Glendale Community College Interior Design and Home Furnishings 6000 West Olive Avenue Glendale, AZ   85302

Susan Campbell, Occupational Program Director Tel:     623.845.3164 Fax:     623.845.3159 susan.campbell@gcmail.maricopa.edu

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS INT105 Introduction to Interior Design 3 credits 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 credits Historical survey of the development of furniture, interiors, and architecture from antiquity to the 19th century. Prerequisites: None INT120 Twentieth Century Architecture and Furniture 3 credits Survey of the development of furniture, interiors, and architecture from the 19th century to present. Emphasis is on modern architects and designers. Prerequisites: None DFT121 Introduction to Architectural Drafting 3 credits Emphasis on the basic drafting techniques and principles of architectural drafting. Use of basic drafting instruments. Includes lettering, line weights, dimensioning, multi-view projection, floor plans, elevations, construction details and portfolio development. Prerequisites: None INT140 Introduction to Architectural Desktop for Interior Design 3 credits Introduction to Architectural Desktop AutoCAD™ tools for the interior designer with emphasis on industry-accepted standards for interior design following American Institute of Architects (AIA) guidelines. Prerequisites: DFT121 INT150 Color and Design 3 credits Introduction to the theory and application of colors 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 credits 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 the regulations and codes within the textiles industries. Prerequisites: None INT170 Interior Materials 3 credits Properties, performance, maintenance, sustainability, and general characteristics 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 We appreciate your feedback.    Site maintained by Jeremy Bessee   Last Updated 25 June 2006. MCCD Legal Disclaimer