ART 550 History of Interior Architecture: Prehistory to the 20th Century (3)
This survey course examines world architecture from prehistoric times through the 20th century, including the built environment of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. Emphasis is placed on the role of interior spaces, furnishings, and art within architecture.

ART 557 20th and 21st Century Architecture (3)
This course is designed to relate the impact of architecture on both public and private spaces throughout the twentieth century and provide a view towards the future of architecture in the twenty-first century. The course will guide you through the major styles of architecture of the twentieth century and investigate the socio-historic context of the works and determinants of that architecture. Emphasis will also be placed on the interior spaces, furnishings and the arts and artists of the day.

IAR 505 Environment & Behavior (3)
The designed environment influences and is influenced by human activity patterns and behavior. This course is an introduction to significant theories concerning the interaction of people and interior architecture. Emphasis is placed on shared human needs and differences based on age, culture, gender, and occupation.

IAR 510 Drafting & Graphics (3)
This course develops graphic literacy as a language and philosophy for observation, analysis, expression, and presentation of interior architecture. Students are introduced to a number of techniques and methods of drawing used by interior designers, including freehand drawing, use of colored pencils, markers, and mechanical drafting through various exercises. An understanding is developed of architectural scale, plans, elevations and sections. Additional work is spent on values, colors, palettes, and shadowing techniques that culminate in a final project. Cross listed as LAR 510.

IAR 515 Computer Design Technology (3)
Students learn the basic computer drafting and drawing skills associated with AutoCAD software. Projects include creating new work from scratch and working from existing files. An understanding of drawing layers, detailing, layout, and printing will be presented. Students are also introduced to Photoshop to build technical knowledge in image processing.

IAR 520 Interior Architecture I (3)
This studio addresses problem identification and problem solving in the context of small scale projects of modest scope. Emphasis is placed on human factors, space planning, spatial experience, scale, materials, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and color with respect to user needs. Prerequisite: ART 500

IAR 525 Interior Architecture II (3)
This studio addresses problem identification and problem solving in the context of small scale projects of modest scope. Emphasis is placed on human factors, space planning, spatial experience, scale, materials, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and color with respect to user needs. Prerequisite: IAR 520.

IAR 530 Color & Textiles (3)
The first part of this course examines theories of color in relation to light and space. In the second part, key topics include the selection, specification, and application of textiles based on their properties and performance criteria, sustainability, installation methods, maintenance requirements, and regulations and standards.

IAR 535 Materials & Assemblies (3)
Materials and finishes appropriate for interior architecture are addressed in this course. Emphasis is placed on sustainability characteristics, properties and performance criteria, installation and assembly methods, maintenance requirements, and estimation of material requirements.

IAR 610 Advanced Computer Design (3)
This advanced computer-aided design course focuses on complex three-dimensional modeling. Students are instructed to use specific software, such as Autodesk VIZ and Revit. Graphic skills are also developed to help students communicate interior design schemes. Prerequisite: IAR 515.

IAR 615 Construction Documents (3)
Construction techniques are studied through the production of a set of construction documents. Issues addressed include the selection and assembly of materials, construction methods, detailing of interior finish systems and cabinetry, building codes, and accessibility. Prerequisites: IAR 510, IAR 515, IAR 535.

IAR 620 Interior Architecture III (6)
This advanced studio addresses concept development, design development, and detailing of medium and large-scale projects. Emphasis is placed on program analysis, user needs, space planning, three dimensional spatial development, design language and composition, materials and assemblies, color, lighting, acoustics, environmental systems, and building codes and life safety. Prerequisites: IAR 515, IAR 525.

IAR 625 Interior Architecture IV (6)
This advanced studio addresses concept development, design development, and detailing of medium and large-scale projects. Emphasis is placed on program analysis, user needs, space planning, three dimensional spatial development, design language and composition, materials and assemblies, color, lighting, acoustics, environmental systems, and building codes and life safety. Prerequisites: IAR 610, IAR 620.

IAR 630 Environmental Systems (3)
This course provides an overview of environmental control systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, power distribution, security, and data/voice telecommunication. Building codes are also addressed. Emphasis is placed on energy consumption and conservation, sustainability, human comfort, and health and safety.

IAR 631 Green Design and LEED (3)
Global issues of energy use, resource depletion, land use for building construction, and indoor air quality have prompted building professionals to re-evaluate standard design and construction processes. This course will provide students with knowledge of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDTM) certification system to promote environmentally responsible design.

IAR 635 Lighting & Acoustics (3)
This course is an introduction to lighting and acoustics. Emphasis is placed on the psychology of lighting, visual comfort criteria, measurement and calculations, available technologies in lighting design, the selection of fixtures, and the application of computer aided lighting simulation tools. Principles of acoustics, acoustic properties of materials and building systems in relation to building structures, sound transmission between rooms, and design methods in room and building acoustics are also addressed.

IAR 640 Internship (3) and IAR 641 Internship (3)
An internship experience provides students with a greater understanding of professional practice. With instructor approval, students work full-time in an office environment under the supervision of a practitioner.

IAR 645 Professional Practice (3)
In this course, students are introduced to the specialized services provided by the professional interior designer. Emphasis is placed on office operations and personnel issues, marketing strategies, project management, contract documents, ethics, and the legal and financial aspects of professional practice.

IAR 650 Graduate Tutorial (6)
This course stresses evidence-based design. Students create a program for a project selected by the instructor using the latest research and literature available. The program serves as a foundation for the investigation of a design problem from concept generation through design development and detailing. Prerequisite: IAR 625.