Course Listing

Here you’ll find brief descriptions of all courses offered by the Interior Design Program.

For degree requirements, visit the Critical Tracking Course Path.

For a listing of course syllabi, visit the college’s listing of course syllabi.

IND 1020 – Design Innovation

• Semester: Fall, Summer B
• Credits: 3

IND 2100 – History of Interior Design I

• Semester: Fall, Summer A
• Credits: 3

History of interior spaces, design philosophy, interior elements in architectural and sociological context. A study of the record of human achievement expressed in the built environment. Foundation for contemporary design and interior preservation practice. Ancient world through early 19th century.

IND 2130 – History of Interior Design II

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 3

Continuation of History of Interior Design I. The evolution of contemporary design philosophy. A foundation for contemporary design and interior preservation practice. 19th century revival through current developments.

IND 2214 – Introduction to Architectural Interiors

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 4
• Prerequisites: ARC 2303
• Corequisites: IND 2422/IND 2460C

An introduction to design of micro interior environments in relation to the architectural setting. Study of human dimensions and spatial activity requirements. Exploration of design process and the graphic communication of interior design ideas.

IND 2313 – Interior Design Communication Systems

• Semester: Fall
• Credits: 3
• Prerequisites: ARC 1302/or Instructor Permission
• Corequisites: ARC 2303

Conceptual process, design theory and programmatic concerns involved in residential, institutional and commercial interior design. Emphasis is placed on visual communications techniques including an explanation of media and the forms of visual communication of design concepts.

IND 2422 – Interior Finishes and Materials

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 3
• Prerequisites: ARC 2303
• Corequisites: IND 2214/IND 2460C

The study of interior materials, focusing on their characteristics, fabrication, and installation.

IND 2460C – Computer Applications in Three Dimensional Design

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 3
• Prerequisites: ARC 2303
• Corequisites: IND 2214/IND 2422

This course introduces the use of the micro computer as a tool for interior design illustration, drafting and design development. A fundamental computer graphics course for interior design students, this course builds skills and technical knowledge in image processing, two dimensional drawing and three dimensional modeling of building interiors.

IND 2635 – Designed Environment and Human Behavior Interactions

• Semester: Fall
• Credits: 3
• Prerequisites: ARC 1302
• Corequisites: ARC 2303/IND 2313

Introduction to significant theories concerning the interaction of people and interior architectural space. Students survey both substantive and normative theories, philosophies and doctrines of design and explore their influences. This interactive course encourages students to articulate theories based upon facts and use them as a central component of generating their own design solutions.

Special Topics

IND 3905 – Special Studies in Interior Design

• Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Credits: 1-6
• Prerequisites: Chairperson Approval

Special areas of study in Interior Design adjusted to the needs of the student.

IND 4930 – Special Topics

• Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Credits: 1-6
• Prerequisites: IND 3215/Chairperson Approval

Special topics seminar in Interior Design. Enrollment upon recommendation of the chairperson. May repeat for a maximum of 6 credits.

DCP 3210 – Sustainable Solutions for the Built Environment

• Credits: 3
• Prerequisites: Introduction to Sustainabliltiy and the Built Environment OR a course approved in the topic area.

Case studies will be used to examine how sustainability can be achieved in the built environment from the choosing of materials and finishes to patterns of regional land use.

IND 3215 – Architectural Interiors I

• Semester: Fall
• Credits: 5
• Prerequisites: IND 2214
• Corequisites: IND 3468/IND 3483

Development of interior spaces from conceptual phases to final design resolution, based on Interior considerations and external influences. Emphasis on three dimensional design process and detailed graphic representation of designed spaces.

IND 3216 – Architectural Interiors II

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 5
• Prerequisites: IND 3215
• Corequisites: IND 3431/IND 3912

Conceptual process, design theory, and programmatic concerns involved in residential, commercial and institutional interior design. Emphasis on professional applications and the interior designer as an environmental problem solver.

