ID 530 - Psychology of Place

(Cr: 2)

This course examines the interplay between humans and their interior environments. Through historical precedents, current academic theories and scientific research students will study the psychological affects interior environments have on human behavior and perception. Students investigate both simplistic and complex interior environments and components such as volumetric space, color, texture, art, furniture, artificial light, and natural light to acquire practical design approaches that can be incorporated into professional practice.

Prerequisites ID 503, ID 504, ID 505 and or permission of instructor.