Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete an AAS Degree in Interior Architecture and Design and enter the workforce. Students explore the design processes, theories, spatial organization, creative elements and skills necessary for successful interior environments. This degree provides students an in-depth study of architecture, CAD software, 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. They learn to prepare design graphics through sketching, manual drafting, and computer-generated presentation drawings. For more information regarding the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination please visit: https://www.cidq.org/paths
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1. Communicate historical and current trends in the built environment and convey that through conceptual, schematic, and actual development of interior spaces
2. Interpret industry-specific working/construction drawings and documents
3. Develop construction documents for commercial, residential, kitchen, and bath spaces
4. Create reflected ceiling plans
5. Collaborate with a team to facilitate multidisciplinary, sustainable projects
6. Use design development processes for small and large interior projects
7. Develop, prepare, and present interior design projects using 3D software
8. Design and create budgets for residential and commercial spaces
9. Demonstrate proper business protocol within a professional design position with clients, peers, professional trades, and administrative teams
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
| IND 2204 | Estimating Interior Materials | 3 |
| IND 2400 | Interior Planning & Detailing | 4 |
| General Education | Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| IND 2501 | Kitchen and Bath Design | 4 |
| IND 2088 | Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fourth Semester
| IND 2704 | Interior Design IV | 3 |
| IND 2702 | IND Portfolio Presentations | 3 |
| CAD 2221 or IND 2502 | Advanced Revit Architecture (CAD 2221) or Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design (IND 2502) | 3 |
| IND 2089 | Capstone | 4 |
| General Education | Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of AEC 1200, IND 1101, IND 1103, IND 2201, IND 2203, IND 1088, IND 1078, IND 2501, IND 2502, IND 2701, IND 2204, and IND 2080 you should apply for the Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree within 3-years. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing 12 or more credits in a semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| AEC 1200 | Print Reading Residential/Commercial | 3 |
| IND 1101 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| IND 1103 | Communication in Design | 1 |
| IND 2203 | Space Planning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Spring Semester 2
Summer Semester 3
Fall Semester 4
| IND 1102 | History of Interior Design | 3 |
| IND 2201 | Graphic Communication | 4 |
| IND 2501 | Kitchen and Bath Design | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of AEC 1200, IND 1101, IND 1103, IND 2201, IND 2203, IND 1088, IND 1078, IND 2501, IND 2502, IND 2701, IND 2204, and IND 2080 you should apply for the Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate.
Spring Semester 5
| MAT 1140 or Higher | Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher | 3 |
| General Education | Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| CAD 2221 or IND 2502 | Advanced Revit Architecture (CAD 2221) or Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design (IND 2502) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: Upon completion of AEC 1200, IND 1101, IND 1103, IND 2201, IND 2203, IND 1088, IND 1078, IND 2501, IND 2502, IND 2701, IND 2204, and IND 2080 you should apply for the Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate.
Summer Semester 6
| General Education | Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
Spring Semester 8