Interior Design Minor
Interior designers are vital team members across a wide range of industries. These include residential development, commercial office planning, hospitality, healthcare, and retail design. Spatial composition and human-centric ergonomics are at the core of the interior design curriculum, balancing materiality, aesthetic harmony, and functional requirements. Courses unite a unique combination of technical drafting, sourcing, 3D modeling, and experiential opportunities
The minor consists of a minimum of 15 Credits. Select at least one course from each category and at least 9 credits must be 300 level or above.
Category A: Design Context
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AD 111 | Communication in Art and Design - Traditional Media | 3 |
| AD 112 | Communication in Art and Design - Digital Media | 3 |
| AD 150 | Color and Composition | 3 |
| INT 351 | Furniture Design | 3 |
Category B: Design History
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AD 161 | History of Art And Design I | 3 |
| AD 162 | History of Art And Design II | 3 |
| AD 261 | History of Architecture | 3 |
| INT 350 | History of Furniture | 3 |
Category C: Technical Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AD 325 | Entrepreneurship for Designers | 3 |
| ID 341 | Sustainable Materials and Processes | 3 |
| INT 321 | Methods and Materials | 3 |
| INT 322 | Contract Documents | 3 |
| AD 201 | Human Factors/Ergonomics | 3 |
| INT 221 | Building and Interior Systems I | 3 |
| INT 222 | Building and Interior Systems II | 3 |
| INT 223 | Structural Principles | 3 |