global History of Architecture II	3	School of Arch & Design
A survey of the global history of architecture from the beginning of the Seventeenth Century through the early Twenty-First Century. Students learn varied patterns of cultural, intellectual, architectonic, and artistic trends. The course addresses the secular shift in western modernity and its impact on art, architecture, and construction methods in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Parallel and divergent histories and theories of architecture are framed in a global perspective. This also includes a variety of indigenous, vernacular, local and regional settings in line with the rise of capitalism, nationalism, technological modernization, and cultural and political ideologies, as well as contemporary architectural and urban issues. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 161 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 201	Architectural Design I	5	School of Arch & Design
Design problems are given that deal with specific issues as they pertain to the generation and making of architectural form/space, i.e. program, site, structure, material, light, geometry; all of which are understood as sources and reference for spacial intervention/solution. Emphasis is on the generation and evaluation of the architectural part. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 102. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
ARCH 202	Architectural Design II	5	School of Arch & Design
Design problems are structured so as to necessitate the resolution of multiple issues simultaneously and interdependently. Emphasis is on the translation and development of a part into spaces capable of being inhabited and constructed. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 201 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
ARCH 211	Statics and Strength of Materials	3	School of Arch & Design
Statics and strength of materials; force systems; equations of statics; beam supports and reactions; geometric properties of sections; stress and strain; axial tensile stress and elongation; axial compressive stress and buckling; shear stress and shear diagrams; bending stress and moment diagrams and beam deflections. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MATH 136 or MATH 141. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 220	Ecology/Architecture	3	School of Arch & Design
This course introduces students to ecological systems with respect to interactions between the natural and built environment, and specifically with regard to shelter and environmental conditioning. Students are asked to consider the relationships between technology and culture as they learn how old and new technology can complement the rhythms of the sun, wind/air movement, rain/water conservation, and deployment and cycles of biomass and waste when designing habitable space. The course will give students the conceptual background and quantitative tools to consider architecture in the context of ecological responsibility. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 102. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 221	Building Construction I	3	School of Arch & Design
The course introduces building construction and materials, and their interrelationship with the environment. Masonry and wood construction and material systems are studied in light of both their inherent physical properties and their assemblies and integration with other systems, including the influences of site and climate. Historical references frame the development and use of the materials, while comparisons with relevant contemporary buildings provide analysis of disadvantages and/or advantages of each. There is also a parallel introduction to the basic techniques of graphic representation of the language of construction methods, and methods of designing and detailing. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 102 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 222	Building Construction II	3	School of Arch & Design
The course introduces building construction and building materials, and their interrelationships with the environment. Steel and concrete construction and material systems are studied in light of both their material properties and integration with other systems, including the influences of site and climate. Examination and analysis of both historical and contemporary references frame the discussions of material selection and use. Also covered are basic techniques of graphic representation used to convey design intent, construction details and methods. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 221 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 272	Environmental Site Planning	3	School of Arch & Design
This course introduces concepts of land use development with respect to the environmental impacts of project construction and post-construction performance. Also introduced are factors to consider when proposing human interventions in the ecology of the earth, including climatic parameters of sun, wind, water and biomass, as well as human parameters such as zoning, landscaping, use, and noise, and building with its auxiliary exigencies. Students will analyze sites, form land-use plans, organize vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and assess the mutual impacts of the above on a given project. Through case studies, a visit to a public hearing and a final semester project, students will learn how community involvement and local regulatory agencies affect the site planning and development. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 240 and ARCH 202. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-3-3
ARCH 291	Special Studies in Architecture	3	School of Arch & Design
Study on topics of interest in architectural design and structures. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 292	Selected Studies in History and Delineation	3	School of Arch & Design
Study of selected topics in architectural history and delineation. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 293	Research in Architecture	2	School of Arch & Design
Study in topics of interest in architectural design and structures, and research as required. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2
ARCH 294	Studio Workshop	1	School of Arch & Design
Investigation of selected topics in architectural design. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-1-1
ARCH 301	Architectural Design III	5	School of Arch & Design
