Interior Design (INT.AAS)
Associate in Applied Science
Arts and Communication
Orchard Ridge Campus
This program, leading to an associate in applied science degree, will expose the student to the human and professional issues of a building’s interior and the designing of environments. This career program will concentrate on developing artistic maturity and analytical strengths while providing cutting edge resources for balancing creative gifts with practical skills. In addition to gaining experience with selecting furnishings; fabrics; floor and wall coverings; making models and preparing presentations, the student will be designing, rendering and drafting by hand and through the use of digital imaging software.
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| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| INT 1100 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| INT 1140 | Sketching and Drafting for Interiors | 3 |
| INT 1180 | Interior Design Materials | 3 |
| INT 1200 | Lighting and Color for Interiors | 3 |
| INT 1300 | Computer Aided Interior Design I | 3 |
| INT 2300 | Computer Aided Interior Design II | 3 |
| INT 2500 | Professional Practices and Presentations | 3 |
| INT 2560 | Interior Design Studio | 3 |
| Complete one of the following Internship courses: | 1-3 | |
| Design Internship I | 1 | |
| Design Internship I | 2 | |
| Design Internship I | 3 | |
| Required Supportive Courses | ||
| ART 15101 | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| ART 15201 | Basic Design | 3 |
| ENG 15101 | Composition I | 3-6 |
| or ENG 1510E | Composition I Enhanced | 4 |
| or ENG 1510S | Composition I with Support | 6 |
| Complete one of the following COM courses: | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
or | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following PSY courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
or | ||
| Psychology of Organizational Behavior | 3 | |
| Recommended Electives | ||
| ACC 1500 | Accounting for the Small Business Owner | 3 |
| ART 15601 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 2570 | Advanced Design | 3 |
| BUS 1210 | Small Business Basics | 3 |
| BUS 2640 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 |
| PHO 1700 | Beginning Digital Photography | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours for Program-Related Courses | 40-43 | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communication / English (3-credits) | ||
Satisfied | ||
| Fine Arts / Humanities (3-credits) | ||
Satisfied | ||
| Mathematics / Science (3-credits) | 3 | |
| Social Science (3-credits) | ||
Satisfied | ||
| Written Communication (3-credits) | ||
Satisfied | ||
| Additional elective credits needed to meet requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree | 17-19 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 62 | |
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Course may be used to meet General Education requirements.
A minimum cumulative 2.00 grade point average (GPA) overall is required for graduation.