Interior Merchandising and Management (BA)
BA
The B.A. Interior Merchandising and Management has four separate concentrations: 1. Business Administration, 2. Management, 3. Marketing, and 4. Merchandising. Each concentration engages the student with an interior design focus for the first two years and then a business focus the remaining years.
This major is for those who are more interested in the business or retail side of the interior design field. While interior design is an art and a science, it is also a business that must be run in an appropriate manner to maintain clientele and profits. The four concentration options allow students to follow their interests, and, with their background in interior design and business, to enter the interior design field in a wide range of positions: office managers, department managers, merchandisers, sales representatives, specification writers, coordination specialists, and more.
ELECTIVES – 3 credit hours required from one of the following courses:
FMGT 3310 Creativity in Practice
This course combines analytic insights with creative process and problem-solving. Students will explore theories of creativity that encompass person, process, product, and press (environment). In addition, students will reflect upon everyday creativity and major creative leaders or acts. This course is designed as an interdisciplinary experience for all majors. Lecture course. May not repeat for credit. Fee (as needed).
Purpose: This course is designed to encourage a community of interdisciplinary inquiry about the nature of creativity and the conditions that give rise to it. This course encourages dialogue around the ways people imagine creativity and various modes of creativity including the dynamic balance of divergent and convergent thinking. Additionally, they will evaluate the interactive framework of the 4 Ps of creativity: person, product, process, and press (environment).
INTD 3320 Furniture Design
This course explores furniture design as a specialty within interior design. Students will learn about furniture design, modeling, materials, building techniques, ergonomics and anthropometrics, construction and structural methods, and finishing. Elective. 6 studio hours a week. Fee. Spring, even years.
Prerequisite: INTD 2325 Construction and Details
Purpose: This elective, studio course offers students the opportunity to explore furniture design as a specialty within interior design. The course progresses from general theory of human use, history, and styles of furniture design to a studio project. Students will explore furniture design, learn about modeling, materials, building techniques, ergonomics and anthropometrics, construction and structural methods, and finishing.
INTD 3340 Interior Design Study Tour
This course allows students to broaden their understanding of different cultures within the United States and the world. The exploration of varying cultures, art, architecture, history, and interior design through domestic and international travel opportunities will create greater understanding of cultures and places. Elective. Fee. Spring
Purpose: This course allows students to broaden their understanding of different cultures within the United States and the world. Focus will be on the art, history, and architecture that has influenced interior design. Students will have the opportunity to visit significant architecture, design resources, markets, and/or professional design firms to have a richer experience of the locale as it relates to interior design.
INTD 3367 Studio I
This course will explore residential projects utilizing the design process. Topics of ergonomics, theory, color and materiality, universal design, and human-centered design principles will be addressed. 6 studio hours a week. Fee. Spring
Prerequisite: INTD 2375 Space Planning and INTD 2325 Construction and Details
Purpose: Students will explore residential project/s utilizing the phases of the design process with emphasis on development of key spaces. Topics of ergonomics, theory, color and materiality, universal design, and human centered design principles will be referenced in design exploration. Basic contract documentation will be produced, connecting design ideas to production processes.
Requirements
1. 53 semester hours in Interior Design
2. 3 semester hours in Interior Design Electives
Choose one of the following courses:
3. 6 semester hours in Art
| ARTH 2361 | Art History: Ancient through Medieval | |
| ARTH 2362 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern | |
ARTH 2361 will also satisfy the Fine Arts requirement on the Core.
4. 21 semester hours in Concentration
Select from one of the following business-related concentrations: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or Merchandising. Students will be required to complete 18 credit hours of the specified concentration courses and 3 additional credit hours of an elective course outside of the chosen concentration
Management Concentration (21 hours)
Required Concentration Courses
Concentration Elective Options
Business Administration Concentration (21 hours)
Required Concentration Courses
Concentration Elective Options
Marketing Concentration (21 hours)
Required Concentration Courses
Concentration Elective Options
Merchandising Concentration (21 hours)
Required Concentration Courses
Concentration Elective Options