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Advanced instruction in the design, construction and finishing of furniture. The course involves the development of a complex prototype and includes research, criteria examination and determination, design development, drawings and a complete prototype developed and the presentation of all products.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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IDE
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302
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Design Management
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Concentration focuses on the coordination of the physical work place with the people and work of the organization. This course combines planning and management practices with the most current professional and technical knowledge, integrates the principles of business administration, design of the built environment and theories relative to the same.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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303
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Housing in Society
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This course studies the history, theory and practice of housing design. An emphasis on social policy and emerging ideas in the design and provision of housing is applied while looking at historical and current examples. Issues such as aging, universal design, social responsibilities are also addressed.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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Advanced instruction in production design, art directing and set design for film, television and theatre. In this course students proceed through all of the creative stages of pre-production -- initial visual response to the script, conceptual drawings, storyboarding, model making, technical drawings and set construction -- supported by constructive dialogue and collaboration with creative partners, including the director and producer. This course responds to the demand for professional film, television and theatre designers.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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IDE
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305
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Strategy in Interior Design
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Aligning the work environments with an organization's business plan is critical for a company's ultimate success. This course will examine the cycles of business, how options may change and review how design strategies should be developed to align with particular business cycles while focusing on the evaluation of options for a particular design scenario.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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IDE
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306
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Advanced Detailing
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This course emphasizes the relationships between material properties, structural principles, construction processes and interior architectural forms. Lighting, acoustics, the application of materials and the graphic articulation of these connections will also be an important component of this course.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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IDE
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307
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Colour and its Application
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An in-depth analysis and study of colour, psychological and experiential colour theories and colour application in the built environment will be explored by studying contemporary works, individual research and visual projects.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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IDE
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308
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The Design Context
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This course will look at the social economic and political forces influential in shaping the profession. The legal aspects of the profession and procedures will be examined in the North American context. Current issues will be a major contextual component of this course.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IDE
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309
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Sustainable Design
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The construction and operation of buildings consume the majority of the world's natural resources and energy, and contribute the bulk of landfill waste. This course introduces the concept of sustainable design for the built environment. It examines the environmental impact of building design and construction, addresses the issues such as: scarcity, social responsibility, cradle-to-cradle and increased regulatory provisions associated with sustainability. The context is the micro environment or interiors as examined using case study analysis.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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IDE
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311
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Facilities Management
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This course surveys the methods of managing the physical assets of large facilities, corporate, institutional and governmental (as examples). Students will learn the basics of strategic planning, site selection and location analysis, transactions, management of facilities, facility tools and the understanding and doing business with corporations.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IDE
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312
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The Technology of Historic Interiors
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This course introduces students to the historic treatment on interior surfaces, materials and interior architectural features. Topics may include historic finishes and the methods of replacing them for application in restoration, rehabilitation or new-construction projects. The purpose is to present designers with a degree of understanding regarding the challenges and rewards when involved in projects that include addressing historic treatments.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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This course gives students an in-depth look at textiles and their usage in the built environment. Students will examine traditional methods of creating textiles, current fabric art, as well as new technological innovations and materials. Through a series of exercises the student will acquire the skills necessary to communicate the use of a textile in a built environment from concept, design development, application, and specification through to production.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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IDE
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314
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Digital Fabrication
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Students will explore innovative spatial design utilizing new technologies in digital fabrication such as 3D printers, CNC machine and 3D computer software.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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IDE
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315
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Advanced 3D Visualization
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In this course students will use innovative methods of three-dimensional computer generated visualizations. A variety of available graphic media and software are explored.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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IDE
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500
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Selected Topics in Interior Design
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An advanced level seminar/studio course on topics to be determined. Students must receive the permission of the instructor to enroll in this course.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Departmental consent required
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IDE
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501
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Selected Topics in Interior Design
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An advanced level seminar/studio course on topics to be determined. Students must receive the permission of the instructor to enroll in this course.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Departmental consent required
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IDF
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100
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Elements and Principles of Design
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This course focuses on visual awareness through an introduction to the fundamentals of design theory, including line, texture, tone, form, colour, light, partial illusion, balance and proportion. Students will learn the basic elements of visual communication through lectures, readings and hands-on design exercises.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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IDF
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200
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Introduction to the World of Design
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This lecture course introduces interior design as an integrated industry as well as a highly creative discipline. Students will explore contemporary design in its socio-economic, environmental and cultural contexts. Residential, hospitality and corporate environments, as well as strategic retail applications will be studied in a global perspective.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Antirequisite: IRH 115
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IDF
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201
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Fundamentals of Design Theory
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This course focuses on the student's visual awareness through an introduction to the fundamentals of design theory, including line, texture, tone, form, colour, light, partial illusion, balance and proportion. Students must complete a series of visual design theory plates assignments.
