Course variations

Course summary

This Program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) (2004-2010), National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) (2000-2010), and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) (2000-2009). This major provides academic preparation for the professional interior designer, which is the first component in the process of formal education and work experience needed for satisfactory completion of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination. Interior designers commonly find employment with architectural and design firms, historic preservation organizations, museums/galleries, manufacturers, retailers, and other corporations. Students with specialized skills are eligible for employment as CAD specialists, ADA compliance consultants, design journalists, or product designers.

Program modules

The Courses are: FCS 107 Contemporary and Historic Perspectives 1 hour,FCS 109 Human Systems in Family and Consumer Sciences 3 hours,FCS 410 Family and Consumer Sciences Capstone Seminar 3 hours,ARTS 102 Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Design and Color 3 hours,FCS 150 Introduction to Interior Design 2 hours,FCS 151 Design Fundamentals 3 hours,FCS 152 Interior Design Graphics I 3 hours,FCS 217 Textiles I 3 hours,FCS 250 Materials and Finishes of Interior Design 3 hours,FCS 251 Interior Design Studio I 3 hours,FCS 252 Interior Design Graphics II 3 hours,FCS 260 Interior Construction and Detailing 3 hours,FCS 351 Interior Design Studio II 3 hours,FCS 352 Interior Design Studio III 3 hours,FCS 353 Internship 3 hours,FCS 354 Traditional Interiors 3 hours,FCS 355 Interior Lighting and Color Theory 3 hours,FCS 451 Interior Design Studio IV 3 hours,FCS 452 Interior Design Studio V 3 hours,FCS 454 Contemporary Interiors and Furniture 3 hours,FCS 455 American Interiors and Furniture 3 hours,FCS 458 Professional Practices and Procedures 3 hours,MET 299 CAD Fundamentals 3 hours.,ARTH 271 Survey of Art History I 3 hours,ARTH 272 Survey of Art History II 3 hours.

Entry requirement for international students

The Applicant should not be a U.S. citizen (or U.S. permanent resident) and has no prior enrollment at a U.S. college or university. Due to the variety of educational systems throughout the world, applications are reviewed individually by Indiana State University. Consideration is given to academic potential, English language proficiency, and other evidence that the applicant has the potential for success in university studies.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Indiana State University

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences