Graduation Requirements
Majors
Course Descriptions
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PHILOSOPHY
Integrity and responsible problem solving are paramount to the development of good design solutions in relationship to the problems of current human settings and activities. Interior designers creatively enhance the function and aesthetics of these diverse interior environments.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Entrance to the program is by application. An application, separate from acceptance to Brigham Young University-Idaho, is required and is available at http://www2.byui.edu/InteriorDesign/applicationprocess.htm.
All students admitted to the university and who have a high school or college grade point average of 3.0 or better are eligible to apply. Deadline for applications into the Interior Design Program is March 15.
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PROGRAM SEQUENCE
This is a tightly sequenced program which requires close adherence to the prescribed course registration schedule. It is not possible to reduce the eight required semesters due to the sequential courses. Entering students must commence the program summer or fall semesters. Access the complete sequence of courses at: http://www2.byui.edu/InteriorDesign/programsequence2.htm
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CONTINUING PROGRAM STATUS
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in all Interior Design classes to continue in the major. A portfolio review is required each semester to evaluate student work. Students who do not meet program standards are subject to review and possible dismissal.
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DESIGN QUALIFICATIONS
Graduates are qualified for design positions with architectural firms, design studios, wholesale and retail establishments, or self employment through freelancing. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, the design process, aesthetic judgment and the development of technical and communication skills.
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
The program is accredited by FIDER (Foundation for Interior Design Education Research) and endorsed by NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association). Enrollment in ID 100 ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) is required each semester which includes membership in the student chapter of ASID.
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FIELD TRIPS
Two field trips are required during the baccalaureate program. At least one must be to a major market city. Participation in these two field trips (one major market city/one minor) is required for graduation from the program. Field trip information is available at: http://www2.byui.edu/InteriorDesign/fieldtrips.htm
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Program Description
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B.S. in Interior Design (420)
A specialized Bachelor of Science Degree concentrating on problem solution and the development of good design in relationship to the problems of current human settings and activities.
The Interior Design Major exceeds the 70-hour limit placed on specialized majors.
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122
OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H
OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324
OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course
ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND
Take 1 Course
ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 312, 312C, 313, 313C, 314, 315, 315C, 316, 316C
HIST 300, 300H
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course
MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 111, 112, 113, 214, 221, 306
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course
COMM 102, 150, 150H
CS 100
HS 131, 131W
IS 140
OR
Take this Course
PE 177
AND
Take 1 Course
PE 100, 101, 102, 110, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 131, 133, 134, 139, 140, 141, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 161, 162, 175, 178, 179, 195, 196
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course
ART 101, 160, 201, 202
HFED 140
HORT 230
HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H
MUSIC 100, 101
TA 115, 117
AND
Take this Course
FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course
CHIN 347
ENG 250, 250H, 251, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 351, 352, 353, 354, 362, 373, 373H
FR 202
GER 202
HON 200, 220, 221H, 222
LANG 202
PH 314
PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 313, 313H, 314, 315, 315H
RUSS 340, 340H
SPAN 202, 302
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits
AGRON 122, 270
BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits
CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H
GEOG 101, 101L
GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L
PH 101, 101L, 102, 105, 105L, 106, 106L, 115, 116, 121, 127, 127L, 150
PH.S 100, 100L, 110
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course
AMHER 170, 170H
ECON 111, 111H
HIST 120, 121
POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course
SOC 112, 112H
Major Requirements
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: B
ARCH 100, 102, 110
HFED 360
ID 101, 102, 105, 136, 137, 160, 203, 238, 240, 242, 250, 276, 341, 355, 381, 382, 385, 395, 398R, 460, 465, 499
AND
Repeat 8 times Minimum Grade: B
ID 100R
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B.A. in Interior Design (425)
This degree is for students with foreign language proficiency. A specialized Bachelor of Art Degree concentrating on problem solution and the development of good design in relationship to the problems of current human settings and activities.
The Interior Design Major exceeds to 70-hour limit placed on specialized majors.
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122
OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H
OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324
OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course
ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND
Take 1 Course
ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 312, 312C, 313, 313C, 314, 315, 315C, 316, 316C
HIST 300
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course
MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 111, 112, 113, 214, 221, 306
III. Arts
Take 1 Course
ART 101, 160, 201, 202
HFED 140
HORT 230
HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H
MUSIC 100, 101
TA 115, 117
AND
Take this Course
FA 100
IV. Biological Science and Physical Science
Take 4 Credits
AGRON 122, 270
BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
OR
Take 4 Credits
CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H
GEOG 101, 101L
GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L
PH 101, 102, 105, 116, 121, 127, 150
PH.S 100, 100L, 110
V. American Institutions
Take 1 Course
AMHER 170, 170H
ECON 111, 111H
HIST 120, 121
POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course
SOC 112, 112H
VII. Foreign Language
Take 8 credits of language study and 3 credits of literature all in the same language.
