Total credits required: 120

The core courses in our Interior Design program follow a specific sequence. Latter courses build upon the knowledge and skills acquired from previous courses. So, in addition to your other classes, the following need to be taken one per term in the correct order.

• Semester 1: ID 1820 Drafting
• Semester 2: ID 2850 Basic Space Planning
• Semester 3: ID 2860 Residential Design
• Semester 4: ID 3810 Office Design*
• Semester 5: ID 3860 Restaurant + Retail Design*
• Semester 6: ID 4870 Special Use Design
• Semester 7: ID 4990 Senior Design Project

*Courses #4 and 5 are interchangeable in the sequence.

 

Students who do not transfer or receive portfolio credit for any of the above courses will require a minimum of seven terms to graduate.

Green Design Specialization

We offer a specialization in sustainable design. To earn this specialization please declare the Green Design emphasis when you register for classes, then choose Green Design 2 and Green Design 3 as your elective courses. Green Design must be declared before enrolling in Office Design or Restuaruant + Retail Design class. In addition to the required coursework students must:

• Complete no fewer than 3 major design projects emphasizing green design within the following courses: Residential Design, Restaurant + Retail Design, Office Design and Special Use Design.
• Focus on innovative green design solutions within their Design Thesis and Senior Project.