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Lect: 2 hrs.
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IDF
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250
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Contemporary Art and Design
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This introductory course in the evolution of art and design examines visual and material culture studying the past one hundred years within the context of constructions of identity and place. It provides background for a study of the design disciplines. Areas covered include art, architecture, interior design, furniture, graphic design and industrial design.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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IDF
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300
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Strategic Thinking and the Deep Dive
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This hands-on course in design methodology and process introduces students to collaborative problem solving in a design context. Through a series of projects, students are immersed in the strategies of creative thinking.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: IDF 100 and IDF 200 and IDF 250
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IDF
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400
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Introduction to World Textile History
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This course is an introduction to the study of textiles and fibres within the social, economic and political systems taken from a cross-cultural perspective. A broad history of textiles and textile production will be the primary focus of study with an in-depth review of Canadian textile history.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Antirequisite: IRL 200
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IDF
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500
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Leaping Fences: New Directions in Design
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This advanced course will examine the nature of creativity and the cultural implications of the creative act through lectures, reading, seminars and field trips. Students will investigate the boundaries of interior design and related design professions such as art, architecture, graphic and industrial design, film and virtual environments.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: IDF 100 and IDF 200 and IDF 250
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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This course develops skills in design communication and knowledge of basic computer applications used in the Interior Design program and profession. (Formerly IRC 102).
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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IRC
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113
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Communications II
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This course is a first in a series in design communication for interior designers that develops freehand drawing skills, including perspectives and rendering methods using various media. (Formerly IRC 103).
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRC
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312
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Communications III
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Advanced techniques in computer applications. This course will emphasize the interrelationships between applications, focusing on the use of advanced computer applications in design and presentations. (Formerly IRC 201).
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: IRC 102 or IRC 112
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRC
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412
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Communications IV
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Building on IRC 113, students will demonstrate advanced competency in freehand drawing. This course includes further study and practice with wet and dry media, and will advance skills in the use of the elements and principles of design to produce visually effective renderings. (Formerly IRC 301).
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRC 103 or IRC 113
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IRD
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100
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Design Dynamics Studio I
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In lecture, studio and workshop, students are expected to develop basic skills and methods for creative problem solving in both 2D and 3D design exercises. Lectures introduce theories along with the principles of design, design process, creative thinking and research. Projects may include the elements and principles of design, explore surface and spatial manipulation and develop knowledge of materials, techniques and structure.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 6 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 2.00
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IRD
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200
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Design Dynamics Studio II
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In lecture and studio this course develops the skills and knowledge base acquired in IRD 100 - Design Dynamics Studio I. Emphasis is placed on understanding the manipulation of space using the basic elements of design. Model making and drawing skills are also emphasized.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRD 100
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IRD
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300
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Design Dynamics Studio III
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Students are expected to further develop their creative design problem solving capabilities applying their understanding of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design theory to practical problems. The lectures further expand the study of the design process, structure and design theory.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRD 200
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IRD
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400
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Design Dynamics Studio IV
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This course is a continuation of IRD 300 - Design Dynamics Studio III. The theory and concepts of human factors engineering (anthropometry, ergonomics) and environmental behaviour (proxemics) are explored through the design and construction of full-scale projects. Special attention is placed on the use of colour and graphics in determining the character of three-dimensional space.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRD 300
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IRH
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101
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History of Design I
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Antiquity to the nineteenth century: This course examines the history of pre-Modernist design. It investigates the relationship between the fine and applied arts in aesthetic, practical, theoretical, social and global contexts.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRH 202 or IRH 115
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IRH
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110
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Introduction to Art History
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This is an introductory survey of art and architecture from ancient cultures to the present. Art will be examined against the background of the particular historical,
cultural and social contexts that have shaped it, and as manifestations of the human need for expression. Students will be introduced to some of the reasons for historic changes in the form, content and production of art.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Antirequisite: IRH 102
