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Interior Design

Tracking for Interior Design

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Jerry L. Nielson, Chair

The four-year program in interior design is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER). The curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Design degree and is an essential first step toward professional licensure in Florida, other states and the Canadian provinces regulating the title or practice of interior design.

The design process is studied and applied creatively to resolve problems of interior environments. The curriculum equips students with knowledge of design techniques, materials, resources and an awareness of the interrelated professional responsibilities of design.

Field trips are required in the junior and senior years. Students should plan to have adequate funds for field trips and design studio project materials. Internships are recommended in the summer between the junior and senior years.

Interior design career opportunities are numerous because businesses, corporations, community organizations and government agencies demand professional design services. Graduates of this program usually assume positions in interior design offices and architectural firms.

51 credits, including electives, must be taken at the 3000-level or above.

This program is limited access because of space restrictions. Entering students must consult the department adviser. All students (postbaccalaureate, junior college transfers and UF students) must apply for admission to the professional program

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Tracking for Interior Design

Academic progress of freshmen and sophomores is monitored each semester based on criteria established by the college faculty. These criteria are known as 'Critical Tracking Criteria'. To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria your first fall or spring term of enrollment and each subsequent fall or spring term for a total of 5 semesters.

Semester 1:

  • 2.20 UF GPA required
  • Complete IND2100, IND1020 and ARC1301

Semester 2:

  • 2.4 UF GPA required
  • Complete IND2130 and ARC1302

Semester 3:

  • 2.6 UF GPA required
  • Complete IND2313, IND2635 and ARC2303

Semester 4:

  • 2.8 UF GPA required
  • Complete IND2214, IND2422 and IND2460C
  • Successfully complete pin-up requirement

Semester 5:

  • Complete MAC1147, PHY2004, IND3215, IND3468, and IND3424

NOTE: Listed below is a suggested semester-by-semester plan for enrollment. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.

Semester 1

Credits

ARC 1301 Architectural Design 1

4

IND 1020 Design of Architectural Interiors

2

IND 2100 History of Interiors 1 (GE-H)

3

MAC 1147 Precalculus Algebra+ (GE-M)

4

Composition (GE-C)

3

Total

16

Semester 2

 

ARC 1302 Architectural Design 2

4

IND 2130 History of Interiors II

3

PHY 2004 Applied Physics (GE-P) +

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)

3

Total

16

* Satisfies 3 hours of the writing portion of the Writing and Math Requirement.

Semester 3

Credits

ARC 2303 Architectural Design 3

5

IND 2313 Interior Graphics

3

*IND 2635 Theory of Interior Design

3

CGS 2470 Computers for Arch (GE-M)

3

Total

14

Semester 4

 

IND 2214 Introduction to Architectural Interiors

5

IND 2422 Interior Materials

3

IND 2460C Computers in 3-D Design

3

Physical or Biological Science (GE-P/B)

3

Total

14

This program is limited access. During the sophomore year spring semester, students must participate in an exhibit of their work in studio courses. Admission to the junior year is based on this exhibit and the preprofessional GPA.

Semester 5

 

IND 3215 Architectural Interiors 1

5

IND 3468 Environmental Technology for Interiors

3

IND 3424 Interior Design Construction Documents

4

Physical or Biological Science (GE-P/B)

3

Total

15

Semester 6

 

IND 3216 Architectural Interiors 2

5

IND 3431 Interior Lighting

3

IND 3505 Professional Practice

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)

3

Total

14

Critical Tracking Criteria:

  • Complete IND 3216, 3431 and 3505

Semester 7

 

IND 4225 Advanced Architectural Interiors 1

6

IND 4450C Advanced Interior Design Detailing and Construction Documents

4

IND Elective

3

3-4000 level Elective

3

Total

16

Critical Tracking Criteria:

  • Complete IND 4225 and 4450C

Semester 8

 

IND 4226 Advanced Architectural Interiors 2

6

IND 4440 Furniture Design

3

IND Elective

3

3-4000 level Elective

3

Total

15

Critical Tracking Criteria:

  • IND 4226 and 4440

Total Degree Credits

120

NOTE: Requirements for postbaccalaureate and transfer students with an A.A. degree who are majoring in Interior Design:

First Year: Fall Semester

ARC 1301

4 credits

C or better

IND 1020

2 credits

C or better

IND 2100

3 credits

C or better

 

=9 credits

2.0 overall GPA

Students who cannot complete appropriate math and/or physics courses will begin the math requirement in the first transfer semester and the physics course in the second semester. These courses must meet the overall GPA requirements.

First Year: Spring Semester

ARC 1302

4 credits

 

IND 2130

3 credits

 

 

= 7 credits

2.20 overall GPA

Students often complete a business minor along with this major if general electives are complete.

Second Year: Fall Semester

ARC 2303

5 credits

 

IND 2635

3 credits

 

IND 2313

3 credits

 

CGS 2470

3 credits

(Or substitute an AutoCad transfer course)

IND 2100

3 credits

(If not taken earlier)

 

= 17 credits

2.40 overall GPA

Second Year: Spring Semester

IND 2214

5 credits

IND 2422

3 credits

IND 2460

3 credits

 

= 11 credits

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