Investigation of the public realm in our communities through the design of a public building. The semester-long problem encompasses analysis of precedent and site, and development of a design project from initial part through large-sale presentation models and drawings. Emphasis is placed on the unique capacity of architecture to convey meaning through purely spatial and plastic means. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 202 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
ARCH 302	Architectural Design IV	5	School of Arch & Design
Investigation of the public realm in our communities through the study of housing. Design problems examine housing prototypes and the mutual impact the design solutions and neighborhood contexts exert on one another. Emphasis on exploring the interface between the large scale of city public spaces and the intimate scale of private individual spaces. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 301and ARCH 310 or 311 Corequisite: Only declared B.ARCH degree students can register for this course. All others require permission from the department chairperson. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
ARCH 310	Structural Design	3	School of Arch & Design
An introduction to the design of compression and bending members in structural steel. Connections by bolting and welding. Use of the AISC specification. An introduction to the design of concrete T-beams, one way slabs, columns, isolated footings and retaining walls. Introduction to indeterminate structures. Use of the ACI specification. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 211 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 311	Structural Steel Design	3	School of Arch & Design
Design of steel and tension, compression and flexure members. Design and detail of welded, bolted, and riveted connections. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 211 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 312	Reinforced Concrete Design	3	School of Arch & Design
Design of concrete columns, beams, one-way slabs, isolated footings, and retaining walls. Introduction to prestressed concrete design. Introduction to indeterminate structures. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 211 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 313	Structural Timber Design	2	School of Arch & Design
Design of tension, compression and flexure members in timber. Includes sawn and glue-laminated members and plywood. Bolted, nailed and split-ring connections. Surveys standard prefabricated units. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 310 or ARCH 311 and ARCH 312 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2
ARCH 322	Building Equipment II	3	School of Arch & Design
In this course students study characteristics of electrical distribution systems, computation of electrical loads, theory and design of wiring systems, study of electrical codes, electrical services and controls for elevators and escalators, types of lighting equipment, theory and design of lighting systems. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 202 or DSGN 202 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 324	Environmental Systems I	3	School of Arch & Design
Architectural environmental systems can be divided into two distinct categories: passive and active. Through a combination of theoretical seminars and practical design assignments, Environmental Systems I introduces a variety of passive strategies for transforming the outdoor climate around a building into an indoor climate within the human comfort zone. Step one is harnessing site resources such as sun, wind, water, topography, and built context in order to begin to light, heat, cool, and ventilate a project. Step two is developing an appropriate building envelope to further reduce energy loads, increase durability, and encourage good indoor environmental quality. Applying these concepts over a series of sequential exercises utilizing a range of tools including drawing, modeling, and simulation, students will design form through an iterative conversation with quantified performance. As preparation for a career in practice, this design approach is a component of the current professional standard of care, delivering resource-efficient architecture optimized for human health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment with negligible impacts on local ecosystems and the global climate. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 202 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 325	Environmental Systems II	3	School of Arch & Design
Architectural environmental systems can be divided into two distinct categories: passive and active. Environmental systems II introduces those active architectural systems that are used to complement and enhance what passive systems accomplish toward the task of efficiently providing human health and comfort. Through a series of assignments, students learn the theory, components, and heuristics for sizing and laying out a variety of technical building systems including HVAC, power, artificial lighting, plumbing, fire protection, and vertical transportation. Just as importantly, the exercises help them to understand their design projects in a new way, integrating both passive and active strategies symbiotically into one unified, integrated approach to design. As preparation for a career in practice, this design approach is a component of the current professional standard of care, delivering resource-efficient architecture optimized for human health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment with negligible impacts on local ecosystems and the global climate. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 240 and one course in each group: Group 1 (ARCH 202 or DSGN 202 or DSGN 203), Group 2 (ARCH 324 or DSGN 221.) Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 327	Computer Aided Construction Drawings	3	School of Arch & Design
Modern methods of construction drawing development, purpose, and organization through the use of computer-aided design and drawing. Study is directed and guided in the preparation of a complete set of drawings: plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, and an introduction to specifications through digital media. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 240 or ARCH 341. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
ARCH 340	Visualization III	3	School of Arch & Design
