Interior Design Technology
Clinical Associate Professor: E. McLaughlin (Program Director), D. Nickolson
Senior Lecturer: M.A. Frank
Lecturer: B. Morrow
Associate of Science in Interior Design Technology
The Interior Design curriculum is a two year Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program that uses the latest technology while employing faculty from the areas of interior design, architecture, fine arts, and computer graphics to provide students with the skills necessary to work as interior design assistants and be able to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam after approximately four years of work experience.
The emphasis is on technical knowledge, methodology, and aesthetic appreciation of interior design for the health, safety, and welfare of the public; equipping students with visual presentation and communication skills; imparting awareness for environmental, business, ethical, and other contemporary issues; and linking classroom knowledge to applications in the field. These graduates can address complex design problems and manage projects. The educational objectives for the A.S. Interior Design are:
- Demonstrate technical knowledge and application of the design process.
- Solve problems that are quantitative in nature.
- Analyze complex issues and apply sound design methodology in multidisciplinary fields of interior design technology.
- Practice effective communication skills in, oral, written and visual presentations.
- Increase knowledge and demonstrate solutions sensitive to health, safety and welfare of the public.
- Work collaboratively and effectively in technology and design related industries.
- Continue professional advancement through life-long learning.
- Understand the environmental, ethical, diversity, cultural and contemporary aspects of their work.
- Be responsible citizens.
Graduates typically find employment in residential design fields in retail settings as sales associates or as manufacture's reps for products, in the kitchen and bath industry, as CAD technicians for the interior design or architecture fields, or as self-employed designers.
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 credits)
- COMM-R 110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication: 3 credits hours
- ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing, and Inquiry: 3 credits hours
- MATH 15300 Algebra & Trig I: 3 credits hours
- HER E109 Color and Design: 3 credits hours
- INTR 10300 Introduction to Interior Design: 3 credits hours
Second Semester (15 credits)
- ART 11700 Introduction to Construction Drafting with CAD: 3 credit hours
- ART 12000 Introduction to Construction Drafting with BIM: 3 credit hours
- INTR 12400 Space Planning for Interiors: 3 credit hours
- MATH 15400 Algebra & Trigonometry II: 3 credit hours
- Life or Physical Science Selective: 3 credit hours
Sophomore Year
Third Semester (15 credits)
- ART 15500 Residential Construction: 3 credit hours
- HER E209 Drawing for Interior Design: 3 credit hours
- INTR 12500 Color and Lighting: 3 credit hours
- INTR 20200 Interior Materials and Applications: 3 credit hours
- Social Science Selective: 3 credit hours
Fourth Semester (15 credits)
- INTR 20400 History of Interiors and Furniture I: 3 credit hours
- INTR 22400 Residential I, Kitchen and Bath: 3 credit hours
- INTR 22600 Commercial Interiors I: 3 credit hours
- Life of Physical Science Selective: 3 credit hours
- Cultural Understanding Selective: 3 credit hours
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Technology
The Interior Design curriculum is a four-year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program that employs faculty from the areas of interior design, architecture, fine arts, computer graphics, and organizational leadership to provide students with the skills necessary to work as professional interior designers and be able to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam after approximately two years of work experience.
The emphasis is on technical knowledge, methodology, and aesthetic appreciation of interior design for the health, safety, and welfare of the public; equipping students with visual presentation and communication skills; imparting an awareness for environmental, business, ethical, and other contemporary issues; and linking classroom knowledge to application in the field. These graduates can address complex design problems and manage projects.
The educational objectives for the B.S. Interior Design are:
- Demonstrate technical knowledge and application of the design process.
- Solve problems that are quantitative in nature.
- Analyze complex issues and apply sound design methodology in multidisciplinary fields of interior design technology.
- Practice effective communication skills in, oral, written and visual presentations.
- Increase knowledge and demonstrate solutions sensitive to health, safety and welfare of the public.
- Work collaboratively and effectively in technology and design related industries.
- Continue professional advancement through life-long learning.
- Understand the environmental, ethical, diversity, cultural and contemporary aspects of their work.
- Be responsible citizens.
Graduates typically find employment in residential or commercial design fields as designers, in retail or manufacturing settings as sales associates, in design and construction industries as manufacturer's reps for products, as CAD technicians for the interior design or architecture fields, or as self-employed designers.
