Individuals wishing to further studies in the development of interior space will participate in this concentration. Areas of Study Facilities Planning and Management in Design. This area of study focuses on the coordination of the work place and equipment with the people and organizational structure of the institution. The intent is to combine programming and management practices with current professional and technical expertise to provide humane and effective work environments. Human Factors in Design.
Special emphasis is placed on the relationship between the human and test performance factors.
Because of the significant impact of human factors on the work environment, this concentration shares courses and faculty with the facilities planning and management concentration. Design Methodology, Theory and Criticism in Design. This area of study is available to majors with backgrounds in art or design history, industrial design, interior design, architecture, sociology, environmental psychology, or research methods. Applications include design education, design marketing and production decision, and design criticism. The program examines successful design strategies for problem solving and theories related to design forecasting.