#12 06 Courses #1 - Multiple Choices

Course Descriptions
290 • Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog
IFS – Information Literacy
IFS101
Information Skills in the Digital Age
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Development of skills and competency in
accessing, evaluating and using
information resources while examining
the social and historical context, as well
as the technological implications of the
use and organization of information.
Prerequisite: ENG101, or ENG107, or
equivalent.
INT – Interior Design
INT105
Introduction to Interior Design
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Introduction to the profession of interior
design, including design process,
elements and principles of design, and
basic concepts of space planning and
furniture layout. Development of design
vocabulary relative to architectural
details, furnishings, and finishes.
Prerequisites: None.
INT115
Historical Architecture and Furniture
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Historical survey of the development of
furniture, interiors, and architecture from
antiquity to the 19th Century.
Prerequisites: None.
INT120
Modern Architecture and Furniture
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Survey of the development of furniture,
interiors, and architecture from the 19th
Century to the present. Emphasis is on
modern architects and designers.
Prerequisites: None.
INT140
Introduction to Architectural Desktop
for Interior Design
3 credits 3 periods lecture + lab
Introduction to Architectural Desktop
AutoCAD (tm) tools for the interior
designer with emphasis on industryaccepted
standards for interior design
following American Institute of
Architects (AIA) guidelines.
Prerequisites: DFT121.
INT145
Drawing and Rendering
3 credits 6 periods lecture + lab
Development of basic freehand sketching
and perspective drawing skills. Explores
styles and techniques with emphasis on
quick sketch and presentation type
drawings as used by design
professionals. Prerequisites: DFT121.
INT150
Color and Design
3 credits 6 periods lecture + lab
Introduction to the theory and
application of color as related to the
elements and principles of design. Light
and its effect on color. Emphasis on the
development of presentation skills for
the field of interior design. Prerequisites:
None.
INT160
Fabrics for Interiors
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Study of the properties, design, and
performance characteristics of interior
fabrics. Psychological and cultural
impact of textiles on the built
environment. Role of the interior
designer in working with textiles.
Introduction to regulations and codes
within the textile industry.
Prerequisites: None.
INT170
Interior Materials
3 credits 6 periods lecture + lab
Properties, performance, maintenance,
sustainability and general characteristic
of interior finishes, furnishings, and
equipment. Emphasis on building a
resource file of interior finishes,
furnishings, and equipment sources.
Prerequisites: INT105. Prerequisites or
Corequisites: INT160.
INT175
Custom Design
3 credits 6 periods lecture + lab
Custom design for interiors. Creative
problem solving using design theory and
process. Visualization of concepts
through sketching. Prerequisites:
INT105 and DFT121.
INT190
Space Planning
3 credits 6 periods lecture + lab
Study of creative, critical, analytical and
strategic thinking as it relates to human
behavior and the built environment.
Emphasis on the design process and
tasks within each phase of the process.
Stresses creative expression through the
utilization of design elements and
principles. Prerequisites: INT105 and
DFT121. INT140 or DFT105
recommended but not required.
INT210
Interior Sales and Marketing
3 credits 3 periods lecture
(Not offered every semester)
Marketing procedures and sales
techniques for interior designers.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
INT240
Kitchen and Bath Design
3 credits 6 periods lecture + lab
Exploration into the specific
requirements associated with kitchen
and bath design. Emphasis on the design
process and computer-based tools for
interior design. Prerequisites: (INT190
and DFT105) or INT140.
INT260AB
ADA Compliance
1.5 credits 1.5 periods lecture
(Not offered every semester)
Study of the interior designer's ability to
affect people and the environment
through barrier-free design concepts.
Emphasis on how the Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
(ADAAG) and the seven principles of
Universal Design impact the design of
the interior environment. Prerequisites:
AAS Degree in Interior Design or
permission of department.
INT260AC
Interior Building Codes
1.5 credits 1.5 periods lecture
(Not offered every semester)
Study of interior building codes,
regulations, and standards and their
impact on the health, safety, and welfare
of the public. Emphasis on occupancy
classifications, means of egress, fire
protection, and finish plus furniture
standards and testing. Prerequisites:
AAS Degree in Interior Design or
permission of department.