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faculty

Stephanie McGoldrick

Assistant Professor

Art & Design

Contact

508-999-8740

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College of Visual & Performing Arts 352A

Teaching

Programs

Teaching

Courses

Study of sustainable building concepts, green architecture strategies, and systems development. Students learn hierarchy as it relates to spatial allocation, corporate structure, corporate image, basic commercial office codes, and commercial office furnishing/equipment. A comprehensive studio project will encompass site and environmental planning, material and system selection, and integration of technology to create spaces that are functional, aesthetically interesting, and environmentally sound.

Introduction to the principles of good lighting practice. Students will be introduced to formulas, calculations, and technical terminology necessary to put theory into practice. Aesthetic factors (such as color rendition and psychological factors related to the nature of various light sources and lighting control methods) are considered in the context of the importance of the ambiance produced by the creative use of lighting.

Introduction to the principles of good lighting practice. Students will be introduced to formulas, calculations, and technical terminology necessary to put theory into practice. Aesthetic factors (such as color rendition and psychological factors related to the nature of various light sources and lighting control methods) are considered in the context of the importance of the ambiance produced by the creative use of lighting.

Survey of variety of textile characteristics, finish methods, and furnishings. Emphasis is on the performance, maintenance, life cycle, costs, acoustic properties, sustainability, codes and environmental considerations, of interior finishes which are a part of the specifications process. Students learn standards and product specification-writing.

Placement in the professional work environment. Students gain first-hand experience in their preferred area of the interior architecture and design profession. Students may or may not be paid for their services but gain experience of great value for their career.

A continuation of IAD 440 Pre-Thesis: Programmatic Research demonstrating aptitude for the Interior Architecture + Design profession. Thesis topics represent student's individuality and acquired written, verbal and visual communication skills. Students work with internal and an external advisor with expertise in the students¿ focus area of design. The course requires weekly critiques and a final presentation to a selected review committee.

A continuation of IAD 440 Pre-Thesis: Programmatic Research demonstrating aptitude for the Interior Architecture + Design profession. Thesis topics represent student's individuality and acquired written, verbal and visual communication skills. Students work with internal and an external advisor with expertise in the students¿ focus area of design. The course requires weekly critiques and a final presentation to a selected review committee.

A continuation of IAD 440 Pre-Thesis: Programmatic Research demonstrating aptitude for the Interior Architecture + Design profession. Thesis topics represent student's individuality and acquired written, verbal and visual communication skills. Students work with internal and an external advisor with expertise in the students¿ focus area of design. The course requires weekly critiques and a final presentation to a selected review committee.

A continuation of IAD 440 Pre-Thesis: Programmatic Research demonstrating aptitude for the Interior Architecture + Design profession. Thesis topics represent student's individuality and acquired written, verbal and visual communication skills. Students work with internal and an external advisor with expertise in the students¿ focus area of design. The course requires weekly critiques and a final presentation to a selected review committee.

A continuation of IAD 440 Pre-Thesis: Programmatic Research demonstrating aptitude for the Interior Architecture + Design profession. Thesis topics represent student's individuality and acquired written, verbal and visual communication skills. Students work with internal and an external advisor with expertise in the students¿ focus area of design. The course requires weekly critiques and a final presentation to a selected review committee.

Research

Research awards

  • $ 2,000 awarded by International Furnishings & Design Assoc for IFDA Irma Dobkin Universal Design Grant to Support a Universal Design Symposium at the UMass Dartmouth Campus