Curriculum & Requirements

ID Student Notebook Computer Requirements Designated courses require that students provide a notebook computer with specific requirements, including ID 310, 320, & 339. See requirements.

Interior Design Course Descriptions

140. Interior Design I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MS Word/PP competency. An introduction to the field of interior design with emphasis on processes and resources of the designer.

232. Interior Materials and Installation Methods. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ID 140 or *. A study of architectural materials for interiors with an emphasis on selection, cost, installation, construction supervision, and code/standards requirements.

+238. Visual Communications in Interior Design.*** 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ID 140, ART 101, ART 111, AEC 132/L or *. An introduction to visual communication in interior design with emphasis on orthographic and free-hand drawing and visual design terminology.

+240. Interior Design II.*** 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ID 140, ID 238, AEC 132/L, or *. A studio course for the exploration and application of design methodology to interior environments.

242. Portfolio Development.*** 2 hrs. An introduction to various portfolio techniques, documentation methods, and career planning for the interior design profession.

303. Interior Systems. 3 hrs. Studio/lecture. Prerequisites: ID 140, 232, 240, AEC 132/L, MAT 101, or *. (May be taken concurrently with ID 232, 238 and/or 240.) Design aspects of interior systems that affect human sensory response, behavior, productivity, and well-being with an emphasis on lighting, acoustics, plumbing, and HVAC.

310. Visual Literacy in Interior Design.*** 3 hrs. An exploration of various communication methods in interior design through a variety of projects.

+320. Design Presentation Media.*** 3 hrs. Prerequisites: All requirements and acceptance for admission in 300/400 level interior design studio or **. The application of various media and techniques for the presentation of interior design concepts.

325. History of Interior Furnishings and Decorative Arts. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ID 140 or *. A study of the historical relationships between the decorative arts, period furniture, and interior design as revealed in European, Oriental, and American furniture styles and domestic interiors from antiquity through the 20th century.

333. Textiles for Interiors. 3 hrs. A study of the production, properties, and performance of textiles for interiors with emphasis on the selection of textiles for specific environmental applications.

334. Surface Enrichment. 3 hrs. An exploration of the methods and processes of the surface enrichment of interior furnishings and textiles.

337. Housing and House Furnishings. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. A study of psychological, sociological, economic, and aesthetic aspects of housing and house furnishings.

+339. Interior Design III.*** 3 hrs. Studio/lecture. Prerequisites: ID 232, 303, all requirements and acceptance for admission in 300/400 level interior design studio, or **. The analysis and application of architectural detailing, building systems, standards, and codes necessary for programming, problem solving and the space planning of interior spaces.

+340. Residential Interior Design I. *** 3 hrs. Studio/lecture. Prerequisites: ID 232, 303, 320, 339. Advanced application in space planning, human factors, interiors for special needs, and interior systems for residential interiors.

+342. Residential Interior Design II.*** 3 hours. Studio/lecture. Prerequisites: ID 232, 303, 320, 325, 339. Advanced problems in space planning, human factors, historical furnishings/interiors, and ornamentation for residential interiors.

438. Portfolio Presentation.*** 1 hr. Prerequisites: ID 140. Discussion and analysis of principles, trends, and practices relevant to portfolio design and presentation for entry level and internship positions in the interior design profession.

+439. Contract Interior Design I. *** 3 hrs. Studio/lecture. Prerequisites: ID 232, 303, 320, 339. Advanced problems in commercial interiors with an emphasis on office design projects.

+440. Contract Interior Design II.*** 3 hrs. Studio/lecture. Prerequisite: ID 232, 303, 320, 339. Advanced problems in commercial interiors with an emphasis on hospitality, retail, and medical or institutional design projects.

441. Professional Practices and Procedures. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ID 240 or *. Application of the aspects of business to the interior design profession.

442. Interior Design Internship*. 4 hrs. Prerequisites: ID 232, 325, 333, 339, 340,342, 438, 439, 440, 490 with a GPA of 2.5 and a grade of C or better in ID 490, and all courses completed under major courses of study in the Degree Plan and an overall 2.50 GPA for the last 60 hours of course work completed. A practicum for the interior design student in a working-training situation with a professional interior designer.

478. Seminar in Interior Design. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. An in-depth study of special topics to meet current needs. May be repeated for a total of no more than seven hours.

+490. Advanced Application of Design Theory.*** 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ID 232, 325, 333, 339, 340, 342, 439, 440 (with a grade of "C" or better). Directed in-depth research and problem solving application of a current interior design issue or a design project within the community.

492. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: 3.25 Overall GPA and 3.5 GPA in the major. Directed individual study. (Students undertaking a Seniors Honor Project will enroll in ID H492.

497. British Housing and Interiors*. 3-6 hrs. Studies abroad: a series of lectures and tours by English authorities on interior design topics.

+ Studio Course
* Permission of Instructor required;
** Permission of ID Program Director required;
*** Specifically equipped personal laptop computer required. See specifications.