Interior Design, B.A.
Interior Design, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| INTDSGN 1001 | Introduction to Applied Design | 3 |
| INTDSGN 1061 | Design Foundations 1 | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Optional Study Trip 2 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTDSGN 1063 | Drafting for Interiors | 3 |
| INTDSGN 1065 | Design Visualization and Communication | 3 |
| INTDSGN 1067 | History of Interiors | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| --Pass Portfolio Review end of Spring term | ||
| --Highly recommend pursuing a residential or commercial internship | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| INTDSGN 2063 | Computer Applications for Interior Design I | 3 |
| INTDSGN 2065 | Space Planning and the Human Experience | 3 |
| INTDSGN 4161 | Design Research Methods | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Required Study Trip 2 | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTDSGN 2069 | Materials and Resources for Interior Design | 3 |
| INTDSGN 2070 | Materials Lab | 1 |
| INTDSGN 3063 | Computer Applications for Interior Design II | 3 |
| INTDSGN 3151 | Residential Design I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| --Highly recommend pursuing a residential or commercial internship | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| INTDSGN 3069 | Building Systems and Lighting | 3 |
| INTDSGN 3129 | Building Codes and Standards | 3 |
| INTDSGN 3152 | Residential Design II | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Required Study Trip 2 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTDSGN 3164 | Professional Practice of Interior Design | 3 |
| INTDSGN 4151 | Commercial Design I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| --Highly recommend pursuing a residential or commercial internship | ||
| --Consider a Study Abroad opportunity | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| INTDSGN 3165 | Professional Preparation in Interior Design | 1 |
| INTDSGN 4152 | Commercial Design II | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 10 | |
| Required Study Trip 2 | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTDSGN 4153 | Commercial Design III | 3 |
| INTDSGN 4162 | Advanced Design | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| INTDSGN 4195 | Internship in Interior Design | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
INTDSGN 1061 Design Foundations can be taken either Fall or Spring semester of first year.
- 2
The Interior Design study trip typically occurs the last weekend in September and is a separate cost.