英文室内设计论文 Master of Interior Design

Academic Course Requirements and Descriptions

ID Seminar - Master’s Level

ID7101 1 Credit

This course is an introduction to the profession of interior design and includes an overview of the professional associations (ASID and IIDA), the NCIDQ examination and the IDEP monitored experience program. Students will be exposed to professional interior design firms – through office visits and guest speakers. At the bachelor’s level, resume and cover letter development will be discussed. At the master’s level the focus will be on different firm types and professional opportunities within the field.

EFFECTIVE PRACTICE STRATEGIES

ID7101 2 Credits

This course will serve as an introduction for in-coming Interior Design students enrolled in the graduate program. It will have a shared focus: to provide an overview of the profession of Interior Design, including office practices and procedures; career options and the range of career opportunities within the profession; and suggestions and practical advice on the necessary preparations for identifying and securing practice credit-worthy employment.

FOUNDATION DESIGN A MASTERS

SA7101 3 Credits

Foundation Design Master’s A studio is the first of three foundation design courses for Masters of Interior Design and Masters of Architecture at the Boston Architectural College. Master’s A teaches an understanding of abstraction and conceptualization through the use of two and three-dimensional exercises. Drawings, models, and collages are emphasized as the primary means for design investigation. Students will quickly get exposure to the basic skills needed for all subsequent design studios at the BAC, and they will put them to use. In Foundation Design Master’s A studio, students will understand the fundamentals of visual thinking: Students have verbal/oral skills that they already use daily. These skills will be developing at the college level. Students have making/drawing skills that are surfacing and that can grow rapidly. Visual thinking is the act of advancing both verbal and visual skills and using them together to develop each assigned design project. Students will also understand the connection between the work of Foundation Design Master’s A studio and the Practice Component. Visual thinking skills, as evidenced by interconnected drawing, making, writing, and speaking are fundamental to meaningful participation in the practice of interior design, landscape architecture, and architecture.

DESIGN PRINCIPLES - MASTER’S LEVEL

HT7101 3 Credits

This introductory course focuses on design principles and theory. The themes of discussion are based on issues presented in readings and lectures and range from ancient civilizations to contemporary culture. The course stresses the importance of developing the ability to observe, analyze and critique

historic and contemporary models. Following the lecture, students may break into small groups with seminar instructors. Master’s students are expected to conduct more independent research and draw upon a broader cultural perspective in their work. Different assignments and grading criteria are established by the faculty.

ID STUDIO 1: MID

SB7105 3 Credits

Prerequisite: SA7101

ID Studio 1 is the interior design student’s first “interiors-related” studio. After exploring two and three dimensional concepts in Masters A Studio, students will apply their new understanding of design principles and terminology within a space. In the first portion of the semester, students research one of several architects’ or designers’ (assigned) residential projects. Analysis of circulation, adjacencies, lighting (natural and artificial), furniture, materials, and site, as well as research on the designer him or herself, is required. The student will develop schematic floor plans, elevations, and sections as well as interior perspective sketches, to diagram the space and illustrate the parti or concepts. The second half of the semester requires the student to develop a + 2,000 square foot building shell (assigned) into a space (program assigned), using one overarching influence or philosophy gained from the analysis completed in the first half of the semester. The final presentation requires students to provide a scaled model, floor plan, reflected ceiling plan, elevations, sections, rendered perspectives and material & finish boards. Students will be introduced to ADA requirements and egress requirements in order to design spaces that meet standard life safety building codes.

DM1 INTEGRATED FREEHAND DRAWING VS151

3 Credits

Varying approaches to freehand drawing are offered to enhance awareness of the world and gain visual confidence. The course includes exercises in still life, figure drawing, and perspective sketching to expose the students to various ways of seeing. Students learn to draw form, objects, and objects in space. The course explores positive and negative space, edges and contours, and the effects of light and shadow. Students are expected to maintain and develop a sketchbook by drawing at least once a day. The course integrates analog and digital media through computer exercises. Media used include: pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, and conte crayon, pastels, colored pencil.