Continuation of ARCH 240 to develop skills with advanced drawing and multimedia techniques as well as state of the art digital skills. The emphasis is on working with a wide range of techniques available to the architect and on the graphic art of presentation. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 240 or ARCH 341. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 341	Arch C/A Des I	3	School of Arch & Design
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ARCH 361	Architectural History and Theory Seminar	3	School of Arch & Design
A seminar engaging historical, theoretical, and thematically based topics, integrating architecture and texts, across the historical spectrum. Topics will include the major historical period styles, the work of specific architects, or the development of important building typologies. The formal and technological aspects of architecture will be examined in relation to primary and secondary documentary sources as well as in the context of prevailing cultural and political circumstances. Specific topics to be announced each semester. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 162 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 362	History and Theory of the City	3	School of Arch & Design
This course examines the histories and theories of the city from antiquity to the present. It explores urban settlements across a variety of cultures and geographies, including Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. Specific cities are discussed in relation to the spatial, socio-economic, environmental, and technological forces that brought them to fruition. Special attention is dedicated to the utopian tradition in urban reform that began during the Enlightenment. Contemporary urban challenges, such as environmental discrimination, climate crisis, planetary urbanization, and informal settlements, will also be discussed. Seminal readings on the city will be supplemented by field trips and on-site visits. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 301 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 381	Externship in Architecture	3	School of Arch & Design
Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to work in the professional environment of an architectural office for credit. To be eligible, students must have junior or senior status, a 3.0 or better GPA, recommendation of the faculty advisor, and the permission of the chair. This course is repeatable without limit, but no more than six externship credits may be credited toward undergraduate architecture or architectural technology degrees. Application must be approved during the prior semester. Grades are on pass/fail basis. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-6-3
ARCH 382	Externship in Architecture	2	School of Arch & Design
Students enrolled in this course are given an opportunity to work in the professional environment of an architectural office for credit. To be eligible, students must have junior or senior status, a 3.0 or better GPA, recommendation of the faculty advisor and the permission of the chair. Application must be approved during the prior semester. Grades are on pass/fail basis. This course is repeatable without limit, but no more than six externship credits may be credited toward undergraduate architecture or architectural technology degrees. Application must be approved during the prior semester. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-4-2
ARCH 383	Externship in Architecture	1	School of Arch & Design
Students enrolled in this course earn credit while gaining practical experience in a professional architectural office. To be eligible, students must have completed one year of architectural studies with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Recommendation of the externship faculty advisor and permission of the chairperson. Upon registration, a separate application must be filed with the externship advisor. Grades are on a pass/fail basis. This course is repeatable without limit, but no more than six externship credits may be credited toward undergraduate architecture or architectural technology degrees. Application must be approved during the prior semester. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-2-1
ARCH 395	Special Topics in the History of Architecture	2	School of Arch & Design
Special topics in architectural history will be offered as teaching staff becomes available and as student interest indicates. May change from semester to semester, and more than one special topic may be taught per semester. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 162 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2
ARCH 401	Integrative Design V	5	School of Arch & Design
This studio is a semester-long design of a moderate size public building with public indoor and outdoor spaces. Its scope includes integration of structure, building enclosure, foundation, heating/cooling systems, site conditions and selection of exterior and major interior materials. Optimum use of daylight, climatic considerations and issues related to sustainable design are to be considered in relation to the US Green Building Council criteria to qualify for a 'Silver Rating'. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 302 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
ARCH 402	Design VI- Community Design	5	School of Arch & Design
This studio entails the design of a project at an urban or suburban scale. Students explore and assess issues of existing development, infrastructure, topography, environmental and community resources and needs. The interactions between architecture and planning are explored through study of infrastructure, program, type and landscape. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 401 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
ARCH 403	Analysis in Architecture	5	School of Arch & Design
