Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

This degree introduces interior design students to the terminology, marketplace, and professional issues of practice, while an experiential curriculum emphasizes both studio and workshop to stimulate creativity, experimentation, problem solving and innovation. Important values are creativity, passion, diversity, commitment, collaboration, excellence and vision. Career opportunities that might be pursued: Interior Designer Facility Manager Project Manager Residential Designer Healthcare Designer Lighting Designer Manufacturer's Representative Residential/Commercial Furniture Dealer Corporate Designer Hotel/Restaurant Designer Furniture/Product Designer Retail Store Designer Furniture/Furnishings Buyer Student Learning Outcomes Outcomes align with Standards from the National Association of Schools of Art & Design Accreditation Understanding of the basic principles and applications of design and color in two and three dimensions, particularly with regard to human response and behavior. Design principles include, but are not limited to, an understanding of basic visual elements and principles of organization and expression. Color principles include, but are not limited to, basic elements of color theories of harmony and interaction, and applications of light and pigment. These are developed throughout the degree program with particular attention to interior design, but begin with studies of art and design fundamentals in both theoretical and studio applications. Apply elements and principles of 2D and 3D design, color principles and theories in design solutions (ST-9&10) Development of critical thinking, professional values, and processes through a global perspective of interior design and a basic understanding of human behavior and its variations due to culture. Use design decisions with global, ecological, socio-economic, and cultural contexts (ST-2) Show knowledge of behavioral science and human factors (ST-3) Skill in the application of design and color principles in a wide variety of residential and nonresidential projects. This requires an in-depth knowledge of the aesthetic properties of structure and surface, space and scale, materials, furniture, artifacts, textiles, lighting, and the ability to research and solve problems creatively in ways that pertain to the function, quality, and effect of specific interior programs. Familiarity with research theories and methodologies to understand why problems occur and application to design solutions. Understanding of the technical issues of human factors, including areas such as programming, environmental control systems, anthropometrics, ergonomics, and proxemics. The ability to integrate human factor considerations with design elements is essential. Apply design processes for creative solutions that support human behavior within the interior environment.(ST-4) Knowledge of the technical aspects of construction and building systems, and energy conservation, as well as working knowledge of legal codes and regulations related to construction, environmental systems, and human health and safety, and the ability to apply such knowledge appropriately in specific project programs. Have knowledge of interior construction and building systems (ST-13). Use lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and IAQ to safeguard building occupants (ST-12) Use laws, codes, standards, and guidelines to design interior spaces.(ST-14)