Interior Design–Preprofessional, Arts and Sciences AA

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Students interested in interior design can earn an AA, an AAS, or a certificate (three certificates are available).

This transfer program offers beginning college-level courses for students who desire to continue study toward an advanced interior design degree. Content offerings will include concentration on general studies and interior design foundations, fundamental design, drawing, color, space planning, finish treatments, and professional business practices for interior designers. Technical development will include basic knowledge of drafting, historical topics, and presentation techniques for interior designers. Completion of all requirements for this program will lead to the award of the AA in arts and sciences.

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 students follows. All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester

ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing 3 semester hours (ARTD)
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
IDES 101 - Interior Design I 3 semester hours
IDES 107 - Interiors: Design Principles 3 semester hours
IDES 110 - Interiors: Technical Drawing and Drafting 3 semester hours
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)

Second Semester

IDES 111 - Interior Design II 3 semester hours ‡‡
IDES 116 - Interiors: Advanced Presentation Techniques 3 semester hours ‡‡
IDES elective (200 level) 1 semester hour ‡
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Third Semester

ARTT 200 - Art History: Ancient to 1400 3 semester hours (ARTD)
OR
ARTT 265 - Architectural History: Ancient to 1400 3 semester hours (ARTD)
COMM 108 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 semester hours (SPCF)
IDES 221 - Interior Design: Residential 3 semester hours †
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)**
Natural sciences distribution 3 semester hours (NSND)

Fourth Semester

ARTT 201 - Art History: 1400 to Present 3 semester hours
OR
ARTT 266 - Architectural History: 1400 to Present 3 semester hours
OR
IDES 212 - Historic Interiors II 3 semester hours ‡‡
IDES 222 - Interior Design: Commercial/Contract 3 semester hours ‡‡
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD) ‡‡‡

Total Credit Hours: 60

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

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ Students should consult with interior design adviser before selecting professional electives.

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

‡‡‡ CHEM 109 and BIOL or PHYS 110 is recommended.

Program Outline/ Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

COMM 108 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 semester hours (SPCF)
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Distribution Courses

ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing 3 semester hours (ARTD)
ARTT 200 - Art History: Ancient to 1400 3 semester hours (ARTD)
OR
ARTT 265 - Architectural History: Ancient to 1400 3 semester hours (ARTD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 6 semester hours (BSSD)**
Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
Natural science distribution 3 semester hours (NSND)
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)‡‡‡

Program Requirements

ARTT 201 - Art History: 1400 to Present 3 semester hours
OR
ARTT 266 - Architectural History: 1400 to Present 3 semester hours
OR
IDES 212 - Historic Interiors II 3 semester hours ‡‡
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
IDES 101 - Interior Design I 3 semester hours
IDES 107 - Interiors: Design Principles 3 semester hours
IDES 110 - Interiors: Technical Drawing and Drafting 3 semester hours
IDES 111 - Interior Design II 3 semester hours ‡‡
IDES 116 - Interiors: Advanced Presentation Techniques 3 semester hours ‡‡
IDES 221 - Interior Design: Residential 3 semester hours
IDES 222 - Interior Design: Commercial/Contract 3 semester hours ‡‡
IDES elective (200 level) 1 semester hour ‡

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 their understanding of one of the following: historic interiors, art history, or architectural history.
Apply interior design principles and ethics.
Execute presentation and construction drawings.
Demonstrate basic fine art drawing skills.
Apply design principles and color theory in the execution of interior design projects.