Want to learn how to turn your passion for creative design into a career? When you
are in a space, do you take notice of your surroundings and immediately think of ways
to make it better? The interior design program at MTSU offers the skills and knowledge
you need to connect people to the spaces where they live, work, learn, and play. Interior
designers are trained to create residential and commercial spaces that protect and
enhance the health, safety, welfare, and well-being of the public. From proper lighting
to ergonomics, studying Interior Design can open up a world of opportunities for those
with creative minds.
This program is approved for the Academic Common Market.
The Interior Design Program leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Interior
Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice,
for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Interior Design granted by Middle Tennessee
State University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the
National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more
information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements.
Middle Tennessee State University is accredited by The National Association of Schools of Art & Design.
Virtual and In-Person Exchanges
- 2019-2022: ProGlobe International Project and Conference
- 2019-Bryce Massey, Berlin
- 2020-ProGlobe interview; Aubree Davis, Lauren Minster, Lauren Schrimsher
- 2020-Internatinal Interior Design Association (IIDA)-Shift Conference-Lauren Schrimsher, Rachel Whorton, Aubree Davis
- 2021-International Virtual Exchange Conference (IVEC), Newcastle, UK: Lauren Schrimsher panelist and presenter.2022-The Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) Conference, Student officers: Hope Weaver, DakotaSokoloski., Tayler Beale, Mahala Owen, Luka Arnautovic, Makayla Morrical
MTSU Distinguished Young Alumni: True Blue Citations of Distinction
This year’s recipient is Katie Vance, of Nashville, Tennessee. She is the partner and chief creative officer of Powell
Architecture + Building Studio, an award-winning architecture, interior and construction
firm in Nashville.
MTSU Alumna is Recognized as Top 30 Atlanta Future Design Leader and Featured in Interior
Design Magazine
Congratulations Paige Jenkins, Class of 2016, for being recognized as one of the top
30 Atlanta future design leaders and being featured in Interior Design magazine. Interior Design is an established international publication on contract and residential interior design.
Annually, they publish the list of the Interior Design Giants which is a benchmark
for designers and students to understand design excellence. Their new initiative called
30-under-30 (30/30) honors the work of early career creatives nominated by the senior
management of established firms in each city. Paige is currently an Associate Designer
with HLGstudio and previously worked for award winning firms, NELSON Worldwide and
Dana Lynch Design Ltd. She specializes in multi-family housing and works on various
firm projects using her diverse skillset. She loves her work and occasionally works
with fellow MTSU alumni, Marcus Byers, on projects. Since her recognition as an Atlanta
30/30, Paige has connected with a broader range of firms, designers, and opportunities.
We look forward to watching Paige’s career successes!
Dr. Kristi Julian receives 2022 Keith Hooks Volunteer Excellence Award
Congratulations to Dr. Kristi Julian for being the recipient of the Keith Hooks Volunteer
Excellence Award for 2022. This award was established in 2008 by The council for Interior
Design Accreditation (CIDA), a non-profit accrediting organization for interior design
education programs as colleges and universities in the United States, to honor those
volunteers whose dedication to CIDA’s mission to advance the interior design profession
as the definitive source for quality standards and accreditation in higher education
rises above and beyond. Dr. Julian has conducted 21 site visits over the past decade
and, has served on six different CIDA visiting teams. “The Board applauds Dr. Kristi Julian’s exceptional volunteer leadership in both interior
design education and as a CIDA program evaluator and review team chair. Dr. Julian
is a shining example of excellence, generosity, and positive impact. The Board is
delighted to recognize her with this award and we congratulate her on this highest
honor and her outstanding achievements,” states Vincent Carter, FASID, NCIDQ, CIDA
Board Chair.You can check out more info here.
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MTSU offers a four-year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Interior Design. The
program has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
since 1997. Students are provided with core knowledge that will support them on their
path to becoming licensed professional interior designers.
For complete curriculum details, click on the REQUIREMENTS button to the right.
Other majors in the Department of Human Sciences leading to a B.S. are Family and
Consumer Studies with a concentration in Child Development and Family Studies; Nutrition and Food Science, which has a concentration in Dietetics; and Textile, Merchandising, and Design with
two concentrations: Apparel Design and Fashion Merchandising.
