Interior Design
This three-year program offers a broadly based, professionally relevant curriculum which is designed to prepared students to successfully compete for jobs and function as professional interior designers. The curriculum challenges students to achieve excellence and is balanced with academic, technical, and practical instruction taught by professionally active faculty. In addition, two internships that provide current work experience in the field are required.
The courses outlined define the complete list of required courses for the degree. Students are encouraged to develop a long-range plan that takes into account a personal timetable, work, family, and other commitments; many students take longer than three years to complete the program. Electives must include exposure to college-level courses in the humanities, social sciences, math/science, and business.
Note: Students must earn a C- or better in Interior Design core courses. A department advisor may review and approve transfer credits from other institutions to satisfy degree requirements.
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ART 101 | Modern Architecture & Design | 5 |
| ART 108 | Introduction to Hand & Power Tools | 2 |
| ART 110 | Two-Dimensional Design | 5 |
| ART 111 | Design: Color | 5 |
| ART 112 | Three-Dimensional Design | 5 |
| ART 120 | Drawing I | 5 |
| INDES 140 | Introduction to Interior Design | 5 |
| INDES 142 | Textiles, Interior Materials & Sources | 5 |
| INDES 150 | History of Furniture | 5 |
| INDES 151 | Modern Furniture & Design | 5 |
| INDES 152 | Furniture Design & Construction | 3 |
| INDES 160 | Graphic Communication I | 5 |
| INDES 162 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Design | 5 |
| INDES 165 | Visual Presentations | 5 |
| INDES 170 | Interior Design I-Methods | 5 |
| INDES 180 | Professional Practices I | 5 |
| INDES 181 | Professional Practices II | 3 |
| INDES 185 | Practicum in Interior Design I (150 hours) | 3 |
| INDES 190 | Building Systems & Codes | 5 |
| INDES 191 | Principles of Lighting | 5 |
| INDES 260 | Graphic Communication II | 5 |
| Choose 2 credits from the following: | 2 | |
| INDES 167 | Digital Design Tools (2 Cr) | |
| INDES 261 | Design Detailing (2 Cr) | |
| Any Special Topic course (2 Cr) | ||
| INDES 270 | Interior Design II | 5 |
| INDES 271 | Interior Design III | 5 |
| INDES 272 | Interior Design IV | 5 |
| INDES 285 | Practicum in Interior Design II (150 hours) | 3 |
| Total | 116 | |
| Note: Students must earn a C- or better in Interior Design core courses listed above. | ||
| Specific General Education Requirements | ||
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| ART 201 | History of Western Art (5) | |
| ART 202 | History of Western Art (5) | |
| ART 203 | History of Western Art | 5 |
| Liberal Arts/General Education Requirements | 35 | |
| Please see an advisor for a list of Liberal Arts/General Education distribution courses. Students transferring with a degree may have up to 35 general education credits waived. | ||
| TOTAL | 45 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 161 | |