IND 3483 – Interior Design Construction Documents

• Semester: Fall
• Credits: 4
• Prerequisites: IND 2214
• Corequisites: IND 3215/IND 3468

A systematic overview of construction systems, technologies, and materials with emphasis on interior construction systems and the detailing of these systems as an extension of the overall design concept. Students explore and produce working drawings and construction documents.

IND 3431 – Interior Lighting

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 3
• Prerequisites: IND 3215
• Corequisites: IND 3216/IND 3512

Introduction to lighting design based upon critical awareness of the luminous environment, and principles and perception of light. Graphic exercises in lighting design and lighting calculations based on student design solutions.

IND 3468 – Interior Environmental Technologies

• Semester: Fall
• Credits: 3
• Prerequisites: IND 2214
• Corequisites: IND 3215/IND 3483

Interior environmental conditions will be considered in relation to human sensory reactions, psychological factors, health, safety and satisfaction. The vocabulary and concepts of interior environmental technology will be related to the process of interior design.

IND 3512 – Professional Practice of Interior Design

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 3
• Prerequisites: IND 3215
• Corequisites: IND 3216/IND 3431

Interior Design as a professional field of practice consideration of office practice and marketing strategies, contract documents and related legal aspects, professional ethics, career planning and options.

IND 4225 – Advanced Architectural Interiors I

• Semester: Fall
• Credits: 6
• Prerequisites: IND 3216
• Corequisites: IND 4450C

Advanced problems in interior design with respect to the needs of the sophisticated clients in urban settings – ranging from the infrastructure of large urban spaces to the details of individual interior spaces, including open office planning and design of public space.

IND 4226 – Advanced Architectural Interiors II

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 6
• Prerequisites: IND 4225

Student initiated interior design problems involving programming as well as conceptual through final design and selective detailing of each project. A final project becomes the culmination of the design sequence and a demonstration of highest levels of design and graphics.

IND 4450C – Advanced Interior Design Detailing & Construction Documents

• Semester: Fall
• Credits: 4
• Prerequisites: IND 3216/IND 3483
• Corequisites: IND 4225

Advanced problems in design and detailing of interior finish systems such as interior architecture and cabinetry. Exploration and production of interior mechanical and millwork drawings and construction documents. Integration of building codes and life safety issues.

IND 4940 – Design Field Experience

All undergraduate students in their 3rd year are required to complete a field experience during the summer of their third year (preferred), or fall of their fourth year. The field experience is also recommended for all MID students. The internship coordinator will assist all students in acquiring experience opportunities but the student is responsible for arranging and completing one of the following options: Professional Internship Experience, International/Domestic Programs, Research Experience, Service Learning Experience

Upper Division Electives

IND 3311C Color Theory Planning and Practice

• Credits: 3

This course focuses on the power of environmental color in our human experience. Through readings, case studies and hands on exploration, students examine the art and science of color theory in the context of interior design and allied fields.

IND 4150 – Preservation of Historic Interiors: History & Theory

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 3
• Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing in Major

The goal of this course is to introduce students to historic preservation, with emphasis on restoration, rehabilitation and adaptive use of historic building interiors. Students will be introduced to the theory and history of the preservation movement at the international and national levels. Seminar discussions would allow students to present findings from readings and case studies. Written exercises would include the development of a statement of significance of a specific historic interior. Graphic exercises would include documentation of significant interior spaces or features.

IND 4152 – Technology of Historic Interiors I

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 3-6
• Prerequisites: IND 4150/Junior or Senior standing in Major

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the preservation process for the interior of a historic building. Requirements of the Secretary of the Interior Standards, the National Park Service Historic Structures Report format and other prevailing codes and standards will be studied. The appropriate processes will then be applied to case studies.

IND 4153 – Technology of Historic Interiors II

• Semester: Spring
• Credits: 3-6
• Prerequisites: IND 4152/Junior or Senior standing in Major

The goal of this course is to introduce students to historic treatments of interior surfaces and interior architectural features. This course will be introduced with a review of American historic building periods. Historic interior treatments will be studied for each period. Specific examples of historic interiors will be reviewed (i.e., Mt. Vernon, Montpelier, Drayton Hall, The Octagon and Washington Union Station).