Studio Content & Archive
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ADI-S820
The Advanced Materials & Methods Studio provides students with a more sophisticated understanding of structural and constructional issues and their impact upon the design and planning of interior environments. The studio studies the influence of choices of materials upon the methods of construction and detailing, requiring students to identify and resolve construction related issues by putting together a set of detailed construction drawings. Students sketch and analyze the works of prominent designers, and conduct precedent and market research to locate and specify materials, products, and technical information.
Fall and Spring semesters; 3 credits. Open to graduate students only.
Prerequisites: ADI 642, ADI 644, ADI S603, ADI S605, ADI 652
ADI-S820
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ADI-S304 / ADI-S604
This course introduces students to the design process as it applies to furniture, addressing furniture ergonomics, materials, construction techniques, manufacturing, and design. Students will research selected topics, and design seating, work/service pieces, and cabinetry. Emphasis will be placed on furniture precedents, research, design process, human factors, accessibility, detailing, documentation, and presentation techniques.
Normally offered fall and spring semesters; 3 credits.
Prerequisites: ADI S201, ADI S264, ADI 221, ADI 222
ADI-306 / ADI-706
This course teaches students how to develop a professional portfolio. Students will investigate overall development of portfolio content, substance and design through a variety of hands-on exercises including digital and mock-up layout techniques; methods of documenting and archiving work; presentation formats; design influence investigation and more.
Spring semester; 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Senior status