Total credits required: 120
The core courses in our Interior Design program follow a specific sequence. Latter courses build upon the knowledge and skills acquired from previous courses. So, in addition to your other classes, the following need to be taken one per term in the correct order.
- Semester 1: ID 1820 Drafting
- Semester 2: ID 2850 Basic Space Planning
- Semester 3: ID 2860 Residential Design
- Semester 4: ID 3810 Office Design*
- Semester 5: ID 3860 Restaurant + Retail Design*
- Semester 6: ID 4870 Special Use Design
- Semester 7: ID 4990 Senior Design Project
Students who do not transfer or receive portfolio credit for any of the above courses will require a minimum of seven terms to graduate.
Green Design Specialization
We offer a specialization in sustainable design. To earn this specialization please declare the Green Design emphasis when you register for classes, then choose Green Design 2 and Green Design 3 as your elective courses.
Core Interior Design Classes: 60 Credits
- Name2CreditsDescriptionAn introduction to the profession of interior design, this course presents principles and elements of design and applies them to interior design projects. Students gain an understanding of the volume of three dimensional space and apply creative problem solving skills to meet the programming needs for that space. Students learn the phases in the design process and study the relationship between the design of the interior environment and human factors and behaviors. Students gain an understanding of the diverse career opportunities available to interior design graduates, as well as the value and importance of interior design to different cultures, to multigenerational clients, and to related design professionals such as architects and engineers. Students learn vocabulary and terminology related to the profession of interior design and architecture. Interior design project work in the class is residential.
Prerequisite: none - Name2CreditsDescriptionThis course presents an introduction to the philosophical and practical principles of green design. Students gain knowledge of environmental issues, sustainability, and professional design standards for ecological projects, services, materials, and production. International, national, and local green design projects are highlighted. Local resources for Green Design research, materials, products, and services are introduced through guest speakers.
Prerequisite: none - Name3CreditsDescriptionAs an introductory course covering the principles and elements of drafting as applied to interior design, architecture, and environmental graphic design, students work on a wide range of projects using a variety of projection systems. Projects include layout and lettering, dimensioning, and the development of floor plans and elevations. The instructor demonstrates relevant tools and techniques used in the industry.
Prerequisite: none - Name2CreditsDescriptionThis course covers the textile industry for interior design. The fiber, yarn, construction, finishing, coloring, and printing of textiles is discussed in detail. The course examines the use of natural, synthetic, and recycled textiles to meet interior specifications. Students learn how to identify and select appropriate textiles for specific residential and commercial applications.
Prerequisite: none - Name2CreditsDescriptionStudents learn the properties of and applications for all materials for floors, walls, ceilings, windows, and other interior surfaces. Information pertinent to specification, measurement, estimation, and installation is covered.
Prerequisite: ID 1840 Textiles - Name2CreditsDescriptionStudents study the historical background of design with an emphasis on architectural styles, design motifs, ornamentation, and period furniture. Some of the major periods covered are Prehistoric, Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Gothic, Italian Renaissance, and both French and English periods through the 18th century.
Prerequisite: none - Name0CreditsDescriptionStudents who have completed over 60 credit hours (Junior year) are required to participate in a mid-career portfolio review before reaching 90 credits (Senior year). This review is designed to identify students' strengths and weaknesses so that they may address both in their upcoming major course work.
Prerequisite: FD1990 Freshman Portfolio Review - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course introduces students to the use of AutoCAD as a drafting/design tool for Interior Design. Areas of study include: hardware, software, file management and an introduction to industry standards and procedures. The CAD software areas of study include: graphical users interface; drawing, editing and modify commands; layer organization and strategies; dimensioning and plotting; and the use and development of blocks for efficient drawing. Students will draw model files that will include floor plans, elevations and details using different scales and layouts.
Prerequisites: FD 1010 Digital Image Making, and ID 2850 Basic Space Planning - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course offers an overview of the artistic and presentational aspects of perspective rendering in the Interior Design profession. Information will be presented in a logical sequence that enables students to understand both the conceptual and technical process of manually constructing one, two, and three-point perspective drawings. Basic, intermediate and advanced rendering techniques are introduced to students to enhance presentation drawings, including color palette, detailing, shading and light sources, surface indications, entourage and landscape.
