"The question to be asked at the end of an educational journey is not what has the student learned but what has the student become."
-James Monroe
Supplies for Freshman Interior Design Students
(Printable Version)
- 24-inch Metal Ruler (with cork back)
- 18-inch White Fodder (tracing paper on a roll)
- Pro Art Drawing Pencils 12 pc set from 6B to 4H
- Micron Technical Pens (Black) - .3, .5 & .8
- White Out Pen
- 45/90 & 30/60 Clear, Beveled Edge 10" Triangle
- Scissors (multi-purpose, standard size)
- Small Stapler and Staples
- Exacto Knife
- Exacto Blades (#11)
- Masking Tape - 3/4"
- Scotch Tape - 3 rolls (1/2" standard)
- Rubber cement
- Adhesive Tape Runner
- Eraser Kneaded XLG
- Eraser Magic Rub
- Sketch Book (Pro Art) 8.5" x 5. 5"
- Parson Pad 17 x 22 (available ONLY at the BYU-I Bookstore)
- Portfolio Bag: ProArt value pack, 24 x 27 with drawing board & clips
(available at BYU-I Bookstore)
- 12 Color Pencil Set Crayola
Not in kit but needed:
- Calculator (basic construction)
- 4 - Dry Mount 8 1/2 x 11 (in BYU-I Media Center)
- SD Memory Card (for Department Camera)
**Additional supplies will be needed throughout each semester depending on each project. Faculty will let students know at the beginning of each semester in their syllabus.**
Laptop Requirements
BYU-Idaho Laptop Initiative
This applies to any incoming freshman and any student who is a junior or below in school.
Required: MAC Advanced Level
Recommended: MAC Professional Level
NOTE: Due to the memory intensive programs such as AutoCAD and the Adobe programs, a higher level computer is required for the interior design program compared to that required by the school.
Computer Software Needed
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Photoshop CS5*
- Adobe Illustrator CS5*
- Adobe InDesign CS5*
- AutoCAD (beginning of sophomore year)
- Revit (available free from autodesk.com)
*available only in the Adobe Design Standard Suite from the BYU-I bookstore for a student discount around $250 for Mac (six programs included).