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRH
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115
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Introduction to Contemporary Design
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This lecture course introduces interior design as an integrated industry as well as a highly creative discipline. Students will explore contemporary design in its socio-economic, environmental and cultural contexts. Residential, hospitality and corporate environments, as well as strategic retail applications will be studied in a global perspective.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRH
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201
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History of Design II
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This course explores the meanings of Modernism. Emphasis is placed on the influence of industrialization and consequent changes in materials and technique, in the search for design paradigms appropriate to the social structure and ideals of the modern world.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRH 101
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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This course will examine how objects, interiors, spaces and the built environment represent the transferal and embodiment of ideas about culture, society and identity. Interested in the historical and contemporary relationships of human society to objects and spaces - whether in their creation or use - this course will address ideas about style and substance as relating to the issues and concerns that define the design profession.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRH 201
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRL
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100
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Intro to World Art I: Pictorial Arts
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This is an introduction to the study of art history from a cross-cultural perspective. The function of the pictorial arts (principally painting and sculpture) within religious, social and economic systems will be the primary focus of study. Students will be introduced to the diversity of artistic expression from across the globe and throughout history while they learn the fundamental principles and aims of pictorial expression and formal analysis.
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LL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Restriction: AS001, ID001, IM001, IM002, IM003, FA001, FA002
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IRL
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200
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Introduction to World Textile History
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This course is an introduction to the study of textiles and fibres within the social, economic and political systems taken from a cross-cultural perspective. A broad history of textiles and textile production will be the primary focus of study with an in-depth review of Canadian textile history.
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LL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Antirequisite: IDF 400
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRL
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500
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Modern and Contemporary Art, Design
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Introduction to modern art and design from 19th century avant-garde to the present. Students will learn about art, architecture and design in a period that has witnessed extraordinary changes in concepts and practices and the fundamental changes in the roles of institutions, individuals and audiences that support them. Students will explore the ways content, media and definitions of art and design reflect the circumstances of their production and conditions that have endured throughout the period.
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UL
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Restriction: AS001, ID001, IM001, IM002, IM003, FA001, FA002
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IRN
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100
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Interior Design I
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The student is expected to build a foundation of Interior Design knowledge and the skills that support it. The lectures introduce basic design research methods, the design process, place-making, environmental behaviour theories, the sensory environment, space planning, design drafting techniques, an awareness of the profession and the ethical responsibilities of practice. Assignments apply skills and theory in design projects.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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IRN
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200
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Interior Design II
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Building on the foundation of Interior Design I, students apply skills and theory in a variety of design projects that will develop their knowledge of the fundamentals of interior design practice. The concept of placemaking will have an important place in the material covered. Special attention is given to the development of communication skills.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 6 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRN 100
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GPA Weight: 2.00
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IRN
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300
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Interior Design III
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This course is intended as a reinforcement of the central theoretical aspects of Interior Design, exploring definitions and characteristics of interiority. Lectures and assignments focus on place making, space planning and the volumetric relationships required to develop effective interiors. The course is conducted through lectures, presentations, discussions and in-class activities.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: IRD 200, (IRC 102 or IRC 112), IRH 115, IRN 200, and IRT 101
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IRN
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400
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Interior Design IV
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Through projects that are ever more complex than those explored in Interior Design III, this course requires students to develop knowledge, abilities and attitudes essential to the practice of Interior Design.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 6 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRN 300
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GPA Weight: 2.00
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IRN
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500
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Interior Design V
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This course builds on previous Interior Design studios through projects in which students must generate creative and functional solutions for non-residential interior design problems. Studio assignments include programming, schematic concept development, design development and construction documentation for mid- to large-scale multi-functional interiors.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: IRN 400, IRD 400, IRH 101, IRT 201, and (IRC 201 or IRC 312)
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GPA Weight: 2.00
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IRN
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600
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Interior Design VI