Undergraduate minors include Nutrition and Food Sciences; Textiles, Merchandise, and
Design; and Human Sciences.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Interior Design at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam). For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: https://www.cidq.org/eligibility-requirements. Currently the state of Tennessee does not require state licensure or certification. https://www.tn.gov/commerce/licensing-regulations.html MTSU has not made a determination whether this program will meet all of the requirements of another U.S. state or territory that requires a state license. Students should be aware that licensure requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change and consult with the licensing board for each state.
Interior Design, B.S.
Human Sciences
Kristi Julian, program coordinator
615-898-2094
kristi.julian@mtsu.edu
The Interior Design curriculum meets the requirements for Allied membership in the American Society of Interior Designers and Affiliate membership in the International Interior Design Association. Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, the B.S. degree offers preparation for entry-level positions in residential and contract design firms, sales, design consulting, computer-aided design, and other related design areas. The program includes a major in Interior Design and a professional core in Human Sciences, art, and business.
Laptop Computer Requirement and Policy
Electronic technology has had a major impact on the interior design profession. The MTSU Interior Design program is committed to the integration of computers throughout the design curriculum. Each student in the interior design program is required to purchase a laptop computer with the requirements listed below upon successful entrance into the Interior Design major for integration into first, second, third-, and fourth-year classes. We strive as a program to remain technology fee free and require only these upfront, one-time purchases that typically will last the length of the program.
Computer Purchase Requirements:
Required Hardware (See https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/alienware-m15-r7-gaming-laptop/spd/alienware-m15r7-gaming-laptop/wnr7m15foqrs). You can always customize by choosing the next level up, but the link provided is the base model. (NOTE: You cannot "customize down." Make sure that laptop has at least 32GB of RAM memory and 1TB hard drive on the options.) Contact the bookstore for pricing and financial aid information.
Additional Requirements:
- Wireless external mouse with at least 3 buttons
- Required Storage: External Hard Drive (250 GB rec.), Cloud Storage, and Laptop Cloud Storage through MTSU.
- AutoCAD - confirm version with your 3110 instructor.
- Windows - most current version (student purchase)
- Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 - most current version https://mtsu.edu/itd/student-accounts.php
Admission and Progression
Interior Design Curriculum Prior to Admission to the Professional Course Sequence
- Any student formally admitted to the University may pursue the Interior Design curriculum.
- Interior Design majors are required to complete IDES 1010 prior to applying for admission to the professional course sequence.
- Interior Design students are expected to seek advising from the Human Sciences academic advisors each semester to ensure that they are following the proper sequence for completion of the prerequisite courses.
Admission into the Professional Course Sequence (Candidacy)
Applicants are guaranteed admission to the professional course sequence in Interior Design if they
- have a minimum ACT score of 25 (or SAT equivalent);
- have a minimum inclusive undergraduate college GPA of 3.5; and
- have completed each of the following courses with a grade of C (2.00) or better:
- General Education ENGL 1010, ENGL 1020 - 6 credit hours
- General Education Natural Science - 8 credit hours
- General Education Math - 3 credit hours
- General Education Humanities/Fine Arts (excluding ART 1030) - 3 credit hours
- General Education Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 hours
- Interior Design Career Orientation (IDES 1010) - 1 credit hour
- Other (from required professional support or general education courses) - 6 credit hours
Depending on space and available resources, additional students may be admitted on a competitive basis. Admission will be based on ACT/SAT score (25% weight) and inclusive undergraduate GPA (75% weight) and completion of all prerequisite courses with grade of C (2.00) or better.
Note: Students with less than a 2.50 inclusive GPA are not eligible for admission to the sequence of professional courses.
Interior Design Professional Course Sequence
- An application form must be submitted to the Interior Design program during the Spring semester prior to beginning the professional course sequence. See application for final submission date.
- Transcript validation of all prerequisite courses must be on file in the MTSU Records Office.
- An inclusive undergraduate college grade point average of 2.50 is required for beginning eligibility.
- Applicants must have no grade less than a C (2.00) in any prerequisite and General Education course by the end of Spring semester for those entering the professional sequence the following Fall.
