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 degree program provides students 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. Students 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. Students can choose to complete a one-credit, 40-hour internship or a capstone project. Many students use the capstone as an opportunity to develop a portfolio of their work.
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.
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 |
| CAD- REQ | CAD Requirement:___________ | 4-6 |
| IND 112 | Graphic Communication | 4 |
| ENG- GEN | English:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17-18 |
Second 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.
Third 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.
| IND 120 | Interior Design II - Space Planning and Human Factors | 3 |
| IND 116 | Estimating Interior Materials | 3 |
| IND 206 | Communication in Design | 1 |
| AEC 121 | Construction Materials and Systems | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Elective:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Fourth 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.
| IND 220 | Interior Design III - Materials, Details, Codes, & Specs | 3 |
| IND 213 | Portfolio Presentations | 3 |
| IND 225 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| IND 231 | Sustainable Design | 3 |
| ELC- LST | Elective:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |