Interior Design, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• APP 109 - Creative Design Foundations Credits: 3
• INT 124 - Interior Design Analysis Credits: 3
• INT 212 - Residential I Credits: 3
• ART 133 - Drawing Lab Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3

Semester 2

• INT 201 - CAD REVIT for Interior Design Credits: 3
• GRD 301 - Intro to Desktop Publishing Credits: 3
• INT 222 - Residential II Credits: 3
• APP 209 - Textile Science Credits: 3
• INT 114 - Interior Design Mat.& Finish Credits: 3

Semester 3

• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Communications  Credits 3
• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Math  Credits 3

Semester 4

• INT 213 - Commercial I Credits: 3
• INT 262 - Interior Codes & Building Str Credits: 3
• INT 128 - Historical Interiors & Arch. Credits: 3
• APP 235 - Visual Merchandising Studio Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Sociology or Psychology    Credits: 3

Semester 5

• APP 600 - Industry Career Development Credits: 3
• INT 136 - Lighting Credits: 3
• INT 223 - Commercial II Credits: 3

• Select one course from Option 2  Credits: 1

• MGT 147 - Leadership Development Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core in Social Behavioral Sciences/Humanities    Credits: 3

Semester 6

• APP 602 - Internship I Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 71

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$178.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total cost for the program: $15,238-$18,138**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Design and decorate spaces that align with a client’s needs and aesthetics.  

• Design interior spaces for business offices, apartments, healthcare facilities, restaurants and schools.  

• Create visual displays in a retail environment.  

• Consult on lighting, props, costumes, and locations for theater, film, and television.  

• Select the visual elements used in brand merchandising for advertising. 

• Design lighting installations for residential and commercial spaces.  

• Design functional and compliant kitchens and bathrooms. 

• Advise on furniture and home decor product development.  

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Artistic talent and creativity 

• Ability to conceptualize and effectively use design elements and principles.  

• Plan spatial designs and determine how elements may coordinate with one another.   

• Ability to create renderings and plans by hand and by computer.  

• Utilize Computer Aided Design software.  

• Knowledge in construction, graphic design, architecture, safety and building regulations and codes.  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  

• Present your ideas, designs and proposals to prospective clients and supervisors.  

• Teamwork, collaboration and the ability to take direction from supervisors, clients and peers to improve your work.  

• Manage your time to meet deadlines while working on more than one project at a time and stay within project budget.  

• Possess critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving skills in order to assess a client’s needs and develop a design strategy.   

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.  

• Must learn multiple software programs and stay current with updates, adapt to change and be able to learn on your own.  

• Requires high attention to detail. 

• Variety of work opportunities.  

Program Competencies

1. Communicate information using industry terminology and methods used in a work enviroment 

2. Perform the following skills: listening, writing, presenting, critiquing, leadership and teamwork

3. Create a design solution to meet a client’s specific need

4. Evaluate complex interior design problems using a design process and principles

5. Demonstrate appropriate use of industry resources to make informed and creative decisions

6. Produce projects utilizing current industry software and media methods for print and digital production

7. Apply the properties and characteristics of building materials to determine appropriate end use

8. Execute an effective job search strategy by preparing a portfolio

9. Apply time management methods to meet project deadline

10. Employ creative and technical skills in an internship experience

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