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Course details

This course introduces the student to visual perception and conceptualization. Through lectures, discussion and studio exploration students will discover the fundamentals of design, the design process, and creative thinking. Hands-on exploration, sketching and analysis, will allow the student to explore and apply the elements and principles of design, developing an awareness of its application within our environment. Theories pertaining to human factors will be explored including proxemics, anthropometrics and ergonomics. Students will work individually and in groups to create 2D and 3D solutions, presenting their ideas to their peers.

Prerequisite(s)

  • 50% in COMM 1120 ( may be taken concurrently)

Credits

3.0

Cost

$763.19

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are three offerings of INTD 1100 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 61762

Duration

Thu Apr 13 - Thu Jun 29 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61762
  • $763.19
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 13 - Jun 29 Thu 09:00 - 12:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 352
Instructor

Joanne Crozier

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$763.19

Important information
  1. *Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

Seats Available

4 seats remaining as of Fri March 31, 2023 at 6:56 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.

CRN 61758

Duration

Sat Apr 15 - Sat Jun 24 (11 weeks)

  • 11 weeks
  • CRN 61758
  • $763.19
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 15 - Jun 24 Sat 09:00 - 12:15 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353
Instructor

Robin Bailey

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$763.19

Important information
  1. **Please note* - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Status

CRN 61759

Duration

Wed Apr 12 - Wed Jun 28 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61759
  • $763.19
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 12 - Jun 28 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$763.19

Important information
  1. *Please note - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without noti
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Illustrate the elements and principles of design.
  • Analyse interior design projects to check the implementation of the elements and principles of design.
  • Develop an awareness of design concepts.
  • State the regulatory bodies for the interior design field.
  • Create a journal/sketchbook to record information, showing design awareness.
  • Use relevant design vocabulary in their work.
  • Analyse examples of concept development in interior design solutions/projects.
  • Explain the steps in the design process.
  • Explain human factors theories as they apply to interior design solutions.

Effective as of Fall 2019

Related Programs

Design Theory 1 (INTD 1100) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Interior Design Fundamentals
    Certificate Full-time/Part-time

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