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ITMD 123 - Space Planning
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JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BUSINESS DIVISION
INTERIOR DESIGN
COURSE OUTLINE

 

Title: Space Planning Effective Term: Spring 2010
Number: ITMD 123 Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 4
Course Type: Career Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

Description:

This is an advanced course focusing on space planning. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate an advanced level of furniture arrangement on a floor plan. 4 hrs. integrated lecture and lab/wk. Note: the prerequisites ITMD 121 and either DRAF 164 or DRAF 261 all require a grade of "C" or higher.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $50.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: ITMD 121 Interior Design/Tech Prep
with "C" or higher and
DRAF 164 Architectural Drafting/Residential Interior Design
with a grade of "C" or higher

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

  1. Use space-planning skills to logically arrange furniture on a floor plan.
  2. Define the phases of an interior design project.
  3. Develop a program and design concept statement.
  4. Use correct planning methodology.
  5. Explain the impact of human factors on space planning decisions.
  6. Explore the impact of building codes and building systems on space planning decisions.
  7. Develop a space plan for an assigned space.
  8. Visually and verbally, present space plan.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Space Planning Skills 
   A. Arrange furniture in an above-average size room.  
   B. Arrange furniture in rooms without usable walls.  
   C. Arrange furniture in non-rectilinear rooms.
   D. Arrange furniture to allow for proper clearances for circulation and
furnishings.

II. Phases Interior Design Projects  
   A. Explain the various phases of a project including programming,
schematic design, design development, construction documents and
construction administration.  
   B. Develop a method to record time spent on assigned projects.  
   C. Evaluate the impact of time spent and potential profitability.

III. Program and Design Concept 
   A. Develop potential programming questions.  
   B. Participate in a client interview scenario.  
   C. Write a program and client concept statement.  

IV. Planning Methodology.  
   A. Develop a criteria matrix and adjacency matrix from the information
gained through the programming process.  
   B. Draw prototypical plans.  
   C. Utilize square footage calculations from prototypical plan to
evaluate space needs.
   D. Draw relationship diagrams and bubble diagrams to expedite space
planning.
   E. Draw a plan view using site measurements.
   F. Build a simple scale model to show space plan.
      1. Utilize plan view and elevations to create a simple model.
      2. Critique space plan through use of model.
 
V. Human Factors on Space Planning 
   A. Define anthropometrics, proxemics and ergonomics.  
   B. Identify how anthropometrics, proxemics and ergonomics affect space
planning.  
   C. Describe the importance of universal design considerations in space
planning.  
   D. Compare and contrast the potential needs of various disabled
populations affecting interior and space planning decisions.
   E. Draw prototypical plan for specific scenarios.

VI. Building Codes and Building Systems on Space Planning
   A. Identify various codes that affect space-planning decisions.  
   B. Evaluate how building systems affect space-planning decisions.  
   C. Utilize National Kitchen and Bath Association Guidelines.  

VII. Space Plan for an Assigned Space  
   A. Utilize a program and design concept statement to create a
comprehensive space plan for an assigned space. 
   B. Utilize design methodology to create a comprehensive space plan for
an assigned space.  
   C. Select furnishings from catalogues and on-line resources for
assigned space.

VIII. Presentation
   A. Create a plan view and two elevations showing the specified space.
   B. Prepare a set of presentation plans including a design concept
statement, program, title page, content page, furniture schedule and
furniture selections.
   C. Verbally present the design concept.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Because interior design requires specific, concrete skills, the major
portion of the grade involves hands-on focused projects that demonstrate
the competencies.

 Projects and assignments  90% of grade
 Exams and quizzes         10% of grade

 Grade Criteria:
A =  90-100%  
B =  80-89% 
C =  70-79% 
F =   0-69%   

Caveats:

  1. Students will need basic word processing and Internet searching skills for the completion of papers, exercises and projects.
  2. Students may be required to take field trips on the specified date as part of the course requirements.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.