Montgomery College 2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Preprofessional General Area of Concentration, Interior Design–Preprofessional AAS: 306A
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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 areas of concentration: (1) the general area of concentration, which allows students to select nine ID professional electives; or (2) the NKBA area of concentration, , 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 area of concentration, degree. If these conditions are not met, a general area of concentration, degree will be awarded. Students with the NKBA area of concentration degree will be able to sit for the NKBA AKBD examination upon graduation.
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General Education Course Selections
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Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or an elective.
‡ This IDES course is not offered every semester; advising by interior design coordinator is required.
‡‡ Students should consult with interior design adviser before selecting the electives. Select program electives from the following disciplines; ACCT, ARCH, ARTT, BLDG, BSAD, CMGT, GDES, HMGT, IDES, LNTP, PHOT.
Program Outline / Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
Foundation Courses
- English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
- Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
General Education Elective
- Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (GEEL)
Area of Concentration Requirements
Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or an elective.
‡ This IDES course is not offered every semester; advising by interior design coordinator is required.
‡‡ Students should consult with interior design adviser before selecting the electives. Select program electives from the following disciplines; ACCT, ARCH, ARTT, BLDG, BSAD, CMGT, GDES, HMGT, IDES, LNTP, PHOT.
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.
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