Prerequisite: ID 1820 Drafting - Name3CreditsDescriptionStudents investigate three principal areas of information required for design problem solving, within the confines of introductory building code and barrier-free requirements. The first area involves the physical and psychological factors that designers must consider to meet the needs of people in their environment, including ergonomics, behavioral patterns, and interpersonal interaction. Second, the students explore programming methods of gathering and organizing data for solving design problems. The last area involves creating appropriate spatial relationships and furniture layouts for residential and commercial projects.
Prerequisite: ID 1820 Drafting - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course focuses on the functional and aesthetic aspects of design as they are applied to residential design problems. Students communicate design solutions through the development of plans, elevations, sections, and three-dimensional drawings. Students present a final project that includes furniture, finishes, fabrics, and the execution of finished presentation boards.
Prerequisite: ID 2850 Basic Space Planning - Name2CreditsDescriptionThis course is a continuation of History of Architecture + Furniture 1 and the study of period design beyond the 18th Century, with emphasis on architectural styles, design motifs, ornamentation, and furniture styles. This course covers the development of American and European design, from the American Colonial period through current trends.
Prerequisite: ID 1890 History of Architecture + Furniture 1 - Name3CreditsDescriptionVia lectures and assignments, students learn about structures, materials, and systems used in both residential and commercial buildings. This course also covers acoustics, interior and exterior finishes, as well as mechanical and electrical systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding and illustrating building construction in accordance with building and life-safety codes.
Prerequisites: ID 2860 Residential Design (Residential Design may be taken concurrently) - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course is a continuation of Introduction to Computer Aided Design, ID 2010 and provides an in depth study of industry CAD Standards and Procedures. Emphasis is on two-dimensional drafting and design, which include: advanced draw, edit, display, settings, plot and utility functions as they relate to AutoCAD use in the interior design industry. Students learn to create and use a reference symbol library, title blocks, attributes, plotter settings, color equal lineweight (.ctb) settings, and detailed drawing template files. Also, industry specific notes, schedules and legends are created, and students learn to apply references for project control and internet based distribution.
Prerequisite: ID 2010 Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) - Name3CreditsDescriptionIn this course, students gain the technical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to design large scale work environments, including both enclosed and open office configurations. The course includes information about space planning, systems planning, ergonomics, building systems (electrical, lighting, and acoustics), finishes, furnishings, fire and safety codes, and ADA requirements, as they relate to design development and problem solving strategies. Programming and presentation techniques are emphasized, and students work both individually and with peers.
Prerequisite: ID 2860 Residential Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionStudents build upon the skills acquired in previous courses to interpret the graphics, terms, and accepted practices used to create working drawings. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of construction documentation as well as detailed understanding of the codes, laws, and references necessary to prepare a valid set of construction documents for commercial interior spaces. Also, students acquire the knowledge and skills required for the design and construction of custom millwork, and the development specifications and cost estimations.
Prerequisites: ID 3750 Building Structures and Systems and ID 2010 Intro to Computer Aided Design (CAD) - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course introduces students to the space planning techniques, image development, merchandising, and physical and psychological considerations involved in designing restaurants and retail spaces. Students investigate the color, material, furniture, and equipment selections necessary to design restaurant and retail spaces, with emphasis on quick problem-solving and presentation methods.
Prerequisite: ID 2860 Residential Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course provides students with information necessary to select light sources that enhance the functional and aesthetic elements of interior spaces. Students learn to apply criteria related to human activity and environmental psychology in the development of appropriate lighting strategies. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of quality and quantity of light, as well as the development of calculation methods, lighting and reflected ceiling plans, and lighting specifications. Students also compile a lighting notebook for future reference.
Prerequisites: ID 3810 Office Design or ID 3860 Restaurant + Retail Design (Office Design or Restaurant + Retail Design may be taken concurrently) - Name2CreditsDescriptionThis course introduces the student to the steps involved in forming and managing an interior design business. The contracts and forms used on client projects are covered in depth, using both American Society of Interior Designers and American Institute of Architects professional forms. Also, students are guided in the planning and development of a portfolio of work for professional practice.
