INTD 2045 - Interior Design Occupational Specialties

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This course builds upon Residential Studio II (INTD 2002 ) by exploring advanced concepts. Course activities focus on current and emerging design specialties based on research done by prominent interior design organizations. This course requires field trips to ”trade only” showrooms during regular business hours.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): INTD 2002 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Design for independence (aging, disabilities, mobility, etc.)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Laws, codes and regulations in the built environment
Cultural diversity
Design sales
Emerging design specialties

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to…

describe the range of existing and emerging interior design occupational specialties and their roles within the profession.
design a space to provide accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility issues.
design a residential space applying knowledge of laws, codes, and standards as they relate to the built environment.
analyze how cultural traditions, values, and histories shape design practices, aesthetics, and spatial use.
apply basic selling techniques in relation to the interior design field.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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