Interior Design

INT 101 - Interior Design Studio I

Description: This course presents an overview of methods for designing residential, business and institutional interiors. Topics taught include the functions and responsibilities of the interior designer as distinguished from other practitioners in the field, space selection, analysis and planning, scale drawing, projections, furniture layouts. Average Materials Cost: $225. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 102 - History of Furnishings and Design

Description: This course is a comprehensive survey of the development of furnishings, architecture, decorative arts and interior design from Ancient times through the 21st century. Principle periods include: Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Classical, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modern and Post Modern. The development of styles is chronologically traced within the context of the prevailing social, historical, economic and political forces that affect design. Field trip required. Additional transportation fee and museum entrance fee required SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 104 - Color for Home Furnishings and Design

Description: This course familiarizes students with color language and technology as it applies to interior design. It focuses on the following areas: light and color, color systems, color schemes, special color effects, practical approaches to and the psychological impact of colors. In addition, students are taught to design a color schematic which is applied to a variety of room plans, and to solve common color problems. Average Materials Cost: $150. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 105 - Resources and Materials

Prerequisites: INT 101.

Description: Emphasis is on the analysis, identification and application of materials for interiors. Wall and floor coverings, cabinetry, windows and upholstery are examined. Students learn to estimate cost and quantities of materials needed for design projects. Resources (vendors of furniture, fabrics, accessories, etc.) are explored. Field trips to suppliers, workrooms and "trade only" showrooms will be scheduled. There will be classroom lectures by manufacturers' representatives and other industry spokespeople. Average materials cost: $50. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 107 - Professional Practices and Business Techniques

Prerequisites: INT 201.

Description: This course is designed to prepare students to understand and execute business aspects of Interior Design. It teaches the concepts and skills necessary to start and to develop an Interior Design business. Sample topics covered include types of business formations, formulating contracts, project management, methods of determining and applying fees, securing financial and legal council, professional ethics, etc. Students are required to develop a prototype client job book - developing a full battery of working forms which are standard in the industry. Average Materials Cost: $75. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 142 - Field Training

Prerequisites: INT 201

Description: Students work for appropriate business firms to enrich the theoretical concepts previously developed in the classroom. Enrollment limited to Interior Design students. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 201 - Interior Design Studio II

Prerequisites: INT 101.

Description: Students who have taken INT 106 will not get credit for INT 201. (Formerly INT 106). Presents a lesson in mechanical, studio drafting for interior design majors. Students will be required to draw layouts, elevations, reflective ceiling plans, matrix assessments, and perspective thumb-nail drawings. This will prepare each student for the full gamut of drawings that professional interior designers must necessitate. The presentations of these projects meet a criteria for portfolio development. Average Materials Cost: $75. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 203 - Presentation Techniques for Interior Designers

Corequisites: INT 101.

Description: This course develops and perfects the rendering skills necessary to allow learners graphic expression of interior space. Client presentation technique, visual skills and scale modeling are emphasized as well as materials and coordination. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 204 - Interior Lighting Design

Prerequisites: INT 101

Description: This course presents an overview of methods for the design of interior lighting. Topics taught include: lamps, luminaires, lighting controls, color, psychology and brightness, as well as applications for residential and commercial interior lighting. Students will complete an interior lighting project including lighting plans and fixture specifications. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 206 - Interior Design Working Drawings

Prerequisites: INT 101, INT 102, INT 104, INT 201, ENS 101, ENS 105, ART 111, CET 101.

Corequisites: INT 103, INT 105, INT 107, CET 107.

Description: Must be an Interior Design Major. This course teaches the student to prepare a set of working drawings for use by a contractor and / or architect. Architectural drafting techniques, schedules, specifications of materials and finishes, principles of door window and cabinet detailing are included. The learner will survey architectural drawings and identify with the conventions employed by architects, engineers and building trades. Materials Fee. Enrollment limited to Interior Design students. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 210 - Interior Studio Design III

Prerequisites: INT 201.

Description: This studio course requires the student to focus on specific building types and user groups such as corporate, retail and institutional. Research methods and client requirements are introduced along with techniques in the diagramming and programming of interior space to provide client needs. Design concept, image, color and finishes, graphics, building codes and universal as well as sustainable design are emphasized. Student presentations will be evaluated by professional interior designers. Material fee. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 220 - Interior Design Studio IV

Prerequisites: INT 210.

Description: Through research, design analysis, and problem solving students explore the wide variety of user groups and discover the challenges associated with the use of multi functional hospitality design. Emphasis on GREEN DESIGN lighting, materials, details color, finishes, barrier free design and building codes. Industry professionals will be available for critique of student projects. Materials Fee. SUNY GE-SART; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin

INT 295 - Independent Study-Interior Design

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a. Formerly INT 699. Students who have completed INT 699 will not receive credit for INT 295.

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Accounting and Business Admin