Interior Design Fact Sheet

Interior Design Fact Sheet INTERIOR DESIGN A professional interior designer is one who is qualified by education, examination and experience to identify, research and creatively solve problems relative to the function and quality of people's interior environments. The course of study in interior design leads to a first professional degree. Background Information The program focuses on improving the quality of life and protecting human health and safety through design of the interior environment. Students study design fundamentals, theory, process, communication, research and technology to identify and solve problems for a wide range of physical interior environments for all individuals regardless of socioeconomic background. The Program The Department of Apparel, Design and Hospitality Management offers an accredited first professional degree program in interior design. The first two years of the program introduce the fundamentals of design, visual and technical communication techniques (including drafting, perspective drawing, model building and rendering) and theoretical and practical applications (including anthropometrics, ergonomics, inclusive design, interior design technology and color theory). Each student becomes aware that the interior design profession is exceedingly complex, and collaborating with design professionals and related disciplines in a team approach to problem solving is routine practice.

Upper-division course work is focused on a series of integrated studio experiences and supporting courses in history, evidence based design, interior materials, professional practice, computer aided design and interior systems. The studio experience culminates in a senior project. Studio experiences require that each student be exposed to a variety of projects at several different levels of complexity and different client project goals. Field Experience North Dakota State University interior design students are required to complete a field experience between the junior and senior years. Students accept a variety of positions throughout the United States. Selective Admission Enrollment in sophomore level interior design courses requires a 3.0 institutional cumulative grade point average (GPA). Admission into the third-year studio is based upon demonstrated professional interest, a portfolio review completed during the spring semester of the student's sophomore year, a 3.0 institutional cumulative GPA and a minimum grade of C in all major core requirements. Students must maintain the 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA requirement and earn a grade of C or better in all major core requirements throughout the remainder of the program. All students successfully completing sophomore review are required to purchase a laptop computer for upper division studio courses. Accreditation

The interior design program at NDSU is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation and received re-accreditation in 2010. Career Opportunities Three main career paths typically chosen by the design professional include residential, commercial and specialized design. Residential design includes kitchen and bath design, renovation for physically challenged, model homes or historical restoration. Commercial design includes corporate and executive offices, healthcare, retail facilities, institutional, transportation, and hospitality and entertainment venues. Other areas of specialty design include lighting, codes, product design, or product representative.

Opportunities for NDSU graduates vary according to geographic area of practice and responsibilities of specific positions. " With that said, it is a good thought to restrict merely simply how much dark wood you would like in your dining room furniture collection. "Recent graduates have accepted entry-level positions with starting salaries as high as $50,000 (Minneapolis). Extra-Curricular Opportunities NDSU students participate locally in the student chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Junior and senior students have the opportunity to participate in the North Dakota Interior Designers (NDID) organization. A number of professionals visit campus each year to present programs and informational seminars with students. Trips are planned to design studios, architectural firms and product markets to supplement course work. NDSU interior design students are encouraged to enter design competitions and have experienced a very high success rate. The Facilities NDSU facilities and instructional amenities are among the finest in the Upper-Midwest. The Interior Design Resource Center is well equipped with current samples and a virtual product library. Studios provide individual work stations and tools necessary to complete graphic presentations. The Faculty NDSU faculty hold terminal degrees in interior design or related fields and have been selected because of their individual and collective experience as interior designers and their commitment to teaching. All hold memberships in professional design-related organizations. Introductory Curriculum A suggested curriculum is provided. Other combinations are possible, but the sequence of interior design courses cannot vary from this plan. Students who plan to transfer to NDSU should contact the Department of Apparel, Design, and Hospitality Management for guidance in selecting courses before or during the first year. Sample CurriculumGeneral Education RequirementsCreditsFirst Year Experience HD&E 189 - Skills for Academic Success1Communication Comm. 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking3Engl. 110, 120 - College Composition I,II3, 3Engl. 320 - Business and Profession Writing or Engl. 321 - Writing in Technical Professions3Quantitative ReasoningMath. 104 - Finite Mathematics or Math. 146 - Applied Calculus I or higher3 or 4Science & Technology CSci. 114 - Microcomputer Packages or CSci. 116 - Business Use of Computers3 or 4Science and Technology Electives6-7Humanities & Fine ArtsADHM 315 - History of Interiors I3 ADHM 316 - History of Interiors II3Social and Behavioral

Sciences6 Wellness2Cultural Diversity- Global Perspective-Total40College/Department RequirementsCreditsArt 111 - Introduction to Art History or Art. 210 -Art History I or Art. 211 -Art History II3HD&E 320 - Professional Issues1Total4Major RequirementsCreditsADHM 150 - Design Fundamentals Lecture1ADHM 151 - Design Fundamentals Studio3ADHM 153 Sketching for Creativity1ADHM 160 - Interior Design Careers1ADHM 161 - Interior Graphics I: Residential3ADHM 162 - Interior Graphics II: Commercial3ADHM 250 - Interior Environmental Analysis2ADHM 251 - Interior Design Studio I: Residential2ADHM 253 - Interior Design II: Office Design2ADHM 254 - Interior Design III: Small Scale Contract2ADHM 261 - Interior Graphics III3ADHM 264 - Residential Systems2ADHM 300 - Design Resource Management1-3ADHM 351 Interior Design Studio IV Advanced Residentia3ADHM 353 - Interior Design Studio V Large Scale ContractDesign3ADHM 362 - Codes for Interiors3ADHM 363 - Commercial Lighting Design and Building Systems3ADHM 365 - CADD for Interiors3, 3ADHM 366, 367 - Textiles and Lab3, 1ADHM 368 - Interior Materials and Maintenance3ADHM 450 - Research and Project Development in Interior Design3ADHM 452 - Comprehensive Interior Design Project6ADHM 460 - Career Development and Professional Practice3ADHM 461 - Building Information Modeling3ADHM 491 Seminar2-3ADHM 496 - Field Experience3Total67Related RequirementsCreditsMinor1824Curriculum Total129-135 This sample curriculum is not intended to serve as a curriculum guide for current students, but rather an example of course offerings for prospective students. For the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of entrance into a program, consult with an academic advisor or with the Office of Registration and Records.

Contact Information Connie Eggers, Academic Advisor College of Human Development and Education North Dakota State University Dept #2600 PO Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-6050

Tel: (701) 231-9847 Fax: (701) 231-7174 Email:Connie.Eggers@ndsu.edu Web:www.ndsu.edu/hde or Apparel, Design and Hospitality Management College of Human Development and Education North Dakota State University Dept #2610 PO Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-6050 Tel: (701) 231-8604 0r (701) 231-7351 Fax: (701) 231-5273 Email: Susan.Ray-Degges@ndsu.edu

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