Interior Design

This is an archived copy of the 2014-15 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.msstate.edu.

Director: Beth R. Miller
Office: 125 Etheredge Hall

The Interior Design Program offers students the opportunity to develop an ability to identify, analyze, and create solutions using critical thinking and spatial comprehension in solving design problems in the built environment. The program prepares future professional designers to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces for the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public as well as protecting the environment. Practical studio experience builds competency in design theory; the specification of interior materials and finishes; lighting, barrier-free, and computer-aided design; building and life safety codes; historical interiors; professional practices; interior construction and furniture design; space planning and programming; and graphic and verbal communication skills.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design degree program is fully accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.

Curriculum Progression and Portfolio Review

All students are required to obtain a grade of "C" or better for all major core courses. Students who obtain a "D" or an "F" must retake the course. Only two retakes of any course are allowed.

2nd year Portfolio Review: Each student is required to participate in a portfolio review between the second and third year to determine a student’s admission to upper level courses. The 2nd year portfolio review will consist of original work (a minimum of two projects per class) from the first two years of ID foundation courses.

Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and a 2.5 in the Interior Design major core. Students failing to pass the review will not be allowed to enter ID 3614 Interior Design Studio III or ID 3663 Color and Lighting for Interiors. Students will have two opportunities for portfolio submission.

Senior Portfolio and Exhibit: Each senior is required to submit a professional portfolio for faculty review and provide work for a senior exhibit in the spring of their senior year.

Internships

All Interior Design majors are required to complete an internship the summer following either their Junior or Senior year. The internship offers employment experiences through a wide range of projects in the design field. Many ID students are placed in interior design and architecture firms across the United States.

Financial Requirements

Costs for an interior design education are somewhat higher than other disciplines. In addition to standard costs of fees, tuition, room and board, books, field trips, etc., an interior design student must buy required drawing equipment and materials for drawings and models during the school year. A student should budget for at least $300 per semester for these extra costs.

Due to the technological aspect of the profession, each student is required to purchase a computer prior to the fall of their first year in the program. Prior to entering the program, the department will e-mail each student with a recommended set of computer requirements.

Field Trips

Field trips are an important part of the curriculum. The observations and experiences from field trips cannot be replaced by library research or reports. Because field trips are a vital part of the design education experience, the cost is an additional charge to their student account to ensure that all students are able to take part in these essential learning opportunities.

Interior Design major

General Education Requirements

English Composition
EN 1103	English Composition I	3
or EN 1163	Accelerated Composition I
EN 1113	English Composition II	3
or EN 1173	Accelerated Composition II
Math
MA 1313	College Algebra	3
MA 1323	Trigonometry	3
Natural Sciences
CH 1043	Survey of Chemistry I	3
See General Education courses		6
Humanities
See General Education courses		6
Fine Arts
ID 3643	History of Interiors I	3
Social Sciences
PSY 1013	General Psychology	3
EC 2113	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
or EC 2123	Principles of Microeconomics
Major Core
ART 1123	Design I	3
ART 1133	Design II	3
ART 1213	Drawing I	3
ART 2103	Photography Survey	3
or CO 3403	Photographic Communication
HS 2664	Textiles for Interiors	4
ID 1683	Interior Design Graphics	3
ID 1694	Interior Design Studio I	4
ID 2103	CAD for Interior Design	3
ID 2203	Rendering	3
ID 2614	ID Studio II	4
ID 2633	Interior Materials, Treatments, and Resources	3
ID 3363	3/D CAD/Modeling	3
ID 3603	Digital Design for Interiors	3
ID 3611	Portfolio Presentation: Methods and Media	1
ID 3614	Interior Design Studio III	4
ID 3624	Interior Design Studio IV	4
ID 3633	Interior Design Detailing and Construction Documents	3
ID 3653	History of Interiors II	3
ID 3663	Color and Lighting for Interiors	3
ID 3673	Environments for Special Needs	3
ID 4611	Principles of LEED	1
ID 4644	Interior Design Studio V	4
ID 4651	Internship Placement	1
ID 4654	Interior Design Studio VI	4
ID 4663	Professional Procedures and Practices for Interior Design	3
ID 4693	Furniture Design	3
ID 4753	Interior Design Internship	3
Free Elective		3
Oral Communication Requirement
CO 1003	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
or CO 1013	Introduction to Communication
Writing Requirement
Satisfied by the successful completion of ID 4663
Computer Literacy Requirement
Satisfied by the successful completion of ID 2103
Total Hours		124

Minor in Interior Design Studies

The Interior Design Program offers a Minor in Interior Design Studies for non-Interior Design majors. A minimum of 18-19 hours of interior design courses (as selected form the list below) are required to obtain the Minor in Interior Design Studies. Students interested in this minor should contact an Interior Design Advisor.

Course Selection

Students are required to take ID 2603 Interior Design Fundamentals, then choose an additional 15-16 hours from the courses listed below. Some courses require Instructor permission. Additionally, students must follow the appropriate prerequisites for the listed courses.

