The Interior Design program is for
students who wish to blend technical training with design courses in order to
prepare for a variety of positions in the architecture and interior design industry.
Architecture, space planning, kitchen design, furniture sales, residential and
commercial interiors are studied. Students are exposed to a variety of design
projects including residences, offices, banks, restaurants, schools, libraries
and retail stores. This degree, combined with an internship period will make
the student eligible to take the national NCIDQ examination to become registered
as an Interior Designer in Illinois.
Semester
One
| Course Number | Course name | Credit Hours |
| ARC 109 | Architectural Drafting Fundamentals (no prerequisite) | 2 |
| ARC 189 | Introduction to Architectural CADD (no prerequisite) | 5 |
| ARC 187 | Architectural Drawing and Models (prerequisite: ARC109 or concurrent enrollment) | 4 |
MAT 101 |
Quantitative Literacy |
3 |
| RHT 101 | Freshman Rhetoric & Comp I | 3 |
Semester Two
| Course Number | Course name | Credit Hours |
| ARC 171 | Architectural Design I (prerequisite: ARC187 or concurrent enrollment and ARC109 or concurrent enrollment) | 3 |
ARC 110 |
Wood and Masonry Construction Technology (prerequisite: ARC109 or concurrent enrollment) |
3 |
| INT 160 | Residential Interior Design
(no prerequisite) |
3 |
| RHT 102 (or) SPE 101 |
Freshman Rhetoric & Comp
II (or) Principles of Effective Speaking |
3 |
| ARC 210 | Introduction to the History of Architecture (prerequisite: RHT101) |
3 |
Semester Three
| Course Number | Course name | Credit Hours |
| INT 201 | Interior Design I (prerequisite: ARC171) | 3 |
| ART 112 |
Interior Colors and Materials | 2 |
| INT 211 | History of Interiors and Furniture (prerequisite: RHT101) | 3 |
| INT 212 | Residential Kitchen Design | 3 |
| HTH 104 (or) HTH 281 |
Science of Personal Health
(or) First Aid & CPR |
2 |
| SSC 190 (or) PSC 150 (or) HIS 151 |
Contemporary
Society (or) American Government: Organization & Powers (or) History of the U.S to 1865 |
3 |
Semester Four
| Course Number | Course name | Credit Hours |
| INT 202 | Interior Design II
(prerequisite: ARC172) |
3 |
| INT 203 | Lighting
Design (no prerequisite) |
3 |
| INT 204 | Interior Design Business
Practice (no prerequisite) |
3 |
| ARC 260 | Advanced Architectural CADD | 3 |
| -- | Program Electives | 3 |
Total credits required for graduation: 63Program Electives:
INT 199 Interior Design Internship 3
ARC 296 Special Topics in Architecture & Interior Design 0.5 – 3
MKT 150 Principles of Sales 3
MKT 269 Textiles 3Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101, RHT 102 and SPE 101 to meet university requirements.
ARC 210 meets the Humanities/Fine Arts requirement