2017-2018 Catalog

Fundamentals in Interior Design, Drafting and Communication

This certificate prepares students with fundamental skills in interior design, drafting & graphic communication. Students are advised to pursue additional financial aid eligible awards available in the IND program to become an NCIDQ certified designer. Qualifications to sit for the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) examination require successful completion of both the AAS degree in Interior Design and the Kitchen and Bath certificate. This can be done in 3-4 additional semesters. In addition, students may also complete the Kitchen and Bath Design certificate which is accredited by the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) in 1-2 additional semesters which meets the minimum credits to become an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD).

Requirements

Required Courses

AEC 101Basic Architectural Drafting

4

CAD 105AutoCAD for Interiors

4

IND 105Introduction to Interior Design

3

IND 112Graphic Communication

4

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.

Total Credit Hours: 15