INTERIOR DESIGN

College: Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance Degree: B. S. or B. A.

Limited Access: Yes

Contact: Lisa Waxman. Tony Purvis Address: 1038 William Johnston Bldg., FSU

Tallahassee, FL 32306-1231 Phone: (850) 644-1436

E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Description of Major

Interior Design is concerned with the design of all interior spaces, both residential and commercial, and the total field of environmental design. Students are prepared to meet professional requirements and criteria. A professional designer is defined by the national accrediting body of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) as one who is “qualified by education and experience to identify, research and creatively solve problems relative to the function and quality of man’s proximate environment.” The competencies taught include principles and elements of design, design analysis, space planning and programming, drafting and technical drawing, and graphic presentation of design solutions. Interior Design is studied in close relationship to art and architecture. 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.

Prerequisite Coursework:

All of the following also apply to the major: IND X203 (3) Design Fundamentals I IND X204 (3) Design Fundamentals II

IND X206 (3) Introduction to Interior Design (FSU students take IND 2002 Survey of Interior Design) IND X406 (3) Technical Drawing

* ARH X057 (3) or ARH X051 (3) History and Criticism of Art, Renaissance through Contemporary * May also be used to meet a general education/Liberal Studies humanities requirement.

Note: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for acceptable alternative courses, visit the “Common Prerequisites Manual.” This is available from the “Student Services” section of http://www.flvc.org.

Special note to transfer students: There is a special summer program for transfer students through which they may complete the prerequisite/diagnostic courses. Contact the department for more information about the summer program.

Requirements for Admission to the Major

The interior design program is limited access based on available faculty and space. The 4-year program of study incorporates a series of diagnostic/prerequisite courses in the first two terms of study. At the end of the spring term, a First Year Review will be held, and the top 40 students (essentially two studios of 20 each) will be allowed to progress into the second year and above courses. Transfer students may take all of the diagnostic/prerequisite courses during the summer term and compete equally for the fall enrollment available.

Mapping

Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors. You may view the map for this major at www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/.

Major Program of Studies at FSU: 76 hours

In order to graduate, students must successfully complete all program requirements. The program is accredited by CIDA and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Required courses. 70 hours.

IND 1203 (3) Design Fundamentals I IND 1204 (3) Design Fundamentals II IND 2002 (3) Survey of Interior Design IND 2300 (3) Graphic Techniques I IND 2310 (3) Graphic Techniques II IND 3217 (3) Interior Design Studio I

IND 4218 (3) Interior Design Studio II IND 4242 (3) Interior Design Studio III IND 4243 (3) Interior Design Studio IV IND 4XXX (3) 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 4161 (3) History of Interiors III IND 3430 (3) Lighting Fundamentals IND 3440 (3) Furniture Design IND 3470 (3) Construction Systems IND 3474 (3) Construction Documents IND 3480 (3) Materials and Methods IND 3529 (1) Portfolio Preparation IND 3627 (3) Sustainable Design IND 4506 (3) Business Practices CTE 1401, 1401L (3,1) Textiles and Lab

Electives: 6 hours. Choose from the courses below: IND 4156 (3) Historical Restoration & Research IND 3930 (1-3) Special Topics in Interior Design IND 4949r (1-3) Internship

IND 4905 (1-3) Directed Individual Study

Other courses in related areas may be selected in consultation with the Interior Design department. Computer Skills Competency: 3 hours. IND 3469 (3).

Oral Communication Competency: 0-3 hours

Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through appropriate high school speech training or with an approved college-level course.

Minimum Program Requirements - Summary Total Hrs. Required 120

Liberal Studies 36 Major Coursework 76 Minor Coursework 0

Computer Skills 0 beyond required major coursework Oral Competency 0-3

Other Coursework 0

Electives to bring total number of credit hours to 120

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.

Employment Information

Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Interior Designer, Commercial Designer, Contract Designer, Space Planner, Residential Designer, Preservationist, Product Consultant, Design Contractor, Interior Architect, Design Specifier, Interior Space Coordinator, Facilities Manager, Exhibit Designer.

Representative Employers: Interior Design Studios, Architectural Firms, Property Management Firms, Fabric, Carpet and Furniture Companies, Realtors, Retailers of Interior Products, Division of Parks and Recreation (Historic Preservation). Updated: Summer, 2013.