Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree
This program provides the student with an in-depth study of architecture, CAD, and interior design skills necessary for a career as an Interior Designer and/or Kitchen and Bath Designer, through the exploration of design concepts. Students enrolled in the program learn to develop creative abilities through the study of visual elements and principles of design. Students will learn to prepare design graphics through sketching, manual drafting, and computer-generated presentation drawings.
Successful completion of the AAS degree in Interior Design at FRCC will articulate up to 90 semester credits for the Interior Design Bachelor degree program at The Art Institute of Colorado. If a student plans to transfer, specific General Education Courses must be taken at FRCC. Please contact Nowell Vincent for more information.
Successful completion of the AAS degree in Interior Design and the Kitchen and Bath certificate at FRCC facilitates the educational requirements to become an eligible candidate to sit for the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) examination to become an NCIDQ certified designer.
Successful completion of the Kitchen and Bath Certificate, accredited by the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) facilitates the minimum credits required for eligibility to sit for the AKBD (Associate in Kitchen and Bath Design) exam. Visit https://nkba.org/info/certification for more information.
For more information on these educational routes, please contact Nowell Vincent at 970.204.8170.
Requirements
Students are recommended to meet with an advisor prior to registration as course sequence is crucial for successful completion within 2 years. The Larimer Campus Advisor for Interior Design and Kitchen and Bath is Nowell Vincent, nowell.vincent@frontrange.edu (970-204-8170). Students who do not meet with an advisor prior to registration should take the following courses the first semester: AEC 101, IND 105, IND 107 and IND 112.
Required Courses
| AEC 101 | Basic Architectural Drafting | 4 |
| AEC 121 | Construction Materials and Systems | 3 |
| CAD 105 | AutoCAD for Interiors | 4 |
| CAD 224 | Revit Architecture | 3 |
| IND 105 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| IND 107 | History of Interior Design | 3 |
| IND 112 | Graphic Communication | 4 |
| IND 114 | Space Planning | 3 |
| IND 116 | Estimating Interior Materials | 3 |
| IND 120 | Interior Design II - Space Planning and Human Factors | 3 |
| IND 200 | Kitchen and Bath Design | 4 |
| IND 206 | Communication in Design | 1 |
| IND 213 | Portfolio Presentations | 3 |
| IND 220 | Interior Design III - Materials, Details, Codes, & Specs | 3 |
| IND 225 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| IND 231 | Sustainable Design | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 50 |
Students successfully completing BOTH CAD 101 and CAD 102 may use these earned credits (6 credits) in replace of the CAD 105 (4 credit) requirement.
General Education Courses
English
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
| MAT 107 | Career Mathematics | 3 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Note: Students desiring professional advancement in this field through transfer should consider taking MAT 121 (4 credits) and MAT 122 (3 credits) or MAT 166 (5 credits) or higher to satisfy general education requirements in mathematics.
General Studies
Select three courses (9 credits) from the Approved Elective List. Please Note: AEC, CAD, and IND coursework cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements in this program. Recommended courses include ART 132, ART 139, ART 240 and any Communication course.
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 65
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