Prerequisite: ID 3810 Office Design or ID 3860 Restaurant + Retail Design - Name0CreditsDescriptionAll seniors who are ready to graduate are required to participate in their departmental Senior Portfolio Review. This pre-graduation portfolio review is an initial step in preparing students for both their graduation exhibition and their movement from the academic environment into the professional world. Specific portfolio requirements and schedules vary by department.
Prerequisite: ID 2000 Interior Design Sophomore/ Junior Portfolio Review - Name2CreditsDescriptionStudents develop an understanding of research methodologies and information-gathering techniques through application of their senior design subject. Emphasis is placed on surveys, literature search, observation, case studies, and critiques. A detailed project proposal book and programming analysis is prepared.
Prerequisite: ID 4870 Special Use Design (may be taken concurrently) - Name2CreditsDescriptionThis course is designed to stimulate the creativity of the interior design major. Students design functional and aesthetically pleasing pieces of furniture for interiors or exteriors of buildings, while learning appropriate assembly and construction techniques.
Prerequisite: ID 3850 Construction Documents - Name3CreditsDescriptionBuilding complexes utilizing mixed function and use are the subject of the course. The student applies previously learned information to specific design problems associated with large building complexes. Project topics include retirement centers, health care facilities, and hotels. Emphasis is on the preservation and rehabilitation of buildings, and design solutions for special needs.
Prerequisites: ID 3860 Restaurant + Retail Design and ID 3810 Office Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis program enables students to work with established design professionals specifically related to their career interests. Under the direction of the Department Chair and the Director of Career and Alumni Services, students are carefully evaluated in order to facilitate the best possible student/sponsor connection. RMCAD maintains contacts with the sponsor in order to maintain this valuable program. The College, in cooperation, controls the planned program of activities with professional personnel. Attendance is on a weekly basis and is regularly scheduled to provide for interaction between externship sponsor, instructor, and student. Students are exposed to a variety of on-the-job experiences from space planning, drafting, showroom shopping, presentation boards, installation supervision, and client and manufacturer contacts.
Prerequisites: Senior status or department chair approval - Name3CreditsDescriptionStudents independently develop and present a major design project in this course. Emphasis is on the application of research into a previously unexplored area that is of special interest to the student, and was the focus of the student's Design Research. The project must meet the program's guidelines, and departmental approval. Each student presents the finished project to a jury of professional designers.
Prerequisites: ID 4870 Special Use Design and ID 4840 Design Research, must be a senior in your last term (Special Use Design may be taken concurrently, although it is not recommended)
Electives: 9 credits
The following are recommended.
- Name3CreditsDescriptionThis introductory course provides students with enhanced three-dimensional visualization skills for the commercial and residential environment. Principles and elements include scale, proportion, plane, volume, light and space. Various types of scale models and construction techniques are demonstrated. Students will learn how to assemble accurate three-dimensional representations based on existing plans and elevations.
Prerequisite: FD 2120 Visual Design 2 - Name3CreditsDescriptionReal-world applications of green design principles, products, and processes in the built environment are examined, through in-depth analysis of sustainable building procedures. Also, specifications of sustainable products, and a variety of interior applications are explored. Students visit local sustainable building sites, and meet with local sustainable interior designers, architects, and building experts.
Prerequisites: ID 1780 Green Design 1, ID 1870 Surfacing Materials, and ID 2860 Residential Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course will provide students with direction and guidance for the development of their in-progress interior design portfolio. Emphasis is on the format and presentation of course work completed to date for the development of a visual representation of skill development and progression. Students will investigate a variety of manual and digital methods of reproduction.
Prerequisites: ID 3970 Lighting Layout + Design, ID 3790 Intermediate CAD, ID 3850 Construction Documents, and ID 3980 Business of Interior Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course builds upon the previous two Green Design courses to provide students with a working knowledge of the products, processes, and applications for sustainable interior design solutions. The course also examines how designers can quantify the impacts of their design decisions though research, and how to use this research to contribute to the body of green design knowledge. Students learn how to specify and describe sustainable building and interior materials in construction documents, work with local green designers, architects, and sustainability specialists in workshops, and produce a "Green Design" portfolio.
