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Examine human factors and how they affect design decisions
Assessment Strategies
Case Study, Project, Presentation, and/or Written Product
Criteria
Identify the human factors to consider when designing
Correlate human factors to specific design decisions
Apply human factors to phases of the design process (programming, schematic design, and design development)
Compare design decisions within commercial and residential spaces
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Analyze codes, regulations, and standards as they relate to planning interior spaces and furniture arrangements
Assessment Strategies
Case Study, Project, Presentation, and/or Written Product
Criteria
Identify components and standards of means of egress
Describe the minimum standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as they apply to the design of commercial facilities
Explain the principles of universal design within commercial and residential facilities
Interior space plan incorporates effective means of egress
Interior space plan meets ADA requirements, if applicable
Furniture arrangement incorporates features of universal design
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Transform CONCEPTS and ideas into concrete designs
Assessment Strategies
Case Study, Project, Presentation, and/or Written Product
Criteria
Use idea generator tools
Identify concept statements, project goals and inspiration images
Concept statement addresses target inspiration, mood, color, material, and functionality
Concept found through execution of design solution
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Use the design PROCESS
Assessment Strategies
Case Study, Project, Presentation, and/or Written Product
Criteria
Create three-dimensional sketches
Apply process drawings and adjacencies—concept 3D sketches, adjacency matrix, bubble diagrams, and block plans
Space plan includes elevations, sections, FF&E selection, FF&E plans, reflected ceiling plans, and preliminary finish selections
Identify materials, furniture, and/or finishes
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Execute space PLANNING AND DESIGN
Assessment Strategies
Case Study, Project, Presentation, and/or Written Product
Criteria
Space planning meets criteria for:
Clearances and adequate circulation
Code requirements
Accessibility guidelines
Client goals and expectations
Incorporate originality, innovation, and CREATIVITY—unique elements that have not been seen before
Apply problem-solving conventions and methods typical for the industry
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Create an effective design solution
Assessment Strategies
Case Study, Project, Presentation, and/or Written Product
Criteria
Design solution incorporates human considerations to maximize safety, health, and productivity
Design solution meets code, ADA requirements, and universal design guidelines
Design solution shows evidence of effective concept integration, process, and planning and design
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Deliver a professional presentation
Assessment Strategies
Presentation, Written Product
Criteria
Process and Solution – Presentation represents a complete project, highlighting the greatest strengths of the project
Composition - Boards include implied margins, white space, hierarchy, contrast, repetition, balance, readable, size of images are appropriate proportion and scale, unified 2 boards
Craftsmanship – Scanned images and graphics are straight and clean-looking
Title Information and Consistency – Boards include readable, identifiable, appropriate text, labels justified consistently, consistent text, professional