Note: For the complete list of classes available each term, please visit the UO Class Schedule. For current students wishing to see more detailed course descriptions or syllabi, you can find that information on the Current Students blog.
IARC 199 Special Studies
1–5 Credits
IARC 204 Understanding Contemporary Interiors
4 Credits
Introduction to the theory of interior architecture. Design criteria explored through illustrated lectures and projects involving analysis of space. Current UO students interested in applying to the major should take this course fall term.
IARC 383 Interior Design Studio
6 Credits
Studio projects for second-year undergraduates. Integration of issues of activity support and spatial order, Emphasis on schematic concept formation and interior design development. Prereq: ARCH 284.
IARC 401 Research
IARC 405 Reading and Conference
IARC 406 Special Problems
IARC 407 Seminar
IARC 408 Workshop
IARC 409 Practicum
IARC 410 Experimental Course
1–6 Credits
1–6 Credits
1–6 Credits
1–6 Credits
1–6 Credits
1–6 Credits
1–6 Credits
IARC 444 Furniture: Theory and Analysis
3 Credits
Analysis of furniture and cabinetry from a theoretical and practical standpoint. Emphasis on use within architectural space as well as free standing elements. Introduction to structure, construction, and construction installation drawings. PD 323 or ARCH 484 or IARC 484 or interior architecture minor status.
IARC 445 Comprehensive Project Preparation
3 Credits
Formulation of individual design projects for IARC 488/588, 489/589. Development of project issues and documentation of context, site, and building information; includes research, case studies, and programming. Prereq: IARC 473, 484.
IARC 447 Color Theory and Application for the Built Environment
3 Credits
Use of color in the built environment including principal color systems, methods of color harmony, effects of visual phenomena, and various psychological, cultural, and historic implications.
Prereq: PD 350 or ARCH 484 or IARC 484 or interior architecture minor status.
IARC 471 Interior Construction Elements
3 Credits
The properties and detailing of materials used in interior design construction. Code issues that affect interior construction field trips to supply sources and projects. Prereq: ARCH 470.
IARC 472 Interior Finishes and Design Application
3 Credits
The properties, manufacture, application, and code issues, and ecological considerations of interior finish materials. Field trips to supply sources. Prereq: ARCH 470.
IARC 473 Working Drawings in Interior Architecture
4 Credits
Preparation of working drawings for a small, sustainable interior architecture design project. Prereq: ARCH 462, 484 or IARC 471, 472, 484
IARC 474 History of Interior Architecture I
3 Credits
Interior architecture as artistic expression. Includes the study of furnishings, textiles, and other interior traditions.
IARC 475 History of Interior Architecture II
3 Credits
Interior architecture as artistic expression. Includes the study of furnishings, textiles, and other interior traditions.
IARC 476 History of Interior Architecture III
3 Credits
Interior architecture as artistic expression. Includes the study of furnishings, textiles, and other interior traditions
IARC 484 Interior Design
6 Credits
Repeatable. A series of creative projects in interior design; intensive analysis of design; methods of problem solving; individual criticism, review of design projects; group discussion and field trips.
Prereq: ARCH 383 or IARC 383.
IARC 486 Furniture Design
6 Credits
Projects in design and construction of custom furniture, preparation of detailed shop drawings, shop procedure. Prereq: IARC 444; IARC 484 or ARCH 484
IARC 487 Working Drawings
6 Credits
Focuses on the design of a small, sustainable interior architecture design project and the production of a set of working drawings. Prereq: ARCH 462, 484 or IARC 471, 472, 484; coreq: IARC 473.
IARC 488 Interior Design Comprehensive Project I
8 Credits
Student-initiated studies in interior design for the terminal project. Emphasis on comprehensive and integrative study. Prereq: IARC 445.
IARC 489 Interior Design Comprehensive Project II
8 Credits
Student-initiated studies in interior design for the terminal project. Emphasis on comprehensive and integrative study. Prereq: IARC 488
IARC 492 Electric Lighting
3 Credits
Principles of lighting with focus on integration of electric illumination and space. Design for lighting, calculations, and available systems and sources tested through models and drawings. Prereq: ARCH 484/584 or IARC 484/584; ARCH 492/592.
IARC 503 Thesis
IARC 507 Seminar
IARC 508 Workshop
IARC 510 Experimental Course
1–6 Credits
1–6 Credits
1–6 Credits
1–6 Credits
IARC 544 Furniture: Theory and Analysis
3 Credits
Analysis of furniture and cabinetry from a theoretical and practical standpoint. Emphasis on use within architectural space as well as free standing elements. Introduction to structure, construction, and construction installation drawings. Prereq: IARC 484 or ARCH 584.
IARC 545 Comprehensive Project Preparation
3 Credits
Formulation of individual design projects for IARC 488/588, 489/589. Development of project issues and documentation of context, site, and building information; includes research, case studies, and programming. Prereq: IARC 573, 584.
IARC 547 Color Theory and Application for the Built Environment
3 Credits
Use of color in the built environment including principal color systems, methods of color harmony, effects of visual phenomena, and various psychological, cultural, and historic implications. Prereq: ARCH 584 or IARC 584
IARC 571 Interior Construction Elements
3 Credits
The properties and detailing of materials used in interior design construction. Code issues that affect interior construction field trips to supply sources and projects. Prereq: ARCH 570.
IARC 572 Interior Finishes and Design Application
3 Credits
The properties, manufacture, application, and code issues, and ecological considerations of interior finish materials. Field trips to supply sources. Prereq: ARCH 570.
IARC 573 Working Drawings in Interior Architecture
4 Credits
Preparation of working drawings for a small, sustainable interior architecture design project.
Prereq: ARCH 562, 584 or IARC 571, 572, 584.
IARC 574 History of Interior Architecture I
3 Credits
Interior architecture as artistic expression. Includes the study of furnishings, textiles, and other interior traditions.
IARC 575 History of Interior Architecture II
3 Credits
Interior architecture as artistic expression. Includes the study of furnishings, textiles, and other interior traditions.
IARC 576 History of Interior Architecture III
3 Credits
Interior architecture as artistic expression. Includes the study of furnishings, textiles, and other interior traditions.
IARC 584 Interior Design
6 Credits
Repeatable. A series of creative projects in interior design; intensive analysis of design; methods of problem solving; individual criticism, review of design projects; group discussion and field trips. Prereq: ARCH 681
IARC 586 Furniture Design
6 Credits
Projects in design and construction of custom furniture, preparation of detailed shop drawings, shop procedure. Prereq: IARC 444/544; ARCH 484/584 or IARC 484/584.
IARC 587 Working Drawings
6 Credits
Focuses on the design of a small, sustainable interior architecture design project and the production of a set of working drawings. Prereq: ARCH 562, 584 or IARC 571, 572, 584; coreq: IARC 573.
IARC 588 Interior Design Comprehensive Project I
8 Credits
Student-initiated studies in interior design for the terminal project. Emphasis on comprehensive and integrative study. Prereq: 36 credits in IARC design studios.
IARC 589 Interior Design Comprehensive Project II
8 Credits
Student-initiated studies in interior design for the terminal project. Emphasis on comprehensive and integrative study. Prereq: IARC 588.
IARC 592 Electric Lighting
3 Credits
Principles of lighting with focus on integration of electric illumination and space. Design for lighting, calculations, and available systems and sources tested through models and drawings. Prereq: ARCH 484/584 or IARC 484/584; ARCH 492/592.