Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Students on Summer 2023, Fall 2023, or Spring 2024 requirements INDSBS1
Requirements
The major requires at least 60 credit hours (65–67 with addenda), including the requirements listed below.
- Creative Core.
- Pathways. One (1) course:
- SOAD-A 100 Pathways: Introduction to Art, Design and Merchandising
SOAD-A 100 Pathways: Introduction to Art, Design and Merchandising
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Explores the fields of art, design, and merchandising within the contemporary landscape of creating and making. Identifies where these disciplines have mutually reinforcing values and opportunities for interdisciplinary study. Provides a common experience for art, design and merchandising students.
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- Color. One (1) course:
- SOAD-A 101 Creative Core: Color
SOAD-A 101 Creative Core: Color
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Explores color's fundamental principles and formal elements; its contextual meanings and sociological connotations; and its significance within the fields of art, design and merchandising. Cultivates visual sensitivity, develops aesthetic knowledge and the production of creative work through studio practices.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-A 101 or FINA-F 102.
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- Pathways. One (1) course:
- Interior Design Studio.
- Beginning Studio. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 170 Interior Design Studio I
SOAD-D 170 Interior Design Studio I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Focus on critical and analytical ability, reasoned understanding and rational application of design elements and principles, development of vocabulary, attitudes, and skills basic to design and interior design.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 170 or SOAD-D 168.
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- Intermediate Studio.
- Interior Design Studio II. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 271 Interior Design Studio II
SOAD-D 271 Interior Design Studio II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 168 or SOAD-D 170; and SOAD-D 264; or consent of Area
- Description
- Introduction to design processes, technical requirements (e.g., stairs), space planning, and design graphics through residential design projects.
- Interior Design Studio III. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 272 Interior Design Studio III
SOAD-D 272 Interior Design Studio III
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 271 and SOAD-D 264; or consent of Area
- Description
- Introduction to programming, technical requirements (e.g., code and accessibility guidelines), and evidence-based design through commercial design projects.
- Interior Design Studio II. One (1) course:
- Vertical Studio. Six (6) credit hours:
- SOAD-D 374 Interior Design Vertical Studio
SOAD-D 374 Interior Design Vertical Studio
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 272; and in SOAD-D 267 or SOAD-D 277
- Notes
- Course fee required
- Description
- Introduction to team-based design strategies in response to interdisciplinary, technical, spatial, environmental, and culturally framed design problems, with special emphasis on socio-economic conditions, diverse populations, and global contexts.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Technical Studio. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 375
- Capstone Studio. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 475 Interior Design Capstone Studio
SOAD-D 475 Interior Design Capstone Studio
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 374 and SOAD-D 375
- Notes
- Course fee required
- Description
- Individual development of technically, culturally, and evidence-based design solutions to complex design problems.
- Beginning Studio. One (1) course:
- Interior Design History and Theory.
- Design Methods. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 263 Design Methods
SOAD-D 263 Design Methods
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 170
- Description
- Introduction to the basic techniques of design research and evaluation, emerging trends in design thinking, and state-of-the-art design methodologies.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AMID-D 263 or SOAD-D 263.
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- Design History.
- Design History I. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 321 Design History I
SOAD-D 321 Design History I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Survey of design history from prehistoric times to the Gothic era with emphasis on architecture, interiors, furniture, material culture, decorative arts, and art. Introduction to culturally appropriate frameworks for understanding design and designed objects.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 321 or SOAD-D 261.
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- Design History II. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 322 Design History II
SOAD-D 322 Design History II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Survey of design history from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century with emphasis on architecture, interiors, furniture, material culture, decorative arts, and art. Introduction to culturally appropriate frameworks for understanding design and designed objects.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 322 or SOAD-D 262.
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- Design History III. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 323 Design History III
SOAD-D 323 Design History III
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Survey of design history from the twentieth century to the present with emphasis on architecture, interiors, furniture, material culture, decorative arts, and art. Introduction to culturally appropriate frameworks for understanding design and designed objects.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 323 or SOAD-D 268.
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- Design History I. One (1) course:
- Design Methods. One (1) course:
- Interior Design Practice and Technical Knowledge.
