Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design
The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design prepares students
for careers as interior designers in residential and commercial
design firms or as proprietors of their own interior design
firms. The curriculum offers a balance of general and professional
studies, with student projects based on theoretical and
practical applications. Students are taught to synthesize
information and analyze problems from different perspectives,
and to express their design ideas through drawing, drafting,
model making, and computer- aided design (CAD). Student
ideas are strengthened through study of historic styles,
materials, construction, lighting, and furniture design.
A senior capstone project, a professional internship, and
opportunities to participate in design competitions and
professional organizations help students to launch their
careers. Open course electives allow a minor in a complementary
discipline, such as business or social science. The Bachelor
of Science degree is accredited by the Council for Interior
Design Accreditation (formerly known as the Foundation for
Interior Design Education Research, FIDER).
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| AR101 Drawing
I |
2 |
| AR103 2-D
Design |
2 |
| AR104 3-D
Design |
2 |
| AR112 Color
Theory |
2 |
| AR113 Drafting
I |
2 |
| EN105
Advanced English Composition |
3 |
| EN206
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| FY100
First Year Seminar |
1 |
| ID101
History of Interior Styles and Architecture I |
3 |
| ID105
Interior Design Studio I* |
3 |
| ID106
Interior Design Studio II* |
3 |
| MH201 College Algebra OR | |
| MH203 Survey of Math | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| AR201 Perspective
Drawing |
2 |
| AR202 Rendering
and Presentation |
2 |
| AR203 Drafting
II |
2 |
| AR213 Computer
Aided Design I (CAD I) |
2 |
| CS155
Introduction to Website Development and the Internet |
3 |
| HU103
World Civilization (Modern) |
3 |
| HU107
History of Art from 1495 |
3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135
World Religions OR |
|
| HU152
Introduction to Western Philosophy |
3 |
| ID102
History of Interior Styles and Architecture II |
3 |
| ID205
Interior Design Studio IV-Residential* |
3 |
| ID206
Interior Design Studio III-Commercial* |
3 |
| ID240
Materials and Finishes |
3 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| AR315 Computer
Aided Design II (CAD II) |
2 |
| EN208
Business Communications |
3 |
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| HU305
Ethics |
3 |
| ID260
Construction Methods and Materials |
3 |
| ID320
Interior Systems |
3 |
| ID370
Interior Design Studio V-Hospitality* |
3 |
| ID410
Furniture Design and Detailing Studio* |
3 |
| ID465
Capstone: Proposal |
1 |
| SS305 Global
Issues |
3 |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| ID360
Lighting |
3 |
| ID418
Professional Practice |
3 |
| ID450
Senior Seminar |
2 |
| ID490
Capstone: Schematic* |
3 |
| ID495
Capstone: Design Development* |
3 |
| ID499
Interior Design Internship II |
3 |
| SC Laboratory
Science |
4 |
| HU2xx 200-level
(or higher) Humanities OR |
|
| PS2xx Psychology
OR |
|
| SS2xx Social
Science Elective |
3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: |
124 |
*Studio and capstone courses must be taken in a traditional
classroom setting. Transfer credit for studio courses may
be awarded on the basis of a portfolio evaluation.
