Marymount University

Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17

Interior Design

Interior Design (B.A.)

The mission of the M. Wilhelmina Boldt Interior Design undergraduate program is to prepare students for careers as creative, ethically responsible, proficient interior designers. The curriculum combines the Liberal Arts Core requirements with professionally directed coursework to develop practitioners with a commitment to critical thinking, lifelong learning, and concern for the well-being of people and the environment. Graduates enter practice as entry-level interior designers for both residential and commercial interior spaces possessing a theoretical and practical knowledge in design, space planning, and programming.

Graduates may pursue careers with interior design firms, architectural firms, corporate facilities, and government agencies. The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Internships are available during the junior and senior years with nationally recognized architectural and design firms, furniture and interior retailers, contract designers, and other organizations utilizing design consultants. The program offers exhibitions of student and professional work, takes students on field trips, and taps the resources of the Washington, DC, design community.

Upon successful completion of the interior design program, students will be able to

  • articulate a global view and integrate considerations of social, cultural, economic, and ecological contexts in their work;
  • demonstrate awareness of the role of interior designers in the design process and the value of integrated design practices and effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines in developing design solutions;
  • demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles and processes that define the profession of interior design and the value of interior design to society;
  • apply knowledge of human experience and behavior to designing the built environment;
  • employ all aspects of the design process to creatively solve a design problem;
  • communicate effectively in both oral and written formats;
  • apply knowledge of history and theory of interiors, architecture, decorative arts, and art when solving design problems;
  • apply elements and principles of design;
  • use color effectively in communication and design work;
  • develop design solutions that integrate furnishings, products, materials, and finishes;
  • use effectively the principles of lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality in relation to environmental impact and human well-being;
  • demonstrate an understanding of interior construction and its interrelationship with base building construction and systems; and
  • formulate designs that are in compliance with laws, codes, standards, and guidelines that impact human experience of interior spaces.

Interior design majors are encouraged to join the student Interior Design Alliance, which supports individual memberships in the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).

Admission Criteria for Nondegree Students: Only interior design practitioners and students from other accredited colleges or universities may take courses on a nondegree basis, provided prerequisites are fulfilled.

Admission Criteria for Transfer Students: Transfer admission to the interior design program is limited and competitive. A departmental admissions committee reviews student portfolio work to determine actual placement. A minimum GPA of 3.0 and a letter of intent are recommended.

Program Requirement: Each student entering the first-year interior design curriculum is required to have a laptop computer. State-of-the-art electronic studios allow students to access industry-standard software and printers.

Residency Requirements: Students must complete a minimum of 36 credits at Marymount. These credits must include ID 407 Practice Studio III, ID 408 Senior Capstone I, ID 409 Senior Capstone II, ID 400 Internship, and two 3-credit ID electives.

Degree Requirements — Interior Design

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details. Interior design majors will satisfy the three-course university Writing-Intensive (WI) requirement in the following way: ID 408 Senior Capstone I, ID 454 Historic Preservation, and ID 435 Advanced Professional Practice.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

FA 103 Two-Dimensional Design

FA 104 Color Theory

FA 202 Introduction to Art History: Renaissance to Modern

ID 101 Introduction to Interior Design and Theory

ID 102 Foundation Studio I

ID 121 Freehand Drafting

ID 122 Sketching and Rendering for Ideas

ID 203 Foundation Studio II

ID 204 Foundation Studio III

ID 223 Presentation Drawings

ID 231 Textiles and Finish Materials

ID 305 Practice Studio I

ID 306 Practice Studio II

ID 325 Construction Documents

ID 332 Building Technology

ID 333 Lighting Design

ID 350 History of Interiors I

ID 351 History of Interiors II

ID 400 Internship

ID 407 Practice Studio III

ID 408 Senior Capstone I

ID 409 Senior Capstone II

ID 434 Business Procedures

Six (6) credits in interior design electives

Three (3) additional credits in electives

Sample Degree Plan — Interior Design

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

FA 103 Two-Dimensional Design §

ID 101 Introduction to Interior Design and Theory §

ID 121 Freehand Drafting §

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

Year One — Spring

FA 104 Color Theory §

ID 102 Foundation Studio I §

ID 122 Sketching and Rendering for Ideas §

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*

Year Two — Fall

ID 203 Foundation Studio II § *

Introductory History (HI-1) core course*

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

Mathematics (MT) core course*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*

Year Two — Spring

FA 202 Introduction to Art History: Renaissance to Modern

ID 204 Foundation Studio III §

ID 223 Presentation Drawings §

ID 231 Textiles and Finish Materials §

Natural Science (NS) core course with lab*

Year Three — Fall

ID 305 Practice Studio I §

ID 325 Construction Documents §

ID 332 Building Technology §

ID 350 History of Interiors I §

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*

Year Three — Spring

ID 306 Practice Studio II §

ID 333 Lighting § *

ID 351 History of Interiors II §

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) or Natural Science (NS) core course*

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

Advanced Social Science (SS-2) core course*

Year Four — Fall

ID 407 Practice Studio III §

ID 408 Senior Capstone I § *

ID 434 Business Procedures §

One (1) ID elective §

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

One (1) general elective §

Year Four — Spring

ID 400 Internship § *

ID 409 Senior Capstone II § *

One (1) ID elective §

Advanced History (HI-2) or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

§ Requirement for the major

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

Catalog Contents

Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17

General Information

Admission

Financial Information

Academic Support Services

Academic Information and Policies

University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core

Academic Opportunities

Undergraduate Programs

Course Descriptions

University Leadership

Notices to Students

Index