Kansas State University

Interior Design Course Descriptions

Undergraduate Credit in Interior Design:

ID 210: Design and Behavior in the Interior Environment. (3) I.
Developing awareness of aesthetic and behavioral relationships fundamental to interior design. Three hours lec. per week.
ID 225: Interior Design Studio 1. (4) I.
Introduction to two-dimensional and three-dimensional design fundamentals including design elements and principles. Introduction to the design process. Introduction to interior design theory and its application. Introduction to fundamental design communication methods including drawing and model building. Nine hours studio per week. Pr.: Admission to the College of Human Ecology interior design program.
ID 245: Interior Design Studio 2. (4) II.
Exploration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design fundamentals. Introduction to color theory in spatial design. Introduction to light, shade, and shadow. Introduction to rendering, constructed perspective, and paraline drawing. Nine hours studio per week. Pr.: ID 225 with a C or better.
ID 310: Construction Methods and Materials for Interior Design. (3) I.
Introduction to theories, concepts, selection, and application of construction processes, materials, and finishes. Introduction to codes, working drawings, and model building. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Pr.: ID 245 with a C or better.
ID 320: History of Interior Design I. (3) I.
A historic survey of furniture, textiles, and the minor arts from antiquity to 1850. Progressive development of design and ornamentation characteristics as related to interiors. Pr.: HIST 101 and ART 196.
ID 325: Interior Design Studio 3. (3) I.
Advanced spatial design fundamentals. Application of human factors and theories of human behavior in the built environment. Selection of materials and colors. Emphasis on design conceptualization and creativity. Advanced visual communication methods including rapid visualization and constructed two-point perspective drawing. Six hours studio per week. Pr: ID 245 with a C or better.
ID 345: Interior Design Studio 4. (3) II.
Application of interior design theory and evidence-based design in small scale projects. Introduction of project programming for interior design. Applications of codes and regulations. Continued emphasis on design communication skills. Six hours studio per week. Pr.: ID 325 with a C or better.
ID 360: History of Interior Design II. (3) II.
A survey of modern design evolution in furniture, textiles, and the minor arts from 1850 to the present. Concepts, development, and application of modern technology to contemporary design and interiors. Pr.: ID 320.
ID 399: Interior Design Practicum. (1-2) S.
Supervised off-campus professional experience in an appropriate design-related setting. Pr.: ID 345 and ID 415 with a C or better.
ID 410: Housing and Its Environment. (3) I.
Socioeconomic, political-legal, and consumer overview of housing. Includes individual, family, and public decisions related to residential alternatives, their acquisition, and housing and environmental standards. Three hours lec. per week. Pr.: Junior Standing.
ID 415: Computer-Aided Design and Drafting for Interior Design. (3) II.
Introduction to and application of digital technologies used by interior design professionals. Six hours of studio per week. Pr.: ID 310 and 325 with a C or better.
ID 425. Interior Design Studio 5. (3) I.
Application of theory and research in medium scale projects. Focus on construction systems, materials, and methods. Continued emphasis on communication skills, programming, spatial design, and application of codes and regulations. Six hours studio per week. Pr.: ID 345 and 415 with a C or better.
ID 435: Building Systems for Interior Design. (3) I.
Introduction to lighting, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and acoustic systems; principles, performance requirements, and components related to function, behavior, and aesthetics. Three hours lec. a week. Pr.: PHYS 101 and 103 or PHYS 115; ID 310 with a C or better.
ID 440: Lighting for Interiors. (3) II.
Integration and application of technical, functional, and aesthetic considerations in lighting design with an emphasis on selection and specification. Two hours lec. and two hours lab per week. Pr.: ID 345 and ID 435 with a C or better.
ID 445: Interior Design Studio 6. (3) II.
Design and execution of working drawings and specifications for interior design projects. Six hours studio per week. Pr.: ID 425 and 435 with a C or better.
ID 499: Problems in Interior Design. (Var.) I, II, S.
Independent study. Pr.: Consent of instructor.
ID 500: Intermediate Interior Design Studio. (3) S.
Problem-solving in interior design. May substitute for Interior Design Studio ID 445, ID 545, or ID 645. Students should plan to substitute this course for the next level studio in sequence. Pr.: ID 315, 345, 435, and admitted to the interior design major.
ID 530: Interior Design Practices and Procedures. (3) II.
Ethics, business procedures, and professional development; contract services and administration; and preparation for job market entry as applied to the practice of interior design. Three hours lec. per week. Pr.: ID 425 and ID 445 or conc. enrollment with a C or better.
ID 545: Interior Design Studio 7. (4) I.
Application of design theory to create solutions for complex, large-scale interior spaces. Projects require implementation of all phases of the design process. Students will gain greater understanding of the interior designer's responsibilities within the context of the design professions. Eight hours studio per week. Pr.: ID 445 and 530 with a C or better.
ID 599: Interior Design Internship. (3-4) I, II, S.
Supervised off-campus professional experience in appropriate design-related firms, government agencies, or the housing industry. Pr.: ID 445 and ID 530 with a C or better.
ID 600: Interior Design Study Tour. (1-3) I, II, S.
Supervised off-campus tour to acquaint the student with rich artistic and cultural locations around the world and expand student's global perspectives of the design profession. Lectures and tours target important interior/architectural design and furniture collections.
ID 630: Topics in Advanced Interior Design Theory. (3) I or II.
An examination of contemporary social and cultural influences on design theory and applications within the interior design profession. Pr.: ID 345 with a C or better..
ID 645: Interior Design Studio 8. (4) II.
Application of design theory to create solutions for complex, large-scale interior spaces. Projects will conform to professional standards regarding design process, protection of health, safety, and welfare, and construction methods. Eight hours studio per week. Pr.: ID 445 and 530 with a C or better.
ID 650: Advanced Design and Behavior in the Interior Environment. (3) I.
The design of interior environments explored in an ecological, behavioral, and cultural context. Three hours lec. a week. Pr.: ID 345.
ID 651: Designing Supportive Environments. (3) II.
Analysis of the age- and ability-related needs and challenges faced by children, older adults, and persons with disabilities. Team approaches to providing living and work environments that accommodate both universal and special human needs. Two hours lecture, Two hours lab per week; Pr: ID 345.
ID 660: Kitchen and Bath Design. (3) II.
Functional and research basis for planning and arranging based on activity analysis, equipment, materials, lighting, and ventilation. Two hours lec. and two hours lab a week. Pr.: ID 345 and ID 435 with a C or better.
ID 680: Historic Fabric Design. (3) I.
Interrelationships of fabric design and social, cultural, political, economic, and geographical environments from prehistoric times to present. Pr.: HIST 101; and AT 265.
ID 710: Housing and Facilities Management Processes/Applications. (3) II.
Application of theories, principles, and practices used in managing physical facilities and the residents or workers they house. Issues and problems encountered by professional managers in providing quality living or working environments within cost-effective operations. Three hours lec. a week. Pr.: ID 410 and MANGT 420 or 720
ID 725: Community Housing Assessment. (3) I.
Developing local and regional housing needs assessments and strategies to meet the challenges faced by lower-income people and racial and ethnic minorities. Analysis of current housing and community development programs and public-private partnerships for affordable housing. Three hour seminar. Pr.: ID 410 or instructor consent
ID 760: Historic Preservation and Restoration of Interiors. (3) I.
Principles, guidelines, and qualities of preservation and restoration of interiors. Research and application. Pr.: ID 320 and 360; or AT 430; or ENVD 250 and 251.