BFA in Interior Architecture
Units required for Major: 78
Minimum units required for BFA: 120
Program Description
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture is intended for students who are interested in pursuing professional careers as interior designers/interior architects. The program provides students with the technical, creative, and critical thinking skills needed to practice in a variety of roles, including: design, presentation, client contact, field supervision and furniture/lighting specifications. The breadth of courses in the program reflects the importance of both a liberal arts background and professional preparation in the design field. Courses encompass the study of design history and theory, aesthetics, graphics, lighting, space planning, computer-aided design, interior construction, and professional practice.
The Interior Architecture curriculum provides comprehensive coverage in all the major areas of training, including concept development, design, communication, presentation, construction, and professional services. Many of the course assignments are based on actual design projects. Guest lecturers and professional panel critiques and discussions as well as building tours of outstanding projects are all important parts of the curriculum. Community service projects also help to maintain a strong connection to the community and profession.
Minimum Grade Requirement
A minimum grade of "C" or better is required in all major course requirements.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Required Lower Division Design Core Courses (21 Units) | ||
DSGN 4 | Design and Thinking | 3 |
GPHD 20 | History Of Graphic Design | 3 |
GPHD 25 | Visual Basics | 3 |
INTD 20 | Design | 3 |
INTD 25 | Design Fundamentals | 3 |
PHOT 20 | The Photographic Self | 3 |
PHOT 11 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
Required Lower Division Major Courses (9 Units) | ||
INTD 15 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
INTD 27 | Introduction to Interior Architecture Studio | 3 |
INTD 30 | Introduction to Computer Aided Design | 3 |
Required Upper Division Design History (6 Units) | ||
Select two of the following: | 6 | |
Survey of Western Architecture and Interiors | ||
American Design | ||
Principles of House Design | ||
Film/Design | ||
Required Upper Division Professional Practice (6 Units) | ||
Select two of the following: | 6 | |
Professional Practice I | ||
Professional Practice II | ||
Professional Practice III | ||
Required Upper Division Courses (30 Units) | ||
INTD 151 | Interior Architecture Graphics I | 3 |
INTD 153 | Interior Design Studio I,Interior Architecture Studio I | 5 |
INTD 161 | Interior Design Graphics II | 3 |
INTD 163 | Interior Architecture Studio II | 5 |
INTD 171 | Interior Design Graphics III | 3 |
INTD 173 | Interior Architecture Studio III | 5 |
INTD 181 | Interior Design Graphics IV,Interior Architecture Portfolio | 1 |
INTD 183 | Interior Architecture Studio IV | 5 |
INTD 185 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - CAREER PREPARATION | ||
Required Upper Division Elective (3 Units) | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Survey of Western Architecture and Interiors | ||
American Design | ||
Principles of House Design | ||
Film/Design | ||
Professional Practice I | ||
Professional Practice II | ||
Professional Practice III | ||
Professional Practice IV-Internship | ||
Total Units | 75 |
General Education Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (13 Units) | ||
B1 - Physical Science | 3 | |
B2 - Life Forms | 3 | |
B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) | 1 | |
B4 - Math Concepts | 3 | |
B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units) | ||
C1 - Arts | 3 | |
C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
C1/C2 - Area C Course | 3 | |
C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
Area D: The Individual and Society (6 Units) | ||
Area D Course | 3 | |
Area D Course | 3 | |
Area D Course | 0 | |
Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 0 | |
Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
Area E Course | 3 | |
Area F: Ethnic Studies | ||
Area F Course | ||
Total Units | 43 |