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IDS 100- Theory and Techniques of Interior Design

Introduces drafting and presentation, color theory, and coordination, space planning and arrangement of furnishings.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 105- Architectural Drafting for Interior Design

Introduces tools and equipment, lettering, methods of construction, designing and delineation of architecture.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 106- Three-Dimensional Drawing and Rendering

Provides instruction in graphic presentation of three-dimensionally drawn interiors. Presents the use of colored media to render three-dimensional drawings.

Prerequisite: IDS 105
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 109- Styles of Furniture and Interiors

Teaches history of furnishings and interiors from the ancient world to the present.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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IDS 116- Period Residential Design

Plans a period-inspired interior. May use field trips and visual materials to enhance this project. Presents problems and their solutions found in this kind of project. May require a final visual presentation with all necessary furnishings, materials, and color boards with rendered perspectives.

Prerequisite: IDS 105, IDS 106, and IDS 109
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 6
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IDS 120- Estimation for Interior Coverings

Provides instruction in estimation of yardages for window treatments, carpet, custom carpet designs, wall coverings, tile, etc. Covers fixturing, labor costing, procedures of fabrication and styling options. May require site/research visits to fabricators.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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IDS 122- Staging for Interior Designers

Introduces staging and its importance in preparing a private residence for sale. Focuses on market trends, competitive pricing strategies, and marketing techniques. Includes interior and exterior repairs, upgrades, and re-design techniques relevant to preparing a property for sale. Identifies simple re-design techniques to create buyer interest.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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IDS 130- Introduction to Kitchen and Bath Design Systems

Introduces quality kitchen and bath design elements in accordance with recognized industry standards. Presents basic components of kitchen and bath design, including assessment of existing conditions and construction systems, measurement, product selection, specification, and communication of the design. Teaches coordination of kitchen and bath design with existing structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and ventilation systems.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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IDS 205- Materials and Sources

Presents textiles, floor and wall coverings, and window treatments. Emphasizes construction, fiber, finish, and code applications. May use research and field trips to trade sources representing these elements.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 206- Lighting and Furnishings

Provides instruction in lighting terminology and calculations and instructions in techniques of recognizing quality of construction in furnishings and related equipment.

Prerequisite: IDS 105
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 215- Theory and Research in Commercial Design

Teaches graphic standards and specifications in interior design. Explains handicap codes and fire codes for large scale spaces. Provides programming and space planning with emphasis on systems furniture.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 217- Advanced Rendering and Presentation

Gives advanced problems in rendering and visual presentation. Teaches methods of presentation and development of completed interior design projects with rendered perspectives and presentation boards of furnishings, fixtures, finishes, schedules, and related materials.

Prerequisite: IDS 105 and IDS 106
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 220- Universal Design for Interior Designers

Introduces students to the principles of Universal Design. Includes the application of Universal Design criteria to the built environment, supporting the needs of all individuals regardless of their abilities. Covers the effects of aging, injury, and disabilities on the successful design of both home and work environments.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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IDS 222- Designing Commercial Interiors II

Presents problems in designing and developing presentations with emphasis on office spaces.

Prerequisite: IDS 215
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 6
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IDS 225- Business Procedures

Provides instruction in preparation of contracts, purchase orders, specifications, and other business forms used in the interior design field.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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IDS 235- Antiques

Involves process of research, authentication, and determining provenance. Covers examples of furnishings, fixtures, textiles, glass, and ceramics. May provide field trips, lectures, examination, and discussion to assist in determining age, condition, and other properties.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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IDS 245- Computer-Aided Drafting for Interior Designers

Instructs in the use of the computer for drafting of floor plans, elevations, perspectives, shadowing, lighting and color applications using AutoCAD software and the architectural and engineering software.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 246- Advanced CADD for Interior Designers

Introduces advanced methods of designing project spaces in a computer-aided design based program. Includes wire frame construction, skins, lighting the space, fly through, entourage, presentation in various oblique formats as well as one and two point perspective views.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 247- Kitchen and Bath Design Software

Introduces software used primarily for designing kitchens and bathrooms. Includes room design concepts and standard appliance and fixture layouts.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 250- Green Design for Interior Designers

Introduces interior design solutions that support the environment and can be utilized in new and existing structures. Includes the principles of Green Design and steps in producing design solutions using natural and toxin free materials. Covers material sources, interior finishes, furnishings and lighting and their applications.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 255- Green Design for Commercial Interiors

Presents green design techniques through the application of principles and practices of green design through a commercial design application. Introduces the building certification process and applies this process to interior designs. Applies the LEED rating system to designs to determine the level of LEED certification.

Prerequisite: IDS 250
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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IDS 285- Portfolio and Resume Preparation for Interior Designers

Introduces the proper elements of a professional resume for employment in the field. Focuses on the preparation of portfolio content, recorded images, and construction methods. Introduces various methods of digital production of portfolio materials, as well as traditional formats. Includes detailed instruction on proper oral presentation skills, interview preparation and techniques, and professional dress and behaviors.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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IDS 297- Cooperative Education in Interior Design

Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 1-5 credits

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3
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IDS 298- Seminar and Project in Interior Design

Requires the completion of a kitchen and bath design project using current industry standard software and design standards appropriate to effective kitchen and bath design. Reflects the student's ability to meet occupational objectives leading to career opportunities in the field. Utilizes current modeling software to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) design standards. Expands three-dimensional visualization skills, examines all aspects of the project life cycle, and develops workplace readiness skills for the design and modeling of an NKBA project.

Prerequisite: IDS 247
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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