The studio is based on analysis of significant architectural and / or urban form, on the premise that principles and elements that create the theoretical, conceptual and perceptual aspects of a building can be deduced from its analytic examination and can lead to an understanding of its complexity and meaning. While the scope of the course remains consistent, the topics vary from semester to semester. This course is intended to function as a possible alternative for studio ARCH 402 on campus, or for a travel studio setting, utilizing methods of direct observation, assessment, documentation and analysis of historically significant buildings and cities. Instructional methods include student documentation of research subjects through drawing, recording, diagramming and analysis. Additional methods may include physical and computer modeling. This course may substitute for ARCH 402 – Urban Design. Open to students in Bachelor of Architecture only. This course is repeatable. Enrollment requires permission of the Chairperson or Director. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 202. Course is limited to Bachelor of Architecture students. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
ARCH 411	Advanced Structural Concepts I	3	School of Arch & Design
Conceptual studies of the behavior of structures under load and the analysis of forces acting on these structures. Building frames, trusses, long spans, prestressed and precast members. Use of models. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 310 or ARCH 311 and ARCH 312 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 412	Advanced Structural Concepts II	2	School of Arch & Design
Continuing conceptual studies of behavior of structural systems including space frames, arches and domes, suspension structures, membrane structures, and high-rise buildings. Introduction to methods of analysis including use of the computer and models. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2
ARCH 413	Architectural Simulation and Fabrication Optimization	3	School of Arch & Design
This is the terminal course for architectural visualization and building technologies. This course will integrate the accumulated knowledge acquired through the visualization, structures, and building technology course sequences. This course will use an applied experimental project-driven exercise to integrate these sequences through computational simulation and optimization evidence-based design. Each semester the course is offered, the faculty teaching the project-driven exercise will assist students in optimizing their design through a visualization simulation software (BIM, Rhino Grasshopper, Maya, others) that focuses on the simulation of architectural conditions - site conditions, structural typologies, materials, material-based construction system, or environmental systems. This project-driven exercise will range from design, to materialization and to fabrication, developing a range of possible results, from a 1:1 scale detail, to a 1:1 scale bay or full space, to a scaled envelope prototype system, to any other real scale prototype or experimental construction system. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: ARCH 222, ARCH 310, ARCH 325, ARCH 340. Corequisites: ARCH 401. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 423	Project Integration Studio	5	School of Arch & Design
Students working in teams generate and develop the design of a small-scale building. In the process the students incorporate the guidelines as described in the phases of service of the Professional A.I.A. Agreement. The design of a harmonious relationship between the site and building is stressed. Emphasis is placed on creativity in the process of integrating all building systems (spatial, structural, mechanical and electrical) in the design. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 202 and ARCH 325 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
ARCH 471	Construction Supervision and Management I	3	School of Arch & Design
Concepts and goals of construction supervision and management and their application to contemporary building, including conventional and innovative building methods and structural concepts. Installation problems, requirements, and costs. Construction manager's legal responsibilities and obligations. The manager's relation to various building professionals. Quantity surveys, cost control, and scheduling. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 472	Construction Management & Contracts	3	School of Arch & Design
Project Management from conceptualization to completion will be studied. The responsibilities of the architect, contractor, subcontractors, and owner/client will be discussed as articulated in the contracts. The responsibilities of the entire project team with each component and stage of the planning process and execution of the project will be examined. Methods of financial management and accounting, construction safety and risk management, quality control and compliance with codes and protocols will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on managing the project and forming strategic relationships with all stakeholders. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 473	Construction Management Contracts	3	School of Arch & Design
The management of a project from conceptualization to completion is studied. The responsibilities of the construction manager in contracts and communication with the owner, consultants and contractors/sub-contractors will be reviewed. Methods of financial management and account, record-keeping, construction safety and risk management/time management will be discussed. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 474	Real Estate Fundamentals and Development	3	School of Arch & Design
This course will review the changing history in real estate development and the financing of construction projects. Students will study the changing roles of owner, architect, attorneys and advisors, and the construction manager in the development process. The history of real estate finance will be presented, then topics of project feasibility, zoning issues, and project financing, including their relationship to the built environment and their effects on society, construction and the natural context. This course will use a case study/research format. . Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 475	Computer Aided Management and Administration	3	School of Arch & Design
This course teaches concepts and goals of construction management and administration and their application to contemporary buildings using computer-aided methods and contemporary digital media. Topics include installation issues, legal responsibilities, costs and benefits, relation between building trades and professionals, critical path methods, administrative organization and online project management methods. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 476	Modern Construction Technologies	3	School of Arch & Design