- Scores from a standardized examination (ACT/SAT) along with the inclusive college grade point average will be used to rank candidates for progression to the professional sequence.
- Students must attain a minimum grade of C (2.00) in all Interior Design courses.
- Students will be dismissed from the Interior Design major if they
- commit a breach of ethics or gross professional negligence,
- fail to progress due to unsuccessful attainment of requirements. Students who fail to progress will be readmitted on a space-available basis. Only one readmission for failure to progress will be allowed. Students admitted from other interior design programs in which a grade of D (less than 2.00) was made in interior design will not be readmitted.
- If a student receives a D or F in an Interior Design course at MTSU, he/she must repeat that course at MTSU.
- Transfer credits for IDES courses will only be accepted from CIDA accredited programs.
- Further specific details regarding admission and progression are available from the coordinator of the Interior Design program.
Academic Map
Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:
Interior Design, B.S., Academic Map
Degree Requirements
General Education | 41 hours |
Major Requirements | 60 hours |
Professional Support | 22 hours* |
TOTAL | 120-123 hours |
*This program requires courses that can also fulfill requirements of the General Education curriculum. If program requirements are also used to fulfill General Education requirements, the number of elective hours will increase.
General Education (41 hours)
General Education requirements include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.
The following course recommended for the program meets General Education requirements:
Major Requirements (60 hours)
IDES 2100 - Interior Design Elements and Principles
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Must be taken concurrently with IDES 2110. Explores elements and principles of design with emphasis on the impact on the built environment. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 2110 - Interior Design Communications
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; admission to IDES professional course sequence. Must be taken concurrently with IDES 2100. Drafting techniques and media commonly used in interior design. Will include orthographic, isometric, axonometric, and oblique drawings, graphic symbols, and entourage. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 2120 - History of Interiors I
3 credit hours
Historic interiors: survey, analysis, and applications. Emphasis on major design characteristics of interior architectural and furnishing styles to the nineteenth century. Minimum grade C- or better. NOTE: For Interior Design majors only.
IDES 3100 - Design Process
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 2100 and IDES 2110 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3110, IDES 3120, IDES 3130, and IDES 3140. Basic principles, theories, and procedures involved in creative problem solving. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3110 - Interior Design Computer Applications I
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 2110 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3100, IDES 3120, IDES 3130, and IDES 3140. Presentation techniques using computer-aided drafting as applied to the interior design profession. Emphasis on 2-dimensional drawings. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3120 - History of Interiors II
3 credit hours
Survey of the development of contemporary interiors from the nineteenth century to the present with consideration given to style characteristics, cultural influences, designers, and relationships among styles. Minimum grade C or better. NOTE: For Interior Design majors only.
IDES 3130 - House Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 2100 and IDES 2110 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3100, IDES 3110, IDES 3120, and IDES 3140. Typical house construction methods. Emphasis on the organization and documentation of interior space, light frame construction methods and materials, structure, and systems derived from human needs and activities. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3140 - Interior Materials and Finishes
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 2100, IDES 2110, and IDES 3130 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3100, IDES 3110, and IDES 3120. Materials and finishes used in the treatment of interior space to be examined in terms of properties, specifications, installation, and manufacturers.
IDES 3200 - Interior Perspective Sketching and Rendering
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3130, IDES 3140, and ART 1620 with grade of C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3210 and IDES 3220. Interior rendering techniques, perspective drawing, sketching, and operation and care of equipment necessary in the effective communication of design solutions. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3210 - Interior Design Computer Applications II
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3110 and IDES 3130 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3200 and IDES 3220. Presentation techniques using computer-aided drafting as applied to the interior design profession. Emphasis on 3-dimensional drawings and customizing techniques. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3220 - Residential Design I
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3100, IDES 3130, and IDES 3140 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3200 and IDES 3210. Analysis and organization of components, materials, and space relative to human scale and habitability. Influence factors of architecture, function, and economics on the design of interior environment. Emphasis on the data gathering and space planning. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3300 - Interior Design Business Practices
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 3220 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3310, IDES 3320, and IDES 3330. Business practices, ethics, accessibility, building, fire, and life safety codes as applied to the interior design profession.
