Interior Design
Michelle R. Brown, Division Leader
The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the national accrediting agency for interior design education. The curriculum provides opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and learning experiences that prepare students for professional careers with interior design and architectural firms, other design-related careers, or graduate education. The program addresses competencies necessary for passing the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) exam, a step required in Texas and many other states for interior design certification or licensure. The program incorporates a strong liberal arts background with supporting courses in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The freshman and sophomore years focus on building a strong knowledge base in design, addressing both residential and commercial design venues. The junior and senior years allow for application of knowledge and skills with a strong emphasis on design research and creative problem solving. Study abroad programs are offered to further enhance the educational experience. Students have 24-hour access to drafting facilities, resource areas, and a computer lab. Membership in the Interior Design Association at Baylor, a student organization representing professional student chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), is available for students, offering an introduction into the professional field of interior design. With easy access to the Dallas Design Center, strong professional involvement and industry support are available for students. Various professional organizations at state and national levels offer career day experiences, resources, and mentoring.
Post-matriculation students wishing to change their major to Interior Design must have a minimum GPA of 2.25 in order to be accepted into the Interior Design program. First semester freshman must wait until Fall grades have posted before they can change their major to Interior Design. Due to course sequencing, a minimum of three years is required to complete major requirements for interior design.
To complete the Interior Design requirements in three years (Fast-Track) a student must complete ART 1310, ART 1314, & ID 2322 CAD prior to the start of the fall semester, which starts the three year sequence.
Requirements for a Major in Interior Design (BS)
Interior Design General Education / BS Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum 124 semester hours, including the following: | ||
| Residence Requirement - 60 hours | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Must complete all requirements for the Health and Human Sciences BS Core and the | ||
| Interior Design majors must complete the specific requirements noted below to fulfill particular areas of the Robbins College core requirements. These deviations from the core are major-specific: | ||
| Chapel - two semesters (to include one semester of CHA 1087) | ||
| Contemporary Social Issues | ||
| ID 4326 | Sustainable Design 4 | 3 |
| Communication and Media Literacy | 3 | |
| Fine Arts and Performing Arts | ||
| ART 1310 | Drawing I | 3 |
| Foreign Languages & Cultures | 3 | |
| Formal Reasoning | ||
| ID 2317 | Space Planning 4 | 3 |
| Research, Writing & Literature | ||
| ENG 1310 | Research Writing: Writing and Academic Inquiry Seminars | 3 |
| PWR 3300 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| or ENG 2301 | British Literature | |
| Scientific Method I | 4 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Chemistry and Society | ||
| Introductory Chemistry and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Exploring Environmental Issues and An Introduction to Environmental Analysis (Lab) | ||
| Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters | ||
| The Dynamic Earth | ||
| Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | ||
| Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued | ||
| Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | ||
| Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts I | ||
| Introduction to Neuroscience and Introduction to Neuroscience Laboratory | ||
| Light, Vision and Optics | ||
| Everyday Physics | ||
| Sound and Acoustics | ||
| General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Scientific Method II | ||
| NUTR 3314 | Consumer Nutrition 4 | 3 |
| Select three semester hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
Interior Design Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Design Courses 4 | ||
| ID 1313 | Interior Design Graphics | 3 |
| ID 1332 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 2090 | Sophomore Portfolio | 0 |
| ID 2318 | ID Digital Presentation | 3 |
| ID 2320 | Building Materials and Finishes for Interiors | 3 |
| ID 2322 | Computer-Aided Drafting and Design I | 3 |
| ID 2325 | Building Systems for Interiors | 3 |
| ID 2350 | Building Codes for Interiors | 3 |
| ID 2375 | History of Interiors I | 3 |
| ID 2395 | History of Interiors II | 3 |
| ID 3298 | Professional & Portfolio Development | 2 |
| ID 3317 | Lighting for Interiors | 3 |
| ID 3322 | Computer-Aided Drafting and Design II | 3 |
| ID 3418 | Interior Design Studio I | 4 |
| ID 3426 | Interior Design Studio II | 4 |
| ID 4123 | Interior Design Capstone Research | 1 |
| ID 4320 | Business Practices and Procedures for Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 4398 | Interior Design Internship 2, 3 | 3 |
| ID 4418 | Interior Design Studio III | 4 |
| ID 4433 | Interior Design Studio IV (Capstone) | 4 |
| Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
| ART 1314 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ARTH 2302 | Survey of Western Art I | 3 |
| or ARTH 2303 | Survey of Western Art II | |
| PRD 2101 | Professional Development | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Semester hours to reach 124 minimum hours, if needed | ||
| Total Hours | 65 | |
- 1
NUTR 3314 Consumer Nutrition is included in basic studies requirements above.
- 2
The required, for-credit course, ID 4398 Interior Design Internship (listed above), provides credit for the internship experience.
- 3
An approved, 240-hour, on-site internship is required following the completion of the junior year.
- 4
A grade of “C” or better in Human Sciences and Design Courses (ADM, CFS, HSD, ID, or NUTR).
First Year Review
Successful completion of the First-Year review is required for advancement to the Second Year studios. At the end of the first year review the following is required: A minimum GPA of 2.85 or higher in the ID and Art courses required in the freshman level sequencing. Applications for review are due on May 1st.
Second Year Review
Successful completion of the Second-Year review is required for advancement to the Junior level studios. Requirements for Second-Year review are a minimum GPA of 2.85 or higher in the ID and Art courses required through the sophomore level sequencing at the end of the Spring semester. Applications for review are due on May 1st.
* Fast-Trackers must pass both the 1st and 2nd year reviews.
** Transfer grades are not calculated in the review GPA per Baylor policy on transfer courses.
Computer Requirement
It is recommended to students and parents to make sure students have a PC computer that meets the requirements for the AutoCAD and REVIT software, which can be found on the AutoDesk Website. (RAM, Graphics cards, etc.). REVIT will not work on a Mac. It is recommended that you have a computer that can handle the graphic requirements by the start of your sophomore year.