Instead of the assignment described below, you may submit artwork or projects you have already completed as long as it reflects your creativity and skills and is strong work that relates to your career interests. If in doubt, complete the project below.

Interior Design Exercise

The Entrance Requirement Project described below can also be downloaded as a printable PDF file by clicking here.

Imagine you are an Interior Designer who has been hired to design a residential space.

On the first sheet of paper, redraw a floor plan for a living room/den (view PDF). Draw the plan at 1/4-inch scale, that is, 1/4 inch =1 foot. After you have finished drawing the floor plan, add furniture to the plan. You may arrange the furniture any way you like, but you MUST use:

1. One sofa
2. Two chairs
3. One coffee table
4. One or two bookcases
5. One or two end tables
6. One television set

Choose A or B below.

1. On the second sheet of paper, sketch an area of the room (as you have drawn it in the floor plan with furniture) in perspective.
2. On the second sheet of paper, prepare a color scheme of small samples of fabric and paint. Arrange and paste up the samples on the paper and include a title and your full name.

Important Notes

This exercise can be done using a 12-inch ruler, a pencil, eraser, and two pieces of plain white (unruled) paper, 8.5 x 11 inches.

Your work will be reviewed for creativity and quality of presentation. Remember: A neat presentation is always advantageous. All work submitted to FIDM becomes the property of the college and will not be returned.

Download or view the pdf file to see the sample floor plan.