Interior Design. Bachelor of Fine Arts Program Information

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1 Interior Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Program Information Department of Interior Design Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts

2 Contents 4 Department contact information 5 What is Interior Design? 6 Program description 8 Program standards 12 Application information and requirements 1 Estimated student expenses 14 Curriculum 16 Course descriptions 18 Department faculty 20 Student organizations 22 Field trips and studies abroad 24 VCU School of the Arts map 26 Links to VCU web resources

3 What Is Interior Design? The environment is the place where we live, work, learn and play. Interior ers conceive and create imaginative and innovative solutions that transform environments into functional, beautiful and inspiring spaces. This pursuit for the effective development of space, user safety, beauty, and function has contributed to the maturity of the present-day profession. Contemporary ers solve spatial problems through a strategic process that involves interviewing the client and defining their specific needs; researching and analyzing the spaces and sites; conceptualizing the space through 2D and D drawings, diagrams and renderings; and selecting materials, finishes, furniture, and equipment. Interior ers communicate the final construction of ed spaces to clients, architects, and contractors through documents that include floor plans and elevations. Interior ers must develop excellent communication and organizational skills because much of their time is spent working with clients, architects, and builders and managing the construction of the ed space. At VCUarts Department of Interior Design, students are prepared to become professional ers. They gain a strong art and foundation combined with advanced courses that focus on the professional study and examination of. They also complete professional internships and have many opportunities to study abroad. Diana Chang, 2011 We like to say that we make sculpture you can walk through. Our students learn to discover those possibilities conceptually and then convert those concepts to practical solutions and applications for our environments. For more information about this program, please contact: Robert Smith Administrative Director VCUarts Department of Interior Design P.O. Box Richmond, Virginia smithrd@vcu.edu For a more formal definition of the profession of, visit the website Interior is often confused with decorating. However, and decorating differ widely in purpose and goals. Read about these differences at Cover page rendering by Hyun Jin Lee, BFA

4 Program Description The VCUarts Department of Interior Design is one of the oldest of its kind in the United States. We offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interior Environments. Our BFA program is currently ranked in the nation s Top 10 by DesignIntelligence 2011 America s Best Architecture and Design Schools. Our program is an intellectually rigorous and studio-based experience that is grounded in the issues of architecture. Our curriculum balances academic study with professional training, helping students gain both conceptual knowledge and technical skill. We are devoted to developing for our students a foundation of, building on the principles, theory and fundamentals of from the perspective of the environment. Graduates are prepared with the skills and knowledge that can facilitate the transition into an entry-level position at a successful firm or corporation, or entry into programs of advanced study. We have over one hundred undergraduate and graduate students from all over the United States and abroad. They participate in national competitions and professional internships in firms and have access to scholarships and financial aid. Throughout the year, field trips to Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C. and other locations in the United States are available to students. Study abroad programs to countries such as Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France, and Germany are also available, primarly during the summer. Rob Ventura, Assistant Professor, with senior Lisa Gerben. The VCUarts Department of Interior Design boasts strong faculty, an active relationship with the professional community, an engaged alumni base and extensive resources for students, including individual work stations for each student. Students are required to serve internships in a professional setting, part of the emphasis on real-world experience, and they receive training in all areas of, including presentation and communication skills. This program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). Emily August presenting work to her studio class. 6 7