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 credits)
- COMM-R 110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication: 3 credit hours
- ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing, and Inquiry: 3 credit hours
- MATH 15300 Algebra & Trig I: 3 credit hours
- HER E109 Color and Design: 3 credit hours
- INTR 10300 Introduction to Interior Design: 3 credit hours
Second Semester (15 credits)
- ART 11700 Introduction to Construction Drafting with CAD: 3 credit hours
- ART 12000 Introduction to Construction Drafting with BIM: 3 credit hours
- INTR 15100 Textiles for Interiors: 3 credit hours
- HER E209 Drawing for Interior Design: 3 credit hours
- MATH 15400 Algebra and Trigonometry II: 3 credit hours
Sophomore Year
Third Semester (15 credits)
- ART 15500 Residential Construction: 3 credit hours
- INTR 12400 Space Planning for Interiors: 3 credit hours
- INTR 12500 Color and Lighting: 3 credit hours
- INTR 20200 Interior Materials and Applications: 3 credit hours
- CGT 21100 Raster Imaging for Computer Graphics: 3 credit hours
Fourth Semester (15 credits)
- ART 21000 History of Architecture: 3 credit hours
- ART 22200 Commercial Construction: 3 credit hours
- INTR 22400 Residential I, Kitchen and Bath: 3 credit hours
- INTR 20400 History of Interiors and Furniture I: 3 credit hours
- INTR 22600 Commercial Interiors I: 3 credit hours
Junior Year
Fifth Semester (15 credits)
- INTR 30400 History of Interiors and Furniture II: 3 credit hours
- INTR 32400 Residential II, Housing Design: 3 credit hours
- INTR 32500 Environmental Lighting Design: 3 credit hours
- ART 22300 Architectural 3D Modeling I: 3 credit hours
- INTR 22500 3D Interior Design: 3 credit hours
Sixth Semester (15 credits)
- INTR 32600 Commercial Interiors II: 3 credit hours
- ART 32300 Architectural 3D Modeling II: 3 credit hours
- HER H221 Art Past and Present: 3 credit hours
- OLS 37100 Project Management: 3 credit hours
- Cultural Understanding Selective: 3 credit hours
Senior Year
Seventh Semester (15 credits)
- TECH 30010 Internship: 3 credit hours
- Life Science Elective: 3 credit hours
- INTR 42600: Evidence Based Design: 3 credit hours
- INTR 45200: Building Systems: 3 credit
- INTR 48000 Senior Thesis: 3 credit hours
Eighth Semester (15 credits)
- INTR 42800 Capstone: 3 credit hours
- INTR 45300 Business Practices: 3 credit hours
- INTR 49500 Sustainable Design: 3 credit hours
- Life Science elective: 3 credit hours
- Social Science Elective: See Approved List: 3 credit hours
NOTE: A grade of a C or higher must be obtained in all INTR and ART courses in order to progress in the program.
Plan of Study effective fall 2021.
Interior Minor
The Interior Design Technology minor presents the opportunity for any student to gain simple interior design proficiencies and knowledge through coursework that may be used to supplement their primary degree while exposing the student to an innovative and diverse area of study. Studio based requirements will challenge students to complete experiential exercises and projects, while lecture based coursework required through the minor will offer the student the ability to study specialty topics such as design history, textiles or sustainability, further augmenting their comprehension of the industry.
Upon completion of the Interior Design Technology minor, students will be able to:
- Recognize and apply the basic elements and principles of design to interior environments.
- Comprehend the design process as utilized on all design projects.
- Manually draft basic floor plans precisely.
- Plan both residential and commercial spaces accurately.
- Understand the fundamental proficiencies and aptitudes required for a career in interior design.
- Effectively communicate design ideas through written, verbal, and graphic means.
Note: While the minor will supplement any student's primary discipline with additional knowledge, the minor will not qualify an individual to work exclusively in the field.
Curriculum (6 courses/18 credit hours)
Required Courses (2 courses)
- INTR 10300 - Introduction to Interior Design
- INTR 12400 - Space Planning for Interiors
Studio-based Elective Courses (2 courses; select from the following list:)
- ART 11700 - Introduction to Construction Drafting with CAD
- ART 12000 - Introduction to Construction Drafting with BIM
- INTR 12500 - Color and Lighting (Prereq HER-E 109)
- INTR 20200 - Interior Materials and Applications
- INTR 22400 - Residential I, Kitchen and Bath
Lecture-based Elective Courses (2 courses: select from the following list:)
- ART 21000 - History of Architecture
- INTR 15100 Textiles for Interiors
- INTR 20400 - History of Interiors and Furniture I
- INTR 30400 - History of Interiors and Furniture II
- INTR 49500 - Sustainable Design
A grade of C is required in all course work credited toward the minor.
