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:
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 listed in the table below.
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| For students beginning in Fall | For students beginning in Fall | |
| Students take 2 pre-req classes (together) Design Fundamentals I (IND 1203) Design Fundamentals II (IND 1204) | Students take 2 remaining pre-req classes Survey of Int. Design (IND 2002) History and Criticism of Art II (ARH 2051) | |
| OR | OR | |
| Students take 2 pre-req classes Survey of Int. Design (IND 2002) History and Criticism of Art II (ARH 2051) | Students take 2 remaining pre-req classes Design Fundamentals I (IND 1203) Design Fundamentals II (IND 1204) | GPA of 3.0 is minimum for acceptance into IA&D |
| FSU Liberal Studies Classes | FSU Liberal Studies 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 and summer FIRST YEAR REVIEWS, 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 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) |
| Social/Psychological Aspects of Design (IND 4601) | Computer-Aided Design I (IND3465) | Study Abroad (elective) |
| History of Interiors 1 (IND4101) | History of Interiors II (IND4131) | |
| FSU Liberal Studies Classes (if still needed) | FSU Liberal Studies 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) | Study Abroad (elective) |
| Construction Systems (IND3470) | Portfolio Development II (IND3533) | Ringling Experience (elective) |
| Materials and Methods (IND3480) | Lighting (IND3431) | |
| Portfolio Development I (IND3529) | ||
| FSU Liberal Studies Classes (if still needed) | FSU Liberal Studies Classes (if still needed) |
Students may opt to graduate in spring (if they meet all other FSU requirements) or take classes listed in the below table during their last semester.
| 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 Liberal Studies Classes (if still needed) | FSU Liberal Studies Classes (if still needed) |