IDES 3310 - Interior Design Computer Applications III
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3200 and IDES 3210 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3300, IDES 3320, and IDES 3330. Computer applications used in creating interior design presentations. Emphasis on rendering and illustration. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3320 - Corporate Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 3210 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3300, IDES 3310, and IDES 3330. Introduction to the issues and scope of the commercial interior design field; utilization of resources, human factors and client needs in planning and developing design solutions for office spaces. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3330 - Lighting Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3130 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3300, IDES 3310, and IDES 3320. Principles, terminology, design requirements, and equipment for illumination in the interior environment. Light sources, controls, product analysis, selection, specification, environmental issues, programming, planning, and communication. Four contact hours per week.
IDES 4100 - Interior Construction Documents
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 3320 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4110 and IDES 4120. Advanced studio experience addressing residential and commercial interior construction techniques, documentation, and project management. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4110 - Residential Design II
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3310 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4100 and IDES 4120. Advanced studio experiences in residential interiors. Emphasis on designing for special populations, sustainable design, and multicultural influences. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4120 - Interior Design Portfolio
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3310 and IDES 3320 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4100 and IDES 4110. Preparation of interior design portfolio, including projects, resumes, and oral presentations. Design of retail spaces. Review of NCIDQ exam. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4200 - Healthcare Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 4120 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4210. Specific human and physical needs encountered in the total design of interiors of a public nature. Emphasis on health care and institutional spaces. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4210 - Hospitality Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 4120 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4200. Advanced studio experience in contract design. Emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and presentation of hospitality spaces. Five contact hours per week.
Professional Support (22 hours)
ART 1620 - Drawing I
3 credit hours
Develops observational drawing skills and a formal drawing vocabulary; introduces various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1045
CDFS 3320 - Family Relations
3 credit hours
Family systems, giving consideration to interpersonal relationships. The structure, function, and development of families in a changing society and in relation to other social institutions.
IDES 1010 - Interior Design Career Orientation
1 credit hour
Development, scope, and philosophies of human sciences; career opportunities with analysis of interests, aptitudes, and proficiency related to success in interior design. Lectures, guest speakers, activities, assignments, and tests introduce studies to the university, college, department, and interior design program. Class meets one hour per week.
MKT 3820 - Principles of Marketing
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Survey of the functions, processes, and institutions involved in the distribution of consumer and industrial goods and services. Decision making in marketing management introduced.
TXMD 2180 - Textiles I
3 credit hours
Corequisite: TXMD 2181. An overview of the textile industry including fibers, yarns, fabric construction, dyeing/printing techniques, and finishes. Emphasis placed on the selection of textile products in relation to end use. Includes labwork involving physical testing. Lecture meets two hours per week; lab meets two hours per week.
TXMD 2181 - Textiles I Laboratory
0 credit hours
Corequisite: TXMD 2180.
CDFS 3330 - Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships
3 credit hours
Skills and knowledge essential to the development and maintenance of interpersonal and work relationships analyzed. Topics focus on self-awareness, communication in various types of relationships, and managing feelings and conflict.
HSC 4430 - Resource Management
3 credit hours
Opportunity to identify and integrate the management functions of the Human Sciences areas. Emphasis on management roles and responsibilities of Human Sciences professionals, the relationship of the learning organization concept to the Human Science profession, and the use of quality improvement techniques to solve Human Sciences-related problems.
NFS 1240 - Introduction to Nutrition and Wellness
3 credit hours
Introduces human nutrition and its relationship to wellness with an emphasis on critically evaluating the roles that family, culture, religion, politics, economics, and geography have on food choices and diet quality.
Choose 6 hours from:
ART 1910 - Survey of Non-Western Art
3 credit hours
Survey of the non-Western arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania from ancient to modern times.
ART 1920 - Survey of Western Art I
3 credit hours
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ART 1920 - Survey of Western Art I
3 credit hours
Survey of the arts of the Western tradition from the Paleolithic era through the Gothic period.
ART 1930 - Survey of Western Art II
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: ART 1920 with C or better. Survey of the arts of the Western tradition from the late Gothic period to the present.
