Students will experiment with and make discoveries about the principles and elements of design. They will develop their problem-solving skills by creating potential solutions for two- and three-dimensional design exercises. They will work individually and in teams, with a focus on critical analysis, interior design process, and personal progress. They will develop and apply design vocabulary to various sizes and types of assignments related to spatial definition and organization.

Level: UG

Attribute: DESN

Students will learn about fundamental materials for the built environment and their associated technologies of processing, fabrication and installation. They will learn about material properties and explore conventional and potential applications of a variety of materials, with emphasis on understanding history, characteristics, applications, and selection criteria. They will be introduced to basic building systems.

Level: UG

Attribute: DESN

Students will acquire a critical awareness of the importance and impact of design through the study of the evolution and development of the global built environment from prehistorical, precolonial, ancient, and medieval eras. They will research architectural public and private buildings and interior design, to compare and contrast contextual and cultural issues. They will learn and employ the vocabulary of interior design.

Level: UG

Attribute: DESN

Students will be introduced to professional interior design drawing conventions and graphic standards. They will practice the fundamental skills of manual drafting such as line weight, line quality, line type, scale, lettering and dimensioning. They will produce drawings and document two- and three-dimensional objects, furniture and spaces through various drawing types such as plans, elevations, sections and paraline drawings.

Level: UG

Attribute: DESN

Students will explore and apply the principles and elements of design to more complex interior design projects. They will analyze and experiment with spatial definition and organization, light and colour, and heighten their ability to use space as a design tool. Students will continue to research project requirements, contemporary social issues, develop personal design criteria as design drivers. They will utilize and document interior design processes to create iterative design solutions that are appropriate to purpose and how people interact with the built environment.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 1101 (C+)

Attribute: DESN

Students will learn about composite materials, components, and products of the built environment and their associated technologies of processing, fabrication and installation. They continue to learn about material properties, and explore conventional and alternative applications, with an emphasis on understanding characteristics, applications, and selection criteria. Students will learn about products relevant to interior design and explore fundamental building systems. Emphasis will be on understanding history, sustainability, characteristics, applications, and selection criteria.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 1121

Attribute: DESN

Students expand their analysis of the evolution and development of the global built environment from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Students continue to explore various contextual, social, political, and physical influences affecting historical changes in design. They will discuss and relate issues across chronological, geographical, cultural, and sociological frameworks. They will continue to build their design vocabulary through research and problem-based learning.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 1135

Attribute: DESN

Students will continue to hand-draft technical drawings, communicating ideas, objects, and interior spaces. They will begin to explore material specifications, construction methods, and produce a simple set of construction drawings.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 1141

Attribute: DESN

Students will be introduced to manual drawing and rendering skills as a tool for design communication. Using various media, they will visualize design concepts and ideas, sketch, and communicate design intent for the built environment. They will begin to develop their design communication process through annotation and analysis of their work.

Level: UG

Attribute: DESN

Students will study fundamental principles and processes involved in creating design solutions for domestic environments. They will study the functional and experiential spatial theories for entering and arrival, socializing and relaxing, working at home, sleeping, cleansing, cooking, and eating. Students will produce, individually and in teams, original designs that respond to specific, conceptual, behavioural, and contextual criteria for temporary and permanent dwelling spaces. They will focus on meeting the complex needs of individuals in the built environment.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): All of IDSN 1212 (C+), IDSN 1221, IDSN 1235, IDSN 1241 and IDSN 1245

Attribute: DESN

Students will learn about technical aspects of built environment systems, such as structural, electrical, and mechanical. They will learn about the constituent subsystems of floor, wall, ceilings, penetrations, comfort systems, lighting, water, and waste. Students will produce freehand technical drawings, applying this knowledge in concurrent courses. Emphasis will be on understanding current building techniques and exploring sustainable strategies.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 1221

Attribute: DESN

Students will expand their technique depicting objects in context to environmental conditions. They will investigate design process communication through drawing and ideation exercises. They will be introduced to digital drawing software, will manipulate drawings using digital programs, and experiment with a range of drawing and rendering techniques using manual and digital means.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 1245

Attribute: DESN

Students will study how humans relate to the built environment and how it affects behaviour. Students will develop an understanding of human factors research methods and their application to interior design. They will learn how to apply knowledge of anthropometrics, ergonomics, proxemics, universal design and human behavior to the design of interior spaces. Students will actively engage in problem-based learning (PBL) modules.