5 Program Standards The Department of Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). The mission of the department is to foster excellence in Interior Design education. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree program in Interior Design prepares students for a career in or entry into programs of advanced study. The most current version of the following standards can be found online at 1. Students who have successfully completed the Art Foundation Program may enter the program in the fall semester only. All applicants must submit a portfolio of work. The department uses the portfolio evaluation criteria established in the School of the Arts for initial acceptance. A second portfolio review of studio work takes place at the end of the sophomore year. The faculty uses the portfolio as an advising tool to determine student placement in the program. The student s GPA also is evaluated to determine if the student may continue in the program. The following courses must be completed at the end of the sophomore year to be eligible for continuation in the program: IDES 201, 202, 211, 212, 21, 251, 252 and Students are required to have a laptop computer and appropriate software upon entry into the program. The department recommends a specific computer package that is used throughout the academic year. The package is updated each year because of changes in computer technology. The total cost is approximately $,800 and financial aid is available to those who qualify. An student materials and supplies kit also is required upon initial entry into the program; it contains a variety of drawing supplies for graphics and studios. Students will receive the computer requirements and student materials requirements upon acceptance into the program. 6. Students with experience in or related fields may challenge some courses based on regulations for Credit by Examination as stated in this bulletin. Students must be accepted into the Interior Design program and challenges are based upon demonstrated experience, portfolio work and professional years of experience. No more than nine credit hours may be challenged and the challenge may not be requested during the final semester before graduation. Courses that may be challenged include: IDES 211, 212, 21, 21, 24 and Students who wish to transfer into the Interior Design program must first apply to the Art Foundation Program for evaluation. A student must demonstrate equivalent preparation at other institutions and submit a portfolio of work for review by faculty. Transfer students admitted into the program must complete all major requirements determined to be missing from their academic experience.. Students must complete the required pre- and co-requisites of the program in the order presented in the curriculum outline. This structure enables students to develop knowledge and skill bases in that will prepare them for upper-level studio courses (IDES 01, 02, 400 and 401) and successful entry into the profession. 4. Students must earn at least a 2.5 GPA on all work before entering the program, in the semester immediately before entering the major and each semester they continue in the program. Students must maintain a minimum grade of C in each studio in order to continue to the next semester of studio courses. Brittney Weiss,

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7 Application Requirements All new and transferring students who wish to enter the Department of Interior Design must first successfully complete the VCUarts Art Foundation program. VCUarts continues to review applications until all spots are filled. To view the most current application requirements: Go to Estimated Student Expenses For detailed and current information of estimated student expenses, go to A tuition and fees calculator also can be accessed there. In addition to tuition and fees, the following additional items are required by the department: Laptop computer with required software $2,00-,000 Books, materials and supplies $500 per semester Select Undergraduate or International to view the most current application requirements and deadlines. From here, you can access the online application and find information about additional application requirements, including test scores and submitting your portfolio. All application requirements, other than transcripts, will be submitted online to the university. This includes your portfolio entries. You will also find FAQs about admissions, portfolio, transferring to VCU and other relating questions. Matt Miller,

8 Program Curriculum The Interior Design BFA curriculum provides for the study of space, form, color, and light in collaboration with the pragmatic investigation of building codes, materials, finishes, construction methods, and business practices. An important focus also is placed on the study of the history of environments. The VCU Bulletin will always override the information here. To access the online bulletin, go to Select Undergraduate Study from the top menu, then scroll down to find the link for Interior Design, B.F.A. Freshman year, fall semester ARTF 11 Drawing Studio ARTF 12 Surface Research ARTF 19 Project ARTH 10 Survey of Western Art I UNIV 111 Focused Inquiry I (university core) Approved quantitative literacy (university core) 1 16 Junior year, fall semester IDES 01 Interior Design Studio I IDES 12 Advanced Interior Graphics II IDES 21 Interior Materials and Textiles IDES 2 Light and Color in Interior Environments Approved humanities/fine arts (university core) 4 16 Freshman year, spring semester ARTF 1 Space Research ARTF 14 Time Studio ARTF 19 Project ARTH 104 Survey of Western Art II UNIV 112 Focused Inquiry II (university core) Approved natural/physical science (university core) 1 16 Junior year, spring semester IDES 02 Interior Design Studio II IDES 422 Building Systems IDES 41 ID Business Practices (ethics) Art/ elective General education elective 4 16 Sophomore year, fall semester IDES 201 Introductory Interior Design Studio I IDES 211 Interior Graphics I IDES 21 Fundamentals of Interior Design IDES 251 Historic Environments: Ancient through 19th Cen. UNIV 200 Writing and Rhetoric or equivalent (university core) 4 16 Senior year, fall semester IDES 400 Senior Interior Design Studio I IDES 441* Senior Seminar I IDES 49 Interior Design Internship General education elective Sophomore year, spring semester IDES 202 Introductory Interior Design Studio II IDES 212 Interior Graphics II IDES 252 Historic Environments: 20-21st Centuries IDES 11 Advanced Interior Graphics I Approved social/behavioral science (university core) 4 16 Senior year, spring semester IDES 401* Senior Interior Design Studio II IDES 442* Senior Seminar II Art/ electives (00- to 400-level) General education electives (00- to 400-level) Total credits 120 *Capstone series 14 15

