Overview
- The mission of the Interior Design Department is to enhance the quality of life through design or management of interior spaces, housing, apparel, personal finances, and other consumer resources. Students prepare for professional careers in the fields of residential and commercial interior design, residential property management, apparel design, merchandising management, consumer affairs, family financial management, and family and consumer sciences teaching and extension.
The interior design program
- The interior design program, which is FIDER accredited, prepares future professional designers to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces for the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the heath, safety, and welfare of the public. Practical studio experience builds competencies in fundamental design; materials and finishes; lighting, barrier-free, and computer-aided design; building and life safety codes; historical interiors; professional practices; interior construction; space planning and programming; and communication skills. The program promotes both an independent and a team approach to design solutions. A field study is encouraged for all design students.
- Graduates enjoy employment in both residential and non-residential design often specializing in planning homes, offices, and other work settings; retail, display or exhibit areas; restaurants; hotels, and resorts; health related facilities; schools, prisons, and other instructional facilities; and theaters, places of worship, and other places of assembly. Opportunities include positions in architectural and design firms, facilities planning, and sales.
- The interior design program requires that each student present for formal review a portfolio of design projects the term before entering interior design classes at the sophomore level or above. This review is a selective process by which the design faculty identifies students who are prepared in skills and knowledge to proceed to the sophomore level studio courses.
Required:
| AHRM 2204: Intro to Textiles |
3
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| ITDS 1114: Design Appreciation |
2
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| ECON 2005, 2006: Principles of Economics |
6
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| ITDS 1105: Design Fundamentals I |
3
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| ITDS 1106: Design Fundamentals II |
3
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| ITDS 1124: Design Drawing |
3
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| ITDS 2144: Second Year ID Studio |
3
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| ITDS 2134: Furnishings for Interiors |
2
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| ITDS 2114: Presentation Techniques |
3
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| NEHS 2984: Design Drawing III |
3
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| ITDS 3124: Interiors |
3
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| ITDS 3125: History of Interiors I |
3
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| ITDS 3126: History of Interiors II |
3
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| ITDS 3144: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) |
3
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| ITDS 3164: Lighting Design |
3
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| ITDS 3174: Building Systems for Interiors |
3
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| ITDS 4124: Fourth Year ID Studio |
5
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| ITDS 4164: Business Procedures |
2
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| ITDS 4964, 4974, 4994 |
3
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| AHRM 4664: Universal Design |
2
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Support Courses:
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| Fine Art |
3
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| MKTG 3104: Marketing Management |
3
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| Psychology or Sociology |
3
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| Electives to meet graduation requirements |
13-18
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Course Descriptions (ITDS)
1105-1106: DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
Introduces the basic principles and elements of design
using the vocabulary of line, shape, value, mass, and space
in both two and three-dimensional applications. The second
semester introduces color theory and explores the
generation and manipulation of interior space.
(6H,3C)
1114: DESIGN APPRECIATION
The design principles of unity, emphasis, balance, rhythm and scale as well as the elements of line, space, texture, light, and color are related to the applied design. (2H,2C)
1124: DESIGN DRAWING
Drafting of floor plans, elevations, sections, and other
orthographic drawings; measured perspective and black and
white rendering.
(6L,3C)
2114: PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
Methods, materials, and media for presenting interior design concepts. Pre: 1114, 1124, ART 1504. (6L,3C)
2134: FURNISHINGS FOR INTERIORS
Study of furnishings and finishes for interiors with an
emphasis on both the aesthetic and performance qualities of
the materials typically utilized in interior spaces. Taught
alternate years.
(2H,2C)
2144: SECOND YEAR ID STUDIO
Focus on application of elements and principles of design
to interior environments. Introduction to programming,
space planning, human environmental interaction, and
construction drawings in interior design.
Pre: 1114, 1124, 1106.
(1H,4L,3C)
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3114: FURNITURE DESIGN
The design of case furniture, millwork, and soft goods stressing materials, methods of construction, and ergonomic considerations in design. Pre: 1124, 2114, 2124. (6L, 3C)
3124: INTERIORS
Introduction to commercial and institutional space
planning. Advanced residential space planning and
specifications.
Pre: 2114.
(1H,4L,3C)
3125,3126: HISTORY IN INTERIOR DESIGN
Surveys of significant developments in the design of interiors and furniture of western civilization. 3125:3000 BC through the 19th century European. 3126:Colonial America through the 20th century modern design. University Core Area II required. (3H,3C)
3144: COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) STUDIO
Interior design studio with emphasis on computer-aided
design tools and space planning.
Pre: 3124.
(6L,3C)
3154: DESIGN STUDIO-FIBERART
Structural and applied design experience using fibers and fabrics. Techniques will include simple and complex weaving techniques. Pre: 1114. (1H, 4L, 3C) II.
3164: LIGHTING DESIGN
Interior electric lighting systems and design for interior
designers. Electrical systems and wiring.
Pre: 1106, 1124, 2114.
(2H,2L,3C)
3174: BUILDING SYSTEMS FOR INTERIORS
Overview of common building systems; materials and methods
of basic construction; interrelationship of exterior and
interior materials.
(3H,3C)
3954: STUDY ABROAD-INTERIOR DESIGN
Variable credit course.
4124: FOURTH YEAR ID STUDIO
Studio course focusing on the commercial design process,
including environmental and behavioral programming;
implications of governmental constraints; written, oral, and
graphic documentation; presentation software; and team
dynamics.
Pre: 3124, 3144.
(1H,8L,5C)
4144: ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) STUDIO
Interior design studio with emphasis on computer modeling,
rendering, and animation.
Pre: 3144.
(6L,3C)
4164: INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS PROCEDURES
Survey of business procedures, contractual, ethical, and
legal obligations in the profession of interior design.
Pre: 3144.
(2H,2C)
4964: FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
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