Interior Design @ Maryville University


		The interior design program's primary purpose is to educate students to meet the following definition of an interior designer, internationally accepted by organizations of professional interior designers and educators. The professional interior designer is a person, qualified by education, experience and examination to enhance the function and quality of life, increasing productivity and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.

The professional Interior Designer:

analyzes client's needs, goals and life safety requirements

integrates findings with knowledge of interior design

formulates preliminary design concepts that are aesthetic, appropriate and functional,
and in accordance with codes and standards

develops and presents final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media

prepares working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction,
reflected ceiling plans, lighting, interior detailing, materials, finishes, space planning,
furnishings, fixtures and equipment in compliance with universal accessibility guidelines
and all applicable codes

collaborates with professional services of other licensed practitioners in the technical areas
of mechanical, electrical and load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval

prepares and administers bids and contract documents as the client's agent

reviews and evaluates design solutions during implementation and upon completion

The B.F.A. in Interior Design is an intensely focused professional degree structured to facilitate development of a mature, diverse and competitive portfolio. It prepares students for full participation in the professional design community. The interior design program content includes design theory, human factors, concept development, color, design programming, architectural drawing, furniture and construction documentation, environmental factors, commercial design, computer-aided design and drafting, furniture design, codes, business practices, presentation techniques, comprehensive design development, field experiences, legal recognition, career and job prospects and resume and portfolio development.

Study Abroad Opportunities
Study abroad is encouraged and supported by the Faculty of Art and Design. Students in good academic standing may study abroad for the summer or for an entire semester with adequate planning. Maryville University maintains an affiliation with the American Institute of Foreign Study (AIFS). AIFS offers opportunities for study at the University of Paris, (The Sorbonne) in France; the University of Grenada in Spain; Central Saint Martins and Chelsea Colleges of Art and Design in England; Macquarie University in Australia; and the University of Salzburg in Austria. Several Studio Art majors have also recently studied in Florence, Italy, with the Studio Art Centers International (SACI).

Accreditation
Maryville University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The B.F.A. interior design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Acreditation (formerly FIDER). Maryville University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

The demand for well-educated, highly trained and energetic interior designers exists and is expected to increase in the future. Factors influencing the career outlook include: advancements within the profession toward legal recognition (licensing and/or title registration), and the growth of the aging population in the United States. Numerous positions exist within interior design and architectural firms, furniture dealerships and major corporations. Primary growth areas are Ergonomics, healthcare, hospitality, kitchen and bath, and Green design (environmentally sustainable).

Following formal training, graduates usually enter a 1-year to 3-year apprenticeship to gain experience before taking a national licensing exam or joining a professional association at some point in their careers, many interior designers set up their own studios.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design is a professional undergraduate course of study
and consists of 132 credit hours, 90 of which are in art and design foundations, interior design, art history, and art/design electives. The liberal arts core curriculum is an integral part of the program and consists of a minimum of 42 credit hours in the humanities, math, science, the social sciences,
writing and speaking skills, and music history/appreciation.

Students in the B.F.A. program must complete an intensive art and design foundation program
prior to advancing into the 200-level.

General Education requirements:
Required courses:	Credits
ADSA 100 Design I	3
ADSA 101 Drawing I	3
ADSA 150 Design II	3
ADSA 151 Drawing II	3
ADGD 265 Intro to Computer Arts	3
ADAH 100 World Arts and Ideas I	3
ADAH 150 World Arts and Ideas II	3
ADID 150 Interior Design Foundations	3
ADID 200 Interior Design Studio I	3
ADID 201 Architectural Graphics and Technology I	3
ADAH 202 History of Interior Design I	3
ADID 203 Interior Materials	3
ADID 250 Interior Design Studio II	3
ADID 251 Architectural Graphics and Technology II	3
ADAH 252 History of Interior Design II	3
ADID 253 Lighting	3
ADID 300 Interior Design Studio III	3
ADID 301 Architectural Graphics and Technology III	3
ADAH 302 Modern Art & Architecture	3
or
ADID 350 Interior Design Studio IV	3
ADID 351 Architectural Graphics and Technology IV	3
ADID 400 Interior Design Studio V	3
ADID 401 Interior Detailing	3
ADID 403 Business Practice & Ethics	3
ADID 450 Interior Design Capstone	6
ADID 499 Internship	0
4 additional courses (totaling 12 credit hours)
One (1) ADID required elective from the following:
ADID 321 Rendering	3
ADID 323 Introduction to Furniture Construction	3
ADID 324 Issues in Sustainable Design	3
ADID 423 Advanced Lighting	3
ADID 373 Furniture Construction	3
ADID 471 Advanced AutoCAD	3
ADID 473 Principles of Facility Management	3
ADID 496/497/498 Independent Study or Special Topics	variable

Two (2) ADID (elective) or ADXX courses	3+3
One (1) ADID (elective) or ADXX craft courses	3

All students must complete an appropriate field experience prior to their senior year. This must be coordinated with and approved by the student's program faculty adviser. Of the 132 required program credits, the last 30 credit hours must be taken at Maryville to satisfy requirements for graduation.