Interior Design Major, B.A.; B.A.A.; B.S.
B.A. degree; B.S. degree; B.A.A. degree
Major Map
The Interior Design Program involves the detailed design of interior environments, drawing on diverse knowledge from various disciplines emphasizing an integrated approach that relates interior design to society and architecture. Students will understand the design principles and processes with opportunities to demonstrate how social, economic, cultural, and physical contexts inform their decision making. The program prepares students to be effective professionals, communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners and maintains strong relationships with professional practice. The Program provides exposure to qualified role models in interior design through field trips and guest speakers.
The Program is nationally accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association for Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Students are prepared to excel in a wide range of careers including commercial, residential, healthcare, and related areas . A sequence of creative design studios is supported by both theoretical and technical courses and students learn both traditional and digital visual presentation formats.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
- Students must achieve a cumulative 2.7 program GPA or better to graduate with this major.
- In order to enroll in a major course, students must achieve a C or higher in the required prerequisite course(s) and all required courses to graduate with this major.
- A limit of 18 credit hours of 100 and 200 level courses in Interior Design may be transferred to CMU. A visual review of student work is required for courses transferring as IND credit.
- It is recommended that interior design majors have access to a computer that will support program software for use in interior design courses. The most recent technical requirements can be found on the Computer Recommendations on the Interior Design program.
- An Interior Design program fee may be charged in semesters preceding an accreditation visit.
Notes:
- ART 285 fulfills the University Program Group I-A requirement; IND 332WI satisfies the University Program Group III-A requirement; IND 238 satisfies the University Program Group I-B requirement and may be offered as Writing Intensive--check Course Registration for sections offered as WI.
- The Interior Design program has the right to request any student’s work for display, publication or permanent use. The department provides minimal supplies and equipment. Students are expected to purchase most of their personal project materials.
- Suggested Minors (20-24 hours): Art, Art History, Business Administration, Child Development, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, History, Hospitality Services Administration, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Multimedia Design, Museum Studies, Professional Sales, Psychology, Real Estate: Development and Finance, Sociology.
Program Requirements
Foundations Courses I (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| ART 119 | Design Foundations | 3(0-6) |
| ART 202 | Introduction to Digital Fabrication | 3(0-6) |
Foundations Requirements II (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| ART 106 | Introduction to Drawing | 3(0-6) |
| IND 132 | Drawing for Interiors | 3(2-2) |
Note: Art minors should select
ART 106.
Foundational Courses III (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| ART 231 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3(0-6) |
| IND 134 | Digital Fundamentals for Interior Design | 3(1-3) |
Note: Art Minors should select
ART 231.
Required Courses (63 hours)
| ART 285 | Introduction to Western Art, Part II | 3(3-0) |
| IND 109 | Architectural Drafting | 3(2-2) |
| IND 131 | Interior Design Studio I: Introduction | 3(1-4) |
| IND 138 | Visual Communication for Interior Design | 3(2-2) |
| IND 155 | Introduction to Textiles | 3(2-2) |
| IND 234 | Computer Modeling | 3(2-2) |
| IND 238 | Design History and Precedent | 3(3-0) |
| IND 326 | Building Systems | 3(2-2) |
| IND 328 | Design History and Criticism | 3(3-0) |
| IND 332WI | Human Shelter and Environment | 3(3-0) |
| IND 335 | Contract Documents | 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) |
| IND 339WI | Interior Design Studio III: Special User Groups | 3(1-4) |
| IND 432WI | Seminar in Interior Design | 3(3-0) |
| IND 433 | Professional Practices in Interior Design | 3(3-0) |
| IND 434 | Advanced CAD for Interiors | 3(2-2) |
| IND 436QR | Lighting Design | 3(2-2) |
| IND 437 | Interior Design Studio IV: Hospitality & Retail Design | 3(1-4) |
| IND 438 | Interior Design Internship | 2(Spec) |
| IND 439 | Interior Design Studio V: Senior Project | 3(1-4) |
Total: 72 Semester hours