Fundamentals of Space Planning Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

INDS-1349-001 Fundamentals of Space Planning

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: INDS 1301 and INDS 1319

Course Description

The study of residential and light commercial spaces, including programming, codes, standards, space planning, drawings and presentations.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces by Mitton and Nystuen

Interior Graphic and Design Standards - Reznikoff

Supplies

• 20" x 30" matte boards for presentation
• Materials to create presentation boards
• Report folder
• Drafting and Drawing Supplies

Student Performance

(Minimum Competencies)  After studying the materials presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

• Identify the principles and elements of space planning for residential and basic commercial projects
• Identify code and ADA requirements as they apply to design.
• Evaluate client needs for residential projects including, but not limited to home office, social spaces, work spaces, and private spaces.
•  Determine client needs for furniture, fixtures, and materials.
• Complete a design for a residential and/or commercial project as assigned by instructor.

The student will:

• Identify client needs and apply programming procedures
• identify and apply standards and codes for interior spaces
• Develop schematic drawings
• Complete a Residential/Light Commercial project illustrating effective space planning incorporating Universal Design Principles
• Conduct peer evaluations of presentations/projects

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Grading Criteria

A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = Below 60

Any work missed must be completed within one week of original dealine or by special arrangements with instructor.  Otherwise, student will be assigned a zero for the missed work.

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Following three absences, two points per absence will be deducted from the final semester average up to 10 points.  Stuidents who leave class early may be counted as absent.  Two tardies constitute an absence.  roll will be taken within the first ten minutes of class.  Students are responsible for informing instructor of tardiness.  This policy applies to classroom activities as well as field trips.

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