Prerequisites: ID 3200 Green Design 2, ID 3850 Construction Documents, ID 3810 Office Design, and ID 3860 Restaurant + Retail Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionA large and increasingly relevant part of professional interior design practice involves the adaptation of existing buildings. This course introduces the student to the theoretical and practical aspects of historic preservation as well as the current issues affecting the design of historic buildings. Students gain an understanding of the design criteria, products, sources of information, and codes and standards applicable to historic preservation through lecture, discussion, and site visits.
Prerequisites: ID 1890 History of Architecture + Furniture 1 and ID 2920 History of Architecture + Furniture 2, junior or senior status - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course is a continuation of Intermediate CAD with advanced studies related to the study and creation of 3-D drawings, computer generated models and renderings using CAD and ADT software.
Prerequisite: ID 3790 Intermediate CAD
Foundation Studies: 12 credits
- Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course introduces students to the use of the computer as an image-making tool used across all art/design disciplines. Students become familiar with problem solving technical, visual, compositional, and color issues on the computer.
Prerequisite: none - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course investigates the language, theories, and practices of color and two-dimensional design in the visual arts. This course familiarizes students with the basic relationships between color and compositional practices such as space, unity, emphasis, balance, rhythm, and proportion.
Prerequisite: none - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course introduces students to ideas, techniques, and methods of structural based drawing. Students become familiar with one, two, and three point perspective to analyze three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. Students will draw from life and imagination to understand issues of structure, lighting, color, and conceptual ideas as they apply to drawing.
Prerequisite: none - Name0CreditsDescriptionThis is a non-credit portfolio review taken by all Freshmen at the end of their second semester of study. Attendance at the Freshman portfolio review is mandatory as this is a graduation requirement.
Prerequisite: two semesters of Foundation study - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course explores theories and practices of three-dimensional design. Students use a variety of materials, processes, and techniques to explore fundamental issues such as volume mass, gravity, tension, compression, light, color, and structure.
Prerequisite: FD 1115 Visual Design 1
Communication and Critical Thought: 6 credits
- Name3CreditsDescriptionThis is the first course in the Liberal Studies sequence and serves as an introduction to college-level reading, writing, discussion and presentation. Relying upon significant works from our intellectual tradition as stimuli, students will increase their writing skills using a number of different genres and further develop oral communication skills commensurate with those required at the college level.
Prerequisite: none - Name3CreditsDescriptionIn this second and final course in freshman reading and writing, students explore major paradigms of aesthetic theory. Building upon the work of WO 1020, WO 1060 challenges students to greater complexity of thought and greater competency in verbal and written argumentation. Together, WO 1020 and WO 1060 provide the foundations for the rest of the Liberal Studies curriculum. Thus students will develop information literacy and research abilities, will critically examine the understanding of their own aesthetic, and will foster appropriate levels of communication necessary to proceed in their college careers.
Prerequisite: WO 1020 Written + Oral Communication
History of Art + Design: 12 credits
- Name3CreditsDescriptionIn the first of four required courses in the history of art and design, students explore the major artists, movements and artistic themes of the Western tradition, beginning with Prehistoric art and concluding with the Gothic in the late thirteenth century. Lectures and readings examine ways in which artists conceive of religion, society, politics and the role of men and women within their historical and stylistic context. In addition, the course considers various media and materials, such as painting, sculpture, and architecture, and the fundamentals of design and composition. At the conclusion of this course, students will recognize a broad range of artists, works, and styles from ancient to medieval art. Further, students will learn to conduct research within the discipline of art history, and write knowledgably on topics from ancient to medieval art.
Prerequisite: none - Name3CreditsDescriptionIn the second of four required courses in the history of art and design, students explore the major artists, movements and artistic themes of the Western tradition, beginning with the Renaissance and concluding with contemporary art of the twenty-first century. Lectures and readings examine ways in which artists conceive of religion, society, politics and the role of men and women within their historical and stylistic context. In addition, the course considers various media and materials, such as painting, sculpture, and architecture, and the fundamentals of design and composition. At the conclusion of this course, students will recognize a broad range of artists, works, and styles from Renaissance to contemporary art. Further, students will learn to conduct research within the discipline of art history, and write knowledgably on topics from Renaissance to contemporary art.
