DSNM 205: Promotion for Design-3D
Prerequisites: DSNM 200 and passing Basic Skills Assessment; 2.5 in-major GPA
Credit Hours: (3) Six hours studio
This studio course introduces the student to the skills necessary to communicate graphically
design in space.
Detailed Description of Course
Topics included in this course will address drafting of floor plans, elevations, reflected
ceiling plans, quick sketch perspectives, gray tone illustration, and 3D modeling
with scale mock-ups; space and the human body using human factors theory; local, state
and federal building codes, life safety codes and barrier free guidelines; principles
of lighting design; elements and principles of design relative to promotion in a 3-d
composition.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Instructional strategies include: lecture, demonstration, guest speakers, exams and
projects; oral presentations and juror critiques.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
As a result of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate:
1) An understanding of how to prepare floor plans, elevations drafted to scale with
appropriate applications regarding all local, state and federal codes, barrier free
guidelines and life safety codes.
2) An understanding of how to prepare reflected ceiling plans to scale that address
all lighting principles.
3) An understanding of how to express design ideas three-dimensionally through: quick
sketch perspectives and scaled- models.
4) A knowledge of the elements and principles of design as expressed in all compositions.
5) An understanding of the human body in space using human factors theory
Assessment Measures
Assessments include: exams, projects, models, presentations, critiques
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
March 2010