Interior Design — study plan
American International University (AIU) School of Architecture & Design
- Credit hours
- 121
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 42
- Degree
- bachelor
The Interior Design study plan at American International University (AIU) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 121 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AIU 100 | The AIU Experience | 1 |
| ARD 101 | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| ARD 102 | 2D Art & Design | 3 |
| CSC 101 | Computer Essentials | 3 |
| ENG 101 | College Writing | 3 |
| IDE 100 | Technical Drawing | 3 |
| AIU 111/112 | Wellness | 1 |
| ARD 103 | 3D Art & Design | 3 |
| ARH 101 | Art History: Ancient to Medieval | 3 |
| IDE 101 | Architectural Drawing | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Psychology | 3 |
| General Education Elective (Mathematics) Elective | 3 |
Year 2 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARH 102 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| IDE 211 | CAD I | 3 |
| IDE 221 | Interior Design Studio I | 3 |
| IDE 301 | Interior Perspective & Illustration | 3 |
| General Education Elective (Natural Science) Elective | 3 | |
| ARH 202 | Islamic Art & Architecture | 3 |
| IDE 212 | CAD II | 3 |
| IDE 222 | Interior Design Studio II | 3 |
| Interior Design Elective Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Elective (Social Science) Elective | 3 |
Year 3 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARD 301 | Design Concepts | 3 |
| ENG 301 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| IDE 321 | Interior Design Studio III | 3 |
| IDE 341 | Furniture & Product Design | 3 |
| Art/Design Studio Elective Elective | 3 | |
| AIU 300 | Internship & Career Preparation | 1 |
| ARD 390 | Professional Practice in Design | 3 |
| ENG 302 | Technical Presentations | 3 |
| IDE 421 | Interior Design Studio IV | 3 |
| IDE 433 | Interior Materials | 3 |
| General Education Elective (Natural Science) Elective | 3 | |
| IDE 490 | Internship (Summer) | 3 |
Year 4 25 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARD 450 | Design Philosophy | 3 |
| IDE 431 | Building Construction Systems I | 3 |
| IDE 441 | Lighting Systems | 3 |
| IDE 495 | Senior Design Project I | 3 |
| ARD 452 | Design Management | 3 |
| IDE 432 | Building Construction Systems II | 3 |
| IDE 496 | Senior Design Project II | 4 |
| Interior Design Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Interior Design
How many credit hours is Interior Design at American International University (AIU)?
Interior Design at American International University (AIU) requires completing 121 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.
How many years is Interior Design at American International University (AIU)?
The study plan for Interior Design spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Interior Design award?
Interior Design at American International University (AIU) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 121 credit hours.
Is Interior Design offered at other universities?
Yes, Interior Design is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.