Interior Design REVISED
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 and design process.
Curriculum content includes residential and non-residential interior design, architectural drafting, computer-aided design, and universal design. Also included are basic design, code standards, history of interiors and furnishings, color theory, products, professional practices, visual presentations, and sustainable principles.
Graduates should qualify for interior design opportunities in numerous residential and commercial environments such as hospitality, corporate, mercantile, educational, and healthcare. Interior designers also have employment opportunities in real estate, entertainment, visual merchandising, government, sales and marketing, and other specialties dealing with interiors.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below 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
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2024
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 |
| ARC 114 | Architectural CAD | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| DES 125 | Visual Presentation I | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| DES 135 | Prin & Elem of Design I | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| DES 255 | History of Interiors & Furn I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 19 | 0 | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC 221 | Architectural 3-D CAD | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 112 | Bldg/Construc Sys | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 220 | Interior Design Fundamentals | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 235 | Products | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 256 | History of Interiors & Furn II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 13 | 12 | 0 | 18 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DES 225 | Textiles for Interiors | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 230 | Residential Design I | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 10 | 0 | 12 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DES 238 | Sustainable Interiors | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 240 | Commercial/Contract Design I | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 265 | Lighting/Interior Design | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| DES 275 | Furniture Design & Const | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 280 | Codes & Standards/Interior Des | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 12 | 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 210 | Professional Practices/Int Des | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DES 285 | Capstone/Interior Design | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Comm/Contract Design II | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Kitchen/Bath Design | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 7 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: 76
Additional Information
Work-based learning experience courses may be available for this program. Please see advisor.
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110
*DES 241 or DES 242: Choice based on which course is offered that year/semester.
General Program Notes and Information:
- To complete in 2-years, students must start in the fall semester and move through as outlined each semester.
- All courses are only offered once a year.
- Petitions will be used on all design courses that do not have a state pre-requisite.
- Priority for course registration should be given to continuing and waitlisted students from the previous fall/spring before new students are registered.
- All of our courses are capped at 20 students based on the number of computers and desks available in the program classrooms.
- Any student who wishes to attend part time should meet with the Program Coordinator to discuss the best path through the program to provide best success rates.