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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Art and Design
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Interior Design Major
Major requirements (80 units)
Art and Design Core (15 units)
ART H 10 or 11* (3 units)
ART 13 (3 units)
ART 20 or ID 43 (3 units)
ART 24 or 30 or 40 (3 units)
ART 50 or 60 or 70 (3 units)
Interior Design requirements (65 units)
ID 7, 37, 70, 71, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 130, 131, 133, 134 or 145,
137, 138, 149, 150, 152, 155; F M 20; I T 115
General Education (51 units)
(including 12 upper-division units, to be taken no sooner than the term
in which 60 units of coursework are completed) Consult the Schedule of Courses
for a current list of approved General Education Courses.
Additional requirement (0-4 units)
Upper-division writing skills by examination or W course
Total requirements (124-131 units)
(including 40 upper-division units)
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* ART H 11 is required for Interior Design majors.
Advising Notes
- All courses required for the major must receive a letter grade.
- Student work may be retained for a limited period for display and accreditation visits.
- The upper-division writing skills requirement can be met by passing the university examination or by completing a W course with a letter grade of C or higher, to be taken no sooner than the term in which 60 units are completed.
- The General Education requirement of 51 units may be exceeded depending upon the selection of courses.
COURSES
7. Drafting for Interior Design (3)
Interior drafting techniques for complete working drawings in plan and elevation,
interior millwork, introduction to codes, standards, ink and lettering.
(6 lab hours) (Formerly GID 7)
37. Interior Graphics (3)
Introduction to basic black and white interior graphic communication techniques
including one- and two-point perspective sketch techniques, graphic charts,
material representation, plan and elevation graphics; emphasis on composition,
shade, shadow, lighting, and texture. (6 lab hours) (Formerly GID 37)
43. Visualization and Illustration (3)
Not open to students with credit in GD 141. Rapid visualization as a means
of quick visual communication for the illustrator or designer. Illustration
techniques include projects in pencil, pen, markers, shading, and opaque
water color. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $5) (Formerly GID 43)
70. Introduction to Interior Design (3)
Aesthetic, psychological, and socio-economic aspects of interior design.
Integration of design principles: color, space planning, furniture selection,
creative expression, and product information. (Formerly GID 70)
71. Residential Interior Design (3)
Prerequisite: ID 70 (or concurrently). Introductory residential experience
in interior design. Studio work, creative aesthetics, spatial arrangements,
design process programming. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $5) (Formerly GID
71)
110. Basic Building and Mechanical Systems and Codes (3)
Prerequisite: ID 71. Not open to students with credit in CONST 50 or 162.
Fundamentals of building systems and codes as related to interiors, including
construction products and techniques, acoustics, electrical, plumbing, heating,
ventilating, and cooling. On site projects. (Field trips) (6 lab hours)
(Formerly GID 110)
111. Design Presentation Techniques (2)
Prerequisites: ID 43, 70 or ART 13. Creative design presentation and technique,
architectural graphics, product presentation boards, three dimensional model
design problems, and use of color media. (4 lab hours) (Course fee, $5)
(Formerly GID 111)
112. Space Planning (3)
Prerequisites: ID 7, 70, 71, 110 (concurrently). Introduction to interior
space planning for typical residential and commercial projects. Design considerations,
human dimensions, and anthropometrics. Design for special populations: children,
aged, and physically challenged. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $5) (Formerly
GID 112)
113. Interior Design Tours (3)
A sampling of architecture and interior space. Tours include northern, central,
and southern California architecture. Residential and contract showrooms
visited. Expenses for required off-campus visits incurred by the student.
(6 lecture-lab hours) (Course fee, $150) (Formerly GID 113)
114. History of Architecture and Interiors: Ancient World to Baroque
Period (3)
Prerequisite: ART H 10. A stylistic survey of characteristics common to
each historical period of architectural and furniture design. (Formerly
GID 114)
115. History of Architecture and Interiors: Baroque to Modern (3)
Prerequisite: ART H 11. A stylistic survey of characteristics common to
each historical and modern period of architectural and furniture design.
