Interior Design Courses | 2025-2026 Academic Catalog | SIU

(Same as ARC 121) Introduction to basic drawing and graphic modeling for interior design, architecture, and graphic communication. Instruction in two- and three-dimensional visualization of form and space. Topics: freehand drawing and drafting skills, orthographic projection, shade and shadow, paraline drawing, sketching, drawing and projection composition, and perspective geometry and projection. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Studio fee: $48.

Credit Hours: 4

(Same as ARC 122) Continuation of Design Communication I. This course is a continuation of sketching and black and white drawing techniques. The introduction of color and color presentation techniques with emphasis on advanced interior design and architectural graphics and presentation composition. Introduction of basic computer graphics tools such as Photoshop. Prerequisite: ARC 121 or ID 121. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Studio fee: $48.

Credit Hours: 4

Provides first-year students with the opportunity to develop a special program of studies to fit a particular need not met by other offerings. Enrollment provides access to the resources and facilities of the entire institution. Each student will work under the supervision of a sponsoring faculty member. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Special approval needed from the Instructor and Director.

Credit Hours: 1-10

(Same as ARC 231) (University Core Curriculum Course) The study of the influences and the development of architecture from prehistoric to the 19th Century, in particular, the study of structure, aesthetics, and the language of architecture.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as ARC 232) (University Core Curriculum Course) Course covers development of modern architecture and urban planning from the 19th Century to the present, and includes American, British and Continental architecture and urban planning and influences of Eastern Architecture and design.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as ARC 251) Introduction to the basic principles and elements of design by means of practical and abstract applications. Development of two- and three-dimensional solutions and presentations for conceptual design problems. Emphasis is on three-dimensional thinking and communication. Prerequisite: ID 122. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Studio fee: $48.

Credit Hours: 4

Study of furniture through evaluation of historic furnishings as well as contemporary furnishings. Issues include ergonomics, anthropometrics, quality of materials, and methods of construction. Emphasis is on (but not limited to) selection and specification of furniture for commercial interiors. Restricted to major or minor in Interior Design or an allied field such as Architectural Studies or Industrial Design. Special approval is needed from the instructor for non-majors/minors.

Credit Hours: 3

Credit granted for job skills, management-worker relations, and supervisor experience for past work experience while employed in industry, business, the profession, or service occupations. Credit will be established by school director evaluation. Credit may be applied only at the 100- and 200-level for the interior design degree unless otherwise determined by the director. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Special approval needed from the Director.

Credit Hours: 1-30

A designation for credit granted for past occupational educational experiences related to the student's educational objectives. Credit will be established by school director evaluation. Credit may only be applied at the 100- and 200-level for the interior design degree unless otherwise determined by the director. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Special approval needed from the Director.

Credit Hours: 1-60

(Same as ARC 271) This course serves as an introduction to various electronic media employed within the practice of interior design and architecture. Creative and effective skills in the use of computers in interior design and architecture applications are consistently stressed. Restricted to major in Interior Design.

Credit Hours: 3

A study of interior finish materials typically utilized with commercial and residential environments including: properties, production/fabrication methods, aesthetics, application/function, performance, limitations, quality control, and liability issues. Emphasis is on specification of commercial finish materials and understanding aspects of sustainability related to interior finish materials. Restricted to major or minor in Interior Design or an allied field such as Architectural Studies or Industrial Design. Special approval is needed from the instructor for non-majors/minors.

Credit Hours: 3

Provides students with opportunity to develop a special program of studies to fit a particular need not met by other offerings. Enrollment provides access to the resources and facilities of the entire institution. Each student will work under the supervision of a sponsoring faculty member. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Special approval needed from the Instructor and Director.

Credit Hours: 1-16

Participation in the operation of the program resource library provides students the opportunity to become familiar with resources used in the profession. Emphasis is placed on gaining knowledge of practices necessary to competently organize and maintain a professional working resource facility. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Special approval needed from the Instructor and Director.

Credit Hours: 1-3

Student will be assigned to a University approved entity engaged in activities related to the student's academic program and career objectives. Student will perform duties and services as assigned by the sponsor and instructor. Reports and assignments are required to be completed by the student. Hours and credits to be individually arranged. Mandatory Pass/Fail. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Special approval needed from the Instructor and Director.

Credit Hours: 1-15

Study of interiors, furnishings, buildings, and the language of interior design from antiquity to the present with the context of aesthetic, philosophical, psychological, socio-economic, and environmental rationales. Course is intended for on-campus students but is to be offered on-line in a partially synchronous manner to allow for maximum schedule flexibility.

