Interior Design, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 50.0408

NOVA Code: 5200

Offered through LO

Purpose: This program prepares students to become assistant designers or interior design technicians. The curriculum provides a basic education covering a broad range of topics in interior design, art history, furniture history, and basic design. Computer-aided drafting, rendering, and business practices round out the curriculum. Students become knowledgeable in both residential and contract design. Career opportunities exist not only in the retail marketing of furniture, fabrics, and accessories, but also in commercial design firms as space planners, drafters, and technical support staff. The curriculum can be completed in two years; however, students may enroll on a part-time basis. There are no entry requirements, but many IDS courses have prerequisites to ensure that students are properly prepared for advanced coursework.

Two Years

1st Semester

ART 101 - History and Appreciation of Art I (3 CR.)
ART 131 - Fundamentals of Design I (3 CR.)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
IDS 100 - Theory and Techniques of Interior Design (3 CR.)
IDS 105 - Architectural Drafting for Interior Design (3 CR.)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

ART 102 - History and Appreciation of Art II (3 CR.)
Art Elective (3 CR.) ¹
CST 110 - Introduction to Communication (3 CR.)
IDS 106 - Three-Dimensional Drawing and Rendering (3 CR.)
IDS 245 - Computer Aided Drafting for Interior Designers (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

3rd Semester

IDS 109 - Styles of Furniture and Interiors (3 CR.)
IDS 205 - Materials and Sources (3 CR.)
IDS 215 - Theory and Research in Commercial Design (3 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.)
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

4th Semester

IDS 206 - Lighting and Furnishings (3 CR.)
IDS 221 - Designing Commercial Interiors I (4 CR.) OR
IDS 285 - Portfolio and Resume Preparation for Interior Designers (3 CR.)
IDS 225 - Business Procedures (3 CR.)
IDS 290 Coordinated Internship OR IDS Elective (3 CR.)²
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 CR.)³

Total 15-16 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Interior Design: 61-62 credits

¹ Select from ART 132 , IDS 130 , ART 121 or ART 140 .

² Select from IDS 246 , IDS 235 , ART 251 or IDS 295 topics in: Sketchup.

³ See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution