Jerry L. Nielson, Chair
The four-year program in interior design is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER). The curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Design and is an essential first step toward professional registration in Florida, other states and the Canadian provinces regulating the title or practice of interior design.
The design process is studied and applied crea-tively to resolve problems of interior environments. The curriculum equips students with knowledge of design techniques, materials, resources and an awareness of the interrelated professional responsibilities of design.
Field trips are required
in the junior and senior years. Students should plan to have adequate funds
for field trips and design studio project materials. Internships are recommended
in the summer between the junior and senior years.
Interior design career opportunities are numerous because businesses,
corporations, community organizations and government agencies demand professional
design services. Graduates of this program usually assume positions in
interior design offices and architectural firms.
51 credits, including electives, must be taken at the 3000-level or above.
This program is limited access. Entering students must consult the department adviser. All students (postbaccalaureate, junior college transfers and UF students) must apply for admission to the professional program, which is limited because of space limitations.
Critical tracking courses
are shown in bold and must be completed in the term indicated.
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |
| Semester 1 – Fall | Credits |
| ARC 1301 Architectural Design 1 | 4 |
| IND 1020 Design of Architectural Interiors | 2 |
| IND 2100 History of Interiors 1 (GE-H). | 3 |
| MAC 1142 Precalculus Algebra (GE-M). | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C) | 3 |
|
|
16 |
Critical Tracking Criteria
• Complete ARC 1301, IND 1020 and 2100
• Achieve a 2.2 minimum GPA
| Semester 2 – Spring | Credits |
| ARC 1302 Architectural Design 2 | 4 |
| IND 2130 History of Interiors II | 3 |
| PHY 2004 Applied Physics (GE-P) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S). | 3 |
|
|
16 |
| * Satisfies 3 hours of Gordon Rule writing. |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete ARC 1302, PHY 2004 and IND 2130
• Complete MAC 1147 or 2233
• Achieve a 2.40 minimum GPA.
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | |
| Semester 3 – Fall | Credits |
| ARC 2303 Architectural Design 3 | 5 |
| * IND 2635 Theory of Interior Design. | 3 |
| CGS 2470 Computers for Arch (GE-M) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P/B). | 3 |
|
|
14 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete ARC 2303, IND 2635 and CGS 2470
• Achieve a 2.6 minimum GPA
| Semester 4 – Spring | Credits |
| IND 2214 Introduction to Architectural Interiors. | 5 |
| IND 2313 Interior Graphics. | 3 |
| IND 2422 Interior Materials | 3 |
| IND 2460C Computers in 3-D Design | 3 |
|
|
14 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• Complete IND 2214, 2313, 2422 and 2460C
• Successfully complete pin-up requirements
• Achieve a 2.6 minimum GPA
This program is limited access.
During the sophomore year spring semester, students must participate in
an exhibit of their work in studio courses. Admission to the junior year
is based on this exhibit and the pre-professional GPA.
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 – Fall | Credits |
| IND 3468 Environmental Technology for Interiors. | 3 |
| IND 3215 Architectural Interiors 1. | 5 |
| IND 3424 Interior Design Construction Documents. | 4 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P/B). | 3 |
|
|
15 |
| Semester 6 – Spring | Credits |
| IND 3431 Interior Lighting | 3 |
| IND 3216 Architectural Interiors 2. | 5 |
| IND 3505 Professional Practice. | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S). | 3 |
|
|
14 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 – Fall | Credits |
| IND 4450C Advanced Interior Design Detailing and
Construction Documents |
4 |
| IND 4225 Advanced Architectural Interiors 1 | 6 |
| IND Elective. | 3 |
| 3-4000 level Elective. | 3 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 8 – Spring | Credit |
| IND 4226 Advanced Architectural Interiors 2 | 6 |
| IND 4440 Furniture Design. | 3 |
| IND Elective. | 3 |
| 3-4000 level Elective. | 3 |
|
|
15 |
|
|
120 |
Requirements for postbaccalaureate and transfer students with an A.A.
degree who are majoring in Interior Design:
| First Year: Fall Semester | ||
| ARC 1301 | 4 credits | C or better |
| IND 1020 | 2 credits | C or better |
| IND 2100 | 3 credits | C or better |
| = 9 credits | 2.0 overall GPA |
Students who cannot complete appropriate math and/or physics courses will begin the math requirement in the first transfer semester and the physics course in the second semester. These courses must meet the overall GPA requirements.
First Year: Spring Semester
| ARC 1302 | 4 credits | |
| IND 2130 | 3 credits | |
| = 7 credits | 2.20 overall GPA |
Students often complete a business minor along with this major if general electives are complete.
Second Year: Fall Semester
| ARC 2303 | 5 credits | |
| IND 2635 | 3 credits | |
| CGS 2470 | 3 credits | (or substitute an AutoCad transfer course) |
| IND 2100 | 3 credits | (if not taken earlier) |
| = 14 credits | 2.40 overall GPA |
Second Year: Spring Semester
| IND 2214 | 5 credits | |
| IND 2313 | 3 credits | |
| IND 2422 | 3 credits | |
| IND 2130 | 3 credits | (if not taken earlier) |
| IND 2460 | 3 credits | |
| = 17 credits | 2.60 overall GPA |