Third-Year Application - Interior Design

THIS SITE IS NOT CURRENTLY TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2009/DO NOT APPLY YET

ONLY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKING 2ND YEAR COURSES IN THE PRE-INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAM AT UNL/UNO SHOULD USE THIS SITE TO APPLY FOR THE 3RD YEAR. This site is NOT currently accepting any applications. No one should be applying for 3rd year yet.

All students applying for acceptance into the third year of the interior design program must fill out an on-line application form and submit a portfolio (see portfolio requirements below). All applications are due on February 6, 2009. No exceptions.

Students will be notified of the terms of acceptance to the third year of the interior design program May and August 2009. Portfolio of design work is due in the interior design office, Room 232 Architecture Hall, for review by 15 May 2009, no later than 9:00 A.M.

If you have questions regarding the process please see your academic advisor. If you have any questions regarding the Portfolio Review and Requirements please see Professor Betsy Gabb, Interior Design Program Director, 232 Arch Hall, 472-9245.

Portfolio Requirements:
Each student submits a portfolio of 10 pages of work (8 1/2 X 11 inches, one-side only). The portfolio should offer sufficient evidence for the following items to be evaluated.

I. Skills Development
a. Freehand observational drawing: The drawing demonstrates strong observational skills and is well proportioned; line and shade are highly descriptive and expressive; drawing shows the volumetric and structural qualities of the object; drawing demonstrates outstanding ability to translate a three-dimensional object into two dimensions.

b. Composition (two-dimensional and three-dimensional): Elements are arranged so that the viewer's eye moves through the composition consistent with the student's intentions; the basics of formal expression are effectively used; the hierarchy of parts is effective; no extraneous components; expressive ability in both two and three dimensions.

c. Architectural delineation by computer: Describes the spacial characteristics of an object in plan, section, elevation, and through perspective, views are selected for their expressive potential; demonstrates a superior ability to use the computer in the analysis of form and effectively communicate each variable; representations have a scalar consistency; forms are well constructed and joints are matched.

d. Architectural delineation by hand: Drawings follow the conventions of architectural drafting and demonstrate the limits of these conventions; excellent line weight; projection development displayed; superior letter form and spacing.

e. Craft: The assembled object is consistent and creates a self-sufficient world for the piece; the method of construction supports the designer's intentions; the nature of the materials used for the construction are exploited to reinforce the intention.

f. Representation of light, materials, and color: Demonstrates superior ability to depict space through the representation of light and material presence (weight, texture, reflectiveness, etc.); accomplishment in the application of color theory and its application; hue, value, shading, and intensity are used to communicate a sense of depth that is logical.

II. Design process
Student is in command of the design process as a rational process; clear problem statement; superior performance of analysis and the use of this information to inform decision making; exploration of alternatives as evidence of inquiry; decision making grounded in research; development and enhancement of selected alternative.

III. Portfolio Design
a. Page design and layout: Consistent format; excellent composition; extends the information from page-to-page; easy to read; achieves balance with visual information and relaxation; eye is directed to information; effectively communicates the design and its intent with transparency and accuracy; excellent craft.

b. Content: The portfolio contains ten, one-sided pages; the work contained within the portfolio permits an adequate evaluation.