DSNI 407

DSNI 407: Senior Show and Portfolio

Credit Hours: (3) Six hours Studio.

An interior design studio focusing on body of work iteration, collaborative practice, business entities, and professional methodologies.

Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both DSNI 407 and DSNI 492.

 

Detailed Description of Content of Course

An interior design studio focusing on experiential design with an emphasis on body of work iteration, collaborative practice, business entities, and professional methodologies.  

Major Topics to include: 

1. BFA Capstone Design Elements  
   
   1. Investigate a challenging problem or question in an authentic context  
   2. Develop ideas or solutions through sustained inquiry 
   3. Evaluate structured critique or data and use feed back to revise and improve work 
   4. Present a public product showcasing key learnings
2. Juried Exhibition  
   
   1. Select and assess previous independent and collaborative coursework 
   2. Propose plans for capstone exhibition inclusion 
   3. Refine coursework  
   4. Develop graphic presentation within the prescribed uniform class showcase format 
   5. Iterative process: refine, critique, refine 
   6. Exhibition display set up 
   7. Exhibition reception 
   8. Exhibition display take down 
3. Final portfolio package 
   
   1. Select and assess previous independent and collaborative work 
   2. Refine coursework  
   3. Further develop a consistent graphic presentation format for the package: to include letterhead, resume, portfolio teaser, and portfolio  
   4. Iterative process: refine, critique, refine 
   5. Submission: print and digital - this may be housed in the degree exit requirements 
4. Design Charrette experience 
   
   1. Applied design process as a problem solving as a business practice driven concept  
   2. Collaboration, consensus building, leadership, and teamwork 
   3. Presentation 
5. Career Readiness 
   
   1. Mock Interviews/ Resume review 
   2. Recorded Elevator Pitch 
   3. Networking and Career Fair participation  
   4. Competition Participation - this may be better housed in the degree exit requirements 
   5. Professional Affiliations: Certifications and Associations 

 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Instructional strategies to include:

lecture, in-class discussions, one-on-one critiques, iterative studio work, use of audio-visual materials, collaborative activity, and presentations. 

Goals and Objectives of the Course

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:  

1. Apply problem-solving methods to idea generating to articulate collaborative design ideas  
2. Communicate design work to demonstrate body of work skillset competency  
3. Develop conceptual ideation pursuant of creativity, innovation, and risk taking  
4. Evaluate design solutions for strengths and weaknesses to apply an iterative process through further refinement, edits, and critique of a body of work 
5. Showcase works, from the BFA degree, in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences  
6. Address the components of business and professional practice  
7. Address professional ethics and conduct, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, in workplace practices 

In addition to the learning outcomes identified above, outcomes pertinent to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) standards related to "Global Context," "Collaboration," "Business Practice and Professionalism," "Design Process," "Communication," and others will be listed in the course syllabus. Those learning outcomes may be furnished upon request. 

Assessment Measures

Projects, Assignments, Exercises, Iterative work (check points, critiques, and revisions), self-evaluations, and presentations in written, oral, and graphic formats, and Juried exhibition.

Other Course Information
This course is a senior year interior design concentration course

Review and Approval

01/2011

February 21, 2024

March 18, 2026