VCOM 2950 - Visual Communication Applications
3 credit hours
Introduces students to the creative use of current industry-standard software used for print, digital, and Web design. Focuses on important aspects of design, typography, color theory, and production for creating more effective visual communication. Students explore their own vision through creative projects. Exposure to diverse industry professionals from around the world expands knowledge of the field. Combined lecture/lab.
Curriculum: Interior Design
Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.
Freshman Fall
ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing
3 credit hours
The first General Education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt composing processes to a variety of expository and analytic writing assignments. Minimum grade of C- required to meet degree requirements.
IDES 1010 - Interior Design Career Orientation
1 credit hour
Development, scope, and philosophies of human sciences; career opportunities with analysis of interests, aptitudes, and proficiency related to success in interior design. Lectures, guest speakers, activities, assignments, and tests introduce studies to the university, college, department, and interior design program. Class meets one hour per week.
- Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
- Mathematics 3 credit hours
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
Subtotal: 14 Hours
Freshman Spring
ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. The second General Education English course. Emphasis on analytic and argumentative writing and on locating, organizing, and using library resource materials in the writing. Minimum grade of C- required to meet degree requirements.
- Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
- Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication
3 credit hours
Introduces principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025
ART 1910 - Survey of Non-Western Art
3 credit hours
Survey of the non-Western arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania from ancient to modern times.
ART 1920 - Survey of Western Art I
3 credit hours
Survey of the arts of the Western tradition from the Paleolithic era through the Gothic period.
ART 1930 - Survey of Western Art II
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: ART 1920 with C or better. Survey of the arts of the Western tradition from the late Gothic period to the present.
VCOM 2950 - Visual Communication Applications
3 credit hours
Introduces students to the creative use of current industry-standard software used for print, digital, and Web design. Focuses on important aspects of design, typography, color theory, and production for creating more effective visual communication. Students explore their own vision through creative projects. Exposure to diverse industry professionals from around the world expands knowledge of the field. Combined lecture/lab.
Subtotal: 16 Hours
Sophomore Fall
IDES 2100 - Interior Design Elements and Principles
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Must be taken concurrently with IDES 2110. Explores elements and principles of design with emphasis on the impact on the built environment. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 2110 - Interior Design Communications
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; admission to IDES professional course sequence. Must be taken concurrently with IDES 2100. Drafting techniques and media commonly used in interior design. Will include orthographic, isometric, axonometric, and oblique drawings, graphic symbols, and entourage. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 2120 - History of Interiors I
3 credit hours
Historic interiors: survey, analysis, and applications. Emphasis on major design characteristics of interior architectural and furnishing styles to the nineteenth century. Minimum grade C- or better. NOTE: For Interior Design majors only.
ART 1620 - Drawing I
3 credit hours
Develops observational drawing skills and a formal drawing vocabulary; introduces various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1045
TXMD 2180 - Textiles I
3 credit hours
Corequisite: TXMD 2181. An overview of the textile industry including fibers, yarns, fabric construction, dyeing/printing techniques, and finishes. Emphasis placed on the selection of textile products in relation to end use. Includes labwork involving physical testing. Lecture meets two hours per week; lab meets two hours per week.
TXMD 2181 - Textiles I Laboratory
0 credit hours
Corequisite: TXMD 2180.
Subtotal: 15 Hours
Sophomore Spring
IDES 3100 - Design Process
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 2100 and IDES 2110 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3110, IDES 3120, IDES 3130, and IDES 3140. Basic principles, theories, and procedures involved in creative problem solving. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3130 - House Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 2100 and IDES 2110 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3100, IDES 3110, IDES 3120, and IDES 3140. Typical house construction methods. Emphasis on the organization and documentation of interior space, light frame construction methods and materials, structure, and systems derived from human needs and activities. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3110 - Interior Design Computer Applications I
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 2110 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3100, IDES 3120, IDES 3130, and IDES 3140. Presentation techniques using computer-aided drafting as applied to the interior design profession. Emphasis on 2-dimensional drawings. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3140 - Interior Materials and Finishes
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 2100, IDES 2110, and IDES 3130 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3100, IDES 3110, and IDES 3120. Materials and finishes used in the treatment of interior space to be examined in terms of properties, specifications, installation, and manufacturers.
