Architectural Interior Design, BFA (74 hours)
The architectural interior design major prepares the student for a career as a professional interior designer. It educates the student in creativity, design process, technical skills and theory in order to successfully enter the profession. The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for the opportunity to complete the necessary steps to obtain NCIDQ certification and state licensing. This degree does not require a minor. To earn the BFA with a major in architectural interior design, in addition to the 9-hour Design Foundation, students must complete the requirements outlined below.
Students should also consult Architectural Interior Design Policies for information regarding major declaration, qualifying exams, transfer work, and other important requirements.
Major Requirements
Design Foundation (9 hours)
Introduction to Creative Practice | 3 | |
Design Fundamentals I | 3 | |
Drawing for Design I | 3 |
Design History (9 hours)
Introduction to Art History | 3 | |
Design History I | 3 | |
Design History II | 3 |
Interior Design Courses (56 hours)
Space and Color Theory | 3 | |
Design Fundamentals II | 3 | |
Drawing for Design II | 3 | |
Interior Design I | 3 | |
Visual Communication I | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Lighting | 3 | |
Interior Design II | 3 | |
Building Systems and Interior Construction | 3 | |
Visual Communication II | 3 | |
Interior Design III | 3 | |
Professional Practices for Interior Designers | 3 | |
Advanced Visual Communication (taken 4 times over 4 semesters) | 4 | |
Interior Design IV | 3 | |
Interior Design Internship | 1 | |
Interior Design V | 3 | |
Interior Design Research | 3 | |
Design Elements I | 3 | |
Interior Design VI | 3 | |
Design Elements II | 3 |
University Requirements
Undergraduate degree (120 hours minimum)
Upper-level coursework taken at TCU (36 hours minimum)
TCU Core Curriculum minimum requirement