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INTDS - Interior Design Program, A.A.S.

Art

Program Title

Interior Design Program, A.A.S.

Program Code

INTDS

Program Description

This program provides intensive, job-focused education in order to prepare students for entry-level positions in Interior Design. Career studies courses will provide training in the following categories: manual and computer-aided drafting skills, two- and three-dimensional visualization skills, space planning, universal design concepts, lighting and building systems, codes, historical developments in the built environment, trade information and business practices. Separate policies exist for the Interior Design program, including grading. These policies can be found on the Interior Design web site.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Compare and contrast the implications of the historical development of architecture, furniture, and interiors
- Apply elements and principles of design
- Create interior design drawings using both manual and computer-aided drafting techniques and documents necessary for the completion of a design project
- Select appropriate interior finishes and furnishings based on performance criteria and applicable codes and standards
- Apply appropriate codes, regulations, and standards that pertain to interior environments

Requirements

General Education: 20 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog identified below:

General Education Notes:

*One course is recommended from the Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.

The following course are highly recommended:

  • course - Public Speaking

  • course - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary

  • course - Cultures of the World

  • course - Environmental Science

  • course - Statistics (1)

(1) MATH131 is required for transfer to KEAN

Career Studies: 40 Credits as Follows:

A grade of "C" is required in all career studies courses

  • course - Architectural Construction I Credits: 3

  • course - Design Elements for Interior Environments Credits: 3 *

  • course - Drafting and Graphic Presentation for Interior Design Credits: 3

  • course - Drawing Techniques in Digital Media Credits: 3 **

  • course - Introduction to Interior Design Studio Credits: 3

  • course - History of Furniture and Interiors Credits: 3 *

  • course - Codes and Standards for Interiors Credits: 3 *

  • course - CAD for Interior Design Credits: 3

  • course - Interior Design Studio I Credits: 3 *

  • course - Interior Design Studio II Credits: 3 **

  • course - Lighting and Bldg Systems for Interiors Credits: 3 **

  • course - Textiles & Materials for Interior Design Credits: 3 *

  • course - Trade Information and Portfolio Development Credits: 3 **

  • course - Internship: Interior Design Credits: 1-3

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Notes:

PLEASE NOTE: Students wishing to sit for the NCIDQ exam will need a total of 60 credits in career studies in addition to their work experience. Successful completion of the NCIDQ exam is required for interior design certification in the State of New Jersey.

*Offered Fall Term only

**Offered Spring Term only

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

  • course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

  • course - Design Elements for Interior Environments Credits: 3

  • course - Drafting and Graphic Presentation for Interior Design Credits: 3

  • course - History of Furniture and Interiors Credits: 3

  • course - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2: Spring Term

  • course - Introduction to Interior Design Studio Credits: 3

  • course - Drawing Techniques in Digital Media Credits: 3

  • course - CAD for Interior Design Credits: 3

  • course - Cultures of the World or course - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3

  • course - Physics in Life or course - Elementary French or Introductory Foreign Language or course - Statistics Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3: Fall Term

  • course - Architectural Construction I Credits: 3

  • course - Interior Design Studio I Credits: 3

  • course - Textiles & Materials for Interior Design Credits: 3

  • course - Codes and Standards for Interiors Credits: 3

  • course - Environmental Science Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4: Spring Term

  • course - History of Art: Renaissance Through Contemporary Credits: 3

  • course - Interior Design Studio II Credits: 3

  • course - Lighting and Bldg Systems for Interiors Credits: 3

  • course - Trade Information and Portfolio Development Credits: 3

  • course - Internship: Interior Design Credits: 1-3

Total Credits: 13-15