Section 623.582 - Standards for program: Foundation in fundamentals1. The program of interior design completed by an applicant must ensure that the student has a foundation in the fundamentals of art and design, theories of design and human behavior, and discipline-related history.2. The criteria for satisfaction of the standard set forth in subsection 1 are whether work by the student demonstrates an understanding of:(a) The design fundamentals regarding the elements of design and the principles of design;(b) The design fundamentals regarding color principles, theories and systems, including additive and subtractive color, color mixing, hue, value and intensity, and the relationship of light and color;(c) The design fundamentals regarding theories of design and design composition, including functionalism and gestalt;(d) The design fundamentals regarding the principles of lighting design, including color, quality, sources and uses;(e) Theories of human behavior and interior environments, including:(1) The human factors of ergonomics, anthropometry and anthropometrics; and(2) The relationship between human behavior and the built environment;(g) The history of architecture;(h) The history of interiors; and(i) The history of furnishings.3. The minimum requirements for satisfaction of the standard set forth in subsection 1 are compliance with the criteria set forth in paragraphs (a) and (e) of subsection 2 and at least five of the remaining criteria set forth in that subsection.4. As used in this section: (a) "Anthropometrics" means the science of measurement of the human body to determine guidelines such as clearances and standard heights.(b) "Anthropometry" means the study of people in terms of their physical dimensions.(c) "Design composition" means:(1) The theoretical base for constructing, viewing and judging the interrelationships of objects, spaces and materials; and(2) The compositional theories focusing primarily on how the physical arrangement of elements affects the human perception of those elements.(d) "Elements of design" includes space, line, mass, shape and texture.(e) "Principles of design" includes scale, proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis, harmony and variety.(f) "Theories of design" means theories developed to enable designers to formulate, apply and evaluate essential design elements and principles to meet human needs and fulfill human aspirations.(g) "Understanding" means a thorough comprehension of concepts and their interrelationships.Nev. Admin. Code § 623.582
Added to NAC by Bd. of Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design by R139-04, eff. 10-8-2004