Program Overview

Program Guide

Interior Architecture and Design

The College of Fine Arts offers a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Architecture and Design. This program has specialized admission requirements.

Description of Major

Interior Design is concerned with the creation of all interior spaces, both residential and commercial, and the field of environmental design in general. Students are prepared to meet professional requirements and criteria. Interior Design is studied in close relationship to art and architecture.

The Council for Interior Design Qualification describes that interior design encompasses the analysis, planning, design, documentation, and management of interior non-structural
on-seismic construction and alteration projects in compliance with applicable building design and construction, fire, life-safety, and energy codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines for the purpose of obtaining a building permit, as allowed by law. Qualified by means of education, experience, and examination, interior designers have a moral and ethical responsibility to protect consumers and occupants through the design of code-compliant, accessible, and inclusive interior environments that address well-being, while considering the complex physical, mental, and emotional needs of people.

There is an active student chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) which is open to all majors in the program.

Admission Requirements

• An overall GPA of 3.00 or higher is required for admission into this major.
• Prerequisite coursework includes:
  • IND 1203 (3) Design Fundamentals I
  • IND 1204 (3) Design Fundamentals II
  • IND 1206 (3) Intro to Interior Design
  • ARH 2051 (3) History and Criticism of Art II (Renaissance through Contemporary)
  • MAC 1105 (3) College Algebra
• These courses must be completed at FSU with a final grade of B minus or greater.

Requirements for the Major

• The program requires 74 hours of major coursework.
• Required courses include:
  • IND 1203 (3) Design Fundamentals I
  • IND 1204 (3) Design Fundamentals II
  • IND 1206 (3) Intro to Interior Design
  • IND 2300 (3) Graphic Techniques I
  • IND 2310 (3) Graphic Techniques II
  • IND 2620 (3) Responsible Design
  • IND 3217c (4) Interior Design Studio I
  • IND 4218c (4) Interior Design Studio II
  • IND 4242c (4) Interior Design Studio III
  • IND 4243c (4) Interior Design Studio IV
  • IND 4245c (4) Interior Design Studio V
  • IND 3465 (3) Computer-Aided Design I
  • IND 3469 (3) Computer-Aided Design II
  • IND 4101 (3) History of Interiors I
  • IND 4131 (3) History of Interiors II
  • IND 3431 (3) Lighting Fundamentals
  • IND 3440c (4) Furniture Design
  • IND 3470 (3) Construction Systems
  • IND 3474 (3) Construction Documents
  • IND 3480 (3) Materials and Methods
  • IND 3529 (1) Portfolio Development I
  • IND 3533 (1) Portfolio Development II
  • IND 4506 (3) Business Practices for Interior Designers
  • IND 4947 (3) Internship
• Electives (7 hours) can be chosen from:
  • IND 3930 (1-3) Special Topics in Interior Design
  • IND 4947r (1-3) Internship
  • IND 4905 (1-3) Directed Individual Study
• Other courses in related areas may be selected in consultation with the Interior Architecture and Design department.

Digital Literacy

• IND 3469 Computer-Aided Design II satisfies this requirement for the major.

Oral Communication Competency

• Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly.
• This requirement may be met with an approved college-level course.

Upper Division Writing

• IND 4506 Business Practices for Interior Designers satisfies this requirement for the major.

Minimum Program Requirements

• Total Hours Required: 120
• General Education: 36
• Major Coursework: 74
• Minor Coursework: 0
• Digital Literacy: 0 beyond required major coursework
• Oral Competency: 3
• Upper Division Writing: 0 beyond required coursework
• Other Coursework: 0
• Electives to bring total number of credit hours to 120

Mapping

Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion.

Remarks

1. A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, 30 of which must be taken at this University.
2. Half of the major course semester hours must be completed in residence at this University.
3. The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
4. Students who plan to earn the B.A. degree must complete a foreign language through the intermediate (2200 or equivalent) level and nine additional hours in the fields of history and humanities, beyond General Education requirements.
5. Students must earn a C or higher in all major classes, beyond the first year, to remain in the program.

Employment Information

• Representative job titles related to this major include:
  • Commercial Designer in an Interior Design firm or Architectural firm
  • Residential Designer
  • Owner of Design firm
  • Lighting Designer
  • Product or Furniture Designer
  • Retail Showroom Designer
  • Retail Visual Merchandiser
  • Design Project Manager
  • Product Expediter
  • Estimator
  • Sales Representative
  • Facilities Planner
  • Aging in Place Specialist
  • Design Marketing Specialist
  • Building Model Builder
  • Project Renderer
  • Universal Design Specialist
  • LEED (Sustainable) Design Specialist
  • Exhibit Designer
  • Codes Consultant
  • Installation Supervisor
  • Feasibility Study Designer
  • Specification Writer
  • Office Furnishings Designer
  • Technical Illustrator
  • Project Coordinator
  • Creative Director
  • Design Associate
  • Design Assistant
  • Senior Designer
  • Junior Designer
  • Construction Administrator
  • Purchasing Agent
• Representative employers include:
  • Interior Design Studios
  • Architectural Firms
  • Property Management Firms
  • Interior Product Manufacturing Companies
  • Realtors
  • Retailers of Interior Products
  • Division of Parks and Recreation (Historic Preservation)