IDES 3120 - History of Interiors II
3 credit hours
Survey of the development of contemporary interiors from the nineteenth century to the present with consideration given to style characteristics, cultural influences, designers, and relationships among styles. Minimum grade C or better. NOTE: For Interior Design majors only.
Subtotal: 15 Hours
Junior Fall
IDES 3200 - Interior Perspective Sketching and Rendering
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3130, IDES 3140, and ART 1620 with grade of C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3210 and IDES 3220. Interior rendering techniques, perspective drawing, sketching, and operation and care of equipment necessary in the effective communication of design solutions. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3220 - Residential Design I
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3100, IDES 3130, and IDES 3140 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3200 and IDES 3210. Analysis and organization of components, materials, and space relative to human scale and habitability. Influence factors of architecture, function, and economics on the design of interior environment. Emphasis on the data gathering and space planning. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3210 - Interior Design Computer Applications II
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3110 and IDES 3130 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3200 and IDES 3220. Presentation techniques using computer-aided drafting as applied to the interior design profession. Emphasis on 3-dimensional drawings and customizing techniques. Five contact hours per week.
ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Traces a specific theme or idea through a number of literary texts that reflect different historical and cultural contexts. Subject will vary.
ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. The reading of a variety of literary types which illuminate themes and experiences common to human existence.
HUM 2610 - World Literatures
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Representative works of French, German, and Hispanic authors in English translation. No foreign-language proficiency required. Carries General Education credit.
CDFS 3330 - Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships
3 credit hours
Skills and knowledge essential to the development and maintenance of interpersonal and work relationships analyzed. Topics focus on self-awareness, communication in various types of relationships, and managing feelings and conflict.
NFS 1240 - Introduction to Nutrition and Wellness
3 credit hours
Introduces human nutrition and its relationship to wellness with an emphasis on critically evaluating the roles that family, culture, religion, politics, economics, and geography have on food choices and diet quality.
HSC 4430 - Resource Management
3 credit hours
Opportunity to identify and integrate the management functions of the Human Sciences areas. Emphasis on management roles and responsibilities of Human Sciences professionals, the relationship of the learning organization concept to the Human Science profession, and the use of quality improvement techniques to solve Human Sciences-related problems.
Subtotal: 15 Hours
Junior Spring
IDES 3330 - Lighting Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3130 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3300, IDES 3310, and IDES 3320. Principles, terminology, design requirements, and equipment for illumination in the interior environment. Light sources, controls, product analysis, selection, specification, environmental issues, programming, planning, and communication. Four contact hours per week.
IDES 3320 - Corporate Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 3210 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3300, IDES 3310, and IDES 3330. Introduction to the issues and scope of the commercial interior design field; utilization of resources, human factors and client needs in planning and developing design solutions for office spaces. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3300 - Interior Design Business Practices
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 3220 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3310, IDES 3320, and IDES 3330. Business practices, ethics, accessibility, building, fire, and life safety codes as applied to the interior design profession.
IDES 3310 - Interior Design Computer Applications III
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3200 and IDES 3210 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3300, IDES 3320, and IDES 3330. Computer applications used in creating interior design presentations. Emphasis on rendering and illustration. Five contact hours per week.
ART 1910 - Survey of Non-Western Art
3 credit hours
Survey of the non-Western arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania from ancient to modern times.
ART 1920 - Survey of Western Art I
3 credit hours
Survey of the arts of the Western tradition from the Paleolithic era through the Gothic period.
ART 1930 - Survey of Western Art II
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: ART 1920 with C or better. Survey of the arts of the Western tradition from the late Gothic period to the present.
VCOM 2950 - Visual Communication Applications
3 credit hours
Introduces students to the creative use of current industry-standard software used for print, digital, and Web design. Focuses on important aspects of design, typography, color theory, and production for creating more effective visual communication. Students explore their own vision through creative projects. Exposure to diverse industry professionals from around the world expands knowledge of the field. Combined lecture/lab.
