INTD 1370: Presentation
Department
Interior Design Technology
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course investigates both the tools and the many ways used by designers to illustrate and communicate Interior design concepts. The focus is upon the graphic presentation of concepts that meet the authentic needs of the client. Individual sessions will include lectures, demonstrations of techniques, collaborative learning and in-class assignments relating to the topic of instruction. Students will analyze, appraise and assemble professional presentation boards and massing models to present to an acting client. Communicative strategies will include both graphic presentation of ideas and concepts and professional, ethical and positive oral presentations. Students will develop a portfolio of hand drawn and coloured renderings using industry techniques to render materials and finishes and will be exposed to the capabilities of new and emerging sketching software.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Communicate design concepts visually using felt pens, ink, chalk and pencil
- Render interior surfaces realistically
- Render floor plans and elevations in colour
- Prepare professional presentation and sample boards
- Construct a massing model
- Employ techniques for effective oral presentations
- Select suitable drawing surfaces, including trace for most effective presentation of concepts
- Demonstrate a range of of drawing styles from quick sketch to formal rendering
- Construct a personal promotional package of logo, letterhead and related documentation
- Assess a range of presentation standards, both analog and digital
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition may be available
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 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)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Participation
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10
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Attendance, punctuality, engagement, collaboration, listening and communication skills
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Assignments
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20
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Collaborative presentations of traditional ways of presenting
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Assignments
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20
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Individual presentation
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Assignments
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20
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Individual presentation
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Portfolio
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30
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Final portfolio presentation
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Course topics
- Traditional methods of interior design presentation
- Media, materials and techniques
- Client interviews, professionalism
- Personal promotional package
- Rendering materials and finishes realistically
- Colouring floor plans and elevations
- Quick sketches using colour
- Building massing models
- Effective listening techniques
- Personal presentation
- Public speaking
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.