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ID Interior Design Studio III
12:30-5:00 MW Fall 2009 Louisiana State University Instructor Jun Zou Office:406 Design Bldg. Tel. [phone]
Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 MW email: [e-mail]
Community Partner
Main Street Board, Opelousas, LA
Catalog Statement ID 3752 Interior Design Studio III (4) F Prereq.: ID 2751 and ID 2775 or equivalent. 8hrs. studio. Formulation of Design Concept/image; Design implication of function, space, and scale; Viewing design with awareness and respect for culture. Service-Learning ID 3752 is a Service-learning course. "Service-learning is a credit bearing, educational, experience in which students participate in an organized service activity that meets identified community needs and reflects on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility." (Robert Bringle and Julie Hatcher, 1995) "Service-learning is a process through which students are involved in community work that contributes significantly: 1) to positive change in individuals, organizations, neighborhoods and / or larger systems in a community; and 2) to students' academic understanding, civic development, personal or career growth, and / or understanding of larger social issues." (Minnesota Campus Compact, 1999)
Required Reading A series of design projects and readings will be assigned to help students understand the design process. In addition, field trips, use of library and internet resources will be required. Rationale and Objectives: This course is organized to develop a global perspective and approach to thinking and problem solving, viewing design with awareness and respect for the community issues through a Service Learning project with a `real' client (community partner) and design project. Intensive research will be done to aid students to develop the design. Students will focus on a project that includes research, development of a concept statement, space-planning, interior design elements, and communication skills. Students will learn to develop a project by considering community. The community is identified as Opelousas main street board, tourist division, historical preservation division, and local residents. Each Main Street community is accredited annually by the Main Street Center, which is a program of the national Trust for Historic Preservation. The Main Street Four-Point Approach is a community-driven, comprehensive and incremental approach to downtown revitalization. Research and schematic design will be focused. Students will gain experience in research and applying research to the design. Emphasis will be given to understanding of community / social issues and interpretation in design. Students will develop solutions that respond to community / civic requirements. Students will gain experiences of meeting with community partner. Students will expand their knowledge of design concepts by reading and studying precedents.
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Students will provide proper space allocation for required tasks and functions. Students will gain experience in developing design sketch through in class practice. Students will understand appropriate selection and use of materials. Students will demonstrate skills in oral presentation to both school and to the public. Students will explore presentation techniques, using both hand and digital drawing techniques. Skillful, creative, professional presentations are expected. Students will gain experience in design process. Methodology Researching, site measurement, meeting with community partner (3 visits to the community) Writing reflective essays Reading, thinking, and drawing Exercises and experiences in graphic thinking, and hand sketch Discussion and lectures Project critiques (daily desk critiques, peer reviews, two final reviews to school and to the Opelousas main street board, tourist division, historical preservation division, and local residents) Demonstrations to peers and to the community Communication across the Curriculum (CXC) This course is a communication intensive course and counts as credit towards CXC certification. This course emphasizes spoken and visual communication.
This course is certified as a "Communication-Intensive (C-I) Course" and meets all the requirements explained on the CxC website: http://cxc.lsu.edu, including the following: Emphases on formal and informal assignments in [choose 2 of the following and insert: written, oral, visual, or technical communication], class time spent on communication, 40% of the final grade based on communication projects, revisions after faculty feedback on 2 formal projects (one for each emphasis) and a student/faculty ratio of 35:1. Because it meets these requirements, students may count it toward "High-Level Communicator" certification on LSU transcripts.
Reflection Writing: Concept statement, Research report including group and individual research. Regular journal to report communication with community partner, site visit, and society responded design development. Minimum 1000 words essay of service experience how is applied to the design for final. Reading: Required reading of books and other references (journals / internet resources) relates to Human Behavior. Telling: Presentations (formal) will be given at each stage during design development to the community partner. Daily desk critique viewed as informal presentations. Final presentations will be given in school and to the community. A survey will be provided before design week to get feedback from each of you about the course. Attendance and Course Etiquette: Roll will be taken during every class period. Class attendance is mandatory for the entire scheduled class period. Three (3) unexcused absences will result in attendance probation through the dean's office. Attendance will be considered in formulating student's grades on individual projects in the category of Professional Development. Standard University policy concerning attendance will apply and can be found in the current LSU General Catalog. You will be expected to be on time, to come to class fully prepared (with necessary equipment/materials) and to remain in class the full, scheduled time unless otherwise dismissed. If for any reason you are unable to attend class, notify the instructor in advance by e-mailing
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him/her. IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO SECURE HANDOUTS, NOTES OR OTHER INFORMATION MISSING DUE TO AN ABSENCE FROM CLASS. Please understand that your attendance and participation during the full scheduled class period is necessary on several levels: To fully benefit from the course content and instruction. To learn to plan and execute work during a scheduled time period as training for work in a professional situation. To demonstrate potential contribution to a design firm in terms of work habits, time management and group interaction. Project Evaluation and Grades In order for student work to be evaluated on a daily basis, regular progress must be made and presented to the instructor. It is a frustration for the instructor to see a design for the first time after the project is due and when evaluation carries with it a grade. The results of preparedness will really be its own reward. You will make regular progress, your solutions will be more thoroughly conceived and developed, and there will less pressure before a due date. Evaluation: University definition of letter grades can be found in the LSU General Catalog. A =Superior Work, Distinguished Mastery of the course material i.e., exceptional work meeting and exceeding the expectations of the course or beyond the expectations of the project. 90% and over B = Good Mastery of course material, 80% -- 90% C = Acceptable Mastery of course material, 70% -- 80% D = Minimally Acceptable achievement for credit, 60% -- 70% F = Failing, 60% and under Please note in your General Catalog that a grade of "D" is unacceptable in the ID major. ID students must repeat those courses in which they receive a grade of "D".