Subtotal: 15 Hours
Senior Fall
IDES 4110 - Residential Design II
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3310 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4100 and IDES 4120. Advanced studio experiences in residential interiors. Emphasis on designing for special populations, sustainable design, and multicultural influences. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4120 - Interior Design Portfolio
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3310 and IDES 3320 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4100 and IDES 4110. Preparation of interior design portfolio, including projects, resumes, and oral presentations. Design of retail spaces. Review of NCIDQ exam. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4100 - Interior Construction Documents
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 3320 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4110 and IDES 4120. Advanced studio experience addressing residential and commercial interior construction techniques, documentation, and project management. Five contact hours per week.
CDFS 3320 - Family Relations
3 credit hours
Family systems, giving consideration to interpersonal relationships. The structure, function, and development of families in a changing society and in relation to other social institutions.
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I
3 credit hours
Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II
3 credit hours
Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from 1877 to the present. May be used to satisfy one part of the the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History
3 credit hours
The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030
HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I
3 credit hours
The role of African Americans in establishing and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.
NOTE: HIST 2040 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2050.
HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II
3 credit hours
The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating a twentieth-century racial identity. Covers their historical development and examines their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.
Subtotal: 15 Hours
Senior Spring
IDES 4200 - Healthcare Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 4120 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4210. Specific human and physical needs encountered in the total design of interiors of a public nature. Emphasis on health care and institutional spaces. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4210 - Hospitality Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 4120 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4200. Advanced studio experience in contract design. Emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and presentation of hospitality spaces. Five contact hours per week.
- Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
MKT 3820 - Principles of Marketing
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Survey of the functions, processes, and institutions involved in the distribution of consumer and industrial goods and services. Decision making in marketing management introduced.
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I
3 credit hours
Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II
3 credit hours
Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from 1877 to the present. May be used to satisfy one part of the the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History
3 credit hours
The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030
HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I
3 credit hours
The role of African Americans in establishing and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.
NOTE: HIST 2040 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2050.
HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II
3 credit hours
The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating a twentieth-century racial identity. Covers their historical development and examines their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.
Subtotal: 15 Hours
Interior Design
IDES 1010 - Interior Design Career Orientation
1 credit hour
Development, scope, and philosophies of human sciences; career opportunities with analysis of interests, aptitudes, and proficiency related to success in interior design. Lectures, guest speakers, activities, assignments, and tests introduce studies to the university, college, department, and interior design program. Class meets one hour per week.
IDES 2100 - Interior Design Elements and Principles
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Must be taken concurrently with IDES 2110. Explores elements and principles of design with emphasis on the impact on the built environment. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 2110 - Interior Design Communications
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; admission to IDES professional course sequence. Must be taken concurrently with IDES 2100. Drafting techniques and media commonly used in interior design. Will include orthographic, isometric, axonometric, and oblique drawings, graphic symbols, and entourage. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 2120 - History of Interiors I
3 credit hours
Historic interiors: survey, analysis, and applications. Emphasis on major design characteristics of interior architectural and furnishing styles to the nineteenth century. Minimum grade C- or better. NOTE: For Interior Design majors only.
IDES 2930 - Cooperative Education
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Experiential learning that occurs in real employment situations. Must be taken in sequence or approved by the IDES coop coordinator.
IDES 2940 - Cooperative Education
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Experiential learning that occurs in real employment situations. Must be taken in sequence or approved by the IDES coop coordinator.
IDES 3100 - Design Process
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 2100 and IDES 2110 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3110, IDES 3120, IDES 3130, and IDES 3140. Basic principles, theories, and procedures involved in creative problem solving. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3110 - Interior Design Computer Applications I
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 2110 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3100, IDES 3120, IDES 3130, and IDES 3140. Presentation techniques using computer-aided drafting as applied to the interior design profession. Emphasis on 2-dimensional drawings. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3120 - History of Interiors II
3 credit hours
Survey of the development of contemporary interiors from the nineteenth century to the present with consideration given to style characteristics, cultural influences, designers, and relationships among styles. Minimum grade C or better. NOTE: For Interior Design majors only.
IDES 3130 - House Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 2100 and IDES 2110 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3100, IDES 3110, IDES 3120, and IDES 3140. Typical house construction methods. Emphasis on the organization and documentation of interior space, light frame construction methods and materials, structure, and systems derived from human needs and activities. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3140 - Interior Materials and Finishes
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 2100, IDES 2110, and IDES 3130 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3100, IDES 3110, and IDES 3120. Materials and finishes used in the treatment of interior space to be examined in terms of properties, specifications, installation, and manufacturers.