Level: UG

Attribute: DESN

Students will investigate and summarize design theories, issues, principles and precedents for dwelling spaces with a focus on visual analysis and design communication. They will continue to produce, individually and in teams, original designs that respond to specific conceptual, behavioural, and contextual criteria for single and multi-unit dwelling spaces. They will focus on process, space planning, spatial volume development, and connect ideological concepts with their own interior design solutions.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): All of IDSN 2303 (C+), IDSN 2325, IDSN 2345 and IDSN 2375

Attribute: DESN

Students will explore technical aspects of building environments. They will learn about and draw various standard assemblies found within building systems to expand their understanding and application of building code principles. They will study lighting design systems, acoustics, energy management, and sustainable systems, applying this knowledge in concurrent courses. They will focus on understanding multi-unit built environments and communicate knowledge through construction drawings.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 2325

Attribute: DESN

Students will continue to develop design process communication, drawing, and rendering skills to effectively visualize design concepts and ideas within the built environment. They will further develop their ability to communicate design intent and deliver effective visual presentations, practicing manual drawing, rendering, and digital manipulation skills, focused on colour and materiality.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 2345

Attribute: DESN

Students will study public space typologies by researching theoretical, contextual, and practical design considerations for specialized areas of practice in interior design. They will explore, discuss, and debate social, political, and physical influences affecting historical changes in specialized areas of interior design practice, as well as current and future development of commercial interior design practice. Students will expand their design skills, refine their process and design methodologies. They will apply knowledge by producing creative and effective design solutions for various commercial projects such as retail, workplace, and public spaces.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): All of IDSN 2404 (C+), IDSN 2425 and 2445

Attribute: DESN

Students will research and communicate how and why materials and components are connected through drawing technical details. They will study common construction types for multi-story buildings; as well as building systems, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, and fire suppression distribution systems for commercial buildings. Students will design custom building details and produce a set of digital millwork and furniture drawings incorporating appropriate specifications and interior design industry drafting standards.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 2425

Attribute: DESN

Students will apply a variety of two- and three- dimensional techniques in both manual and digital media to communicate design intent, and effectively communicate the built environment visually. They will produce presentation material to confidently express interior design solutions, projects, and portfolio work. They will exhibit their skills in both digital and real time presentations.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 2445

Attribute: DESN

Students will continue to develop their design skills, refining their individual design process by producing creative and effective design solutions for various public spaces project types such as hospitality, institutional, and health care. They will study theoretical, contextual, and practical design considerations for specialized areas of practice informing the design of their studio projects. Students will continue to explore, discuss, and debate interior design and building environment issues. They will collaborate with team members and present comprehensive human-centered design solutions using evidence-based design incorporating inclusive design and sustainability.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): All of IDSN 3505 (C+), IDSN 3525 and IDSN 3546

Attribute: DESN

Students will deepen their understanding of interior design by working individually or in teams on various project types to produce creative, experiential interior design solutions with an emphasis on all impacted parties and user needs, public health and safety issues, and sustainability. They will critically evaluate evidence-based, topical, and relevant global interior design and built environment issues. They will expand and refine their design process and methodology focusing on originality, creativity, and innovation.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 3606 (C+)

Attribute: DESN

Students will learn about project management of the contract documentation and administration phases in the practice of interior design. They will study professional interior design construction documents, such as drawings, specifications, addenda, and change orders. They will prepare and coordinate contract documents that meet applicable building codes and industry regulations. They will identify the relationship between contract documents, the interior designer’s scope of services agreements, and the phases of a design project.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 3525

Attribute: DESN

Students will consolidate their learning and deepen their understanding of interior design by working individually or in teams on interior design project(s), focusing on the complex and comprehensive nature of creating a complete design solution. They will investigate and analyze relevant interior design and built environment issues as they apply to their personal design philosophy. Students will continue to expand and refine their design process and methodology to create innovative and experiential design solutions. They will disseminate their design solutions through verbal, visual, and graphically cohesive presentations.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 4701 (C+)

Attribute: DESN

Students will expand their knowledge about business and professional practices for interior design. They will prepare to enter the interior design profession through improving communication skills such as interview techniques and business writing. Students will report and reflect critically upon their required industry experience. They will discuss business procedures such as fee proposals, project management, contracts. Students will debate legal and ethical issues in interior design.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 4785

Attribute: DESN

Students in their final years of study will have the opportunity to explore and integrate personal areas of interest and career objectives within the interior design profession (subject to faculty approval). They will gain proficiency in career knowledge and skills required for entry level employment, as well as hone independent learning through research, planning, and presenting a project related to a negotiated area of study.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 3500

Attribute: DESN

Students will advance their design knowledge through research and critical evaluation of personal interest topics and relevant global issues in the creation of design programming. They will develop a deeper understanding of historical, current, emerging, and future interior design and built environment issues. They will consolidate their learning and broaden their understanding of interior design by working interdependently on an individually focused honours project. Students will propose a project topic and a specific building for adaptive re-use, and initiate a comprehensive, distinct interior design project. Note: This course is only available to student in the Honours program. The Honours Project is developed over two consecutive semesters and will appear on the transcript as IDSN 4990 and IDSN 4995.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 3606 (C+) and faculty acceptance into the IDSN Honours option and permission of the Interior Design Honours Committee

Attribute: DESN

Students will continue to work interdependently on an individually focused honours project concentrating on enrichment, design development, and the presentation of a comprehensive, distinct, creative, and detailed interior design solution. They will enhance their design knowledge through research and critical evaluation of relevant topics of interest, and will investigate and analyze built environment issues that apply to their personal design philosophy. Note: This course is only available to students in the Honours program. The Honours Project is developed over two consecutive semesters and will appear on the transcript as IDSN 4990 and IDSN 4995.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): IDSN 4990 (C+)

Attribute: DESN