INDS 2515 Syllabus
Subject Code
INDS
Course Number
2515
Course Title
Kitchen and Bath Studio
Prerequisites
INDS 2510
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Fall
Credit Hours
(1-9-4)
Course Description
This course develops advanced skills necessary to design kitchen and bath solutions using the NKBA standards and guidelines where applicable. Projects will include the complete documentation, specification, and job estimates needed to implement the design.
Course Outcomes
Systems Application
Order Description
1 Demonstrate the application of electrical systems, lighting terminology and types of light.
2 Demonstrate application of electrical symbols, and specifies appropriate amounts and types of
light.
3 Justify the application and selection of ventilation equipment for the kitchen and bath according to
codes and NKBA Planning Guidelines.
4 Develop plumbing, heating and cooling systems and their components to satisfy the design criteria.
5 Argue the implications of altering the mechanical systems as related to the cost, structure, and
design.
Programming
Order Description
1 Demonstrate knowledge of installation procedures recommended by the NKBA to achieve the
expected levels of quality within time and budget.
2 Communicate the design solution by developing a written and verbal design statement to
substantiate the project to the client.
3 Incorporate knowledge of environmental considerations using information and research to protect
the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
Design Planning
Order Description
1 Demonstrate understanding of architectural blueprints in order to translate dimension and building
features accurately.
2 Demonstrate proper use of drafting equipment, computer software, metric and imperial scale
applications and measuring techniques per NKBA recommendations.
3 Illustrate the use of NKBA Graphic and Presentation Standards to convey the design solution
clearly.
4 Relate the knowledge of color theories and how color relates to space.
5 Evaluate client needs and incorporates them in the design solution.
6 Illustrate the application of the NKBA Access Standards.
7 Select building codes and NKBA Planning Guidelines for projects to assure the public’s health,
safety and welfare.
Specifications
Order Description
1 Demonstrate knowledge of cabinetry styles, types, construction methods, materials, sizes,
hardware and nomenclature.
2 Demonstrate product knowledge to specify appropriate material, equipment, fixtures, etc., to meet
the needs of the consumer client.
3 Demonstrate competence in reading, ordering, and selecting materials from specification sheets for
kitchen and bath products as related to cost, size, client needs, energy, safety, and design.
4 Demonstrate skill in referencing sources for new products and technologies.
Client Communication
Order Description
1 Point out skills to resolve conflicts that may surface during execution of the contract to satisfy the
client.
Business Practices
Order Description
1 Integrate the knowledge of general business principles such as the process to form a business,
basic accounting and record keeping, human resource management, and marketing.