Interior Design (BS)

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The four-year Interior Design degree provides student’s academic preparation for employment in the design-build industry.

Students develop skills in professional practice and sales, Auto CAD, Revit Architecture, drafting, sketching, rendering, space planning, specification of materials, building codes, history and theory. Drafting and technical skills are essential to the program of study.

In addition to classroom projects, students participate in various community service projects, interdisciplinary design charrettes, attend field trips, and participate locally in professional organizations such as ASID, IIDA and NKBA.

Students graduating with the Interior Design degree meet guidelines for the practice of residential and commercial interior design, are academically prepared to sit for the CKD (Certified Kitchen Design) exam, gain membership in professional organizations, become licensed, and after two years of experience in the field sit for the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) exam. The Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and is endorsed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).

Because the practice of interior design is complex, technical, and demanding, this program provides students with the technical skills, design and sales skills necessary to compete in the profession.

Program Prerequisite: None.
Minor: Not required.
Grade Requirements: A grade of “B” or better in courses required for this major (a grade of “B-” is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 124 hours is required for this program for graduation.
Program Code: 8087BS
CIPC: 500408

Transfer students and students coming into the program with an AAS, AA, or AS will take at least six semesters to complete the program.

Advisement

All Interior Design students are required to meet with a faculty advisor each semester for course and program advisement. Call 801- 626-6913 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

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Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information ). There are no admission or application requirements for this program.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. MATH 1030 (3) is recommended to fulfill the Quantitative Literacy requirement. The following required support courses will also be applied toward general education requirements: ART 1010 (3) or ART 1030 (3) and COMM 2110 (3).

Transfer Credits:

No courses older than 10 years will be accepted for credit toward a degree in this program.

Major Course Requirements for BS Degree

Interior Design Courses Required (65-66 credit hours)

IDT 1010 CA - Introduction to Interior Design Credits: (3)
IDT 1020 - Presentation Techniques Credits: (3)
IDT 1050 - Architectural Drafting Credits: (3)
IDT 2010 - Sustainability I: Textiles and Soft Materials Credits: (3)
IDT 2020 - Computer-aided Design and Drafting Credits: (3)
IDT 2035 - Design Process/Space Planning Credits: (3)
IDT 2040 - Architectural Detailing Credits: (3)
IDT 2050 - Codes Credits: (2)
IDT 2860 - Practicum Credits: (1-2)
IDT 2990 - Interior Design Seminar Credits: (1)
IDT 3000 - Lighting Design Credits: (3)
IDT 2820 - Historical Interiors Credits: (3)
IDT 3020 - American and Modern Interiors Credits: (3)
IDT 3025 - Professional Practice Credits: (3)
IDT 2060 - Sustainability II: Materials, Hard Surfaces, and Specifications Credits: (3)
IDT 3040 - Perspective/Rendering Credits: (2)
IDT 3045 - Residential Design Credits: (3)
IDT 3060 - Kitchen & Bath Credits: (3)
IDT 2080 - Advanced Interior Architectural Drafting and Design Credits: (3)
IDT 4020 - Commercial Design Credits: (3)
IDT 4025 - Senior Program Development Credits: (2)
IDT 4030 - Senior Project Credits: (3)
IDT 4040 - Portfolio Design Credits: (2)
IDT 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) 1 credit hour required
IDT 4860 INT - Internship for Interior Design Credits: (3)

Support Courses Required (26 credit hours)

ART 1010 CA - Introduction to the Visual Arts Credits: (3) or
ART 1030 CA - Studio Art for the Non-Art Major Credits: (3)
IDT 4010 - Commercial Studio Credits: (3)
COMM 2110 HU CEL - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Credits: (3)
PS 1143 - Principles of Selling and Persuasion Credits: (3)
PS 3103 - Sales Personalities and Profiles Credits: (3)
PS 3203 - Customer Service Techniques Credits: (3)
PS 3363 - Contract and Sales Negotiation Techniques Credits: (3)
PS 3702 - Developing Team Leadership Skills Credits: (2)
PS 3903 - Sales Presentation Strategies and Techniques Credits: (3)

Note:

Students are required to attend and participate in activities outside of the classroom and at least one workshop per year, for which a fee may be attached.