Students will be evaluated on a series of projects and assignments accomplished in the studio or as out of class experiences. Length, complexity and involvement of projects will determine their weight as part of the grading scale, Project 1, Research project Group research / Individual project 5%, presentation 5% Project 2, Concept design Daily progress / desk critique 5% Concept statement / Bubble diagram / Adjacency diagram / Sketches 5% Presentation 5% Project 3, Schematic design Daily progress / desk critique 5% Concept statement / Material choices / Color scheme / Design solution 5% Presentation 5% Final Project Daily progress / desk critique 5% Final design solution: concept statement, space planning, material lighting, choices, color scheme, renderings 25% Final board layout design 10% Final presentation 20% Please also refer to the hand out of each step for detailed project requirements. It is vital to a student's success to make regular progress with his/her assignments / tasks. Daily preparation will result in projects that are more thoroughly conceived, developed and have had the benefit of regular feedback. Work in progress will be reviewed by your instructor during studio periods. Progress and improvement throughout the semester will be evaluated and incorporated into
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your individual project grades and final course grade. An integral goal of this course is the development of your professional discipline and responsibility. The student must independently schedule reasonable time for the completion of project requirements. Late projects will be penalized. Due to the studio / case study nature of this course, project evaluation will be communicated through a combination of methods depending on the exercise or project. Individual daily desk critiques will provide the student with ongoing feedback. More formal reviews by instructors, students and/ or guests will provide a summary evaluation. Written comments may supplement evaluation if necessary. Please take these comments and evaluations in the spirit in which they are given ... As ways to improve and grow as a designer. EXCUSED ABSENCES: For any absence(s) that a student hopes to be excused, the student must write a letter requesting consideration of such to his/her professor. This letter must: o Include an explanation of the absence o Justify the absence as excused in accordance with the published LSU excused absence policy published in the student handbook and or catalog. Specific related policy (policies) must be quoted o Be dated and submitted to the faculty within one class meeting after the absence. o Be accompanied by all support documentation which must show a specific date that is consistent with the absence and be signed by an authorized individual o Prescriptions, and any form undated or unsigned by the issuer do not meet the requirements of support documentation o Be submitted in an envelope with the student's name, course, ID number, and dates of absence written on the outside Accepted excuse of absences are, illness of student (herself / himself), family emergency, and religion holiday. Upon receipt of this letter the faculty will determine if the justification for the absence meets the university's requirements. The student is responsible for making up or turning in any work that was missed. An extension of a project due date will typically only be extended the length of the excused absence.
Plagiarism LSU Code of Conduct regarding Plagiarism will be enforced. "Plagiarism" is defined as the unacknowledged inclusion of someone else's words, structure, ideas, or data. When a student submits work as his/her own that includes the words, structure, ideas, or data of others, the source of this information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references, and, if verbatim statements are included, through quotation marks as well. Failure to identify any source (including interviews, surveys, etc.), published in any medium (including on the internet) or unpublished, from which words, structure, ideas, or data have been taken, constitutes plagiarism. Facilities The designated location for this course is listed on the syllabus. Unless otherwise notified, class will be held in this space. Every student will have his/her own assigned workstation and will be held responsible for its maintenance. Loss or damage to the workstation (including adhesive or paint residue and scratches from cutting) will result in a repair or replacement fine. This space will be shared by many students, so it is important that everyone respects each other's work area. To
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ensure a pleasurable and functional work environment, deposit trash and litter in the receptacles provided, not on the floor! Any food or drink leftovers and/or containers must be disposed of immediately after use. Music systems are only permitted with headsets during studio hours. The use of TV's in the studio is not permitted. Please use considerate etiquette with cellular phones when in the studio. You may provide your own task lighting and/or drafting chair. No storage other than your immediate workstation is available. You may want to bring a portable storage container or locker for your personal use. A Student Lounge/layout area will be designated for material preparations, layout and matting. The Design Building is "Smoke Free" and "No Spray Zone". According to College Policy, Spraying of adhesive, fixative or paint is not permitted in the Design Building including in the studios, student lounge/layout area, balconies, halls, or stairwells. If you must smoke or spray, do so at least 25' away from the building -- not in the stairwells or on the balconies. Safety and Security Be mindful of the safety and security of personal items and yourselves at all times. o Keep studio doors locked when working after hours, and when no one is in studio during the day. o It is strongly recommended that you do not work in the studio or travel around campus after dark alone. ...