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Interior Design-Decor Focused
Curriculum Description
The certificate program will prepare graduates to work in the field of residential design decorating, home staging, and organization. Program courses will focus on the study of basic technical knowledge, professional practices, and aesthetic principles.
This is not intended as an entry-level degree within the larger interior design profession, nor would it meet the minimum education requirements for the NCIDQ Fundamentals Examination Qualifications.
Certificate
C30220DF
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 114 | Architectural CAD | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| DES 135 | Prin & Elem of Design I | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| DES 125 | Visual Presentation I | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 3 | 13 | 0 | 8 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DES 256 | History of Interiors & Furn II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 235 | Products | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DES 245 | Sales & Mkt/Int Design | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
C30220DF