Prerequisite: AH 1010 Art + Design History 1: Ancient to Medieval - Name3CreditsDescriptionIn the third of four courses focusing on the history of art and design, students study the painting, sculpture, craft, architecture and design of Africa, India, Southeast Asia, China, the Pacific, and the Americas. Students encounter appropriate works from the prehistoric period to the present, exploring the cultural, religious, political and historical circumstances of their creation. Nonwestern art and design are studied both in their own national and cultural contexts and from the perspective of the European cultures.
Prerequisite: AH 1020 Art + Design 2: Renaissance to Contemporary - Name3CreditsDescriptionIn the last of four required courses, students concentrate on one topic in the history of modern and contemporary art and design. Advanced studies are designed to allow students to focus intensively on themes, issues, and theoretical frameworks that define twentieth and twenty-first century art and design. Lectures, readings and assignments emphasize research, writing, and oral presentations. Topics vary from one semester to another. Sample topics include: Modern Latin American Art, Abstract Expressionism, The History of Photography, Modern German Art. At the conclusion of this course, students possess a deeper understanding of art historical movements, methods, and theories. Further, students refine and deepen their research and writing skills, researching and writing knowledgably on topics from the course.
Prerequisite: AH 2010 History of Art + Design in the Nonwestern World
Humanities + Contemporary Thought: 9 credits
Seminar 1, Seminar 2 and one other course.- Name3CreditsDescriptionThis is the first of three courses in which students examine important intellectual and social currents of the past in order to develop a broad context and perspective from within which to evaluate their culture, their own work as artists, and their lives as human beings. Students read primary source materials from a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, social and political history, drama, poetry, fiction, music, sciences and religion. The goal of this course is not to provide full historical "coverage," but to give students a basic intellectual vocabulary with which to engage in honest self-examination and thoughtful, reflective discourse.
Prerequisite: WO 1060 Philosophy of Art + Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis is the second in a series of three courses in which students examine important intellectual and social currents of the past in order to develop a broad context and perspective from within which to evaluate their culture, their own work as artists, and their lives as human beings. Students read primary source materials from a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, social and political history, drama, poetry, fiction, music, sciences and religion. The goal of this course is not to provide full historical "coverage," but to help students develop increasingly sophisticated intellectual vocabulary with which to engage in honest self-examination and thoughtful, reflective discourse.
Prerequisite: HU 2010 Humanities Seminar 1 - Name3CreditsDescriptionStudents examine important intellectual and social currents of the past in order to develop a broad context and perspective from within which to evaluate their culture, their own work as artists, and their lives as human beings. In this final course, students focus on contemporary intellectual debates within aesthetic and social theory. This seminar focuses on the body in a variety of forms and across disciplinary and institutional contexts.
Prerequisite: HU 2050 Humanities Seminar 2 - Name3CreditsDescriptionStudents examine important intellectual and social currents of the past in order to develop a broad context and perspectives from within which to evaluate their culture, their own work as artists, and their lives as human beings. In this final course, students focus on contemporary intellectual debates within aesthetic and social theory. This seminar focuses on theatre through a multi-disciplinary study, incorporating both theoretical perspectives and practical experiences.
Prerequisite: HU 2050 Humanities Seminar 2 - Name3CreditsDescriptionStudents focus on contemporary intellectual debates within aesthetic and social theory. "Identity and Power" examines the role of society and culture in the construction of gender and ethnic differences in the American historical and contemporary contexts. As a result of work in this course, students will: know the history of the feminist movement and the civil rights movement in the United States from the 1800's to the present; understand the impact of these movements on politics and self-identity; critically examine the role of society and culture in the construction of gender and ethnic differences; understand and use social theory to explore social inequalities.
Prerequisite: HU 2050 Humanities Seminar 2 - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis is the third in the series of three courses in which students examine important intellectual and social currents of the past in order to develop a broad context and perspective from within which to evaluate their culture, their own work as artists, and their lives as human beings. This seminar focuses on the activity of consumption in a variety of forms, emphasizing the various relations of human beings to the goods they produce, desire, exchange, and use. In this final course of the Humanities series, students focus on contemporary intellectual debates within aesthetic and social theory. Thus students develop a broad familiarity with the nineteenth century rise and twentieth century development of economic trends and their impact on philosophical, historical and social relations. Further, students gain a greater awareness of the complexities of economic structures and systems that permeate every aspect of contemporary culture.
