Adjunct Faculty - Interior Design

Appointments are made on a term-by-term basis. Adjunct faculty are required to successfully complete an online Canvas LMS orientation course before being scheduled, as well as other training if required by the department. This is a face to face course. Local applicants only.

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Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Interior Design or a closely related design field, or a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield relevant to the courses being taught.

Candidates should also have a minimum of five years of professional experience in interior design or a closely related field, with demonstrated expertise relevant to the course(s) they will teach. Professional experience should be documented through a résumé and, when appropriate, a professional portfolio.

Course Description

AR282 Visual Communications I

An introduction to basic drafting techniques, terminology, and symbols used in architectural drawings, using drafting equipment, lettering, plan and elevation construction with emphasis on proper line weight, quality, and scale; additionally study materials and fabrication techniques involved in the design and construction of interior details.

AR296 Textiles for Interior Design

This course explores the nature of man-made and natural materials used to produce textiles for use within the interior design industry. Content includes discussion of fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, design methods, construction, and proper application of these materials from technical, environmental and aesthetic approaches.

AR289 Fundamentals of Interior Design

An exploration of residential space planning problems applying the design process and space planning techniques to projects that emphasizes research and application of global design and the study of different cultures. Includes an intermediate review of life safety codes and accessibility guidelines.

AR290 Interior Design Materials and Resources

A survey of the materials and finishes utilized in interior applications through lecture, demonstrations, and/or field trips. Various methods of specification and estimation are reviewed, with students researching and assessing performance criteria including environmental ethics and social responsibility.

AR382 Drawing Systems I

An introduction to the principles and operations of computer generated drawing with an emphasis on producing both 2D (floor plans, elevations, etc.) and 3D (orthographic) drawings using AutoCAD.