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Environmental Interior Environ (EVIE) Program

The Environmental Interior Environ (EVIE) program is designed to introduce students to the field of Interior Design through firsthand experience and study of innovative and significant examples of historic and contemporary work from interior design and related fields.

Course Descriptions

• EVIE 3000: Field Studies (3 cr) - This course introduces students to the field of Interior Design through firsthand experience and study of innovative and significant examples of historic and contemporary work from interior design and related fields, in a major design center.
• EVIE 3002: Interior Design History and Theory 1 (3 cr) - Examination of concepts, theories, and writings related to the development of Interior Design as a discipline, to Modernism.
• EVIE 3004: Materials, Assemblies and Detailing (3 cr) - Workshop and lecture course on materials, joinery, and invention, with an emphasis on sustainability.
  • Prerequisite: EVDS 2200
• EVIE 3006: Interior Design Media (3 cr) - This course develops a student's ability to use drawing as a reflective, problem-solving, designing, and visual communication tool.
• EVIE 3008: Interior Design Studio 3.1 (6 cr) - This studio introduces students to the interior design process with small to mid-size projects that focus on residential and commercial environments in a variety of contexts.
• EVIE 3010: Interior Design Studio 3.2 (6 cr) - An in-depth investigation, by design, of the nature of interiors including the physical and perceptual, spatial elements and order, human involvement and experience.
• EVIE 3012: Interior Light and Colour (3 cr) - This course examines interior lighting and colour theories and concepts emphasizing human and ecological issues.
• EVIE 3014: Human Factors and Environmental Experience (3 cr) - Theoretical and practical issues related to human characteristics, needs, behaviours, and interactions with and within the built interior environment.
• EVIE 3016: Topics in Interior Design (3 cr) - This course explores topics at the cutting edge of interior design, examining political, economic, sociological, and technological influences on current and future directions in interior design.
• EVIE 4000: Interior Design History and Theory 2 (3 cr) - Examinations of concepts, theories, and writings related to the development of interior Design as a discipline and profession, from Modernism to the present day.
  • Prerequisite: EVIE 3002
• EVIE 4002: Indoor Systems 1 (3 cr) - In-depth, whole building examination of various integrated active and passive environmental controls systems.
  • Prerequisite: EVIE 3004 and EVIE 3012
  • Co-requisite: EVIE 4010
• EVIE 4004: Indoor Systems 2 (3 cr) - Broad exploration of a variety of contemporary and innovative building technologies and their integration with interior design.
  • Prerequisite: EVIE 4002
• EVIE 4006: Design Methods and Processes (3 cr) - Development of knowledge and abilities to collect, analyze, synthesize, interpret, and apply information for the purpose of identifying and solving interior design problems.
• EVIE 4008: Digital Media (AutoCAD) (3 cr) - This course focuses on the creation of two-dimensional architectural working drawings in a set of construction documents through the use of advanced features in CAD.
• EVIE 4010: Interior Design Studio 4.1 (6 cr) - Projects that explore the interaction between urban context, programmatic requirements, and design concepts; integration of building technology and three-dimensional spatial development.
  • Prerequisite: EVIE 3010
  • Co-requisite: EVIE 4002
• EVIE 4012: Interior Design Studio 4.2 (6 cr) - Design studio with the potential for collaboration, exploring regional and global influences, communication technology, history, and temporality in the design of interior environments.
• EVIE 4014: Advanced Interior Design Media (3 cr) - Focus on the concepts of building information modeling (BIM), parametric design, analysis, and construction documentation using current software.
  • Pre- or corequisite: EVIE 4008 or consent of instructor

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a series of courses that provide a comprehensive understanding of interior design principles, theories, and practices. The program includes a mix of lecture, workshop, and studio courses that allow students to develop their skills and knowledge in a hands-on environment.

Academic Regulations

• A minimum grade of C is required in most courses unless otherwise indicated.
• Prerequisites and co-requisites are specified for certain courses to ensure that students have the necessary background and knowledge to succeed in the program.

Conclusion

The Environmental Interior Environ (EVIE) program is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary program that prepares students for a career in interior design. The program includes a range of courses that cover the principles, theories, and practices of interior design, as well as the technical skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field.