DM2A 2D DESIGN DRAWING

VS152 1.5 Credits

This course introduces the basic conventions of straight-line architectural drawing: plan, section, elevation and paraline. Emphasis is on acquiring basic freehand and hard-line drafting skills, but study will include introduction to theories of representation and the power of basic drawing to inform the design process. The course integrates analog and digital media through Sketchup exercises and an introduction to CAD-2D.

DM3A AUTOCAD I/2D DRAFTING

VS655 1.5 credits

Prerequisite: VS152 (may be taken simultaneously)

This course in computer-aided drafting introduces the basic concepts and operation of AutoCAD,

emphasizing two-dimensional computer-aided drafting concepts, conventions and documentation production. The course provides hands-on instruction in AutoCAD. Students will have to complete weekly assignments, which will require approximately three hours of work to be completed outside of class, plus short readings. This requirement may also be fulfilled by taking VS630 Revit or VS6 ArchiCAD.

VISUAL STUDIES ELECTIVE

Course Numbers and Descriptions Vary

3 Credits (Generally taken as two 1.5 credit classes) RECOMMENDED COURSE: PORFOLIO DESIGN VS222 1.5 credits

This course is designed to support students in the preparation of their portfolios that are reviewed at the end of Segment I. It will cover general topics in design communication and specific skills such as model photography and drawing reproduction. Portfolio layout and graphics will be discussed. Students will pin up examples of their work for advisement concerning the preparation of their own portfolios. The course will be structures to move students toward completion of a well-conceived portfolio by the end of the semester.

ID STUDIO 2: MID

SB7205 3 Credits

Prerequisite: SB7105; Corequisite: SKI7101

In an age dominated by mobile images, the value of the design environment itself has been called into question. More and more, the mandate for Interior Designers is to act strategically to find new models of practice and innovative strategies of implementation. Yet it is important to remember that traditional activities of the design discipline (design, documentation and construction of artifacts, buildings, landscapes, infrastructures, etc.) continue to have powerful appeal. Interior Design is not primarily an analytical practice, but rather a creative and material practice, working in and among the world of things. Like engineering, ecology, or architecture, Interior Design actually changes reality by producing new material environments. The physical fabric of our spaces is part of a dense web of social and culturral variables that the Interior Designer helps to construct. This studio will be the beginning of an attempt to question yourself about what is that you, as an Interior Designer, want to do.

INTERIOR DESIGN SKETCH PROBLEM #1

SKI7101 1 credit

Corequisite: SB7205

The Sketch Problem is a one-day design exercise intended to introduce students to alternative and/or fundamental methods of approaching the work of design. The problem is divided into two levels: Level 1 exercises are designed to reinforce the principles of the BAC’s design curriculum for Segment 1 students, while level 2 exercises allow Segment 2 students to apply these principles in new or unusual contexts. The work of the Sketch Problem is completed in a communal studio setting, where students work under the direct supervision of a group of critics, and will sometimes involve collaboration as a means of encouraging students to learn from one another in an interactive design process. The Sketch Problem is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis, with each student receiving an individualized

written evaluation of his/her work. Students are required to pass three Sketch Problems.

MEPS BUILDING SYSTEMS

TM7340 3 Credits

Prerequisite: SB7105

Students will learn how mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems are integrated into a building, and learn the foundation of knowledge for each system. This course provides an overview to the understanding of building structural systems, presenting ideas through formal principles and hands-on exercises designed to uncover and expand on students’ visual and intuitive understanding of structural principles.

DM2B 3D DESIGN DRAWING

VS115 1.5 Credits

Prerequisite: VS152

This course introduces students to both freehand and mechanically generated perspectives. The initial sessions will discuss historical concepts before engaging in plan, elevation and section perspectives. The course will end with the study of alternate vanishing points, and the development of rendered shades and shadows. Students will develop interior and exterior views, one and two-point perspectives, and entourage. The course integrates analog and digital media through Sketchup exercises and an introduction to CAD 3D.