In this course, students will study the history and theories of modern technological developments in construction methods and techniques. The latest innovations in the means and methods of construction will be explored, including their relationship to the AEC industry, and impacts on society, and the physical and natural environment. This course will use a case study/research format. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 477	Introduction to Facility Management	3	School of Arch & Design
This course is an introduction to the practice of facilities management and its role in the workplace. It will provide an overview of facilities management practices. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 481	Professional Practice I	3	School of Arch & Design
Introduction to the problems involved in the practice of architecture and building. A study of the personal, ethical, and legal interrelations of the architect, engineer, owner, builder, and artisan. An analysis of the organization and administration of an architectural practice, and the various legal forms under which it can be organized. Study of building laws, codes, and zoning and their application. Supervised externships in offices. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take ARCH 222 and one of the following groups: (ARCH 311 and ARCH 312) or (ARCH 310) Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 483	Building and Zoning Codes	3	School of Arch & Design
An intensive study of background and scope of building and zoning codes and their effect on the design and construction of buildings. Examples are drawn from practice using existing New York City and other local codes. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 485	Project Management for Facility Managers	3	School of Arch & Design
Students in this course will have a general understanding of facility project management concepts and methods. Topics include: development of project plans and teams, sequencing of activities, development of schedules and budgets, coordinating and monitoring of projects, relocation and move management. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
ARCH 491	Honor Student Teaching I	3	School of Arch & Design
Selected senior students participate in the teaching of freshmen, primarily in design fundamentals courses. They assist and counsel those requiring special attention. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-3
ARCH 492	Honor Student Teaching II	3	School of Arch & Design
Continuation of ARCH 491. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 491 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-3
ARCH 493	Special Studies: Architecture	1	School of Arch & Design
Special studies in architecture. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-0-1
ARCH 501	Architectural Design VII	5	School of Arch & Design
This course is dedicated to topical studio content with a focus on innovation and experimentation relative to a diverse range of specialized approaches to architectural design and practice as proposed by SoAD faculty. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 402 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
ARCH 502	Architectural Design VIII	5	School of Arch & Design
A continuation of ARCH 501. The student develops a final thesis design proposal. After evaluation and approval by the faculty, the student proceeds to final presentation of drawings, models, and films, together with a final written program. The presentation will demonstrate the student's ability to identify, understand, and ultimately control them any forces which shape contemporary architecture. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 501 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-5
DSGN 102	Interior Environments I	4	School of Arch & Design
Course provides basic overview of spatial design from 2D perception to 3D understanding of space. Introduction of basic design principles from program analysis to design of small to medium scale spaces. Overview of design process from initial Conceptual Ideation thru Schematic Phase, both graphically, verbally and in written form; Including organizational color theory, composition of space and orthographic projection. Emphasis on process of developing dominant idea that informs the design execution. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 2-5-4 Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 101, Corequisite: AAID 240 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-4
DSGN 160	Design Theory: History & Context	3	School of Arch & Design
This course explores basic eastern and western design elements, principles, and theory while referencing historical precedent. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
DSGN 201	Interior Design I	4	School of Arch & Design
Recognition of simple design problems and their analysis. Human needs and behavioral patterns as a basis for planning interior environments. Interactions of spaces. Experiments in organization and furnishing of residential interiors. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 102 and AAID 140. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-4
DSGN 203	Interior Environments II	4	School of Arch & Design
Interior design projects of a more complex nature and scope; residential and commercial environments of a modest scale. Space, modulation, perception, design philosophies, programming, research, sustainability, human behavior, and concept development are components of explorations. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 102 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-4
DSGN 204	Interior Environments III	4	School of Arch & Design
Commercial, residential, and institutional building ty pes become the vehicle for exploring topics of healthcare and wellness including analysis of functions, human behavior, Universal Design, and the coordination of design elements such as color, furnishings, and textures. Project results demonstrate how the human condition can be transformed by environment. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 2-5-4 Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: DSGN 203, DSGN 224, and DSGN 242 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-4
DSGN 211	Structures	2	School of Arch & Design
Study of basic construction components, materials, and systems, and their applications for the interior designer. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 102 and AAID 140. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-2