(Formerly GID 115)
130. Interior Lighting (3)
Prerequisites: ID 70, 110. Introduction to lighting of residential and commercial
interiors. Laboratory testing and lighting calculations. (2 lecture, 2 lab
hours) (Course fee, $10) (Formerly GID 130)
131. Interior Design Materials and Specifications (4)
Prerequisites: ID 70, 111; F M 20, COMM 3. Selection, specifications, and
computations for interior design materials available for the residential,
commercial, and institutional design. Lecture, small group research, product
display, and field trips. (2 lecture, 4 lab hours) (Course fee, $10) (Formerly
GID 131)
132T. Topics in Interior Design
(1-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Topics related to interior design. Some topics may have labs. (Formerly
GID 132T)
133. Professional Interior Design Practices (3)
Prerequisites: ID 70, 131; ACCT 3. Basic principles, procedures, and office
systems necessary to professionally organize and carry through a creative
interior design project from the original client contact to final billing
and collecting. (1 lecture, 4 lab hours) (Course fee, $10) (Formerly GID
133)
134. Restoration and Preservation (3)
Prerequisites: ID 112, 114, 115, and permission of instructor. Principles
and methods of restoration, case studies of the restoration and preservation
of historically significant structures in the United States. Working drawings,
details, and specifications. (6 lab hours) (Course fee, $5) (Formerly GID
134)
136. Contemporary Furniture Design (3)
Prerequisite: ART 13. Emergence of contemporary furnishings and interiors,
forces, architects and designers responsible for 20th century designs. Emphasis
on change in form, style, materials, and client demand. Design process from
concept to millwork, to prototype. (6 lab hours) (Formerly GID 174, GID
136)
137. Interior Architectural Graphics and Models (3)
Prerequisite: ID 37. Three dimensional interior architectural models and
graphic techniques integrating color and composition and its impact on design
communication; media to include illustration board, balsa wood, photography,
markers, color pencil, pastel, and watercolor. (6 lab hours) (Formerly GID
137)
138. Advanced Residential Interior Design (3)
Prerequisites: ID 37, 114, 115, and 130 (or concurrently); ID 131; I T 115
(or concurrently). A series of advanced creative design solutions for residential
environments. Design for new construction, remodeling, and restoration for
a variety of lifestyles, budgets, and physical conditions. Working drawings,
presentation techniques, and specifications. (6 lab hours) (Course fee,
$10) (Formerly GID 138)
145. Healthcare Interior Design (3)
Prerequisite: junior standing in interior design or health related field.
Aspects of aging, illness, and wellness as they impact the interior environment
for acute, ambulatory, and long-term care design. (Formerly GID 132T section,
GID 156)
149. Commercial Interior Design (3)
Prerequisites: ID 130, 131, and I T 115. Introduction to the application
of contemporary designs, theory, and furnishing systems related to the fields
of hospitality, retail, and commercial interiors. (6 lab hours) (Course
fee, $10) (Formerly GID 135, GID 139)
150. Design Exhibits and Competitions (1; max total 3)
Prerequisites: ID 149; permission of instructor. Provides a structure for
students to participate in creative design shows, design competitions, exhibits,
and senior portfolio reviews. (2 lab hours) (Course fee, $10) (Formerly
GID 150)
152. Interior Design Practicum (3; max total 6)
Prerequisites: senior standing; ID 131, 133, 149, or 155; permission of
instructor. Supervised professional practice in interior design related
business or industry. Participation in Senior Portfolio Review required.
(Formerly GID 152)
155. Advanced Commercial Interior Design (4)
Prerequisites: ID 133, 149; I T 115; senior standing. Comprehensive design
solutions for diverse commercial spaces: public buildings, health care,
food service, corporate and merchandising facilities. Complete working and
presentation drawings. (8 lab hours) (Formerly GID 155)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement - Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly GID 190)