DM3B AUTOCAD II/3D DESIGN

VS657 1.5 credits

Prerequisite: VS655 or equivalent

This second level CAD course is for individuals already having a basic knowledge of AutoCAD, the world’s most popular program for computer-based drafting and design, extremely powerful but difficult to master. Completion of two eight-week courses is recommended as preparation for professional use of AutoCAD. This design-focused course is oriented toward developing computer based, threedimensional

architectural models. All types of 3D modeling techniques, from wire frame through solids modeling will be covered. Students will also learn techniques for developing efficient drawing organization for optimal speed and rendering efficiency. Classes will mix lectures with hands-on classroom instruction using AutoCAD. Students must complete a final project consisting of an architectural or spatial model based on either the student’s own work or of a historically significant subject. The requirement may also be fulfilled by any of the following courses: VS630 Revit; VS635 Rhino; VS650 SketchUp; VS658 3D Studio Max; VS6 ArchiCAD; VS665 Form Z.

SEGMENT I PORTFOLIO REVIEW

PR450

This review is a student’s first opportunity to submit a compilation of work that clearly documents progress and growth through the Foundation curriculum. Upon completion of the required studios in the program of study and the Segment I courses listed on their degree program curriculum sheet, all students must sit for the Segment I Portfolio Review. The requirements for what is to be included in the Segment I portfolio differs for each program of study. A student whose portfolio passes the Segment 1 Review is allowed to continue on to Segment II course work.

SEGMENT II REQUIRED COURSEWORK

Segment II coursework assumes a prerequisite of PR450

INTERIOR DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN

TM7365 3 Credits

Light plays an essential role in shaping architecture, but too often the design of a building’s lighting gets left to the last, as only a part of the reflected ceiling plan. This course will introduce students to the idea of integration of lighting (both daylight and electric) early in the design process and to give them a means of achieving it. Topics covered include: perception, the design process, light sources, fixture selection, color, documentation, codes, calculations, controls, day lighting, and common design solutions. Guest lectures and field trips are included. Assignments include reading, a design journal/sketchbook, and three design projects. Several short quizzes are also given.

TEXTILES

TM7420 3 Credits

This course addresses the technology and design of residential and contract textiles. Students study the development of weave structures and specific fiber properties from the first simple mesh constructions to the complex weaves of contemporary computer-aided looms. Codes, end use and performance specifications, as well as traditional and non-traditional uses of textiles are discussed.

COLOR & COLOR THEORY

VS7220 3 Credits

Prerequisite: VS151

This course is concerned with understanding color and its implications for the built environment. It includes an exploration of the physical and perceptual nature of color theory and the physiological, psychological and emotional impact of color. Color, as an essential element of the design process, will be considered in its relationship to form, space and light. Two and three dimensional exercises and projects will demonstrate to the students the various aspects of color theory and application.

FURNITURE DESIGN STUDIO

CD7605 3 Credits

Corequisite: HT7325

The goal of this course is to gain insight into the transition from design to reality through the creation of a finished piece of furniture. Working methods will be based on the American Studio Furniture movement and focus on one-of-a-kind custom pieces. This course will not address production furniture or production methods. Work will be performed primarily in wood due to available facilities. Students should plan on spending portions of most class periods as well as extensive time outside of class in the woodshop.

HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN & FURNITURE

HT7325 3 Credits

Corequisite CD7605

The history of interior design and furniture encompasses numerous styles, movements, and individual

artistic contributions. It also reflects the influence of cultural, political, and social developments. A basic understanding of this history is important for the professional interior designer who may often look to the past seeking inspiration. This class will entail the study of a progression of historical interiors, styles, movements and furniture. Each will be examined for their inherent qualities and contributions in order to more fully understand the role of history in contemporary practice. Site visits to regional collections may be arranged to meet the class schedule.

INTERIOR DESIGN SKETCH PROBLEM #2

SKI7202 1 credit

Prerequisite: SKI7101

The Sketch Problem is a one-day design exercise intended to introduce students to alternative and/or fundamental methods of approaching the work of design. The problem is divided into two levels: Level 1 exercises are designed to reinforce the principles of the BAC’s design curriculum for Segment 1 students, while level 2 exercises allow Segment 2 students to apply these principles in new or unusual contexts. The work of the Sketch Problem is completed in a communal studio setting, where students work under the direct supervision of a group of critics, and will sometimes involve collaboration as a means of encouraging students to learn from one another in an interactive design process. The Sketch Problem is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis, with each student receiving an individualized written evaluation of his/her work. Students are required to pass three Sketch Problems.