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In this course, the student is expected to demonstrate capabilities and synthesize knowledge gained throughout the program. Solutions must have a strong research foundation and be comprehensive in their scope. Students are assigned complex projects and are required to show a high level of design development in their design interventions. Lectures may include more advanced topics such as place-making, the sensory environment, and environmental behavior theories.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRN 500
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GPA Weight: 2.00
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IRN
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700
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Interior Design VII
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In this studio course students will engage in research, analysis and synthesis to generate creative and experimental design resolutions in their projects. Projects may be undertaken at a variety of scales with concomitant levels of detail. Students may chose among a number of projects offered. Lectures will support each individual project.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRN 600, (IRC 301 or IRC 412), IRT 301, IRH 201, and IRP 601
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GPA Weight: 2.00
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IRN
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800
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Interior Design VIII
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In this final course in Interior Design, students will engage in comprehensive research, analysis and synthesis to generate creative, unique, detailed, and responsible design resolutions in assigned or self-selected projects. Projects may be undertaken at a variety of scales with concomitant levels of detail. Lectures/seminars will support the undertaken projects.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 4 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: IRN 700
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GPA Weight: 2.00
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IRP
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601
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Professional Study Preparation
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This professional communication course introduces and prepares students for work-study experience. Workshops will emphasize writing and speaking clearly and concisely in a variety of situations typical of interior design practice. Students will learn design office practices, valuable interview skills, and portfolio preparation.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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IRP
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653
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Store Design and Planning
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Students will develop a knowledge of design research methods, space planning theory and the sensory environment as they relate to retail environments that is suited to an identified target market. Best practices from North American and international perspectives will be explored. The course will cover topics such as store design and planning, store renovations, shopping centre design and planning, shopping centre renovations, financial considerations, and target markets.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRP
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701
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Professional Study Practicum
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Field placements in design offices, and/or other valid experiences approved by the Interior Design program, will introduce students to hands-on work experience. In addition to applying academic skills and theoretical perspectives acquired in the program, students will learn to work effectively within the interior design profession. A total of 400 hours of field placement work experience is required for full credit. This course is normally completed during the summer between third and fourth year.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRP
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801
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Professional Practice
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This course will build on knowledge gained in IRP 601, Professional Study Preparation. Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of interior design firm practices. Topics such as small business management, marketing, promotion, presentations, fee methods, scope of services, job descriptions, contracts, ethics and accounting are reviewed. Project management contract documentation, budgeting and scheduling will be further examined.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRT
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101
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Design Technology I
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"Residential Construction" examines the principles, regulations, systems, materials and details of standard wood frame construction according to Section 9 of the Ontario Building code. Performance criteria for residential heating, electrical and plumbing are introduced. The principles and practice of sustainable design are also introduced. Students prepare contract documentation that includes floor plans, elevations, sections and schedules.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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IRT
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201
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Design Technology II
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Through lectures, field trips and workshop experimentation, students study interior surface finishes, architectural woodwork and detailing for residential and commercial design. Sustainability concerns as well as health and safety issues are discussed in the selection of finishes, installation methods and details. Students apply regulations, standards and performance criteria to their designs and prepare relevant contract documentation including fitment details, schedules and specifications.
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Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 2.00
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IRT
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301
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Design Technology III
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"Interior Commercial Construction" examines the principles, regulations, systems, materials and details that comply with Ontario Building Code regulations for noncombustible construction. Study includes partitions, ceilings, doors, lighting and acoustics. Study of the principles and practice of green/sustainable design are continued. Students may be required to prepare contract documentation that includes reflected ceiling plans, partition sections, lighting system applications and calculations.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRT
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401
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Design Technology IV
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"Building Services" in commercial occupancies, including such services as electrical, plumbing, sprinklers, HVAC, communications and security. Study of the principles and practice of sustainable design is continued. Students may be required to prepare contract documentation that includes floor and reflected ceiling plans.
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Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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IRT
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501
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Design Technology V
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This course provides advanced study of interior building construction, materials, detailing and building services. Students examine current practices and standards. The development of competency in contract documentation is a goal.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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