Department:
Human Development, Fashion and Interior Design
College:
Health and Human Services
Website: https://www.iup.edu/hdes/interior-design/
Contact Information: Dr. Susan Venatta- Interior Design Program Coordinator
205A Ackerman Hall, IUP, Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: 724-357-4414
Main Office: 724-357-2336
email: venatta@iup.edu
Accreditation: Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Curriculum also follows CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) standards.
Career Opportunities:
Interior Design job projections predicted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics through 2028:
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Median Wage: $56,040 (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2019 data)
Program Features:
Student Organizations:
Experiential Learning:
INTERIOR DESIGN, BS
The Interior Design program has a "Sophomore Portfolio Review" that is done at the completion of all second
year studio classes. The purpose of this review is to prepare students for the upper level studio classes by
offering a review of their acquired skill set, and provide additional support as needed. Each spring semester,
upon the completion of the required courses, the program sponsors a "Senior Portfolio Show"; students,
faculty, family, friends, and industry professionals are invited to this celebration of the Interior Design
program.
The students in the Interior Design program are encouraged to join at least one, if not all three, of the
student professional organizations. The American Society of Interior Design (ASID) is a community of
designers, industry representatives, educators, and students, advancing the interior design profession in both
residential and commercial design. The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is the Commercial
Interior Design Association with a global reach, supporting design professionals, industry affiliates, educators,
students, firms and their clients across 58 countries. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the
world's leading trade association promoting professionalism within the kitchen and bath industry.
The Interior Design program strongly encourages out of classroom experiences. Many of our students
complete an internship in a variety of disciplines within the interior design industry, both commercial and
residential. Faculty also encourage out of classroom experiences for the students with both professional and
historical focuses. Places visited include professional trade shows, tours of professional firms and
showrooms, and historically preserved homes and buildings.
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Description:
Freshman Year: Fall
Grade Spring Grade
INDS 105 Introduction to Interior Design 3cr INDS 110 Color and Light 3cr
INDS 118 Interior Design Graphics
3cr INDS 218 Comp Tech for Interior Design 3cr
SCI 105 or SCI 107/117
Natural Science (LS requirement) 3-4cr SCI 105 or SCI 107/117 Natural Science (LS requirement) 3-4cr
Dimensions of Wellness course (LS requirement) 3cr ENGL 121 Humanities Literature 3cr
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3cr ART 114 Color and 2D Design 3cr
Total 15-16cr Total 15-16cr
Sophomore Year: Fall Spring
INDS 210 Human Factors for Interior Design 3cr INDS 219 Kitchen and Bath Studio
3cr
INDS 230 Presentation for Interior Design
3cr INDS 240 3D Design for Interior Design 3cr
INDS 370 History of ID and Arch I 3cr INDS 380
History of ID and Arch II 3cr
ENGL 202 English Composition II 3cr ART/COMM/THTR Studio Requirement 3cr
History 196, 197, 198 (LS requirement) 3cr MATH 101 Foundations of Math 3cr
Total 15cr Total 15cr
Junior Year: Fall Spring
INDS 313 Bldg. Sys. I: Materials & Finishes 3cr INDS 323 Bldg. Sys. II: Mechanicals 3cr
INDS 315 Residential Design Studio 3cr INDS 405 ID Professional Practice 3cr
ARHI 205 Ancient to Medieval Art (rec) 3cr INDS 464 Commercial Design Studio I 3cr
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3cr ART/COMM/THTR Studio Requirement 3cr
ECON 122 Microeconomics 3cr MKTG 320
Principles of Marketing 3cr
Total 15cr Total 15cr
Senior Year: Fall Spring
INDS 460 Interior Design Portfolio 3cr INDS 470 Interior Design Capstone
3cr
INDS 465 Commercial Design II 3cr BCOM 321
Bus. & Interp. Communications 3cr
ARHI 207 Ren. to Modern Art 3cr RLST/PHIL Humanities (LS requirement) 3cr
SOC 151/161 Principles of Sociology 3cr Global/Multicultural Awareness (LS requirement) 3cr
Free Elective Elective/Minor 3cr Free Elective Elective/Minor 2-3cr
Total 15cr Total 14-15cr
120-121cr
Although not required, popular minors for Interior Design students include Business Administration, Art Studio, Communications Media, Graphic Design,
and Theater (in regards to set design). Some students also complete a certificate in Photography.
