Freshman and Transfer Student
Interior Design Department Skills Competency Exam
The Skills Competency Exam is required of all students who wish to gain entrance to the Interior Design Department at Buffalo State. It measures a student's readiness to attempt the more rigorous project assignments found in upper level Interior Design studios. Communication through free-hand drawing, rendering, mechanical and perspective drawing, model-building; utilizing the language of design; and time-management must be adequately mastered to provide the student with the best opportunity for success in the major.
The 24-hour charrette experience offers a realistic setting for project development and production and gives students a first-hand understanding of the pressures found in the Interior Design workplace. It also promotes student ‘community’ within the program.
Anonymity: Upon arrival for the exam, students select a number. Only this number will identify the student's work and offers the most objective method of evaluation. ______________________________________________________________________________
When Exam Takes Place:
During the last week of the spring semester
Contact Interior Design Department at 716-878-5252 for specific dates)
Begins: Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Ends: Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
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Where Exam Takes Place:
Upton Hall 205 – site for all exam activities
Upton Hall 213 – designated for resting
Upton Hall 210 – available for computer research activities
Students DO NOT have to stay in the studios for 24 hours – however, all work will be done in the studios and will stay secured until review of the work is complete.
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Safety:
Faculty proctors are available to assist you in any medical emergency. The Proctor List is posted on the Interior Design Hall Bulletin Board. Campus Police are also notified to insure additional security.
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What Materials Are Needed For The Exam?
All materials and equipment required for studios that you have completed for Model Building; for Rendering; for Mechanical and Perspective Drawing.
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What is to be submitted?
- One (1) Plan
- Two (2) Interior Elevations
- One (1) Section
- Minimum of four (4) color spatial perspective sketches showing different design options
- Minimum of six (6) color material perspective sketches showing different design options: Label each material used
(1 wood) (1 metal) (1 glass) (1 marble) (1 water) (1 final materials design sketch) - One (1) Mechanically Constructed Perspective
- Lettered Concept Statement (research time)
- Process Design Sketch Model in Chip Board provided
- Final Study Model in white Museum Board provided
- All process work