Take 11 Credits
CHIN 101, 101H, 102, 201, 347
FR 102, 201, 202
GER 102, 201, 202
RUSS 101, 101H, 102, 201, 340, 340H
SPAN 102, 201, 201M, 202, 302
Major Requirements
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: B
ARCH 100, 102, 110
HFED 360
ID 101, 102, 105, 136, 137, 160, 203, 238, 240, 242, 250, 276, 341, 355, 381, 382, 385, 395, 398R, 460, 465, 499
AND
Repeat 8 times Minimum Grade: B
ID 100R
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Course Descriptions
| ID 100R ASID/Portfolio/Field Trip |
(0.5:1:0) |
| Fee: $60.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors only) |
Required each semester for all Interior Design majors. A course designed to strengthen and enrich the program and exposure of interior design students to the professional design world. Includes membership in the student chapter of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) with arranged class presentations by guest lecturers and other activities. Portfolio Review participation required each semester. Participation in two field trips (one major/one minor) required for graduation from the program.
(Fall, Winter)
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| ID 101 Design Basics |
(3:1:4) |
| Fee: $10.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors Only) |
An introduction to the elements and principles of design; their use and meaning in the environment; development of qualitative judgment and creative problem solving; emphasis on two-dimensional design in project format; oral, written, and graphic presentation required.
(Fall)
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| ID 102 Color Theory |
(3:1:4) |
| Fee: $10.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors only) ID 101, ID 105, ID 136 |
An introduction to psychological and aesthetic theories of color as they relate to interior design.
(Winter/Summer)
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| ID 105 Introduction to Interior Design |
(2:2:0) |
| Prerequisite: (Majors only) |
An introduction to the Interior Design profession, including a foundation in professional practice, basic design theories, the design process, programming, human factors, architectural systems and materials, interior components and finishes, lighting, furniture and furnishings.
(Fall)
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| ID 136 Presentation I: Perspective and Interpretive Drawing |
(2:0:4) |
| Prerequisite: (Majors Only) |
ID 136 introduces design students to two-dimensional drawing as it pertains to the interior design process. This course stresses the value of drawing and sketching as a tool that can facilitate the creative process and communication with a client. This course will reinforce the use and understanding of the basic elements and principles of design.
(Fall)
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| ID 137 Presentation II: Drawing and Rendering |
(2:0:4) |
| Fee: $10.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors Only) ID 101, ID 136, ARCH 100, ARCH 102 |
ID 137 introduces design students to rendering techniques as they pertain to the interior design process. This course builds on the skills learned in ID 136 by adding the skill of rendering with markers and colored pencils. The course will demonstrate the use of value and color in enhancing the communication value of perspectives. The course will continue to reinforce the use and understanding of the basic elements and principles of design.
(Winter/Summer)
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| ID 160 Architecture Drafting & Detailing |
(3:1:0) |
| Fee: $10.00 |
ID 160 introduces design students to construction document preparation for residential projects. This course will reinforce the understanding of building systems, construction, and how to detail individual building components. All projects will be completed using hand drafting tools and techniques.
(Winter/Summer)
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| ID 200 Presentation Studio Skills I |
(1:0:2) |
| Prerequisite: Majors only: ID 101, ID 136, ID 140 |
A series of mini-classes designed to introduce students to topics and skills of specialization not focused on in other courses. Special topics is a group of rotating mini-classes whose subjects will be determined based on the needs of the Department and the students.
(Winter)
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| ID 203 Three-Dimensional Design |
(2:0:4) |
| Fee: $10.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors only) ID 102, ID 137 |
An introductory course in the elements and principles of three-dimensional design.
(Fall)
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| ID 238 Presentation III: Visual Communication |
(2:0:4) |
| Prerequisite: (Majors Only) ID 102, ID 137, ID 160 |
A course to assist students in honing their visual thinking and communication skills. ID 238 is designed to help design students improve and master quick sketching and drawing to enhance the design process. Emphasis is especially focused on communicating scale and proportion. To accomplish this, the human figure and proportions will be used as the measuring unit.
(Fall)
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| ID 240 Space Planning I |
(3:1:4) |
| Fee: $15.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors only) ID 102, ID 105, ID 137, ID 160 |
A beginning course in residential space planning. Foundational concepts include programming, concept development, problem solving, space planning and design communication. Students will be introduced to furniture, finish, and product specification with supporting schedules.
(Fall)
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| ID 242 Calculations |
(2:2:0) |
| Prerequisite: Majors only: ID 105, ID 240, ID 160 |
An introduction to accurately preparing estimates for interior finish materials and labor.
