Interior Architecture - Interior Architecture Studio I

Catalog description

This second-year design studio introduces students to the basic application of design determinants of interior architecture in which precedents research, programming, design ideation, design solutions, and presentation skills are developed. Design solution methodologies for small and medium scale interior spaces allow students to explore spatial configurations, programming, user centered design solutions, human psychology, and behavior in space. There is an introduction to accessibility requirements. Students learn to demonstrate their design explorations with verbal presentations and visual communication skills including but not limited to sketching, diagramming, photography, digital representations and physical models. Prerequisite: ARCH 109 with a grade of C- or higher and must be admitted to the IA program.