THINKING GREEN

TM7119 3 Credits

This course explores natural architecture, and hence interior design, in three (3) important themes: ecology, health, and spiritual awareness. The course provides students with the opportunity to utilize sustainable design philosophies, products, and processes in the design of various types of design projects. Emphasis is upon environmental responsibility in the creative process.

IDEAS & DESIGN

AS7202

Course desciptions vary by semester and section. 3 Credits.

ART HISTORY & CRITICISM

HT7118 3 credits

Prerequisites HT7101

Writing intensive course that introduces key figures, ideas and works in the history of visual arts from the Industrial Revolution to the present. It covers painting, sculpture, photography and design and discusses them in their broader social, cultural and political contexts; addresses the role of patronage, art market, mass-production, avant-garde currents, exhibitions, museums and media; introduces the theoretical foundations of art criticism with selected readings and short written assignments; possibly visit(s) to local museums.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ELECTIVE

Course Numbers and Desriptions Vary

3 Credits (Generally taken as two 1.5 credit classes)

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO

CD7603

3 Credits

Corequisite VS7365

“Anywhere I hang my hat...” In the Residential Design Studio students consider the wide range of environments in which people reside, including houses, apartments, dormitories, assisted living complexes and communes. Students are challenged to respond to the physical context

(urban/suburban/rural) as well as residents’ lifestyles (extended family/home-office/empty nesters) in their designs, culminating in a project or projects which reach a maximum of 5,000 square feet. There is a research paper required pertaining to an aspect of interest in a project or projects.

INTERIOR DESIGN RENDERING

VS7365 3 Credits

Corequisite: CD7603

This course will be a hands-on lecture/studio where the students will get help with their renderings from the instructor and one another. They will experiment with markers, watercolor and gouache, ink, and pencils, and be able to determine which best suits their particular needs, abilities, and desires.

ID MATERIALS & METHODS

TM7460 3 Credits

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of the materials and methods utilized in the design of a building's interior. Through exploration and study of the various types of materials, their composition, durability, installation requirements, aesthetics, how they interface with each other and with the building's construction, students will develop the ability to make responsible and appropriate choices for the design of interior spaces. The first half of this course will focus on how building design information is presented to the construction professionals. Through a series of lectures, the student will learn how to read architectural drawings and identify common materials used in construction, as well as the fundamental techniques of building

construction. The second half of this course will focus on interior materials used in floor, wall, ceiling, and specialty applications. Students will become familiar with the characteristics of specific materials, the criteria for their selection, and will utilize knowledge gained in the first half of the semester to more thoroughly understand how to detail design applications and convey design intent to construction professionals

INTERIOR DESIGN SKETCH PROBLEM #2

SKI7303 1 credit

Prerequisite: SKI7202

The Sketch Problem is a one-day design exercise intended to introduce students to alternative and/or fundamental methods of approaching the work of design. The problem is divided into two levels: Level 1 exercises are designed to reinforce the principles of the BAC’s design curriculum for Segment 1 students, while level 2 exercises allow Segment 2 students to apply these principles in new or unusual contexts. The work of the Sketch Problem is completed in a communal studio setting, where students work under the direct supervision of a group of critics, and will sometimes involve collaboration as a means of encouraging students to learn from one another in an interactive design process.The Sketch Problem is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis, with each student receiving an individualized written evaluation of his/her work. Students are required to pass three Sketch Problems.

SEGMENT II PORTFOLIO REVIEW

PR0

: The Segment II portfolio must clearly document progress and growth through Segment II; it must include academic, professional, and personal projects. Office and studio work is evaluated with an eye toward the interaction between the academic and practice learning environments. Reviewers look for clarity in design concepts and vigorous exploration in supportive studies. Students are encouraged to submit their Segment II portfolio at the earliest date possible - after their third advanced studio, rather than after their fourth.

