Interior Design (B.S.)

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Program: Bachelor of Science
Department of Art and Design
College of Visual and Performing Arts

Visual Arts Building 117 ~ 260-481-6709

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing their degree, B.S. graduates will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
Understand the basic principles and applications of design and color in two and three dimensions, particularly with regard to human response and behavior. Design principles include, but are not limited to, an understanding of basic visual elements and principles of organization and expression.
Apply their knowledge of design and color principles in a wide variety of residential and nonresidential projects. This requires an in-depth knowledge of the aesthetic properties of structure and surface, space and scale, materials, furniture, artifacts, textiles, lighting and the ability to research and solve problems creatively in ways that pertain to the function, quality and effect of specific interior programs. Knowledge of human factors and theories of human behavior related to the built environment that can inform interior design.
Develop design solutions that pertain to the functional and behavioral requirements of specific interior design problems. Students are expected to synthesize the design solutions by using materials, furniture, textiles, color, lighting and space planning. This requires that students understand the technical issues of human factors, including areas such as programming, environmental control systems, anthropometrics, ergonomics and proximities. The ability to integrate human factor considerations with design elements is essential.
Demonstrate knowledge of the technical aspects of construction and building systems and energy conservation, as well as working knowledge of legal codes and regulations related to construction, environmental systems and human health and safety, and the ability to apply such knowledge appropriately in specific projects.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate concepts and requirements to the broad spectrum of professionals and clients involved or potentially involved with interior design projects. Such communication involves verbal, written and representational media in both two and three dimensions, and encompasses a range from initial sketch to finished design.
Demonstrate functional knowledge of production elements such as installation procedures, project management and specification of materials and equipment.
Demonstrate an understanding of the history of art, architecture, decorative arts and interior design.
Demonstrate functional knowledge of basic business practices and ethical practices in interior design.
Demonstrate an understanding of research theories and methodologies related to or concerned with interior design.

Demonstrate the ability to apply their learning and become oriented to the working profession, through field experience, internships or participation in interior design organizations.

Program Description

Follow your passion for design, pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Interior Design, and become an Interior Designer. Our B.S. degree program prepares graduates with knowledge and skills that enable them to pursue many career opportunities in interior design, interior architecture, architectural design, facility planning, building construction industry and many other design-related fields. The well-crafted curriculum includes Purdue University Fort Wayne general education courses, interior design core courses and the sequential design studio courses from freshmen to senior level.

The two sequential capstone courses include departmental approved interdisciplinary courses that allow students to develop an area of design specialty in healthcare design, educational design, hospitality design, retail design, and residential design as well as many other different design specialties. Students will also receive lots of personal attention and experience including a semester-long practicum and the exciting senior exhibition at the conclusion of your coursework. As you graduate from the Interior Design program, you have acquired a broad skill set required for an interior designer.

Accreditation:

The Department of Art and Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Program Delivery:

Department of Art and Design courses are offered on campus, with some distance and hybrid course offerings.

Declaring this major - B.S. Interior Design

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Interior Design is a four-year program that provides graduates with knowledge and skills that enable them to pursue many career opportunities in interior design, interior architecture, architectural design, facility planning, building construction industry and many other design related fields.

The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program requires 120 credit hours. The curriculum includes Purdue University Fort Wayne general education requirements and core courses in interior design principles, space planning, furniture and interior design history, computer graphics and modeling, professional practice and sequential design studio courses at different levels. Two sequential senior studio courses with the co-requisite interdisciplinary course allow students to develop an area of design specialty in healthcare design, educational design, hospitality design, retail design, residential design and many other different type of projects. You must earn a grade of C- or better in each required INTD course, and complete the requirements are listed below:

General Requirements:

Specific admission requirements for program - See “Declaring this major” above.

General Education Requirements Credits: 33

Click on the General Education Requirements link for details
A grade of C- or higher is required in each course used to satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements. Courses may be retaken if minimum grade requirement is not met.
Cat A - STAT 12500 or MA 15300
Cat A - ENGL 13100
Cat A - COM 11400 or THTR 11400
Cat A - ENGL 23202
Cat B - Social/Behavioral - PSY 12000
Cat B - Humanistic/Artistic - AD 11100

Interior Design Content Field: Credits 87

Students must earn a grade of C- or better in each required INTD course; courses may be re-taken in order to fulfill this requirement.

First Year Interior Design Courses: Credits 21

INTD 11100 - Introduction To Interior Design Cr. 3.
INTD 20100 - CAD For Interior Design Cr. 3.
AD 10202 - Introduction to 2-D Design Cr. 3.
INTD 12100 - Freehand Sketching Cr. 3.
ARET 12300 - Digital Graphics For Built Environment I Cr. 3.
AD 10502 - Digital Imaging Cr. 3.
AD 15200 - Introduction to 3-D Design Cr. 3.

Second Year Interior Design Courses: Credits 21

INTD 11200 - Interior Design I Cr. 3.
INTD 13100 - Decorative Materials And Accessories I Cr. 3.
AD 12100 - Drawing Fundamentals I Cr. 3.
AD 10401 - Introduction to Typography Cr. 3.
ARET 12400 - Architectural Engineering Construction I Cr. 3.
INTD 13200 - Decorative Materials And Accessories II Cr. 3.
INTD 24100 - Lighting And Color Design Cr. 3.

Third Year Interior Design Courses: Credits 24

AD 11100 counts twice in the Interior Design program, once in the the general education area, and a second time in the Third Year Interior Design Courses; credits are counted in general education area.

Fourth Year Interior Design Courses: Credits 9

INTD 40001 - Interior Design Studio I Cr. 3.
INTD 40100 - Interior Design Studio II Cr. 3.
INTD 40400 - Interior Design Practicum Cr. 3.

Interior Design Elective Courses: Credits 9 (Department-approved courses)

Interdisciplinary Design Topic Courses: Credits 3 (Department-approved courses)

• Interdisciplinary Design Topic in Residential Design, Special Populations - Aging, Healthcare Design, Educational Design, Hotel and Restaurant Design.

BUS 10001 - Principles of Business Administration Cr. 3.
CDFS 25500 - Introduction to Couple and Family Relationships Cr. 3.
EDU 34001 - Education and American Culture Cr. 3.
NUTR 20400 - Food, History & Culture Cr. 3.
GERN 23100 - Introduction to Gerontology Cr. 3.
HTM 10000 - Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Cr. 1-3.
HTM 23100 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Cr. 3.
MUSC 41003 - Creative Arts, Health, and Wellness Cr. 3.
OLS 25200 - Human Relations in Organizations Cr. 3.
PHIL 31200 - Medical Ethics Cr. 3.
PPOL 12000 - Contemporary Health Issues Cr. 1-3.
PPOL 16200 - Environment and People Cr. 3.
PSY 31400 - Introduction to Learning Cr. 3.
SOC 31601 - The Family Cr. 3.
SOC 31401 - Social Aspects of Health and Medicine Cr. 3.

Minimum Grade Requirements

Students must have a minimum grade of C- or better on all classes for credit towards their degree. Classes below a C- grade may be retaken for a qualifying grade as needed.

Credit By Self-Acquired Competency

Credit by Self-Acquired Competency is at the discretion of the department and evaluated on an individual basis.

Self-Paced Courses

Independent study classes are sometimes available and at the discretion of both the course instructor and chair of the department.

Total Credits: 120

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.