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Course Description

Apply your space planning skills and knowledge in this hands-on course that builds on basic research techniques and fundamental theories of residential interior decorating. Learn application of client needs assessment research and problem solving techniques; human/spatial considerations in design; schematics and preliminary planning; design concepts of furniture grouping considerations; functional layouts for individual rooms, room groupings and storage areas; and basic residential structural, mechanical and electrical systems diagrams.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • 🗸 Assess Clients’ needs and determine project scope.
  • 🗸 Discuss the design process and application of the concepts of circulation analyzation and furniture scale for residential interiors and their importance to successful planning solutions.
  • 🗸 Discuss the theory of general furniture considerations as it applies to residential space planning of living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, storage areas, etc. in standard homes as well as trending alternatives.
  • 🗸 Discuss the application of sociological, psychological, and the physical space needs as well as territoriality, ergonomics, and anthropometrics and their influence on design.
  • 🗸 Apply information and research to planning the main areas of a residence including living room, dining room, kitchen, bathrooms,bedrooms and support spaces.
  • 🗸 Apply the theories and identify industry standards with particular emphasis on kitchen and bathroom planning.
  • 🗸 Recognize and identify the common symbols used in basic mechanical, structural and electrical systems diagrams.

Notes
  • 🗸 This is a Synchronous online course accessible through CE Canvas, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
  • 🗸 Students will require a computer with audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset).
  • 🗸 A text is required for this course. Additional learning materials are provided through CE Canvas at no additional cost.
  • 🗸 Additional supplies are required for this course. This Supply List is subject to change. 
  • 🗸 EXRI 4679 Space Planning is a 39-hour course.  It is one of six core courses required for the Residential Interiors Certificate.

Recommendations

Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

Applies Towards the Following Programs
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Section Title
Space Planning
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Jan 05, 2027 to Mar 30, 2027
Type
Online - Synchronous
Days
T
Time
6:15PM to 9:15PM
Dates
Jan 05, 2027 to Mar 30, 2027
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
39.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $755.00
Section Materials
  • Textbook (Mandatory) Interior Design Illustrated by Ching & Binggeli Wiley 4th edition ISBN 9781119377207
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