This course focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities, and other projects.

With the creation of a "green room" Interior Design students will apply what they have learned in 304-155 Principles of Interior Design and 304-133 Sustainable Materials and Finishes. Students will confrim that preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety and welfare requirements, and sustainability guidelines. Students will be performing and learning all duties related to the installation of materials, finishes and products.

Students will study the selection, use and care of textile fabrics. All fibers, natural and synthetic, will be dealt with. The most recent technology in construction, finishes and color application will be emphasized.

Focuses on identifying building materials to satisfy the design criteria. Students will learn appropriate selection of: materials, finishes, and products based on their properties, sustainability, performance criteria, installation methods, and maintenance requirements. Additionally insight will be gained in procedures within the construction industry from; organizational culture, to the interior designer's role, responsibilities and documentation of specifications.

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

This course will introduce students to basic manual and computer-aided drawing for interior design. Students will learn how to properly use equipment and produce two-dimensional drawings.

This course will build on the Basic Architectural Drawing coursework and further develop student skills in computer-aided drawing techniques for interior design. Computer-aided three-dimensional modeling will also be introduced and explored as a method to communicate design.

Development of manual drawing communication skills at an intermediate level for two and three-dimensional representations. Students explore visual presentation techniques and the application of the techniques to interiors, exteriors, furnishings, accessories, and details. Drawings rendered during the various stages of the design process will be executed to reveal the connection between process and presentation. Rendering drawings and various methods of constructing presentations for professional graphic presentations are highlighted.

Emphasizes the history of decorative arts from ancient times through the technological era especially concerning furnishings and interiors. Interior design careers, projects and markets are surveyed.

Course focuses on advanced use of photomanipulation software including special effects and new applications. In addition, the basics of good photography and its use in the various areas of graphic design will be studied.