The Interior Architecture & Design Program has two paths to enter the major. Students starting their four-year college career at FSU will take the following classes listed in the table below.
Students transferring to FSU, or FSU students changing their major after their freshmen year, may complete their first-year classes in the spring semester. Please note that these classes often fill up fast, so it is advisable to connect with the Department the three to four semesters prior to when you wish to start. Courses taken in spring for those beginning the program are also listed in the table below.
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| For students beginning in Fall | For students beginning in Fall | |
| Students take 2 IND classes (together) Design Fundamentals I (IND 1203) Design Fundamentals II (IND 1204) | Students take 2 remaining classes Survey of Int. Design (IND 2002) History and Criticism of Art II (ARH 2051) | |
| OR | OR | |
| Students take 1 IND class and 1 ARH class Survey of Int. Design (IND 2002) History and Criticism of Art II (ARH 2051) | Students take 2 remaining classes Design Fundamentals I (IND 1203) Design Fundamentals II (IND 1204) | GPA of 3.0 is minimum for acceptance into IA&D |
| FSU General Educ. Classes | FSU General Educ. Classes | (All students must take MAC 1105 and ARH 2051 before second-year acceptance) |
| For all students beginning in Spring | ||
| Design Fundamentals I (IND 1203) Design Fundamentals II (IND 1204) Survey of Int. Design (IND 2002) History and Criticism of Art II (ARH 2051) |
Following spring FIRST YEAR REVIEW, up to 36 students will be admitted for continued study in the program. From that point students will take the following path:
Note: Summer Study Abroad for History of Interiors II (IND 4131) is best taken during the summer term after the second year.
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Design Studio I (IND3217C) | Furniture Design Studio (IND3440C) | Internship (elective) |
| Graphic Techniques I (IND2300) | Graphic Techniques II (IND2310) | Ringling Experience (elective) |
| History of Interiors 1 (IND4101) | Computer-Aided Design I (IND3465) | Study Abroad (elective) |
| FSU General Educ. Classes (if still needed) | History of Interiors II (IND4131) | |
| FSU General Educ. Classes (if still needed) |
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Design Studio II (IND4218C) | Interior Design Studio III (IND4242C) | Internship (IND4947) (must be taken prior to graduation) |
| Construction Documents (IND3474) | Computer-Aided Design II (IND3469) | Ringling Experience (elective) |
| Construction Systems (IND3470) | Portfolio Development II (IND3533) | |
| Materials and Methods (IND3480) | Lighting (IND3431) | |
| Portfolio Development I (IND3529) | FSU General Educ. Classes (if still needed) | |
| FSU General Educ. Classes (if still needed) |
Students may opt to graduate in spring (if they meet all other FSU requirements) and if they complete all of the IND classes listed.
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Design Studio IV (IND4243C) | Interior Design Studio V (IND4245C) | N/A |
| Sustainability (IND 3627) | Business Practices (IND4506) | |
| Internship (if not taken previously) | Internship (if not taken previously) | |
| FSU General Educ. Classes (if still needed) | FSU General Educ. Classes (if still needed) |