Interior Design Minor, B.A.; B.A.A.; B.S.; B.F.A.; B.S. in B.A.

This program provides students with the combination of skills and knowledge to successfully complement an existing major, or satisfy personal interests in the field of design. This minor is for students who want to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in drafting, visual communications, CAD, materials/components, design history and studio design applications. Students will document their work in a portfolio at the conclusion of their final studio course in IND 338.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

1. No more than 9 credits may transfer toward the minor.
2. Students must achieve a cumulative 2.7 program GPA or better to graduate with this minor.
3. Interior design minors are required to purchase a laptop computer for use in IND 334, IND 337, and IND 338. The most recent technical requirements can be found by clicking on the Computer Requirements Tab on the Interior Design program web page located at www.cmich.edu/interiordesign.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (25 hours)

IND 131	Interior Design Studio I: Introduction	3(1-4)
IND 138	Visual Communication for Interior Design	3(2-2)
IND 139	Interior Design Drafting	3(2-2)
IND 238	Design History and Precedent	3(3-0)
IND 332WI	Human Shelter and Environment	3(3-0)
IND 334	Computer-Aided Design for Interiors	3(2-2)
IND 336	Materials and Components of Interior Design	3(3-0)
IND 337	Interior Design Studio II: Residential	3(1-4)
IND 338	Professional Preparation for Interior Design	1(0-2)

Total: 25 semester hours

Note: IND 332WI satisfies the University Program Group III-A requirement.