IDES 3200 - Interior Perspective Sketching and Rendering
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3130, IDES 3140, and ART 1620 with grade of C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3210 and IDES 3220. Interior rendering techniques, perspective drawing, sketching, and operation and care of equipment necessary in the effective communication of design solutions. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3210 - Interior Design Computer Applications II
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3110 and IDES 3130 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3200 and IDES 3220. Presentation techniques using computer-aided drafting as applied to the interior design profession. Emphasis on 3-dimensional drawings and customizing techniques. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3220 - Residential Design I
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3100, IDES 3130, and IDES 3140 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3200 and IDES 3210. Analysis and organization of components, materials, and space relative to human scale and habitability. Influence factors of architecture, function, and economics on the design of interior environment. Emphasis on the data gathering and space planning. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3300 - Interior Design Business Practices
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 3220 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3310, IDES 3320, and IDES 3330. Business practices, ethics, accessibility, building, fire, and life safety codes as applied to the interior design profession.
IDES 3310 - Interior Design Computer Applications III
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3200 and IDES 3210 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3300, IDES 3320, and IDES 3330. Computer applications used in creating interior design presentations. Emphasis on rendering and illustration. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3320 - Corporate Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 3210 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3300, IDES 3310, and IDES 3330. Introduction to the issues and scope of the commercial interior design field; utilization of resources, human factors and client needs in planning and developing design solutions for office spaces. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 3330 - Lighting Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3130 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 3300, IDES 3310, and IDES 3320. Principles, terminology, design requirements, and equipment for illumination in the interior environment. Light sources, controls, product analysis, selection, specification, environmental issues, programming, planning, and communication. Four contact hours per week.
IDES 3970 - Cooperative Education
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Experiential learning that occurs in real employment situations. Must be taken in sequence or approved by the IDES coop coordinator.
IDES 3980 - Cooperative Education
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Experiential learning that occurs in real employment situations. Must be taken in sequence or approved by the IDES coop coordinator.
IDES 4100 - Interior Construction Documents
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 3320 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4110 and IDES 4120. Advanced studio experience addressing residential and commercial interior construction techniques, documentation, and project management. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4110 - Residential Design II
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3310 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4100 and IDES 4120. Advanced studio experiences in residential interiors. Emphasis on designing for special populations, sustainable design, and multicultural influences. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4120 - Interior Design Portfolio
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 3310 and IDES 3320 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4100 and IDES 4110. Preparation of interior design portfolio, including projects, resumes, and oral presentations. Design of retail spaces. Review of NCIDQ exam. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4200 - Healthcare Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: IDES 4120 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4210. Specific human and physical needs encountered in the total design of interiors of a public nature. Emphasis on health care and institutional spaces. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4210 - Hospitality Design
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: IDES 4120 with C or better; must be taken concurrently with IDES 4200. Advanced studio experience in contract design. Emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and presentation of hospitality spaces. Five contact hours per week.
IDES 4620 - House Furnishings
3 credit hours
Design principles; space planning; materials; furniture styles, selection, and buying. Four contact hours per week. Not accepted for credit toward Interior Design major.
Overview
"The Interior Design Program leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Interior
Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503."
Mission
The mission of the interior design program at Middle Tennessee State University is
to provide an experiential educational program that prepares graduates for entry-level
positions in the field in addition to life long and academic learning. The experiential
curriculum prepares student to successfully engage in an evolving profession influenced
by globalization, human needs, and technology.
Philosophy
The interior design program’s educational philosophy supports the mission and goals
by providing a student-centered, experiential learning environment. The focus is on
preparing students through project and problem based learning wherein students use
independent and critical thinking, content knowledge, and creativity to address human/built
environment issues. Faculty serve as guides and facilitators in assisting students
in reaching their full potential.
Goals
- Think critically to identify and solve problems
- Communicate verbally, visually, and in writing
- Address human condition via design, health, safety, welfare
- Use content knowledge to develop creative solutions
- Conduct themselves in an ethical manner
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