Interior Design
Curriculum Description
The Interior Design curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in the field of both residential and non-residential interior design. The focus of the studies is technical knowledge, professional practices and aesthetic principles.
Curriculum content includes residential and non-residential interior design, architectural drafting, computer-aided design and universal design. Also included are basic design, history of interiors and furnishings, color theory, products, business practices, graphic presentations and general education courses.
Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs including residential and commercial interior design, set design, showroom design, and sales positions for furniture, textiles and accessories and all businesses dealing with interiors.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A30220
NC CIP: 50.0408
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POS Approved: Fall 2012
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC 111 | Intro to Arch Technology | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 255 | History/Int & Furn I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 260 | Materials Calc/Int Design | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 140 | Survey of Mathematics NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 13 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC 114 | Architectural CAD | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| DES 125 | Graphic Presentation I | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| DES 135 | Prin & Elem of Design I | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| DES 210 | Bus Prac for Interior Design | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 13 | 0 | 13 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC 221 | Architectural 3-D CAD | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 220 | Prin of Interior Design | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 235 | Products | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 256 | History/Int & Furn II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DES 225 | Textiles/Fabrics | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 230 | Residential Design I | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 240 | Comm/Contract Design I | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 265 | Lighting/Interior Design | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC 235 | Architectural Portfolio | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 238 | Sustainable Interior Prod | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 241 | Comm/Contract Design II | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 285 | Capstone/Interior Design | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 17 | 0 | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 70
Additional Information
Cooperative education opportunities are available. See your advisor.
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, HUM 110, HUM 120, HUM 170, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240 or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A30220