Interior architecture

Interior Architecture
(College of Professional Studies)
Nisha Fernando, Head of the Division of Interior Architecture
Room 330, College of Professional Studies Building
Phone: 715-346-4600
E-mail: design@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/ia

Faculty: T Brown, K Brunett, N Fernando, K Julin, J Kangas, P Kluetz, K Marquart, P Williams, D Zimmerman.

The UW-Stevens Point interior architecture program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Definition: The interior architecture program provides a learning environment that encourages the development of professional designers with the ability to design quality interior environments that contribute to the well-being of individuals and groups. Two portfolio reviews are required to promote excellence in the program.

While in the program, you interact with design professionals through regional, national, and international field trips and through design critiques. You are given typical client problems and solve them through problem-based learning strategies. As you progress through the curriculum, problems expand in complexity and involve realistic constraints, user requirements, budgets, and schedules.

When you graduate from the interior architecture program, a variety of professional opportunities are available to you such as office, residential, retail, and hospitality design and facility management. Other possibilities include product development and representation for manufacturers and design consultation.

Academic Standards
To graduate with a major in interior architecture you must present a senior portfolio review and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in all courses required for the major, including transfer courses, regardless of any declaration of academic bankruptcy. You may repeat a course in the major if you follow the course repeat policy found in the Academic Information section of this catalog.

Test-Out, Credit-by-Exam and Transfer Policies
The Division of Interior Architecture will offer credit-by-exam for all its general degree requirement courses: IA 150, 160, 309, and 310. The comprehensive written examinations are based on materials normally covered in the course.

If you wish to take an exam for credit, first confer with the IA division head. Then confer with the faculty member who most recently taught the course who will inform you in writing of the required minimum passing score prior to administering the exam and provide the results to you in writing within two weeks of taking the exam. You may take an exam for credit only once for each course.

If you are transferring art or design credits from other institutions, you must submit a portfolio and grade transcripts. Acceptance of transfer credit depends on successful portfolio evaluation and placement.

IA 100. Orientation to the Profession. 1 cr. Explore and develop a plan for academic, individual, and professional career objectives.

IA 101. Color and Design. 3 cr. Color and design in relation to the near environment. Lecture/studio. May not earn credit in both IA 101 and Art 101. Prereq: IA major or cons instr.

IA 110. Architectural Drafting. 3 cr. Study and develop architectural drafting skills; multiview conventions, lettering, detailing, drawing reproduction techniques. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 101.

IA 140. History of Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts. 3 cr. Survey of architecture, design and decorative arts in their cultural and technological contexts from prehistory to present, especially mainstream Western traditions.

IA 150(NW). Cross Cultural Survey of Applied Design. 3 cr. Compare and contrast the design and use of everyday manufactured goods in Western culture with their counterparts in a variety of non-Western societies. Explore material culture from micro to global view of the home, workplace and beyond. GDR:HU1

IA 160(MNS). Survey of Design: Minority Cultures in the U.S. 3 cr. Understanding the design of utilitarian objects and the design of space in selected Native American and non-European immigrant cultures. Investigates stereotype, discrimination, majority influence and historical tradition as a concept of design evolution in the U.S. GDR:HU1

IA 200. Introduction to Professional Development. 1 cr., pass/fail. Portfolio and resume development. Plan for meeting career objectives. Prereq: IA major or written cons instr.

IA 204. Presentation Techniques I. 3 cr. Basic application of drawing, sketching, and describing architectural interiors and furnishings to communicate design concepts. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 101.

IA 211. Interior Architecture I. 4 cr. Analyze human and environmental factors used to create supportive space for human activity; develop a design methodology. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 110, 204.

IA 212. Interior Architecture II. 4 cr. Small scale interior space planning with emphasis on function, aesthetics and barrier-free environments. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 100, 200, 211.

IA 216. Materials, Finishes, and Technology. 3 cr. Select materials and furnishings based on analysis of human factors, aesthetics, technology, market availability; processes, resources and interior architectural detailing.

IA 233. Textiles for Interiors. 3 cr. From fiber to finished fabric, visual recognition, selection, use, and care of textiles for interiors.

IA 301. Design Charrette. 1 cr. Solve a design problem in a short period of time. Subtitle will designate area of design. May repeat under different subtitles. Prereq: 212.