(Winter/Summer)
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| ID 250 Space Planning II |
(3:1:4) |
| Fee: $15.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors only) ID 203, ID 238, ID 240 |
A course consisting of studio exercises in the planning, design and layout of residential kitchens and baths in accordance with NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) guidelines and presentation standards.
(Winter/Summer)
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| ID 276 Materials and Sources |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: (Majors Only) ID 240 |
A survey of interior design materials available for the residential and contract market. Product, distribution, specification, installation, maintenance and evaluation. Lecture, group presentation, and field trips
(Winter/Summer)
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| ID 300 Presentation Studio Skills II |
(1:0:2) |
| Prerequisite: Majors only: ID 101, ID 137, ID 138 |
Series of mini-classes designed to introduce students to topics and skills of specialization not focused on in other courses. Special topics is a group of rotating mini-classes whose subjects will be determined based on the needs of the Department and the students.
(Fall)
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| ID 341 Space Planning III |
(3:1:4) |
| Fee: $15.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors Only)
ID 239, ID 250, ID 276 |
An intermediate course designed to provide students experience in research development, programming and schematic design development, problem solving, space planning, furniture layout, fabric and finish material selection/calculation/specification, and practical competencies in residential design. Barrier-free, passive solar and contract design considerations will be part of project requirements.
(Fall)
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| ID 355 Contract Design I |
(3:1:4) |
| Fee: $15.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors only) ID 341, ID 380, ID 395 |
A course designed to give students intermediate experience in research development and practical competencies in contract design. A foundation in systems furniture, building codes and building systems will be emphasized with special attention to adaptive reuse concepts.
(Winter/Summer)
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| ID 380 Historical Architecture and Furniture |
(3:3:0) |
| Fee: $5.00 |
A survey of the historical development of architecture, furniture and furnishings from prehistory to the Industrial Revolution.
(Fall)
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| ID 381 Contemporary Architecture and Furniture |
(3:3:0) |
| Fee: $5.00 |
| Prerequisite: ID 380 |
A survey of the development of contemporary architecture, furniture, and furnishings from the Industrial Revolution to the present.
(Fall/Winter)
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| ID 382 Model Making |
(2:0:4) |
| Fee: $10.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors only) ID 203, ID 250 |
An introductory course to architectural and interior model making.
(Fall)
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| ID 385 Business Principles |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: (Majors Only) ID 276, ID 341 |
This course is designed to introduce the student to the business aspect of interior design. Information will be presented regarding procedural forms and professional practices for the interior designer, i.e., ethics, contracts, fee bases, purchase orders, letters of agreement, business formations, and terminology relating to the interior design business practice. Resume' writing, interviewing and job seeking skills for the job market will also be covered.
(Winter/Summer)
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| ID 395 Lighting |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: (Majors Only) ID 239, ID 250 |
A course designed to introduce the student to the principles of lighting design, lighting systems, light sources, communication of lighting design and specification, and practical application of learned principles in project format.
(Fall)
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| ID 398R Internship |
(3-6:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: (Majors Only)
ID 385 |
Four-week (160 hours) supervised work experience with a professional design firm. For those specializing in kitchen and bath design, an eight-week (320 hours)internship is required with a certified kitchen designer (CKD) or bath designer (CBD).
(Winter/Summer)
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| ID 404 Surface Ornamentation |
(3:1:4) |
| Fee: $15.00 |
| Prerequisite: ID 101 recommended |
| Motif and pattern development for applied design on two- and three-dimensional surfaces. Block printing, screen printing, stenciling, and fabric painting for interiors. Faux finishes and paint techniques on sample boards, i.e., marbling, rag-rolling, frottage, sponging, combing, and oil gilding, etc.(Materials will cost approximately $75-100)
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| ID 460 Contract Design II |
(3:1:4) |
| Fee: $15.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors only)
ID 355, ID 382 |
A course designed to provide students advanced experience in contract design and research development. Particular attention is directed to facilities required for special populations resulting from social problems, i.e., nursing and elderly care, persons with AIDS, persons suffering substance abuse, battered women shelters, juvenile centers, persons with eating disorders, etc.
(Fall)
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| ID 465 Portfolio |
(2:0:4) |
| Prerequisite: (Majors Only)
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Preparation of portfolio for the job search. Twelve projects required. Resume included. Required last semester prior to graduation.
(Fall/Winter)
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| ID 499 Comprehensive Project |
(4:2:4) |
| Fee: $10.00 |
| Prerequisite: (Majors only) ID 381, ID 385, ID 460 |
A capstone course designed to prepare the student for the NCIDQ Examination through lecture review of all previous design courses, written exams, and completion of a timed design practicum. Local community design project(s) involvement required. Required last semester for graduation.
(Fall, Winter)
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