- Digital Architectural Drawing. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 264 Digital Architectural Drawing
SOAD-D 264 Digital Architectural Drawing
- Credits
- 3–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Basic 2D and 3D drawing and modeling skills for professional practice of interior architectural design using professional, industry standard software: document and database generation, computer-aided drafting, modeling and design.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AMID-D 264 or SOAD-D 264.
- Materials and Components of Interior Design. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 267 Materials and Components of Interior Design
SOAD-D 267 Materials and Components of Interior Design
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 170 and SOAD-D 264; or consent of department
- Notes
- Course fee required
- Description
- Provides basic understanding of the appropriate use of materials specified for the interior environment. Particular emphasis placed on the vital role interior designers play in providing for the health, safety, and welfare of those inhabiting interior spaces.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 267 or SOAD-D 277.
- Building Detailing and Systems. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 360 Building Detailing and Systems
SOAD-D 360 Building Detailing and Systems
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- SOAD-D 272
- Notes
- Course fee required
- Description
- Survey of sustainability and building systems related to thermal comfort, well-being, acoustics, electrical and communication systems, and water and waste systems. Develops a basic understanding of systems, specifications, and details.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 360 or SOAD-D 302.
- Lighting Interior Spaces. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 366 Lighting Interior Spaces
SOAD-D 366 Lighting Interior Spaces
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 271, SOAD-D 272; and MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117, MATH-J 113, MATH-M 106, MATH-M 118, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-S 118, MATH-S 211, MATH-V 118, or MATH-V 119
- Notes
- Course fee required
- Description
- Introduction to the general principles, factors, and techniques of interior lighting, including planning, analysis, calculation methods, and aesthetics in the commercial and residential contexts.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 366 or SOAD-D 336.
- Professional Practices and Documentation. One (1) course:
- SOAD-D 369 Professional Practices and Documentation in Interior Design
SOAD-D 369 Professional Practices and Documentation in Interior Design
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 272
- Notes
- Course fee required
- Description
- Survey of business procedures and practices and of professional values and standards for interior designers. Practice in construction specification writing, drawing referencing, and the relationship of drawings in integrated construction documents.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SOAD-D 369 or SOAD-D 469.
- Digital Architectural Drawing. One (1) course:
- Interior Design Electives. Six (6) credit hours
- SOAD-D 201 3D Modeling for Design and Digital Fabrication
- SOAD-D 202 Interior Visualization
- SOAD-D 290 Special Topics in Interior Design
- SOAD-D 300 Design, Culture, Context, and Diversity
- SOAD-D 303 Green Building Concepts and Technologies
- SOAD-D 394 Advanced Digital Architectural Drawing
- SOAD-D 485 Advanced Special Topics in Interior Design
- SOAD-X 373 Internship in Professional Practice
- SOAD-X 490 Independent Study in Interior Design
SOAD-D 201 3D Modeling for Design and Digital Fabrication
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Principles of 3D modeling applied across subject-specific design boundaries. Studio methods for solving 3D geometric problems from technical drawings and models. Students create free-form curves, surfaces, and solids employed in interior design, fashion design, furniture design and digital fabrication using software such as Rhinoceros NURBS and digital fabrication equipment.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AMID-D 201 or SOAD-A 201.
SOAD-D 202 Interior Visualization
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Drawing techniques focusing on creative/inventive sketching and rendering for interior design. Both freehand and digital techniques will be explored. Students will use the language of drawing to improve the process of conceptual design, design development, visualization, and communication.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of AMID-D 202 or SOAD-D 202.
SOAD-D 290 Special Topics in Interior Design
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Selected topics in an area of interior design. Topics will vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours in AMID-D 290 and SOAD-D 290.
SOAD-D 300 Design, Culture, Context, and Diversity
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- A grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 272; and in SOAD-D 321 or SOAD-D 322 or SOAD-D 323; or instructor consent
- Description
- In-depth exploration of the relationship between design, systems thinking, culture, social issues, and diversity.
SOAD-D 303 Green Building Concepts and Technologies
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examines topics related to green building design and technologies, including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and LEED Exam preparation.
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SOAD-D 394 Advanced Digital Architectural Drawing
- Credits
- 3–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Course fee required
- Description
- Advanced CAD visualization for professional design practice: three-dimensional modeling and visualization, image processing, animation, and multimedia presentation.