9 Course Descriptions The most current course descriptions can be found online at: and select Interior Design as the Subject. IDES 201 Intro Interior Design Studio I: Introduction to identification and applications of fundamental issues through applied projects. Emphasis includes: developing ideas, understanding philosophies, principles and elements, human factors, defining and solving problems creatively, analyzing spatial and functional requirements, applying processes, creating an aesthetic space and preparing a presentation as related to. IDES 202 Intro Interior Design Studio II: Expands upon the issues introduced in IDES 201 through their application in small scale s projects of increasing size and complexity. Emphasizes the further development of methods and processes for development, understanding of basic principles and elements, and ways of analyzing requirements through written, oral, graphic and three-dimensional documentation. IDES 211 Interior Graphics I: Introduction to manual graphic communication techniques in including drafting, sketching, rendering, perspective drawing, presentation formats and model-making for professional graphic presentations. IDES 212 Interior Graphics II: Introduction to computer graphic communication language and techniques in drafting, rendering, perspective drawing, presentation formats and -D imaging for professional graphic presentations. IDES 21 Fundamentals of Interior Design: Introduction to the theories, methods and processes of. Facilitates the transition of skills and knowledge from the Art Foundation Program to specific applications and focuses on analysis and evaluation of environments as a support and supplement to the studio experience. IDES 251 Historic Environments: Ancient through 19th Century: Study of the major paradigms, theories and styles of the built environment (, furniture and architecture) from antiquity to the late 19th century. Contemporary analysis of cultural conditions and the manner in which ers and architects respond to those conditions. IDES 252 Historic Environments: 20-21st Centuries: Study of the major paradigms, theories and styles of architecture, environments and furniture from the beginnings of modernism to the present day. Contemporary analysis of cultural conditions and the manner in which ers and architects respond to those conditions. IDES 01 Interior Design Studio I: Discussion and application of philosophies, theories and creative strategies at the intermediate level. Emphasis includes: research, survey and analysis, processes, spatial and functional analysis, elements and principles, human factors, creative problem-solving, code requirements, selection of components, and preparation of a presentation IDES 02 Interior Design Studio II: Continued discussion and application of philosophies, theories and creative strategies at the intermediate level. Emphasis includes: research, survey and analysis, processes, spatial and functional analysis, elements and principles, human factors, creative problemsolving, code requirements, selection of components, and preparation of a presentation. IDES 11 Advanced Interior Graphics I: Advanced manual graphic communication techniques in including drafting, sketching, rendering, perspective drawing, presentation formats and model-making for professional graphic presentations. Computer graphic techniques including software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Dreamweaver. IDES 12 Advanced Interior Graphics II: Advanced computer graphic communication techniques in including drafting, rendering, perspective drawing, presentation formats and -D imaging for professional graphic presentations. IDES 21 Interior Materials and Textiles: Investigation, selection and practical application of materials and textiles in environments. IDES 2 Light and Color in Interior Environments: The study of illumination and color and their impact on people in spaces; theory and practical applications. IDES 400 Senior Interior Design Studio I: Study of construction documents on the computer as related to the of environments and as applied to a studio project. IDES 401 Senior Interior Design Studio II: Advanced experience of student s choice of an environment of complex scope and scale to meet the needs of specific clients and prepare students for the practice of the profession. The project addresses issues of of the 21st century and integrates all aspects of the curriculum. IDES 422 Building Systems: Contemporary theories and techniques in the of buildings as related to, small structural considerations, HVAC, acoustics, plumbing and the attributes of materials. IDES 41 ID Business Practices: Advanced study of the profession as related to professional and business practices including: responsibilities, services, ethics, business and project management, and marketing. IDES 441 Senior Design Seminar I: Discussions of current theories, issues and concerns of the built environment, future studies and the global community as applied to senior studio. IDES 442 Senior Design Seminar II: Continued discussions of current theories, issues and concerns about the built environment, futures studies and the global community as applied to senior studio. IDES 49 Interior Design Internship: Provides supervised practical work experiences that are coordinated with professional ers in the field. Formal arrangements must be made and approved by coordinator or department chair.

