Your Design Education Journey

GEF 1

English

3 of 6 CH

GEF 2

Required

PHYS

3-4 CH

GEF 3

MATH 124

Required

Fall Semester (Year 1)

18 Credit hours (Fall Entry)

First-Year Curriculum

Your first year is designed to build a strong foundation for your future career or continued education. The curriculum includes:

Freshman Seminar: This course helps you acclimate to university life and the academic rigor of our program. 2 Credit Hours
Introduction to Interior Architecture: You'll be introduced to the core principles and practices of the field. 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to Architecture Design & Graphics: Explore the principles and elements of design with hands on exercises and emphasis on form and space. 4 Credit Hours
Survey of Art History I: This course provides a vital historical and theoretical context for your design studies.
- - GEF 6 met with 3 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements: We'll guide you through the necessary general education courses to support your future goals, whether that's launching your career or pursuing a graduate degree.
- F1 English Credits 3 of 6
- F3 MATH 124 (has pre-requisites and may require qualifying test scores or completed courses)

Your First Year: Discovering Your Path

Your first year in Interior Architecture and Design is a journey of discovery. You'll dive into the diverse professions within the field and explore different areas of interest. You'll also meet the other students who will be with you on this four-year path to graduation—your cohort.

By the end of your first year, you'll have a clearer understanding of the areas you'd like to specialize in. You'll then declare your minor, allowing you to tailor your schedule for the remaining six semesters and shape your unique academic journey.

Requirements:

Windows Computer for Sketchup

Studio Supplies

Recommendations:

Join the ASID Student Chapter!

(American Society of Interior Designers)

Attend the School of Art & Design events.

Explore the social events with the College of Creative Arts & Media

Spring Semester (Year 1)

13 - 16 Credit hours

Standard Schedule

First-Year Curriculum

Your first year is designed to build a strong foundation for your future career or continued education. The curriculum includes:

Architecture & Design Foundations Studio: This course begins the hands on practice of architectural design with the built environment. 4 Credit Hours
Survey of Art History II: This course provides a vital historical and theoretical context for your design studies.
- GEF 8 met with 3 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements: The first year needs the GEF areas of Written Communication, Mathematics, and Sciences need to be moving towards required credit hours met.
- GEF 2: PHYS 101 is required and has a pre-req of MATH 124

As you are working towards completing your first year in the program, you will decide on which minor or an area of focus you will pursue to meet the requirement for the GEF 8.

You will have items to begin planning your portfolio of work. From the fall courses, you have an abstract built model, Case studies on topics covering Architectural Theories to Universal Principles. Wrapping up the year you will have your first interior design project.

Now is the time to establish a system to manage your completed work. For the technology, you will want your personal drives.

The general education courses are online and may also offer a face to face lecture class.

You need to earn a "C +" or better in these courses to graduate.

Interior Architecture students need to maintain a minimum of a 2.75 overall GPA

Acceptance into the Interior Architecture program upon the completion of Year 1. Maximum seats is 40. A GPA of 2.75 or higher that must include ID115S and ID165S. If numbers exceed 40, the student overall GPA will serve as the tool for selection.

Two Cohorts will be established at the beginning of Year 2.

Freshmen Year Portfolio Artifacts

https://issuu.com/knv001/docs/proccess_book.pptx

Portfolio Items

ID115S: Model for Abstract Study of Space & Form

ID165S: The Chair

Fall Semester (Year 2)

15 Credit hours (Fall Entry)

Second-Year Curriculum

Your second year is designed to add to the strong foundation of your design education. The curriculum includes:

ID215S: This course helps you acclimate to university life and the academic rigor of our program.
- 6 Credit Hours
ID250 History of Interior Architecture I :
- 3 Credit Hours
Survey of Art History II: This course provides a vital historical and theoretical context for your design studies.
- - GEF 8 met with 3 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements: We'll guide you through the necessary general education courses to support your future goals, whether that's launching your career or pursuing a graduate degree.
- F2 Physics Credits 3 - 4

Your Second Year: Your Path in Design Education

Your second year in Interior Architecture and Design is a continued journey of discovery.

Attend Mini-Con in Pittsburgh

By the end of your second year, you'll have a portfolio review with the faculty and focus in on your area of study.