Interior Design

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

General Education - 21-23 Credits

General Education Requirements:

SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits.
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credits.

General Education Electives:

(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses . One of the 3-credit General Education courses must be a Diversity course.)

Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credits.
Mathematics 3-4 Credits.
Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Wellness and Health or Information Technology 3 Credits.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.

Program Requirements - 43 Credits

ARTD 110 - Two Dimensional Design 3 Credits.
ARTD 111 - Drawing I 3 Credits.
ARTD 112 - Color Theory 3 Credits.
ARTD 113 - Three Dimensional Design 3 Credits.
INTD 101 - Introduction to Interior Design 3 Credits.
INTD 111 - Drafting and Sketching for Interior Design 3 Credits.
CADD 101 - Introduction to CADD 3 Credits.
INTD 136 - Historic Interiors 3 Credits.
INTD 140 - Studio I: Residential Design 3 Credits.
INTD 141 - Textiles for Interior Design 3 Credits.
INTD 211 - Rendering and Presentation Techniques for Interior Design 3 Credits.
INTD 236 - Materials and Resources for the Interior Designer 3 Credits.
INTD 241 - Studio II: Commercial Design 3 Credits.
INTD 242 - Business Practices for Interior Design 2 Credits.
INTD 247 - Portfolio Development/Marketing for Interior Design 2 Credits.
INTD 273 - Internship: Interior Design 3 Credits.

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 67-69*

*If you are a student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed transferable college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree by 1 credit. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

Apply design fundamentals, theories, and concepts to solve interior design problems.
Apply the design process to interior design problems including: design programming, schematics and design development.
Use manual and computer-aided drafting skills to create accurate, measured drawings.
Demonstrate professional oral presentation skills and graphic communication skills including: drawing, sketching, lettering, perspective, rendering, and model building, using appropriate media, colors and techniques.
Apply knowledge of interior finishes and materials for appropriate selection and presentation, specification, installation and maintenance to interior designs.
Develop an awareness of teamwork structures and dynamics within the Interior Design Profession.

Program Description:

This degree program prepares students for positions with architectural firms, corporate planning organizations, contracting/office supply firms, equipment/furniture manufacturing companies, interior design firms (home or business), and for many other positions in the applied arts-related industries.

Students who choose this curriculum and desire to transfer courses to a four-year institution should check with the program coordinator and/or academic advisors.

Courses may be taken in any sequence as long as course prerequisites are met. Some courses may be offered in alternate semesters only.

Semester Sequence

Interior Design Semester Sequence