Course Descriptions 461 IDT 3010 - Historical Interiors (3) Historical research of interior furnishing and architecture from Egyptian through English Victorian. Oral presentations, research projects and/or three-dimensional projects may be required as part of this course. This course may be listed among credits for the IDT Study Abroad program. Prerequisite: IDT 1020. IDT 3020 - American and Modern Interiors (3) Historical survey and research of interiors, furnishings, and architecture from the 1880's to the present. Application of modern design in today's interior including oral presentations, research projects and/or three-dimensional projects may be required as part of this course. This course may be listed among credits for the IDT Study Abroad program. Prerequisite: IDT 1020. IDT 3025 - Professional Practice (3) A study of the business aspect of Interior Design. Information will be presented regarding forms and professional practices for the Interior Designer, i.e., ethics, contracts, fees, purchase orders, letters of agreement, business formations and terminology of business practice. Job seeking skills will also be covered, along with professional licensing and certification. Prerequisite: IDT 2050. IDT 3030 - Sustainability II: Materials, Hard Surfaces, and Specifications (3) Exploration and research of interior finishes, materials, and sustainable practices. Practical application for specifying and installation of materials will be emphasized. Three- dimensional projects may be required as part of this course. IDT 3040 - Perspective/Rendering (2) Perspective drawing, sketching, and manual and computer- generated rendering techniques are explored and utilized. It is required that IDT 4830 for one credit hour be taken in conjunction with this course. Prerequisite: IDT 3030. IDT 3045 - Residential Design (3) This course focuses on projects that apply the design process to residential interiors. Kitchen and Bath curriculum and NKBA standards are introduced. 20/20 Technologies software is introduced. Design charettes, local or national competition participation, and/or three-dimensional projects may be featured as part of this course. Prerequisite: IDT 3000 and IDT 3040. IDT 3060 - Kitchen & Bath (3) A continuation of residential design is explored in which NKBA guidelines for kitchens and baths is applied to projects. In-depth study of the design of kitchens and baths is the focus. Kitchen and bath-specific 20/20 Software is utilized. Design charettes and national competition participation are featured as part of this course. Prepares the student for NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) certification exams. Prerequisite: IDT 3045. IDT 4010 - Barrier-Free Design (3) Application of practices and procedures for barrier-free interiors. Emphasis will be on design for the disabled and elderly. IDT 4020 - Commercial Design (3) Applying the design process to commercial design projects is the focus of this course. Contract, hospitality, healthcare, and global projects are emphasized in which students apply codes knowledge and commercial design strategies and specification of commercial-grade finishes and furnishings. Design charettes and national competition participation are featured as part of this course. IDT 4025 - Senior Program Development (2) The first of a two-part series for the senior student that produces a comprehensive project that features residential, contract, hospitality and healthcare design emphasis along with a research component. The first four phases of the design process are embarked upon in this semester. The senior student must take IDT 4030 in the same academic year following completion of IDT 4025. Local and national competition participation are featured as part of this course. Instructor approval required for registration for this course. Prerequisite: IDT 4020. IDT 4030 - Senior Project (3) The second of a two-part series for the senior student that produces a comprehensive project that features residential, contract, hospitality and healthcare design emphasis along with a research component. The design process continues in this semester including presentation of the capstone project. The senior student must take IDT 4025 in the same academic year preceding IDT 4030. Local and national competition participation are featured as part of this course. Instructor approval required for registration for this course. Prerequisite: IDT 4025. IDT 4040 - Portfolio Design (2) Developing and presenting both a hard-copy and digital portfolio for job searching in the field of interior design. In addition to the portfolio, student will create a customized resume, business card, and letter of introduction to accompany both the hard-copy and digital portfolio for presentation to prospective employers and clients. Adobe Creative Suite software is used extensively in this course. Local and national competitions are featured as part of this course. IDT 4830 - Directed Readings (1-3) Individual readings supervised by a faculty member. Junior/ Senior level course. Must be taken with the approval of the instructor. This course may be listed among credits for the IDT Study Abroad program. IDT 4860 - Internship for Interior Design (3) A structured professional-level field experience where the interior design major applies skills through work experience with a qualified interior designer, architect, or design firm. The curriculum also involves research into the field of interior design, professional practice and professional certification. Tours, activities, and field trips may be featured as part of the course curriculum in addition to the on-site experience in the design field. Internship must be approved by the instructor within the first two weeks of the semester. IST-Information Systems & Technology Courses 1ST llOO SS - The Wired Society (3) Su, F, Sp The explosive growth of information technologies in general, and the Internet in particular, has irreversibly changed the way we work and play. This course prepares students to be knowledgeable citizens of cyberspace. It reviews our social institutions and how they are being impacted by information technology as well as the ways in which technology has been shaped by our social institutions. The course also provides hands-on experience with a variety of Internet tools. 1ST 2010 TE - Business Computer Skills (l) Su, F, Sp This course prepares all students in business and economics to demonstrate current competence in desktop software Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog