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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.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
INTDSGN 1001 Introduction to Applied Design 3
INTDSGN 1061 Design Foundations 1 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
Optional Study Trip 2  
 Hours15
Spring
INTDSGN 1061 Design Foundations 1 3
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 3
 Hours15
Summer
--Pass Portfolio Review end of Spring term  
--Highly recommend pursuing a residential or commercial internship  
 Hours0
Sophomore
Fall
INTDSGN 2063 Computer Applications for Interior Design I 3
INTDSGN 2065 Space Planning and the Human Experience 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
Required Study Trip 2 0
 Hours15
Spring
TEXDSGN 1002 Textile Science 3 3
INTDSGN 2069 Materials and Resources for Interior Design 3
INTDSGN 3151 Residential Design I 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours15
Summer
--Highly recommend pursuing a residential or commercial internship  
 Hours0
Junior
Fall
INTDSGN 3063 Computer Applications for Interior Design II 3
INTDSGN 3069 Building Systems and Lighting 3
INTDSGN 3129 Building Codes and Standards 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
Required Study Trip 2  
 Hours15
Spring
INTDSGN 3164 Professional Practice of Interior Design 3
INTDSGN 4151 Commercial Design I 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Summer
--Highly recommend pursuing a residential or commercial internship  
--Consider a Study Abroad opportunity  
 Hours0
Senior
Fall
INTDSGN 3152 Residential Design II 3
INTDSGN 4152 Commercial Design II 3
INTDSGN 4161 Design Research Methods 1
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 7
Required Study Trip 5 0
 Hours14
Spring
INTDSGN 3165 Professional Preparation in Interior Design 1
INTDSGN 4153 Commercial Design III 3
INTDSGN 4162 Advanced Design 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours13
Summer
INTDSGN 4195 Internship in Interior Design 3
 Hours3
 Total Hours120
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.

3

TEXDSGN 1002 Textile Science can be taken any semester in the 2nd or 3rd year.