SOAD-D 485 Advanced Special Topics in Interior Design
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor
- Description
- Advanced selected topics in an area of interior design. Topics will vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in AMID-D 485, AMID-D 490, and SOAD-D 485.
SOAD-X 373 Internship in Professional Practice
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department. For retailing, merchandising, and fashion design experience, one course from SOAD-A 100, SOAD-M 209, AMID-R 100, or AMID-R 209; for interior design experience, SOAD-D 272 or AMID-D 272
- Description
- Provides SOAD majors an off-campus supervised and coordinated career-work experience in a cooperating business, a consumer agency, or other related fields.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Grading
- S/F grading.
SOAD-X 490 Independent Study in Interior Design
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- SOAD-D 170; and 6 additional credit hours in interior design (SOAD-D); and consent of instructor
- Description
- Review, discussion, and evaluation of current trends and issues in interior design; analysis of research.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated up with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Addenda Requirements*.
- Mathematics. One (1) course:
- MATH-D 117 Introduction to Finite Mathematics II
- MATH-J 113 Introduction to Calculus with Applications
- MATH-M 106
- MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
- MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
- MATH-M 211 Calculus I
- MATH-S 118 Honors Finite Mathematics
- MATH-S 211
- MATH-V 118 Finite Mathematics with Applications (Approved topics: "FINITE & CONSUMER MATHEMATICS" (TPC 2); "FINITE MATH FOR SOCIAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES" (TPC 1); "FINITE MATH IN ACTION" (TPC 3))
- MATH-V 119 Applied Brief Calculus I (Approved topics: "BRIEF CALCULUS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES" (TPC 1))
MATH-D 117 Introduction to Finite Mathematics II
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- MATH-D 116 or consent of the department
- Notes
- MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117 is a two-course sequence
- Description
- Topics for the course are taken from MATH-M 118. Credit for the College of Arts and Sciences Foundations requirement in Mathematical Modeling or the College's N&M Breadth of Inquiry requirement will be given only upon completion of both MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117 with a passing grade.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
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MATH-J 113 Introduction to Calculus with Applications
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-J 112 with a grade of C- or higher; or consent of department
- Notes
- For Groups students only. MATH-J 113 can count toward the College of Arts and Sciences Foundations requirement in mathematical modeling and the College of Arts and Sciences natural and mathematical sciences Breadth of Inquiry requirement for Groups students
- Description
- A survey of calculus.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
- Description
- Sets, counting, basic probability, including random variables and expected values. Linear systems, matrices, linear programming, and applications.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
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MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 027
- Description
- Introduction to calculus. Primarily for students from business and the social sciences.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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MATH-M 211 Calculus I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus, and trigonometry as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 027
- Description
- Limits, continuity, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, applications.
- Repeatability
- A student may receive credit for only one of the following: MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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MATH-S 118 Honors Finite Mathematics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Hutton Honors College membership
- Notes
- R: To be successful students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
- Description
- Designed for students of outstanding ability in mathematics. Covers all material of MATH-M 118 and additional topics from statistics and game theory. Computers may be used in this course, but no previous experience is assumed.
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MATH-V 118 Finite Mathematics with Applications
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
- Description
- Sets, counting, basic probability, linear modelling, and other discrete topics. Applications to various areas depending on topic. Possibilities include social and biological sciences and consumer mathematics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
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MATH-V 119 Applied Brief Calculus I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 027
- Description
- Introduction to calculus. Variable topic course with emphasis on non-business topics and applications. The topic(s) will be listed in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
- Repeatability
- A student may receive credit for only one of the following: MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-V 119.
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- Cross-Disciplinary Elective. One (1) course:
- SOAD-A 211 Cross-Disciplinary Workshops in Art, Design, and Merchandising
- SOAD-S 200 Drawing I
- SOAD-S 201 Figure Drawing and Anatomy
- SOAD-S 210 Digital Art: Survey and Practice
- SOAD-S 220 Fibers I
- SOAD-S 230 Painting I
- SOAD-S 240 Printmaking I
- SOAD-S 250 Graphic Design I
- SOAD-S 260 Ceramics I
- SOAD-S 270 Sculpture I
- SOAD-S 271 Figurative Sculpture I
- SOAD-S 280 Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design I
- SOAD-S 290 Photography I
SOAD-A 211 Cross-Disciplinary Workshops in Art, Design, and Merchandising
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A variable topic studio course that focuses on skill development and technical manipulation of materials within the specific traditions of a particular discipline. Emphasizes fundamental principles of art and design within a discipline. Designed around a variable topic such as image, time, narrative, space, materials, and markets.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum total of 12 credit hours in SOAD-A 111 and SOAD-A 211.