Prerequisite: HU 2050 Humanities Seminar 2
Mathematics: 3 credits
Choose one of the following:
- Name3CreditsDescriptionFor students who need a fresh start, this course will cover the basic mathematical concepts and skills that are relevant to anyone. This course starts with elementary mathematical operations, followed by the basic concepts of functional analysis, graphs, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics. Concepts will be introduced with examples that emphasize problem solving using visualization of the problem. Applications will address the many manifestations of mathematical laws in nature. Intended for those with little mathematical background. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to solve simple mathematical equations, use and understand graphical methods, understand the mathematics of patterns found in nature and art, and appreciate the relevance of mathematics to everyday life: general scientific issues, polls, finance and business.
Prerequisite: none - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course introduces students to aspects of mathematics that are particularly relevant to art and design. A basic knowledge of mathematics is required (first year of high school level). Topics include: numeric and geometric patterns in art and nature (Fibonacci series, tilling), symmetry, perspective, polyhedra, equations and graphs of trajectories, computer graphics, and fractals. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to apply mathematical equations to solve problems related to the topics listed above.
Prerequisite: none - Name3CreditsDescriptionStudents are exposed to the principles and practices of financial management in the contemporary world. Topics include basic financial concepts and tools, business plans, financial statement analysis, and working capital management investment strategies. Students set an earning goal and design a business plan and investment strategy to reach that goal.
Prerequisite: none
Physical + Natural Science: 3 credits
Choose any one of the following:
- Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course provides a non-mathematical introduction to physical and natural science. Art is shown to be an important thread throughout the history of science, the major scientific revolutions and the major concepts of physical and natural science. Artworks shown in class are used as a starting point for class discussions; as well, the course includes visits to art and natural history museums. The philosophical significance of the concepts of science is studied; for example, the impact of Newtonian science and rationalism on modern society is analyzed, and relativity and quantum theory are compared with earlier concepts.
Prerequisite: WO 1060 Philosophy of Art + Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionThis course introduces students to the major processes responsible for the physical appearance of our planet and for the changes in our environment. Through the study of minerals and rocks, and through field trips to explore the striking geology of Colorado, students study plate tectonics, volcanism, oceanography and ecological issues. Students explore the connections between art and design and earth science.
Prerequisite: WO 1060 Philosophy of Art + Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionStudents explore the basic aspects of life on Earth, including its requirements and patterns; its basic units; the organization of the living world; and the interdependence of living organisms. The concepts of flow of matter and energy; heredity and natural selection; population dynamics; and community interactions are also examined. Field trips and case studies are used to evaluate the living world. After completion of this course, students will be able to understand how biology explains the living world, and to address the questions of evolution and ethics that face the world today.
Prerequisite: WO 1060 Philosophy of Art + Design
Social + Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits
Choose two of the following:
- Name3CreditsDescriptionAnthropology is the study of human beings throughout time and across space. In this course, students explore human evolution, our place in the animal kingdom, our knowledge of others, and our knowledge of ourselves through a focus on specific peoples and cultures. Students also critically evaluate our perceived understanding of other cultures and the role of that understanding in our own culture. Outcomes: Students will learn about a variety of cultures; grasp and use the principles governing the discipline of anthropology, including its methods of research and writing.
Prerequisite: WO 1060 Philosophy of Art + Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionStudents investigate the multitude of environmental elements that contribute to the development of the personality or the "self." Humans are born into a preexisting world of social demands and expectations, and so each person's entry into and journey through that world shapes the personality in many ways; the individual journey takes place in the midst of social forces over which one has little or no control. This course provides an understanding of the balance between the internal workings of individuals and the external forces surrounding them.
Prerequisite: WO 1060 Philosophy of Art + Design - Name3CreditsDescriptionStudents explore the nature and function of belief structures or "world views." The dynamic, living relationship between a religious organization or world view and its immediate cultural environment provides a "living laboratory" for the study of beliefs and believers. Students will gain initial exposure to Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course focuses on the understanding of basic tenets of, as well as the similarities and differences between, belief systems and on developing tolerance for others' views.
Prerequisite: WO 1060 Philosophy of Art + Design