Fundamentals in Interior Design, Drafting & Communication Certificate

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.

In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.

My Academic Plan

Program Description

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.

Career Opportunities

This certificate teaches students fundamental skills used in interior design, drafting & graphic communication. To become an NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) certified designer, students must complete both the AAS. degree in Interior Design and the Kitchen and Bath certificate.

First Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. Upon completion of this semester and courses, you will earn your Fundamentals in Interior Design, Drafting & Communication certificate.

AEC 101	Basic Architectural Drafting	4
IND 105	Introduction to Interior Design	3
IND 112	Graphic Communication	4
CAD- REQ	CAD Requirement:___________	4-6
Total Credit Hours:		14-15

Total Credit Hours: 15