Interior Design History
Requirements
Description
The concentration in interior design history is available to students interested in studying design and culture across many time periods. The courses designated for the concentration are part of the professional studies in interior design environments. The coursework introduces theories informing the professions of architecture, decorative arts and interior design while also examining cultures and history from around the globe.
If you interested in how interiors, furnishings and the decorative arts have evolved from ancient times to the present, then come study the history of interior design as well as its influence on human needs and behaviors in living and working environments.
Requirements
- Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 upper division hours for this concentration.
- INT 494 "Contemporary Design Issues in Europe" and INT 494 "Design and Context" are offered as part of a summer study abroad program only.
- Students must have an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher and achieve a minimum 2.50 GPA in concentration classes.
- All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
- To enhance the understanding of the subject matter, the selected courses are sequential in nature and require certain prerequisites. Consequently, students should carefully note the semester in which any of these courses are offered.
- * Summer study abroad course, offered in summer term only.
- ** Course offered only in fall sessions.
- *** Course offered only in spring sessions.
Core 12 Hours Required
DSC 101 Design Awareness, HU & G (3)
INT 111 Interior Design Issues and Theories, HU (3)**
INT 310 History of Interior Design I, HU & H (3)** (Prerequisites: ARS 102 with C or better)
INT 311 History of Interior Design II, HU & H (3)*** (Prerequisites: INT 310 with C or better)
Upper Division Elective 6 Hours Required
ARC 330 World and Western Architecture for Nonmajors
INT 415 Latin American Design** (3) OR INT 494 Special Topics: Design and Culture in Latin America
INT 494 Special Topics: Design and Context (offered as part of a summer study abroad program only.)
INT 494 Contemporary Design Issues in Europe* (3) (offered as part of a summer study abroad program only.)
Please note that required and recommended courses may require a five semester commitment, see example of course progression below:
Prerequisite - ARS 102 (not a concentration requirement)
Term 1 (fall) – INT 111
Term 2 (spring) – DSC 101 & ARS 102
Term 3 (fall) – INT 310
Term 4 (spring) – INT 311
Term 5 (fall) - INT 415 & APH 300
IDS Core Course Information
All Interdisciplinary Studies students are required to complete a 9 credit-hour core and 9 credit hours of context/application courses.
Required Courses (9 credit hours):
- IDS 201 Intellectual Fusion (recommended for freshman/sophomore students)
- Prerequisites: None
OR
- IDS 301 Becoming Interdisciplinary (3) (recommended for transfer students and/or students declaring IDS in their junior or senior year)
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
- IDS 302 Integration Skills (3)
- Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Studies major; IDS 201 or 301 with C or better
- IDS 401 Integration: Experiential Learning (3) (requires application)
- Prerequisites: IDS 201 or 301 with C or better; IDS 302 with C or better; minimum 2.00 GPA; minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area
- Prerequisites: IDS 201 or 301 with C or better; IDS 302 with C or better; minimum 2.00 GPA; minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area
Context courses (6 credit hours)
Choose two Integrative Context courses from the following (3 credit hours each):
- IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
- IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
- IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
- IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
- IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
- IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
- IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU
Application courses (3 credit hours)
Choose any IDS Application course from the following (3 credit hours each):
- IDS 140: The Nature of Knowledge Systems
- IDS 302: Integration Skills
- IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
- IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
- IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
- IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
- IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
- IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
- IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU
- IDS 484: Elective Internship
Transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu
- How credits transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu/credits
- How to transfer to ASU from a Two-Year school transfer.asu.edu/ CommunityColleges
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) transfer students transfer.asu.edu/maricopa
- Courses may fulfill Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or Associate’s degree requirements, consult with your community college academic advisor for details.
- MCCCD course transfer equivalencies are listed here; they may be applied toward this concentration (maximum of six credits or two courses).
- Information listed was current for this catalog year at the time of printing, consult transfer.asu.edu/maricopa for verification.
YEAR
2023-24
CAMPUS
Tempe
ADVISING
Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464
Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380
Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall
Tempe
Urban Systems Engineering
Online
480-965-4464
DARS CODE
ARINTEMPH
COLLEGE/SCHOOL
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
CONCENTRATION CONTACT
480‐965‐4495
Find your Herberger Lead Advisor at: http://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/students/undergrad/advising.php
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CDS 101