INT100
Interior Design Drafting
3 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab
Basic manual drafting techniques used in the interior design industry. Focus on industry standards of equipment use, lettering, line work, dimensioning, scaling, and annotation. Introduction and practice of industry-specific drawing types, including floor plans, elevations, sections, details, multi-view projection, and paraline. Brief exploration of hand sketching and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) techniques as they relate to manual drafting. Prerequisites: None.
INT105
Introduction to Interior Design 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Introduction to the profession of interior design, including design process, elements and principles of design, and basic concepts of space planning and furniture layout. Development of design vocabulary relative to architectural details, furnishings, and finishes. Prerequisites: None.
INT115
Historical Architecture and Furniture 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Historical survey of the development of furniture, interiors, and architecture from antiquity to the 19th Century.
Prerequisites: None.
INT120
Modern Architecture and Furniture 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Survey of the development of furniture, interiors, and architecture from the 19th Century to the present. Emphasis is on modern architects and designers. Prerequisites: None.
INT140
Introduction to CAD for Interior Design 3 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab
Introduction to CAD tools for the interior designer with emphasis on industry-accepted standards for interior design following American Institute of Architects (AIA) guidelines. Prerequisites: ARC121 or INT100.
INT145
Drawing and Rendering
3 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab
Development of basic freehand sketching and perspective drawing skills. Explores styles and techniques with emphasis on quick sketch and presentation type drawings as used by design professionals. Prerequisites: ARC121 or INT100.
INT150
Color and Design
3 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab
Introduction to the theory and application of color as related to the elements and principles of design. Light and its effect on color. Emphasis on the development of presentation skills for the field of interior design. Prerequisites: None.
INT160
Fabrics for Interiors
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Study of the properties, design, and performance characteristics of interior fabrics. Psychological and cultural impact of textiles on the built environment. Role of the interior designer in working with textiles. Introduction to regulations and codes within the textile industry. Prerequisites: None.
INT170
Interior Materials
3 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab
Properties, performance, maintenance, sustainability and general characteristic of interior finishes, furnishings, and equipment. Emphasis on building a resource file of interior finishes, furnishings, and equipment sources. Prerequisites:
INT105. Prerequisites or Corequisites: INT160.
INT175 Custom Design
3 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab
Custom design for interiors. Creative problem solving using design theory and process. Visualization of concepts through sketching. Prerequisites: INT105 and (ARC121 or INT100).
INT190 Space Planning
3 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab
Study of creative, critical, analytical and strategic thinking as it relates to human behavior and the built environment.
Emphasis on design theory, process, and application. Stresses creative expression through the utilization of design elements and principles. Prerequisites: INT105 and (ARC121 or INT100). Prerequisites or Corequisites: INT140 or ARC141.
INT215
Professional Practices 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Marketing and business processes used in interior design studios. Ethical issues facing interiors industry. Development of business plan. Prerequisites: INT190.
INT240
Kitchen and Bath Design
3 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab
Exploration into the specific requirements associated with kitchen and bath design. Emphasis on the design process and computer-based tools for interior design. Prerequisites: INT190 and (ARC141 or INT140).
INT241
Kitchen and Bath Building Systems 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Study of residential building systems and their impact on kitchen and bath design, including heating/ventilation/air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and cabinetry. Emphasis on construction components that relate to the health, safety, and welfare of the client. Prerequisites or Corequisites: INT190.
INT250
Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design 3 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab
Advanced approaches to kitchen and bath design using National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) planning guidelines. Mastery in the development of a design concept, producing construction documents and 3-D model drawings, verbally and visually presenting the solution, and processing necessary documentation needed to follow a kitchen and bath project from inception to completion. Prerequisites: (INT240 and INT241) or permission of Program Director.
INT268 Lighting Design
3 credit(s) 6 period(s) lecture + lab
Study of interior lighting design and its impact on the health, safety and welfare of the public. Prerequisites: AAS Degree in Interior Design or permission of Department or Division.
INT271AA
Interior Design Internship 1 credit(s) 5 period(s) lab
Interior design work experience in the interiors industry. Required to work 80 hours. Supervised and evaluated by a coordinator. Prerequisites: Departmental approval. Course Note: May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits with department permission.
INT271AB
Interior Design Internship 2 credit(s) 10 period(s) lab
Interior design work experience in the interiors industry. Required to work 160 hours. Supervised and evaluated by a faculty coordinator. Prerequisites: Departmental approval. Course Note: May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits with department permission.
INT271AC
Interior Design Internship 3 credit(s) 15 period(s) lab
Interior design work experience in the interiors industry. Required to work 240 hours. Supervised and evaluated by a faculty coordinator. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
INT271BA
Kitchen and Bath Internship 1 credit(s) 5 period(s) lab
Kitchen and bath design work experience in the interiors industry. Required to work 80 hours. Supervised and evaluated by a faculty coordinator. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director. Course Note: INT271BA may be repeated for a total of four (4) credits with department permission.
INT271BB
Kitchen and Bath Internship 2 credit(s) 10 period(s) lab
Kitchen and bath design work experience in the interiors industry. Required to work 160 hours. Supervised and evaluated by a faculty coordinator. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director. Course Note: INT271BB may be repeated for a total of four (4) credits with department permission.
INT274AA
Interior Design Study Tour 1 credit(s) 5 period(s) lab
A tour of the interior design industry outside of the metropolitan Phoenix area. Includes a variety of experiences and activities to enhance knowledge about this multi-faceted career. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
INT274AB
Interior Design Study Tour 2 credit(s) 10 period(s) lab
A tour of the interior design industry outside of the metropolitan Phoenix area. Includes a variety of experiences and activities to enhance knowledge about this multi-faceted career. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
INT274AC
Interior Design Study Tour 3 credit(s) 15 period(s) lab
A tour of the interior design industry outside of the metropolitan Phoenix area. Includes a variety of experiences and activities to enhance knowledge about this multi-faceted career. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
INT285
Design Portfolio Development 1 credit(s) 1.5 period(s) lab
Design, produce, and present a professional portfolio appropriate to the field of Interior Design. Includes material selection and techniques, customer focus, contents and organization, presentation formats, and presentation boards to represent a variety of technical and aesthetic areas of design. Prerequisites: INT240 or permission of Program Director.