Interior Design students are required to prepare a portfolio, complete a series of general education courses*, and the following interior design courses:

ID 142 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS AND FURNISHINGS A study of architectural interiors and furnishings from antiquity to present. Relationship of architecture, art, and furniture styles to interiors. Survey of contemporary furniture designers. 3 hours

ID 144 INTERIOR DESIGN I An exploration of the basic principles and skills of interior design. Includes application of design principles to human environments. Emphasis on design solutions relevant to human needs. Introduction to architectural drawing. Studio and lecture. 3 hours

ID 243 INTERIOR DESIGN DRAFTING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS This course includes continued development of architectural drafting skills with the addition of isometric, axonometric, and perspective drawing. Visual presentation skills, including rendering, will be developed. 3 hours

ID 244 INTERIOR DESIGN II Studio problems in interior design for residential projects. Included will be construction drawings, space planning, and specifications for residential interiors. Studio and lecture. 3 hours

ID 245 HOUSING ISSUES Study of psychological, physiological, social, and environmental aspects of shelter. Included will be a study of the housing needs of the elderly and handicapped, cross-cultural perspectives of housing, ergonomics, historic preservation, energy efficiency, and government policies influencing housing. 3 hours

ID 246 INTERIOR DESIGN MATERIALS In-depth study of materials used in interior design including textiles, window treatments, floor and wall coverings, furniture, and accessories.  Learn skills in designing window treatments; calculating yardage needed for floor covering, wall covering, window treatments, and upholstered furniture. Lecture/discussion. 3 hours

ID 248 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN Exploration of technology techniques and tools for Interior Design. Design software and Internet exploration. Introduction to computer aided drafting and design. 3 hours

ID 342 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN AUTOCAD Advanced course in computer aided drafting. 3 hours

ID 343 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Survey of residential and nonresidential systems, building materials, construction methods, building codes, and wood furniture design. 3 hours

ID 344 INTERIOR DESIGN III This course includes advanced presentation skills, cabinet design and detailing, residential and nonresidential studio problems relating to energy conservation and designing interiors for special populations such as the handicapped and elderly. 3 hours

ID 348 INTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN Exploration of light as a design element in interior design, lighting theory, emphasis on technical aspects of lighting, lighting calculations, lighting specification and installation. Studio problems with application to residential, office, hospitality, retail, and institutional settings. 3 hours

ID 443 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN INTERIOR DESIGN Course will include business procedures and ethical practices of interior design, preparation of design contracts and specifications, introduction to professional organizations, portfolio critiques, project management and facilities management, interior design research and publication. 3 hours

ID 444 INTERIOR DESIGN IV An advanced design studio course, this course explores large-scale design problems. Emphasis is given to multi-use spaces, building systems and codes. In addition to studio projects, research and related readings are included. 3 hours

ID 447 CONTRACT INTERIOR DESIGN The execution of creative and functional solutions for commercial and institutional interior design problems. Included will be space planning and specification of materials and furnishings for nonresidential interiors. 3 hours

FMD TEXTILES A study of textile products from raw materials through manufacturing and finishing of fabrics. Emphasis on selection and care of textiles. 3 hours

FCS 499 PROFESSIONAL SYMPOSIUM History, philosophy, and current trends in family and consumer sciences. Pass/fail. 1 hour

ART 101 DRAWING I A Study of basic drawing fundamentals and relationships within the pictorial composition. 3 hours

ART 105 TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN An exploratory study of the basic elements and principles of two-dimensional design through various media. 3 hours

ART 206 COLOR THEORY A study of the theory of color and light as perceived by the human eye. Color properties, systems, mixing, symbolism, and psychology are studied through experimentation with materials and visual elements used by the artist and designer. 3 hours

ART 207 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN The elements and principles of three-dimensional design will be explored through the study of natural and human-made structures. Basic construction processes and economical materials will be used to investigate structure and form. 3 hours

ART 221 or ART 222 SURVEY OF WESTERN ART: PREHISTORY to GOTHIC OR EARLY RENAISSANCE to PRESENT 3 hours

ART 248 TECHNIQUES OF ILLUSTRATION(OR ART ELECTIVE) The development of technical rendering skills for the illustrator or designer using various media and materials. Six studio hours per week. (suggested elective) 3 hours

CHOOSE ONE COURSE: BUS 240 or BUS 260

*For a listing of general education requirements for all majors, see the Meredith College Course Catalogue.