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Montgomery College 2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Preprofessional General Track, Interior Design–Preprofessional AAS


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This program prepares students for entry-level positions in interior design and related professions, or for portfolio preparation for transfer to out-of-state institutions. Content offerings will include fundamental design, drawing, color, space planning, and historical topics; fabrics, lighting, window, wall, and floor treatments; and professional business practices for interior designers. Technical development will include architectural drafting; preparation of estimates; design analysis; kitchen, bath, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems; and advanced presentation techniques for interior designers. Completion of requirements for this program will lead to the award of the AAS.

Students may select one of two tracks: (1) the general track, which allows students to select nine ID professional electives; or (2) the NKBA track, which meets the requirements of the National Kitchen and Bath Association accreditation, and requires specific courses instead. A grade of B or better is required in all interior design classes for the NKBA track degree. If these conditions are not met, a general track degree will be awarded. Students with the NKBA track degree will be able to sit for the NKBA AKBD examination upon graduation.

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester


Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 .

‡ This IDES course is not offered every semester; advising by interior design coordinator is required.

‡‡ Students should consult with interior design adviser before selecting professional electives. Maximum of 4 credits from IDES 262 , IDES 275 , IDES 280 , IDES 285 . Minimum of 5 credits from IDES 1-credit courses.

 

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


  • English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
  • Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
  • Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
  • Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Distribution Courses


  • 3 semester hours (ARTD)
  • Behavioral and social science distributions 3 semester hours (BSSD)
  • Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours  (NSLD)

Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 .

‡ This IDES course is not offered every semester; advising by interior design coordinator is required.

‡‡ Students should consult with interior design adviser before selecting professional electives. Maximum of 4 credits from IDES 262 , IDES 275 , IDES 280 , IDES 285 . Minimum of 5 credits from IDES 1-credit courses.

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Apply design principles and color theory in the execution of interior design projects.
  • Identify the correct textiles, materials, finishes, and furniture for specifications.
  • Collect and interpret the data necessary to solve interior design problems.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the historic styles of interior design.
  • Execute presentation and construction drawings.