INDES 351 - Modern Interiors & Furniture

5 CR

This course surveys the main characteristics and motifs of interiors and furniture from the nineteenth century to the present day. Students will examine how people, social conditions, and technology influenced interior and furniture design for each stylistic period discussed in the course. Through examination of key moments and vocabulary of design history, students will develop an appreciation for the origins, meanings, and development of design over time. Either INDES 151 or 351 may be taken for credit, not both.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the program or permission of the instructor.

Course Outcomes

Identify and compare different design periods and main characteristics of style spanning from the nineteenth century to the present day.
Understand the specific historical, social, economic, technological influences behind interior and furniture design and development.
Associate key examples of interiors and furnishings and their character-defining features with influential historical developments as well as changes in values and norms like aesthetic preferences, building resources and technologies.
Define and effectively apply vocabulary related to interiors and furniture anatomy, type, design, and construction.
Present a factual description and analysis of a particular design period, style, or designer.
Evaluate a piece of furniture based on its function, overall design, manufacture, and social/historical significance.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Aesthetic Awareness

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