10 Faculty and Staff Sharran Parkinson, IIDA, IDEC, Professor, Department Chair Ph.D., Comparative Arts, Ohio University M.S., Interior Design, Florida State University B.A., Graphic Art, Stephens College W. Camden Whitehead, Associate Professor M. Arch., Architecture, Virginia Tech B.A., Art, Averett College Christiana Lafazani, NCIDQ, Graduate Director, Associate Professor M.F.A., Interior Environments, VCU B.S., Interior Design, James Madison University B.A.D., Business Admin., School of Business Thessaloniki Jonathan Janis, Adjunct Professor M.F.A., Design: Interior Environments, VCU B.A., Politcal Science + Theater, Christopher Newport University Christopher Arias, Adjunct Professor Designer and Owner, Arias LLC Design M.F.A., Interior Environments, VCU B.F.A., Painting and Printmaking + Sculpture, VCU Peter Fraser, Adjunct Professor President and Owner, Fraser Design Associates B.F.A. Interior Design, VCU Rab Mcclure, AIA, NCIDQ, Associate Professor M.Arch., Architecture, Yale University B.S., Architecture, University of Virginia Roberto Ventura, LEED AP, Assistant Professor M. Arch., Miami University B.A. Math + Physics, Albion College Robert Smith, Administrative Director, Adjunct Professor M.F.A., Design: Interior Environments, VCU B.S. Theology, Kentucky Christian University Deloris Young, Administrative Associate, Fiscal Manager Pan-American Business College Eleanor Campbell-Barton, Adjunct Professor Senior Designer and Project Manager, Glavé and Holmes & Associates B.F.A., Interior Design, VCU Megan Johnson, Adjunct Professor M.Arch., University of Michigan B.S. Arch., University of Virginia Shannon Dowling, AIA, LEED, Adjunct Professor Architect, BCWH M. Arch., Southern California Institute of Architecture B. Arch., Virginia Polytechnic and State University Laura Colagrande,

11 Student Organizations Student professional organizations within the Department of Interior Design include the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). These organizations present opportunities for students to network with other students, learn from professionals through seminars and events, as well as travel to conferences and trade shows. Field Trips and Studies Abroad Fallingwater Each fall semester, the sophomores and first-year graduate students visit Fallingwater, the Frank Lloyd Wright architectural masterpiece located in Bear Run, Pennsylvania. While at Fallingwater, students are given the opportunity to study the site through touring, sketching and photographing the site. VCU International Design Institute, Florence, Italy Starting Summer 2012! In collaboration with the Graphic Design and Fashion Design departments, students will have the opportunity to take courses at the VCU International Design Institute in Florence, Italy. IIDA-VCU student chapter officers VCU-Qatar Student Exchange Located in Education City in Doha, Qatar, VCU s sister school includes an program linked directly to ours through curriculum, goals and objectives. Students can apply to spend a semester or two at VCU-Qatar and continue their studies while experiencing another culture up close and in depth. For more information on VCU-Qatar, visit ASID-VCU student chapter officers

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