BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM
INTERIOR DESIGN

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.