What is the studies in the design of interior space cognate?
The studies in the design of interior space cognate program provides students a pathway to enter the world of interior design. In this three-course sequence, you’ll get an overview of design creation and execution for space planning. From concept development to project execution, you’ll formulate design projects that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing. You’ll develop a comprehensive creative process through research, problem solving and project development. This cognate will prepare you to apply critical thinking to the creation of interior environments utilizing a human-centered approach.
Why pursue studies in the design of interior space at UNH?
The studies in the design of interior space cognate draws on faculty expertise from art history, architectural history, and design in both art and theatre, providing a well-rounded approach to shaping your artistic vision. You can put your learning into practice in one of our many annual theatrical productions and in our technically robust design lab. This cognate provides a credential that can be shared with potential employers as you embark on your career.
Potential Careers
- Architectural designer
- Corporate or commercial designer
- Furniture designer
- Interior designer
- Residential construction professional
- Sustainable designer
- Wholesales professional
- Window displays professional
Curriculum & Requirements
The cognate provides students a pathway to enter the world of interior design. It aims to give students an overview of design creation and execution for space planning. From concept development to project execution, the cognate allows students to formulate design projects that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Students will develop a comprehensive creative process through research, problem solving and project development. The cognate prepares students to apply critical thinking to the creation of interior environments utilizing a human-centered approach.
Students complete coursework selected from three groups:
- Design Development: Helps students obtain the skills in design creation. Students will learn about concept development, research analysis, and psychological and physiological characteristics in space planning. It provides the students the ability to utilize knowledge in design elements and principles in 3D design creation and integrate this knowledge into design concepts as solutions for design projects.
- Historical Aspect: Gives students an overview of architectural history. It will help students to identify the historical, political, social and economic elements that have influenced the evolution in interior architecture and decorative arts. Students will be able to apply the skill in research and their knowledge of historic design styles in their design creations.
- Design Skills: Helps students to understand and apply skills related to design execution. It provides students with the option to gain craftsmanship in sketching, rendering, scaled design drawings, CAD (computer-aided drafting), graphic solutions or standards.
Student must complete three courses (12 credits), one course in each group listed below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Design Development | 4 | |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
THDA 548 | Stage Lighting Design and Execution | |
THDA 652 | Scene Design | |
ARTS 520 | Principles of Architectural Design | |
| Historical Aspect | 4 | |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
ARTH 474 | Introduction to Architectural History | |
ARTH 480 | Introduction to Art History | |
ARTH 656 | Twentieth-Century Architecture: Modern and Contemporary | |
| Design Skills | 4 | |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
ARTS 613 | Design and Place | |
THDA 549 | Vectorworks Computer-Aided Design Drafting for the Theatre | |
THDA 651 | Rendering for the Theatre | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