Total Credits for Degree:
Additional Information:
INTERIOR DESIGN, BS
supportive of the needs of people and the environment. Interior Design graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree and are
The mission of the Interior Design program is to develop creative interior designers able to conceive, propose, and implement design
solutions supportive of the needs of people and the environment. The Interior Design program is accredited by the National
Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
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Summary of
Requirements:
Core/Liberal Studies Credits: 46-48
Requirements:
ENGL 101 Composition I 3cr PSYC 101 General Psychology 3cr
ENGL 202 Composition II 3cr SOC 151/161 Principles of Sociology
3cr
ENGL 121 Humanities Literature 3cr ARHI 207 Renaissance to Modern Art 3cr
MATH 101 Foundations of Math 3cr Wellness Health & Wellness Course 3-4cr
PHIL/RLST (1) Philosophy or Relig. Studies 3cr ECON 122 Principles of Microeconomics 3cr
Fine Arts ARHI 205 (Rec) 3cr
HIST (1) HIST 196 or 197 or 198 3cr
SCI 105 Physical Science I 4cr Global & MC Global/Multicultural Awareness 3cr
SCI 107/117 Chemistry for everyone 3-4cr
Credits: 54
INDS 105 Introduction to Interior Design 3cr INDS 315 Residential Design Studio 3cr
INDS 110 Color and Light 3cr INDS 323 Bldg. Systems II: Mechanicals 3cr
INDS 118 Interior Design Graphics 3cr INDS 370 History of Interior Design & Arch I 3cr
INDS 210 Human Factors in Interior Design 3cr
INDs 380 History of Interior Design & Arch II 3cr
INDS 218
Computer Technology for Interior Design
3cr INDS 405 Interior Design Professional Practice 3cr
INDS 219 Kitchen and Bath Studio 3cr INDS 460 Portfolio 3cr
INDS 230 Presentation for Interior Design 3cr INDS 464 Commercial Design Studio I 3cr
INDS 240 3-Dimensional Design for Interior Design 3cr INDS 465 Commercial Design Studio II 3cr
INDS 313 Bldg. Systems I: Materials and Finishes 3cr
INDS 470 Interior Design Capstone 3cr
Outside Concentration
Business
Credits: 6
BCOM 321 Business & Interpersonal Comm. 3cr
MKTG 320 Principles of Marketing 3cr
Art Credits: 9
ART 114 Color and 2-Dimensional Design 3cr
Select Two: 6cr
ART 213, 214, 215, 216, 218, 219
COMM 271, 371, 471
THTR 116, 120, 221, 320, 321, 489
Credits: 3-5
120
Although not required, popular minors for Interior Design students include Business Administration, Art Studio, Communications Media, Graph
(in regards to set design). Some students also complete a certificate in Photography.
Additional Information:
INTERIOR DESIGN, BS
Bachelor of Science
The Interior Design program encompasses science, art, technology, and business. Space planning, hand drafting, computer
technology, color, lighting, materials and finishes, human factors, historic and modern design development, residential
design (including kitchen and bath), commercial design, and professional practice form the core of the curriculum.
Supportive courses are available in art studios, communications media (including photography), theatrical design and
business. Students develop an understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its relationship to universal design
as well as sensitivity to global environmental issues. Projects include but are not limited to, healthcare, residential,
restaurant, and retail spaces.
Interior Design Program Requirements:
Free Electives:
Total Credits for Degree:
2019-20
Human Development, Fashion and Interior Design
Health and Human Services
8/2/19 INDS Requirements