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INTD 1360: Design for Small Spaces
Effective date
Department
Interior Design Technology
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Through lecture, discussion and demonstration this course prepares students for the practical reality of residential design of small urban spaces. Students will analyze small spaces to formulate ways in which to add value and extract every inch of usable space. Course content will focus upon millwork and custom furniture solutions as well as the effects of colour, light, materials and finishes, on volumes of space. Current trends in small space design will be examined, deconstructed and evaluated. Students will be challenged to maximize their space planning skills and creative thinking process.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze space and formulate scale to complement space size
- Estimate space requirements for 1-5 inhabitants
- Categorize materials suitable to small residences
- Use light and colour to create the illusion of space
- Assemble millwork and furnishings to maximize small space
- Create zoning, flow and site lines to make the best possible use of available space
- Estimate millwork costs
- Present professional working drawings in response to client needs and requests
- Choose suitable suppliers for small space design furnishings, hardware, appliances, plumbing
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition may be available
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 36
Total Hours: 36
Total Hours: 36
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include lectures, demonstrations, case studies, critiques, pinups, research, group discussions, individual study and projects.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
10 |
Punctuality, attendance, engagement |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Weekly assignments |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Mid term project |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Final project |
Course topics
- Space planning, bubble diagrams, zoning
- Psychological aspects of space
- Human factors, numbers of people inhabiting a space, universal design,
- Sustainable design
- Researching effects of light and colour on feeling of space as well as materials and finishes
- Materials, hardware, millwork drawings, drafted plans, elevations,
- Specifying and pricing millwork and materials and finishes
- Planning presentations, ideation boards, imagery
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.