Credit Hours: 3

In-depth competency and skill development and exploration of innovative techniques and procedures used in business, industry, and design professions offered through various workshops, special short courses, and seminars. Hours and credit to be individually arranged. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Special approval needed from the Instructor and Director.

Credit Hours: 1-32

Introduction to the design process used in interior design with emphasis on the study of methods for gathering data and analysis of project information for design synthesis. Co-requisite with ID 391. Restricted to major in Interior Design.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the professional organization, management, and practice of interior design and related fields of employment such as furniture dealerships, product representation and sales, etc. Emphasis is on the range of services provided, professional ethics, business management, marketing, contracts and negotiations, design cost analysis, and other aspects of professional Interior Design practice. Restricted to major or minor in Interior Design or an allied field such as Architectural Studies or Industrial Design. Special approval is needed from the instructor for non-majors/minors.

Credit Hours: 3

The development of interior construction knowledge to solve interior architectural problems in new construction with an emphasis upon high-rise structures. Special concern in the adherence to life safety, building, fire and accessibility codes is to be observed in the preparation of working drawings. Restricted to major in Interior Design.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to personal marketing/promotion through the production of a professional quality portfolio (digital format and coordinated web site) of design work to be utilized to pursue professional internships, professional design positions or to graduate level study in a design related field. Particular emphasis is on interior design and architectural portfolio design. Course is intended for on-campus students but is to be offered on-line in a fully asynchronous manner to allow for maximum schedule flexibility. Restricted to majors in Interior Design or an allied field such as Architectural Studies or Industrial Design. Special approval is needed from the instructor for non-majors.

Credit Hours: 2

Interior design of the personal environment at the individual level. Emphasis is on residential design. Co-requisite with ID 361. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Studio fee: $48.

Credit Hours: 4

Interior design of the environment at the multi-user level when client/owner and client/user are different. Emphasis is on public access spaces, e.g., restaurants, stores, museums, professional offices and future facilities. Prerequisite: ID 391. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Studio fee: $48.

Credit Hours: 4

Provides students with opportunity to develop a special program of study to fit a particular need not met by other offerings. Enrollment provides access to the resources and facilities of the entire institution. Each student will work under the supervision of a sponsoring faculty member. Restricted to Interior Design majors. Special approval needed from the Instructor and Director.

Credit Hours: 1-16

Student will be assigned to a University approved entity engaged in activities related to the student's academic program and career objectives. Student will perform duties and services as assigned by the sponsor and instructor. Reports and assignments are required to be completed by the student. Hours and credits to be individually arranged. Mandatory Pass/Fail. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Special approval needed from the Instructor and Director.

Credit Hours: 1-15

Study of the current trends and topics in interior design. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to major or minor in Interior Design.

Credit Hours: 3

Preliminary stage of 4th Year design project includes project research, data gathering, and analysis. Co-requisite with ID 491. Prerequisite: ID 392. Restricted to major in Interior Design.

Credit Hours: 2

(Same as ARC 481) The study of the influences of energy, human comfort, climate, context, heating, cooling, and water on the design of buildings and sites. The design of passive and active environmental systems with continued emphasis on design strategies for sustainability. Prerequisite: ID 491 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to major in Interior Design; 3rd Year standing with permission of program director.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as ARC 482) This course provides a comprehensive overview of the study of the influences of energy, human comfort, climate, and context, luminous and sonic environment with emphasis on energy-conscious design. Prerequisite: ID 392 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to major in ID; 3rd Year standing with permission of program director.

Credit Hours: 3

Interior design of the environment at the corporate or institutional level where client/owner and client/user are significantly different. Emphasis is on design. Furniture systems, particularly in the area of office planning are to be included. Facility types include financial institutions and institutional facilities. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: ID 392 with a passing grade of C-. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Studio fee: $48.

Credit Hours: 4

Completion of an interior design project of large square footage as initiated in ID 451. Emphasis on design process from schematic design to completion of annotated comprehensive solution and presentation. Facility types vary and may include a component of community involvement. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: ID 451, 481, 491. Restricted to major in Interior Design. Studio fee: $48.

Credit Hours: 5

Provides students with opportunity to develop a special program of study to fit a particular need not met by other offerings. Enrollment provides access to the resources and facilities of the entire institution. Each student will work under the supervision of a sponsoring faculty member. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to Interior Design majors. Special approval needed from the instructor and director.

Credit Hours: 1-16