Required Course
ID 2603	Interior Design Fundamentals	3
Elective Courses (choose 15-16 hours)
Courses not requiring Instructor Permission
ID 1683	Interior Design Graphics	3
ID 2203	Rendering	3
ID 3603	Digital Design for Interiors	3
ID 3643	History of Interiors I	3
ID 3653	History of Interiors II	3
ID 3673	Environments for Special Needs	3
ID 4611	Principles of LEED	1
Courses requiring Instructor Permission
ID 2103	CAD for Interior Design	3
ID 3363	3/D CAD/Modeling	3
ID 3633	Interior Design Detailing and Construction Documents	3
ID 4693	Furniture Design	3

Courses

ID 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.

One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members

ID 1683 Interior Design Graphics: 3 hours.

One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Introduction to basic manual drafting and tools/techniques used by interior designers in executing and reading graphic language in two dimensional form

ID 1694 Interior Design Studio I: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: ID 1683). Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Introduction to the basic principles and elements of design using practical and abstract applications in creative problem solving analyzing spatial form and function

ID 2103 CAD for Interior Design: 3 hours.

Prerequisite: ID 1683 or consent of instructor. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Introduction to computer-based design as applied in the interior design field

ID 2203 Rendering: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing) Six hours studio. A studio course dealing with concepts, techniques, and media used in executing interior and exterior renderings

ID 2603 Interior Design Fundamentals: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. Introduce a practical approach to the application of interior design in the built environment. (For non-interior design majors). (Same as HS 2603)

ID 2614 ID Studio II: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite ART 1123 and ID 1694). Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Introduction to design theory and its application in the development of criteria for interior environments

ID 2633 Interior Materials, Treatments, and Resources: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: HS 2664 or concurrent enrollment). Three hours lecture. Materials, equipment, services and resources available to the interior designer for meeting clients' needs

ID 3363 3/D CAD/Modeling: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: ID 2103 or BCS 1116 or consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Advanced computer graphic communication in interior design for the development of technical and perspective drawings created in presentation formats using 3D imaging

ID 3603 Digital Design for Interiors: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. Introduce innovative software applications for interior design students to create graphic presentations, portfolios, and digital illustrations of interior elements

ID 3611 Portfolio Presentation: Methods and Media: 1 hour.

(Prerequisites: ID 2614, ART 1213, ART 1133, ID 1683). One hour lecture. Portfolio presentation techniques for the professional practice of interior design

ID 3614 Interior Design Studio III: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: ID 2614). Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Integration of the total building environment, through the application of the design elements and technical aspects of the field

ID 3624 Interior Design Studio IV: 4 hours.

ID 3633 Interior Design Detailing and Construction Documents: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: ID 2103 and ID 3614). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Systematic intergration of building systems, construction, technology, and materials on interior systems. Detailing of these systems is an extension of the design process

ID 3643 History of Interiors I: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. A survey of furniture styles, ornament, designers, and accessories associated with period interiors from the early Egyptian period through 1850

ID 3653 History of Interiors II: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: ID 3643 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Defining advancements/evolutions of design philosophies of furniture and interiors in late 19th adn 20th centuries; addressing presentation skills and techniques for interior design professionals

ID 3663 Color and Lighting for Interiors: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: ID 2615). One hour lecture. Four hours laboratory. Concentrated study of color and light relationships as they apply to the visual, technical and functional aspects of interior spaces

ID 3673 Environments for Special Needs: 3 hours.

Three hours lecture. Laws, attitudes, conditions, specifications, and environmental issues affecting private and public spaces. (Same as HS 3673)

ID 4000 Directed Individual Study in Interior Design: 6 hours.

ID 4611 Principles of LEED: 1 hour.

One hour lecture. A general study of the principles of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) Program including preparation to take the LEED Green Associate Exam

ID 4644 Interior Design Studio V: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: ID 3624). Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Integration of the total living environment, through the application of the design elements and technical aspects of the interior design field

ID 4651 Internship Placement: 1 hour.

(Prerequisite: Senior Standing in Interior Design and ID 4663). One hour lecture. Professional opportunities as they relate to internships for interior design students. Preparation of resume and portfolio for procurement of internship

ID 4654 Interior Design Studio VI: 4 hours.

(Prerequisite: ID 4644). Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Advanced study of the commercial interior design field through individual research and the execution of commercial design problems

ID 4663 Professional Procedures and Practices for Interior Design: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: Senior standing in ID). Three hours lecture. Professional opportunities as they relate to individual competencies. Study of studio procedures, ethics, business and legal aspects. Preparation of resume and portfolio presentation

ID 4693 Furniture Design: 3 hours.

(Prerequisite: ID 2103, ID 3643, ID 3653, and consent of instructor). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Exploration of the basic methods and processes of furniture design

ID 4753 Interior Design Internship: 3 hours.

(Prerequisites: Senior standing, 2.50 GPA and consent of instructor). Individual work experience in an approved setting under supervision of Mississippii State Univ faculty

ID 4990 Special Topics in Interior Design: 1-9 hours.

(Credit and title to be arrange. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses.(Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)

ID 6990 Special Topics in Interior Design: 1-9 hours.