DSGN 221	Working Drawings	3	School of Arch & Design
Emphasizing drafting technique and detailing as it applies to the interior designer. Working drawings are produced with quality, precision and accuracy stressed. The essential elements necessary to communicate the manufacture or building of a project are learned. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take DSGN 211 and one course in this group: AAID 140 or ARCH 140 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
DSGN 222	Materials I	2	School of Arch & Design
Introduction to various materials; their properties and aesthetic qualities; methods of working with them and their use in the interior design field. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2
DSGN 223	Materials II, Specifications and Systems	2	School of Arch & Design
The characteristics and function of materials for interiors and furniture other than those covered in DSGN222. Students will become familiar with the proper specification of these materials based on function, maintenance, comfort, and safety; including fire rating and barrier free requirements and aesthetics. Along with acquainting the student with these materials, emphasis will be placed on the development of material boards, presentation formats, specification writing, finish schedules and specification of modular office systems. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 222 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-2
DSGN 224	Material Discoveries	3	School of Arch & Design
Consideration of properties and aesthetic qualities, methods of working with materials and their integral value in realizing an interior design project are key foci in this course. Familiarity with the proper specification of these materials is based on function, sustainability, acoustics, installation, maintenance, thermal comfort, safety, fire rating, barrier free requirements and aesthetics. Materials and mediums that support explorations of design and concept development are also introduced. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-1-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-1-3
DSGN 232	Color in Space	2	School of Arch & Design
Experiments in the use of color in spatial and environmental design; its effect on scale, balance, form, size, movement, etc. Color and the senses. Color organization and theories. Color and lighting. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 102 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-2
DSGN 242	Modeling, Rendering, & Communication I	3	School of Arch & Design
Modeling, Rendering and Communication I supports the requirements of the Interior Design studio sequence. It builds upon the introduction of the use of the computer with additional applications and analog types of mixed media as tools for 3D Interior Design representation. The course also offers instruction in introductory digital modeling, rendering, and presentation techniques. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 240 or ARCH 341 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-2-3
DSGN 243	Modeling, Rendering and Communication II	3	School of Arch & Design
Modeling, Rendering and Communication II uniquely supports the requirements of the Interior Design studio sequence. It inculcates and extends the use of the computer, with multiple applications and analog types of mixed media as tools for 3D Interior Design representation as well as introducing 4D. The course offers instruction in digital modeling, introductory rendering, animation and presentation document construction. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-1-3 Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 242 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-1-3
DSGN 260	Philosophy of Design	2	School of Arch & Design
In this course the student will be introduced to the nature of human sensory perceptions and its relationship with spatial design concepts in the 20th century interior design and architecture. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 101 or ARCH 101 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2
DSGN 290	Interior Design Internship	0	School of Arch & Design
Students have the opportunity to work in a business environment related to interior design/ architecture to gain practical experience, increase professionalism, develop a basic understanding of the work environment, and sharpen career focus. To be eligible, students must have sophomore or higher status and at least one semester in NYIT with 2.0 or better GPA. Approval of the Dean or designee is required. Course may be repeated. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits 0-0-0 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits:
DSGN 301	Interior Design Problems I	4	School of Arch & Design
Design of larger scale interiors in commercial, public, and institutional buildings. Analytical exploration of space, modulation, and perception. Analysis of functions. Coordination of design elements such as color, furnishings, and textures. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 203 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-6-4
DSGN 303	Interior Environments IV	4	School of Arch & Design
Workplace design with emphasis on contemporary organizational developments supported by research, programing and facility needs. Issues of sustainability, branding, building structure and systems are reinforced. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take DSGN 204, DSGN 221 and DSGN 243 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-4
DSGN 304	Furniture Design, Detail & Material Integration	4	School of Arch & Design
Advanced design course investigating detail, material integration and the design of furniture and custom components. Topics include anthropometrics, ergonomics, branding and working drawing applications. Course emphasis on examining overall process from initial design ideation, through production, implementation and marketing. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 2-5-4 Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: DSGN 303 or ARCH 301 and DSGN 221 or ARCH 221 Corequisite: DSGN 383 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-4
DSGN 362	History of Interiors I	3	School of Arch & Design
Analysis of the principles which have guided interior and furniture design through the ages- with sketching exercises. The Classical period to 1815. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: AAID 140. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
