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The four-year program in interior design is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER). The curriculum leads to the Bachelor of Design degree and is an essential first step toward professional licensure in Florida, other states and the Canadian provinces regulating the title or practice of interior design.
The design process is studied and applied creatively to resolve problems of interior environments. The curriculum equips students with knowledge of design techniques, materials, resources and an awareness of the interrelated professional responsibilities of design.
Field trips are required in the junior and senior years. Students should plan to have adequate funds for field trips and design studio project materials. Internships are recommended in the summer between the junior and senior years.
Interior design career opportunities are numerous because businesses, corporations, community organizations and government agencies demand professional design services. Graduates of this program usually assume positions in interior design offices and architectural firms.
This program is limited access because of space restrictions. Entering students must consult the department adviser. All students (postbaccalaureate, junior college transfers and UF students) must apply for admission to the professional program.
To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical tracking criteria. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.
Semester 1:
- 2.6 UF GPA required
- Complete IND2100 with a grade of C or better
- Complete IND1020 with a grade of C or better
- Complete ARC1301 with a grade of C or better
- Complete MAC1147 or MAC1140 and MAC 1114.
Semester 2:
- Complete ARC 1302 with a grade of C or better
- Complete IND2130, ENC2210 and PHY2004
Semester 3:
- 2.8 UF GPA required
- Complete IND2313, IND2635, ARC2303 and CGS 2470
Semester 4:
- 2.85 UF GPA required
- Complete IND2214, IND2422 and IND2460C
- Successfully complete selective admissions guidelines
Semester 5:
- Complete IND3215, IND3468, and IND3424
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Semester 2 |
Credits |
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ARC 1302 Architectural Design 2 |
4 |
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IND 2130 History of Interiors II |
3 |
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PHY 2004 Applied Physics or |
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PHY2053(GE-P) + |
3 |
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*ENC 2210 Technical Writing |
3 |
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Social and Behavioral Science (GE-S) |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
* Satisfies three hours of the writing portion of the Writing and Math Requirement.
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Semester 3 |
Credits |
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ARC 2303 Architectural Design 3 |
5 |
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IND 2313 Interior Graphics |
3 |
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*IND 2635 Theory of Interior Design |
3 |
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CGS 2470 Computers for Arch (GE-M) |
3 |
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Total |
14 |
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Semester 4 |
Credits |
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IND 2214 Intro to Architectural Interiors |
5 |
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IND 2422 Interior Materials |
3 |
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IND 2460C Computers in 3-D Design |
3 |
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Physical or Biological Science (GE-P/B) |
3 |
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Total |
14 |
Interior Design is a limited-access program. During the spring semester of the sophomore year, interior design faculty reviews each sophomore student’s work and determines whether the student is prepared to continue as an interior design major. For more information about this process, please consult the department regarding the Selective Admissions Guidelines.
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Semester 5 |
Credits |
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IND 3215 Architectural Interiors 1 |
5 |
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IND 3468 Environmental Technology for Interiors |
3 |
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IND 3424 Interior Design Construction Documents |
4 |
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Physical or Biological Science (GE-P/B) |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester 6 |
Credits |
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IND 3216 Architectural Interiors 2 |
5 |
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IND 3431 Interior Lighting |
3 |
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IND 3505 Professional Practice |
3 |
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Social and Behavioral Science (GE-S) |
3 |
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Total |
14 |
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Semester 7 |
Credits |
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IND 4225 Advanced Architectural Interiors 1 |
6 |
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IND 4450C Advanced Interior Design Detailing & Construction Documents |
4 |
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Social and Behaviora Science |
3 |
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3-4000 level Elective |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Semester 8 |
Credits |
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IND 4226 Advanced Architectural Interiors 2 |
6 |
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IND 4440 Furniture Design |
3 |
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IND Elective |
3 |
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3-4000 level Elective |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Total Degree Credits |
120 |
Requirements for postbaccalaureate and transfer students with an A.A. degree who are majoring in Interior Design:
First Year: Fall Semester
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ARC 1301 |
4 credits |
C or better on first attempt |
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IND 1020 |
2 credits |
C or better |
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IND 2100 |
3 credits |
C or better |
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TOTAL |
9 credits |
2.6 overall GPA |
Students who cannot complete appropriate math and/or physics courses will begin the math requirement in the first transfer semester and the physics course in the second semester. These courses must meet the overall GPA requirements.
First Year: Spring Semester
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ARC 1302 |
4 credits |
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IND 2130 |
3 credits |
C or better |
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TOTAL |
7 credits |
2.6 overall GPA |
Students often complete a business minor along with this major if general electives are complete.
Second Year: Fall Semester
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ARC 2303 |
5 credits |
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IND 2635 |
3 credits |
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CGS 2470 |
3 credits |
(Or substitute an AutoCad transfer course) |
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IND 2100 |
3 credits |
(If not taken earlier) |
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TOTAL |
17 credits |
2.8 overall GPA |
Second Year: Spring Semester
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IND 2214 |
5 credits |
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IND 2422 |
3 credits |
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IND 2460 |
3 credits |
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TOTAL |
11 credits |
2.85 overall GPA |
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