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SOAD-S 200 Drawing I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Preliminary course for advancement in drawing, stressing basic visual awareness; seeing, representing, and technical command on a two-dimensional surface. Problems in handling placement, scale, space, volume, light, and formal articulation.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of FINA-S 200 or SOAD-S 200.
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SOAD-S 201 Figure Drawing and Anatomy
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to figure drawing, emphasizing life drawing. Focuses on visual interpretation of human figure through perceptual approaches to figuration, fundamental studies of anatomy, and representation of the body in space and in motion. Studio work investigates how ways of seeing and making intersect with history, culture, belief and identity.
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SOAD-S 210 Digital Art: Survey and Practice
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Beginning class on digital media's role in the world of art production and reception. Class emphasizes learning to use digital media to produce original, creative art work. Students use Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Dreamweaver, and Autodesk Mudbox to create their own artworks. Topics include digital imaging, video art, interactive art, and 3D modeling.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of FINA-D 210 or SOAD-S 210.
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SOAD-S 220 Fibers I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to fiber and textile-related techniques and concepts. This survey course investigates a variety of materials and processes including resist dyeing, printing, and felting, emphasizing the expressive potential of each of these techniques through demonstrations, hands-on projects, lectures, and critiques.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of FINA-S 220 or SOAD-S 220.
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SOAD-S 230 Painting I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Preliminary course for advancement in painting. Investigates how different ways of seeing and making intersect with history, culture, belief, and identity. Explores technical and visual aspects of color and mark.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of FINA-S 230 or SOAD-S 230.
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SOAD-S 240 Printmaking I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to printmaking through a survey of basic print media: intaglio, lithography, relief and screen print. Emphasis on ways in which drawing, painting, digital and photography are utilized through printmaking processes is emphasized.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of FINA-S 240 or SOAD-S 240.
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SOAD-S 250 Graphic Design I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Drawing and perception in the history and practice of visual communication, including a basic introduction to the field and exercises with pencil, marker, computer, and other tools, to produce symbols, letter forms, and symbol-letter combinations.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of FINA-S 250 or SOAD-S 250.
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SOAD-S 260 Ceramics I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Knowledge and skill development in the use of basic ceramic tools, techniques, and processes sufficient to produce work from concept to finished object. Students practice three-dimensional design and develop solutions to practical and aesthetic problems. The place of ceramics within the history of art, design, and culture is also discussed.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of FINA-S 260 or SOAD-S 260.
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SOAD-S 270 Sculpture I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Foundation in basic technical and formal methods of traditional and contemporary sculpture. Use of tools and equipment for additive and subtractive techniques including wood construction, steel fabrication, clay modeling, plaster mold making and cold casting, and assemblage. Emphasis placed on technical execution, conceptualization, and creative problem solving.
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SOAD-S 271 Figurative Sculpture I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Figurative sculpture has been the traditional method of introducing students to form, space, and proportion in sculpture. Students work from the model with clay, creating sculpture from observation.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of FINA-S 271 or SOAD-S 271.
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SOAD-S 280 Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to creative expression through metalsmithing and jewelry design. Focuses on basic techniques while exploring the historical context and the social role of artistic expression in the metals discipline.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of FINA-S 280 or SOAD-S 280.
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SOAD-S 290 Photography I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Basic practice of digital camera operation, exposure calculation, exposing, image file management, image optimization and digital printing. Guidance toward establishment of a personal photographic aesthetic. A digital SLR camera is required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of FINA-S 291 or SOAD-S 290.
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- Mathematics. One (1) course:
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Major GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Major Residency. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
Notes
Major Area Courses
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Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
SOAD-D
subject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Minor in Interior Design Studies (INDSNSTMIN)
Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Bachelor of Science degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 36 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- Diversity in the United States: 1 course
- Global Civilizations and Cultures: See the CASE Foreign Language section
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Choose from:
- A single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework.
- Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the first year of college-level coursework and the following:
- CASE Global Civilizations and Cultures: 1 course
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.