Curriculum: 2012–2013

BFA Interior Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded for completion of 134 credits, as designated by the program. A maximum of 67 credits of undergraduate-level coursework can be transferred. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.

Prospective students seeking admission for fall 2013 or later should refer to the 2013–2014 curriculum.

First Year F S
PUFN 1440 2D Integrated Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1450 2D Integrated Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1000 3D Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1010 3D Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1040 Drawing Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1050 Drawing Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1505 Laboratory 1 3 -
PUFN 1510 Laboratory 2 - 3
PLEN 1020 Critical Reading & Writing 1 3 -
PLEN 1021 Critical Reading & Writing 2 - 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
  18 18
Sophomore Year F S
PUID 2000 Design Studio 1 5 -
PUID 2001 Design Studio 2 - 5
PUID 2055 Representation & Analysis 1 3 -
PUID 2056 Representation & Analysis 2 - 3
PUID 2050 Elements of Space, Tectonics, Surface 3 -
PUID 2016 Materiality: Methods and Intentions - 3
PLSD 2324 History of World Architecture 1: Lec 0 -
PLSD 2325 History of World Architecture 1: Rec 3 -
PLSD 2326 History of World Architecture 2: Lec - 0
PLSD 2327 History of World Architecture 2: Rec - 3
PLDS 2500 Intro to Design Studies: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 2501Intro to Design Studies: Recitation 3 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
  17 17
Junior Year F S
PUID 3000 Design Studio 3 6 -
PUID 3001 Design Studio 4 - 6
PUID 3055 Program, Concept and Representation 3 -
PUID 3100 Critical Studies in Design 1 3 -
PUID 3200 Critical Studies in Design 2 - 3
SCE Elective
- 3
PLDS 3500 Global Issues in Design: Lecture 0 -
PLDS 3501Global Issues in Design: Recitation 3 -
Art History/Design Studies Elective (2000 level)
3 -
ULEC University Lecture Elective
- 3
  18 15
Senior Year F S
PUID 4000 Design Studio 5 6 -
PUID 4001 Design Studio 6 - 6
PUID 4012 Portfolio Preparation 1 -
PUID 4005 Details, Furniture and Construction 3 -
SCE Elective
- 3
Senior Seminar
- 3
Art History/Design Studies Elective (3000 level)
3 -
Liberal Arts Elective
3 3
  16 15
TOTAL CREDITS 134

BA/FA Interior Design

First Year F S
PUFN 1440 2D Integrated Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1450 2D Integrated Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1000 3D Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1010 3D Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1040 Drawing Studio 1 3 -
PUFN 1050 Drawing Studio 2 - 3
PUFN 1505 Laboratory 1 3 -
PUFN 1510 Laboratory 2 - 3
PLAH 1000 Perspectives in World Art & Design 1 3 -
PLAH 1001 Perspectives in World Art & Design 2 - 3
LFYW 1000 Lang First Year Writing 4 -
LFYW 1500 Lang First Year Writing - 4
  19 19
Second Year F S
PUID 2000 Design Studio 1 5  
PUID 2001 Design Studio 2   5
PUID 2055 Representation & Analysis 1 3  
PUID 2056 Representation & Analysis 2   3
PUID 2050 Elements of Space, Tectonics, Surface 3  
PLSD 2324 History of World Architecture 1: Lec 0  
PLSD 2325 History of World Architecture 1: Rec 3  
PLSD 2326 History of World Architecture 2: Lec   0
PLSD 2327 History of World Architecture 2: Rec   3
Lang Seminars 4 8
  18 19
Third Year F S
PUID 3000 Design Studio 3 6 -
PUID 3001 Design Studio 4 - 6
PUID 3055 Program, Concept and Representation 3 -
PUID 2016 Materiality: Methods and Intentions - 3
SCE Elective
- 3
Lang Seminars 10 8
  19 20
Fourth Year F S
PUID 4000 Design Studio 5 - 6
PUID 3100 Critical Studies in Design 1 (applies to BFA) 3 -
PUID 3200 Critical Studies in Design 2 (applies to BFA) - 3
PUID 3901 Internship - 1
Lang Seminars 8 12
  17 16
Fifth Year F S
PUID 4001 Design Studio 6 - 6
PUID 4012 Portfolio Preparation 1 -
PUID 4005 Details, Furniture and Construction 3 -
SCE Elective
3 -
Lang Seminars 12 8
  19 14
TOTAL CREDITS 180

Please note: Students are advised to refer to the current applicable program catalog for degree completion requirements and to confirm their progress in satisfying those requirements with their advisors.


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