Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Students on Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Spring 2019 requirements INDSBS1

The B.S. in Interior Design integrates knowledge from the arts and the physical, social, and business sciences with behavioral and technical studies in textiles, apparel, furniture, and interior design. The interior design program is a CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) accredited program that addresses the multidisciplinary design process used in the creation of interior space. This curriculum emphasizes the relationships between the aesthetic, behavioral, and technological concerns in the creation of responsive interior environments. Career opportunities are available in commercial and residential interior design firms, architectural firms, facilities management, retail furniture establishments, government and community agencies, and private design studios. Majors in this program can also prepare for advanced degrees in related areas of design, such as architecture, facilities management, or environmental design.

View Degree MapA semester-by-semester path to completing degree and major requirements

Requirements

The major requires at least 54 credit hours*, including the requirements listed below.

Creative Core.
1. 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.
  Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
  
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  Spring 2024CASE AHcourse
2. 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.
  Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
  
  Summer 2024CASE AHcourse
  
  Spring 2024CASE AHcourse
3. Cross-Disciplinary Workshops. One (1) course:
  - SOAD-A 211 Cross-Disciplinary Workshops in Art, Design, and Merchandising
  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.
  Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
  
  Summer 2024CASE AHcourse
  
  Spring 2024CASE AHcourse
Interior Design Studio.
1. 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.
  Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
  
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2. Intermediate Studio. Two (2) courses:
  - SOAD-D 271 Interior Design Studio II
  - SOAD-D 272 Interior Design Studio III
  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.
  
  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.
3. Advanced Studio. 12 credit hours, including:
  1. Three (3) credit hours of the following:
    - 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.
  2. Nine (9) additional credit hours selected from:
    - SOAD-D 374 Interior Design Vertical Studio
    - SOAD-D 375 Interior Design Technical Studio
    - SOAD-D 475 Interior Design Capstone 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.
    
    SOAD-D 375 Interior Design Technical 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
    Application of building codes, construction methods and materials, specification, lighting, and building systems to the design of interior space. Course fees and field trips required.
    
    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.
Interior Design Methods and Techniques. Three (3) courses:
- SOAD-D 264 Digital Architectural Drawing
- SOAD-D 335 Lighting Interior Spaces I
- SOAD-D 336 Lighting Interior Spaces II
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.

SOAD-D 335 Lighting Interior Spaces I

Credits
1.5
Prerequisites
Grade of C- or higher in SOAD-D 271, SOAD-D 272, AMID-D 271, or AMID-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.
Description
Introduction to the general principles, factors, and techniques of interior lighting, including planning, analysis, calculation methods, and aesthetics in the residential context. Field trips required.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of AMID-D 335 or SOAD-D 335.

SOAD-D 336 Lighting Interior Spaces II

Credits
1.5
Prerequisites
SOAD-D 335 or AMID-D 335 with a grade of C- or higher
Description
Introduction to the general principles, factors, and techniques of interior lighting, including planning, analysis, calculation methods, and aesthetics in the commercial design context. Field trips required.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of AMID-D 336 or SOAD-D 336.
Interior Design History and Theory. Three (3) courses:
- SOAD-D 263 Design Methods
- SOAD-D 268
- SOAD-D 365 Architectural, Interior, and Furniture Design Studies
SOAD-D 263 Design Methods
Credits
3
Prerequisites
SOAD-D 168 or AMID-D 168 with a grade of C- or higher
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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SOAD-D 365 Architectural, Interior, and Furniture Design Studies
Credits
3
Prerequisites
SOAD-D 168 or AMID-D 168 with a grade of C- or higher; or consent of department
Description
A survey of the history of design at three scales: architecture, interiors, and furniture design. The underlying concepts behind historically prominent work, and the commonalities of design at different scales, will be reviewed. Throughout the course, students will cultivate their own visual memory to guide their design thinking and work.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of AMID-D 365 or SOAD-D 365.
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
  
  Summer 2024CASE SHcourse
  
  Spring 2024CASE SHcourse
Interior Design Practice. Three (3) courses:
- SOAD-D 277
- SOAD-D 302
- SOAD-D 469
Interior Design Electives. Two (2) courses:
- SOAD-D 201 3D Modeling for Design and Digital Fabrication
- SOAD-D 202 Interior Visualization
- SOAD-D 203 Green Building Concepts and Technologies
- SOAD-D 290 Special Topics in Interior Design
- SOAD-D 300 Design, Culture, Context, and Diversity
- 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 203 Green Building Concepts and Technologies
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
Online course that 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.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of AMID-D 203 or SOAD-D 203.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
  
  Summer 2024CASE NMcourse
  
  Spring 2024CASE NMcourse
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 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
SOAD major; completion of at least 26 credit hours; and consent of instructor. For merchandising and/or fashion design experience, SOAD-A 100, SOAD-M 109, 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 for a maximum of six credit hours in AMID-F 403, AMID-R 321, AMID-X 373, AMID-X 376, AMID-X 476, AMID-Y 398, SOAD-X 373, SOAD-X 376, and SOAD-X 476.
Grading
S/F grading.

SOAD-X 490 Independent Study in Interior Design

Credits
1–3 credit hours
Prerequisites
SOAD-D 168 or AMID-D 168; 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 with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in AMID-D 480, AMID-X 490, and SOAD-X 490.
Art History. One (1) course:
- ARTH-A 102 Renaissance through Modern Art
ARTH-A 102 Renaissance through Modern Art
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None
Description
A survey of major artists, styles, and movements in European and American art and architecture from the fifteenth century to the present.
Repeatability
Credit given for only one of ARTH-A 102 or FINA-A 102.
- Fall 2024CASE GCCcourse
  
  Summer 2024CASE GCCcourse
  
  Spring 2024CASE GCCcourse
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
  
  Summer 2024CASE SHcourse
  
  Spring 2024CASE SHcourse
Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
1. 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.
2. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
3. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
4. 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.
5. Exceptions to major requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.

Notes

* All interior design courses transferred from another institution or campus must be reviewed and accepted by an appropriate faculty member in the School of Art, Architecture + Design before they may be applied toward a major in interior design.

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 cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required for all courses taken at Indiana University.
CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
1. CASE Foundations
  1. English Composition: 1 course
  2. Mathematical Modeling: 1 course
2. CASE Breadth of Inquiry
  1. Arts and Humanities: 4 courses
  2. Natural and Mathematical Sciences: 3 courses
  3. Social and Historical Studies: 4 courses
3. CASE Culture Studies
  1. Diversity in the United States: See the CASE Foreign Language section
  2. Global Civilizations and Cultures: See the CASE Foreign Language section
4. CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
5. 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 BOTH of the following:
    - CASE Diversity in the United States: 1 course
    - CASE Global Civilizations and Cultures: 1 course
6. CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
7. 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.