BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM
INTERIOR DESIGN
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design is the highest
degree offered by the Institute.
The Degree Program is scheduled on a quarter system. The
student has the option of completing this Program in 30 to
54 months. Day and evening classes are available. Upon completion
with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better, the
student will be awarded a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Interior Design. The Degree Program has a total of 180 quarter credit
units (includes 45 quarter credit units of general education
from another college). This is equivalent to 120 semester
credit units.
To receive the B.A. Degree, the student must complete the
Certificate Program,
as well as all classes shown below, and 45 quarter (30 semester)
credit units in general education. General education credits
must be taken concurrently with, or prior to completion of,
the design courses at the Institute. Upon entering the Institute,
each student will consult with our staff to determine the
status of any prior general education courses. These credits
must be taken at an accredited institution recognized by
the Department of Education. A grade of “C” or
better is required to transfer credit. A suggested list of
general education courses is on pages 5 and 6 of the Catalog
Addendum. Students wanting more information should contact
the Institute.
Courses or course requirements may be changed at any time
by Interior Designers Institute, however, the number of credit
units required for graduation will be the same as stated
in the catalog upon enrollment.
300 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I*
4 Units
Drafting skills and blueprint reading. Emphasis is placed on the structural aspects
of residential and commercial blueprints.
301 HISTORY OF INTERIORS AND ARCHITECTURE I*
4 Units
Study of the history of both interiors and architecture from the Egyptian period
to the 1900’s.
302 HISTORY OF INTERIORS AND ARCHITECTURE II*
4 Units
Study of the history of both interiors and architecture from
the 1900’s to the present.
303 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN I*
4 Units
Assignment of a studio project in the residential field utilizing
programming, schematic design and design development with
emphasis on the spatial envelope. Students will specify all
materials for the living space and complete the project by
preparing a model and boards.
305 COMMERCIAL DESIGN I*
4 Units
Assignment of a studio project in the commercial field. Lectures
will be given for support information on various types of
commercial installations. Students will complete the project
by preparing a model and boards.
306 COMMERCIAL DESIGN II*
4 Units
Students will study commercial design with emphasis on office
systems, ergonomic seating and construction documents.
308 CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES*
4 Units
Study of building techniques used in today’s building
industry. Emphasis is placed on plumbing, electrical, heating
and architect/interior design relations. Vocabulary used
in the industry will be studied.
309 DESIGN THEORY*
4 Units
A course exploring three-dimensional design principles. Through
sketching and model building, the class analyzes form, spatial
ordering and circulation systems.
310 COLOR*
4 Units
In-depth study of color and its psychological effect on the
environment. Color systems will be studied in detail.
312 PERSPECTIVE I*
4 Units
Students will learn one- and two-point perspective and other
visual rendering techniques.
313 MARKER RENDERING I*
4 Units
Students will learn the newest techniques in rendering with
markers. Emphasis will be placed on three-dimensional
illustrations and the development of individual style.
315 SPACEPLANNING*
4 Units
A series of spaceplanning projects will be assigned. Speed
and accuracy of spaceplanning are stressed. Lecture to accompany
the class on space allowance specifications.
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