Interior Design A.A.S. Career Program

The Interior Design program is designed to develop technical skills, creativity, and an understanding of all aspects of interior design. The graduates of the program will be qualified by education, experience, and examination to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces for the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

1. Analyze client's needs, goals, and life safety requirements;
2. Integrate findings with knowledge of interior design;
3. Formulate preliminary design concepts that are aesthetic, appropriate, and functional, and in accordance with codes and standards;
4. Develop and present final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media;
5. Prepare working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, reflected ceiling plans, lighting, interior detailing, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment in compliance with universal accessibility guidelines and all applicable codes;
6. Collaborate with professional services of other licensed practitioners in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical and load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval;
7. Prepare and administer bids and contract documents as the client's agent;
8. Review and evaluate design solutions during implementation and upon completion.

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* ARC 105 Architectural Visualization has a required co-requisite: CAD 114. Permission of the instructor may be obtained with prior knowledge of CADD.

** IND 298 can be taken in any semester, including summer, after completing 30 credits of the program, of which at least 12 credits are ART/ARC/IND requirements, being in good academic standing, and the recommendation of the Program Coordinator.