NON-RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO

CD7604 3 Credits

Corequisite: VS7840

This class presents a unique opportunity for students to be involved in defining and creating the program, with the clients’ input, for a space that they will design as part of the whole studio

experience. Students will interact with the clients – interviewing them, presenting ideas to them, and responding to the clients’ requests and criticisms. The first half of the semester will be devoted to strategic planning, setting goals, and interviewing (establishing the program). This work will be done as a group. The second half of the semester will be spent creating schematic diagrams, design development drawings, construction documents, perspectives, a model and finish/color board(s). This work will be done individually or as a group at the instructor’s discretion.

HUMAN FACTORS & CODES

TM7840 3 Credits

Corequisite: CD7604

This course examines both individual human needs and society's legal response to those needs as they impact the design of interior space and furnishings. Human factors include anthropometrics and ergonomics; social factors include governmental laws, codes, zoning, standards and regulations. Areas of overlap include universal accessibility guidelines, ADAAG (Americans With Disability Act Guidelines), life safety and fire codes.

MASTER'S THESIS SEMINAR: ID

TS7500 1 Credit

Thesis is the culmination of the Master's students' educational experience. The interior design master's thesis integrates scholarly research and design, involving students in the application of ideas that give meaning and significance to both design and research. Master's Thesis students are expected to engage advanced exploration of the cultural contexts within which their work is situated. Design and research are understood here to be forms of inquiry integrating knowledge within and outside the design disciplines. Students in the Master's Thesis Seminar develop Thesis Proposals which initiate and frame their subsequent work in Thesis.

GRADUATE RESEARCH & WRITING

AS7229 3 Credits

This is an intensive seminar in research methodology that prepares students for their Thesis project. Students will be asked to do an original research essay on a design topic of their choosing. Research

topics may include: annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, precedent and site studies, as well as a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Interior Design students take this class simultaneously with ID Thesis Seminar; Architecture students take it the semester before Seminar.

SEGMENT III REQUIRED COURSEWORK

Segment III coursework assumes a prerequisite of PR0

MASTER'S THESIS I: ID

TS7600 7 Credits

The two-semester Thesis Project is required for all Master of Interior Design (MID) students. The Thesis Project is the capstone of The BAC's educational program. The Thesis Project joins the goals of general education and cultural contexts with those of professional education and practice. The Thesis Project is an integrative project, synthesizing technical perspectives appropriate to a designschool graduate, using both a research paper and its resultant research project to solve the selected problem. The student initiated the thesis project idea, using www.informedesign.com as a starting point, and documents the results of the study. Each student forms and develops a thesis (theory, opinion, view, or argument) and them frames a thesis project to test or explore that thesis.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

TM7547 3 Credits

The course will develop the students’ understanding of the business and practice issues of a professional in a way that will help them succeed in their own practices. Specific topics that will be studied include professional services, firm leadership, strategic planning, team building, staff development, standards of professional conduct, marketing, design services contracts, firm and project financial management, legal aspects of practice, risk and liability management, construction administration and dispute resolution. Students will be grouped as “principals” of a firm. Then during the remainder of the semester, the students will have to lead and shape their “firms” by writing a strategic plan, marketing and interviewing for a project, negotiating a contract, and facing other issues that will test and develop their knowledge and understanding of how a design profession is practiced.

MASTER'S THESIS II: ID

TS7605 7 Credits

Prerequisite: TS7600

The two-semester Thesis Project is required for all Master of Interior Design (MID) students. The Thesis Project is the capstone of The BAC's educational program. The Thesis Project joins the goals of general education and cultural contexts with those of professional education and practice. It is an integrative project, synthesizing technical perspectives appropriate to a design-school graduate, using both a research paper and its resultant research project to solve the selected problem. The student initiates the thesis project idea, using www.informedesign.com as a starting point, and documents the results of the study. Each student forms and develops a thesis (theory, opinion, view, or argument) and them frames a thesis project to test or explore that thesis.