FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERIOR DESIGN 						SYLLABUS	              ID 201	           FALL 2006	
Class Meets: 	TU/TH 11:00 - 12:20 pm     Eiben Hall - Rm. 102
Instructor:	Joan Riggs, ASID      jriggs@chaminade.edu  or  jdriggs@hawaii.rr.com
Phone:	o: 739-8547	cell: 351-2130		
Office Hours:	Tuesday  12:30 - 1:30 pm  (by appointment)

Required Text:	INTERIOR DESIGN  -  John Pile
Addt’l Text:	INTERIOR DESIGN VISUAL PRESENTATION  -  Maureen Mitton
		SCOTT FORESMAN HANDBOOK FOR WRITERS  - Scott Foresman

CATALOG DESCRIPTION   Introduction to the Interior Design profession, including the analysis and interpretation of the principles and elements of design.  This course also serves as an introduction to various topics included in the core curriculum of the Interior Design Program such as: color, lighting, barrier-free design, furniture design, space planning and materials specification.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES   ID 201 examines various facets of Interior Design, its purpose, its place in the workforce and its contribution to quality of life issues both individually and corporately. The course format of lectures, discussions, written assignments, and projects and will assist students in:
Gaining an overview of the profession of Interior Design
Understanding and applying architectural and interior design vocabulary
Appreciating a designer’s ability to influence the health, safety, welfare and quality of life issues 
Understanding the problem-process-purpose approach that is the foundation of quality design
Exercising writing skills, critical thinking and analytical skills and public speaking/self-expression skills
	
SUPPLIES	
	Architectural Scale (1/4” & 1/8” scales - minimum)
	16” x 20” mat boards (1/4 sheets)
	Residential Furnishings & Plumbing Templates (1/4” scale)

GRADING	
A = 100-90%; B = 89-80%; C = 79-70%; D = 69-60%; F = < 60%
Deficiency Reports are sent to the registrar and your advisor if grades fall below 70%; 4-week grades 
A 2.5 GPA is required for declared majors in the CUH Interior Design Program.
Quizzes: 40%; Projects: 40%; Final Exam: 20%

ASSIGNMENTS & ATTENDANCE			
	Please read the assigned text and handouts before each class. 
	All written work is to be typed & printed in a simple font style, double spaced and stapled. 
	All Presentation and Materials boards must be 15” x 20” or 16” x 20” or they WILL NOT be accepted.  Each board (& all written work) is to be clearly identified with your name, project, course,  and semester/date. 
	Assignments are due on the date assigned. Deductions are made for each day the assignment is late.
  Project presentations are considered department property but are available for portfolio photocopying.	
	Attendance in class is mandatory and is Chaminade University’s Policy. Four (4) unexcused absences may result in a failing grade. Please see the instructor if you have two (2) unexcused absences. 
	Absences on exam days due to illness will only be excused with proper medical verification. See instructor to make up the examination before the next class meeting.
	Tardiness and leaving the class early will  effect your final grade.
	Please SILENCE all pagers and cell phones during class.
	Please see CUH Student Handbook for Code of Conduct.