DSGN 363	History of Interiors II	3	School of Arch & Design
A continuation of History of Interiors I, from 1815 to approximately 1925. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 362 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
DSGN 370	Lighting Strategies for Interiors	3	School of Arch & Design
The objectives of this course are to give students a working knowledge of the field of lighting and illumination. It will examine lighting as an influential role in the design landscape today. The lecture component will consist of exploration of vocabulary, calculations, and graphic representations of lighting. In the Demonstration and Studio Components, students will gain further knowledge through observation of lighting system and collaborative research projects. Issues of materials science, health concerns, and sustainability relative to lighting strategies will be covered. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 203 or ARCH 201 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-1-3
DSGN 372	Lighting Design	2	School of Arch & Design
Design of lighting fixtures based on contemporary lighting theories and using modern material and techniques. Full-scale models. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 370 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-2
DSGN 382	Building Codes and Regulations	3	School of Arch & Design
Using the health, safety and welfare of building occupants as an underlying rationale, this course studies the impact of building codes and regulations as they specifically relate to building interiors. The identification, comprehension and application of codes, in tandem with the different phases of design, construction and occupancy, are stressed. Specific topics include occupancy fire prevention, egress, environmental standards, ADA and Universal Design. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 203 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
DSGN 383	Marketing and Branding for Design Disciplines	1	School of Arch & Design
This course explores marketing and brand management principles and strategies with particular emphasis on how they apply to interior design and its associated interests. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 2-0-1 Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 303, Corequisite: DSGN 304 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-1
DSGN 401	Interior Environments V	4	School of Arch & Design
Advanced, more complex problems in interior design. Coordination of design aspects and elements to achieve an integrated, balanced interior. Emphasis is placed upon presentation. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 304, DSGN 370, and DSGN 382. Corequisite: DSGN 451. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-4
DSGN 402	Senior Project in Interior Design	4	School of Arch & Design
Final design project in interior design or furniture design, including a written thesis selected by the student with the advice of the faculty. The student will prove the ability to utilize and organize all the aspects of design in the solution of a problem, and to express them in a complete presentation. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 401 and DSGN 451 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-5-4
DSGN 420	Furniture Design	3	School of Arch & Design
Course introduces students to both historical precedents, focusing on late 19th-21st century post-industrial Revolution production pieces and their designers; while likewise exposing students to studio-based design exercise, culminating with production, material and fabrication discussions and considerations. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 301 or DSGN 301 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
DSGN 421	Furniture Design I	2	School of Arch & Design
Furniture as an element of interior space. A study of the function of form and its effect on furnishings. Investigating and utilizing modern materials. Techniques of furniture production. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: ARCH 301 or DSGN 301 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-2
DSGN 451	Thesis Research	2	School of Arch & Design
This course provides the opportunity to propose, define, research, and develop a thesis topic that will become the basis for design implementation in the subsequent studio DSGN 402. Research methods and various methodologies are all explored. Selection, documentation, and models of the building where design will be realized is also undertaken. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 2-1-2 Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 304, Corequisite: DSGN 401 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-1-2
DSGN 482	Business Procedures in Interior Design	2	School of Arch & Design
Financial, legal, and other commercial aspects of interior design. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: DSGN 301 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2
DSGN 483	ID Business and Management	3	School of Arch & Design
Explore diverse aspects of business through multiple models of design practices across a global platform. A portion of course will include study of organizations and of the activities of a manager in an organization. Topics will include areas of administration, project management, design, staffing, consultants, and human relations (decision making in teamwork and conflict management). Financial, legal, ethical, and best practices for a sustainable business, both entrepreneurial and corporate will be covered. For an interior design student on the 4+1 track, successful completion of this course (B or higher) will be in lieu of MGMT 501. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: DSGN 290 and DSGN 303 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
DSGN 492	Open Elective - Interior Design	2	School of Arch & Design
An elective course intended for specialized material, such as model building, and certain subjects which utilize the unique expertise of particular instructors from the profession at large. The content and prerequisites will be announced upon scheduling. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-2-2
DSGN 493	Open Elective - Interior Design	3	School of Arch & Design
Similar to DSGN492 in all respects except credit yield since more after-class hours will be required of the student. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3