Art Courses

Interior Design

INTD 098. Environmental Factors of Interior Design. 3 crs. An introduction to the design, the environmental and the material implications of spaces for living. Fall semester.

INTD 100. Fundamental Drafting of Interiors. 4 crs. Instruction in drafting techniques necessary for the professional communication of interior ideas and information. Fall semester.

INTD 101. Advanced Drafting Techniques of Interiors. 4 crs. Instruction in advanced drafting skills necessary for the professional communication of ideas and information as related to interior design. Including one and two point perspectives. Prerequisite: INTD 100. Spring semester.

INTD 102. Historic Interiors. 3 crs. Historical development of furniture, textiles and accessories, and their relationship to interiors, ancient to 1846. Fall semester.

INTD 103. Contemporary Interiors and Furnishings. 3 crs. Development of furniture, textiles and accessories and their relationship to interiors, Victorian to present. Spring semester.

INTD 104. Construction of Interior Spaces. 3 crs. A study of construction terminology, techniques, materials, etc. use in the construction of residential structures, as they relate to interior design. Prerequisite: INTD 100 or consent of instructor.

INTD 105. Interior Model Building. 3 crs. Studio course in which the techniques of interior model building materials, methods, interior construction techniques, are used to construct a residential model focusing on the interior. Prerequisite: INTD 104 or consent of instructor

INTD 106. CADD for Interiors. 3 crs. Computer assisted design drafting for interior spaces. Prerequisite: INTD 101 or consent of instructor.

INTD 107. Presentation Techniques. 3 crs. Studio course in which students refine various presentation techniques for interior design projects. Creating a portfolio and a resume are the primary objectives of the course. Prerequisite: INTD 111.

INTD 108. Interior Graphics and Rendering. 4 crs. An introduction to contemporary media and methods of rendering perspectives. Emphasis on techniques and different methods of applying color such as water colors, acrylic, zipatone and magic markers.

INTD 111. Residential Interiors. 3 crs. Study of residential interior design and the functioning of the living environment. Sessions include viable solutions to limited living areas such as apartments, single rooms and townhomes. Prerequisite: INTD 105.

INTD 112. Advanced Residential Interior Design. 3 crs. Study of residential interior design including the functioning of a barrier free interior living environment; kitchen and other working areas; renovations to existing residences and creative planning of large scale and awkward residential spaces is emphasized. Prerequisite: INTD 111.

INTD 113. Office Interior Design. 4crs. Studio course dealing with the interior design offices, such as law, medical, insurance, banks, accounting, etc. Prerequisite: INTD 112.

INTD 114. Business Aspects of Interior Design. 3 crs. The course explores principles, procedures and practices including compensation and fees, contracts, business forms, budget management, retainers, designer-client and designer-trade relationships, as well as legal considerations. Prerequisite: INTD 116.

INTD 115. Practicum in Interior Design. 3 crs. Application and observation of business practices in an interior design establishment in the Washington, D.C. area, without compensation. Prerequisite: completion of 80 credits from the four-year sequence in interior design, completion of INTD 110, Presentation Techniques and INTD 202 Advanced Residential and consent of instructor. Fall and spring semesters and summer.

INTD 116. Lighting of Interior Spaces. 3 crs. Intensive analysis and planning of lighting and lighting systems for various types of interior spaces.

INTD 118. Commercial Interior Design I. 4 crs. Studio course dealing with various commercial interiors, such as hotels, educational facilities, restaurants, shops, and other specialized interiors. Prerequisite: ARTD 113.

INTD 119. Commercial Interior Design II. 4 crs. Course dealing with various commercial and specialized interiors. Prerequisite: INTD 118.

INTD 124. Textiles. 3 crs. Study of textiles from raw materials through manufacturing and finishing of fabrics as related to consumer selection, use and care.

INTD 169. Interior Design Fieldwork. 6 crs. Consists of fieldwork in an interior design firm or other suitable related approved area. Prerequisite: completion of 90 credits, good standing and consent of instructor. Fall and spring semesters and summer.

Painting

ARTA 011. Painting I. 3 crs. Introduction to traditional and contemporary techniques, with emphasis on control of paint and painting form. Prerequisite: ARTF 001.

ARTA 012. Painting II. 3 crs. Continuation of ARTF 011, with emphasis on various approaches to painting. Prerequisite: ARTF 011.

ARTA 013. Painting III (Mixed Media). 3 crs. Study of physical make-up of paints and use of tools. Exploration of various means to achieve aesthetic ends.

ARTA 014. Watercolor Painting I. 3 crs. Use of all contemporary aqueous media, including experimental approaches from documentary to nonobjective. Prerequisite: ARTF 001.

ARTA 015. Watercolor Painting II. 3 crs. Continuation of ARTA 014, with development of a personal approach and exploration of varied techniques. Prerequisite: ARTA 014.

ARTA 016. Life Painting I. 3 crs. Introduction to figure painting. Prerequisite: ARTA 011.

ARTA 017. Life Painting II. 3 crs. Intermediate Figure Painting. Prerequisite: ARTA 016.

ARTA 018. Life Painting III. 3 crs. Advanced Figure Painting. Prerequisite: ARTA 017.

ARTA 019. Social Painting I. 3 crs. Art in Public Places. Prerequisite: ARTA 018.

ARTA 020. Social Painting II. 3 crs. Advanced Art in Public Places. Prerequisite: ARTA 019.

ARTA 023. Introduction to Painting Workshop. 3 crs. Directed study in Painting. Prerequisite: ARTA 011.

ARTA 024. Advanced Painting Workshop. 3 crs. Directed study in Painting. Prerequisite: ARTA 023.

ARTA 025. Intermediate Rhythm Techniques Workshop. 3 crs. Explanation, development, and practice of a rhythmic approach to the design and production of art based on the concepts of traditional African "Work Rhythms/Songs."

ARTA 026. Studio Internship. 3 crs. Provides practical experience working with a professional artist in the student's area of interest or specialization.

Photography

ARTP 050. Basic Photography. 3 crs. Introduction to the basic black and white photography methods, plus an overview of history of processes and aesthetics in photography.

ARTP 051 . Advanced Black and White. 3 crs. Prerequisite: ARTP 050, or 8 mounted photographs. This is a course in advanced black and white photography, with special attention given to the development of a personal exposure system, along with basic techniques in design concepts as they relate to photography.

ARTP 052. Photography II. Basic Color. 3 crs. An introduction to color photography. The course is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of color photography through the use of negative/positive processes. Prerequisite: ARTP 051, or 8 mounted photographs.

ARTP .053. Applied Color Photography. 3 crs. This is a course in basic techniques used in editorial and location photography. The student will learn how to use a portable strobe and be introduced to color transparency films. Prerequisite: ARTP 052.

ARTP 054. Portrait Photography. 3 crs. In this course the student will be introduced to basic techniques in studio and location portraiture. Prerequisite: ARTP 053.

ARTP 055. Photography V. Studio Photography. 3 crs. In this course the student will be introduced to studio lighting techniques as they pertain to still life set-ups. Prerequisite: ARTP 053.

ARTP 056. Editorial Photography. 3 crs. In this course the student will learn techniques on how to develop a Photo Essay and how to illustrate commercial assignments using these techniques. Prerequisite: ARTP 053.

ARTP 060. Photography Internship I. 3 crs. This course offers the student the opportunity to work in a professional environment. Prerequisite: ARTP 054, or ARTP 055, or ARTP 056.

ARTP 061. Photography Internship II. 3 crs. This course offers the student the extended opportunity to work in a professional environment. Prerequisite: ARTP 057.