First Semester = 16 Credit Hours
Course #Course TitleCredits
SLP 007CCS First Year Experience1
DFN 101Drawing I: Rapid Concept3
DFN 1372D & 3D Integrated Design Studio3
DFN 139Color & Light Studies 3
DIN 127Freshman Interior Design Studio I3
DVC 100Introduction to Material Culture3
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
Course #Course TitleCredits
DFN 112Drawing II: Style & Skill3
Choose OneDFN 138 DFN 1424d Design Studio Performative Spaces3
DIN 128Freshman Interior Design Studio II3
DIN 130Residential Interior Design Studio 3
DEN 101Composition I3

 

Third Semester = 18 Credit Hours
Course #Course TitleCredits
Choose OneDFN 138 DFN 1424D Design Studio Performative Spaces 3
DIN 220Auto Cad I / Architectural Drawing3
DIN 231Sophomore Interior Design Studio3
DAH 251Design Sources & Materials3
DEN 102Composition II
Fourth Semester = 18 Credit Hours
Course #Course TitleCredits
DIN 205Textiles3
DIN 232Sophomore Interior Design Studio II3
DIN 261Environ. Psych. & Human Factors3
DIN 270Revit Architecture3
Choose OneDAH 201 DAH 202 DAH 200Visual Narration: Africa Visual Narration: Asia Western Art History/Visual Culture3
Fifth Semester = 16.5 Credit Hours
Course #Course TitleCredits
DIN 331Junior Interior Design Studio I3
DIN 3113D Interior Modeling3
DIN 351Laws, Codes and Standards3
DIN 335Portfolio Preparation1.5
DHU ---Humanities Course3
DAH 321History of Interior Design3
Sixth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
Course #Course TitleCredits
DIN 3133D Interior Modeling & Animation3
DIN 332Junior Interior Design Studio II3
DIN 363Lighting Technology & Application3
D--- 200-400General Education Elective 3
DNS 200-400Natural Science 3
Seventh Semester = 13.5 Credit Hours
Course #Course TitleCredits
DIN 431Senior Interior Design Studio I3
DIN 434Business Practices Seminar1.5
Choose OneDAH or DVC 200-400 levelArt History (or) Visual Culture Elective3
D--- 200-400General Education Elective 3
D--- 100-400Open Elective3
Eighth Semester = 15 Credit Hours
Course #Course TitleCredits
DIN 432Senior Interior Design Studio II3
DIN ---Interior Design Elective3
D--- 200-400General Education Elective 3
D--- 200-400General Education Elective 3
D---Open Elective3

**DAH/DVC must be taken at the 200 level or higher

Catalog Year 22/23  Total Credits 126-127
Total credits: 127: First Year Experience=1; Foundations=18; Major=60; Gen Ed=42; General Elective=6

Vision Statement

Our Program aspires to be a pioneering force in the design world, cultivating a new generation of interior designers who are not only masters of aesthetics and functionality but also visionaries in creating spaces that enhance human experience.

We are committed to advancing the role of interior design as a crucial element of the built environment, training designers to craft interiors that are not just spaces, but sanctuaries of human interaction and personal expression. We aim to seamlessly integrate interior design with apparel, product,  entertainment and any other realms of design as we identify natural collaborations. We envision a future where our program not only leads in artistic innovation and technical excellence but also profoundly influences the evolution of design disciplines. Our graduates will be a part of a design evolution, where the interior becomes a canvas for sustainable, inclusive, and transformative experiences, bridging the gap between art and utility, tradition and innovation, individuality and universality.

Mission Statement

Empowering the next generation of visionary designers, our Interior Design Program is committed to fostering creativity, innovation, sustainable well-being, and practical experience. Through a dynamic curriculum, cutting-edge research, and collaborative partnerships, we aspire to shape leaders who redefine and elevate the art and practice of interior design. Our graduates will be known for their transformative impact on spaces, communities, and the future of design.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Upon graduation, students in the BFA Interior Design program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate sophistication in the communication of ideas which will progressively evolve throughout the four years of study, beginning with sketching and drafting, and continuing with the implementation of multimedia digital design tools.
  2. Demonstrate proficiencies in research methodology, ideation, and concept development by identifying, analyzing and applying information from a variety of stakeholders to productively impact the built environment.
  3. Develop and construct custom design elements/products towards a design solution.
  4. Engage all aspects of the design process to approach an advanced and human-centered design solution.
  5. Apply ethical and professional practices and understand all aspects of the interior design practice by making use of the interior design business fundamentals and professional skills including operations, communications and ethical, legal and financial responsibilities of the practitioner.