IA 304. Presentation Techniques II. 3 cr. Advanced application in color drawing, sketching, and describing architectural interiors and furnishings to communicate design concepts. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 204 and 212.

IA 305. Store Planning and Design. 3 cr. Apply marketing theory, concepts and practice to design and development of physical retail spaces; review case studies; total project design, development and presentation. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 212.

IA 306. History of Architectural Design in the Americas. 3 cr. Survey structural and interior architecture in the Americas.

IA 309. History of Interior Design and Decorative Arts. 3 cr. Major periods and styles of architecture, furniture, and accessories used in interior environments. GDR:HU1

IA 310(NW). History of Non-Western Interior Design and Decorative Arts. 3 cr. Major periods and styles of architecture, furnishings, and accessories. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat under different subtitle. GDR:HU1

IA 311. Interior Architecture III. 4 cr. Office design and systems; programming, schematics and space planning. Criteria for selection of office furnishings and materials. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 212 and 370.

IA 313/513. Architectural Environments. 3 cr. How technology, culture, economics, and psychosocial needs affect public and private architectural spaces; impact on the natural environment. GDR:EL

IA 314. Architectural Systems. 3 cr. Aesthetic and technological analysis of structural, mechanical, and lighting systems and materials.

IA 318. Lighting Design. 3 cr. Lighting design and technology applied to interior architectural spaces. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 212 and 370.

IA 331. Architectural Watercolor. 3 cr. Problems in watercolor, emphasizing transparent and opaque watercolor on paper. Includes field sketching. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 204 or cons instr.

IA 360. Ergonomics. 3 cr. Analyze and evaluate human-task systems, human capabilities and limitations, principles of displays, controls, equipment, work stations, and fundamentals of biomechanics. Recognize design criteria for prevention of injury, work-related illness, and psychological stress. Prereq: Cons instr.

IA 370. Computer Applications in Interior Architecture. 3 cr. Apply graphic, architectural, and related software in space planning and design of interior environments. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 211.

IA 391/591. Study Tour. 1-6 cr. Study tours to appropriate industries, museums, or facilities. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated. Prereq: IA major or written cons instr.

IA 393. Comprehensive Design Study Tour. 1 cr., pass/fail. Comprehensive design study tour to appropriate industries, museums, or facilities. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated. Prereq: IA major or written cons instr.

IA 394. Field Experience. 1 cr. Supervised program of applied design practice at approved cooperating design practice site. May repeat for 2 cr max. Prereq: 212.

IA 395. Professional Practice. 3 cr. Business and design practice including procedures, philosophies, ethics, marketing, sales and resources. Prereq: 394.

IA 396. Advanced Field Experience. 1-12 cr. Supervised program of applied design practice at approved cooperating design practice site. 3 cr max count toward design electives. Prereq: 311 and con reg in 394.

IA 399. Special Work. 1-3 cr. Upperclass majors may arrange for independent study with cons chair. Credit based on scope of project. Prereq: IA major or written cons instr.

IA 400. Professional Development. 3 cr. Portfolio and resume development. Plan for meeting career objectives. Prereq: 411 or written cons instr.

IA 405. Advanced Store Planning and Design. 3 cr. Advanced application of design and development of physical retail spaces. Design, develop and present total project. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 305.

IA 411. Interior Architecture IV. 4 cr. Comprehensive design experience. Advanced study of design processes, theory, regulations, and codes. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 311.

IA 415. Problems in Interior Architecture. 2-4 cr. Develop and present major project; may include client interaction, research, programming, space planning, visual concept, reports. Lecture/studio. May repeat for 8 cr max. Prereq: 311 or written cons instr.

IA 418. Advanced Lighting Design. 3 cr. Apply advanced lighting design and technology to interior architectural spaces. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 318.

IA 470. Advanced Computer Applications in Interior Architecture. 3 cr. Advanced application and exploration of graphic visualization, architectural, and related software in space planning and design. Lecture/studio. Prereq: 370.

IA 490/690. Special Topics. 1-4 cr. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated. Prereq: IA major or written cons instr.

Interior Architecture Latent Course: Not offered recently. See full course description in indicated (xx-xx) catalog.