General Catalog 2007-2008

Programs and Courses

Interior Design

• General Information
• Home Furnishings and Materials Certificate
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information: Susan Campbell
Phone: 623.845.3164

Design courses prepare students for entry level positions in the design and decoration industry and fulfill personal interest. Knowledge gained in Design Methods & Techniques prepares students for the business world or to continue for a degree in Interior Design.

Take Interior Design courses to:

• Explore Career Opportunities such as designing residential or model homes, hotels, office interiors, and stage sets. Begin with INT105.
• Develop personal Home Decorating skills and talents. Learn the basic design principles and elements of design. Discover how to best select carpet, wallpaper, fabric, window treatments, furniture and accessories.
• Gain knowledge about Building or Purchasing a Home.
• Meet a general education Humanities Requirement through INT115 and INT120.
• Prepare for Selling a Home. Learn how to make a home more marketable through design.
• Plan a Remodel. Learn how to make space more efficient, effective and aesthetic.
• Gain Expertise in current Career Fields.

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Home Furnishings and Materials / 30 credits

Program Description: The Home Furnishings and Materials certificate is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the residential home furnishings industry, including basic design elements and principles, color theory, historical architecture and furniture, fabrics, and other materials used through the home environment. Elective coursework allows the student to take specific courses that will help them prepare for the particular segment of the industry they are most interested in pursuing.

Note: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.

Required Courses: 18 credits

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category.

INT105 Introduction to Interior Design    INT115 Historical Architecture and Furniture    INT120 20th Century Architecture and Furniture    INT150 Color and Design    INT160 Fabrics for Interiors + INT170 Interior Materials

3 credits 3 3 3 3 3

Restricted Electives: 12 credits

AGB140 Commercial Floral Design    AGS187 Indoor Foliage Plants    ARH100 Introduction to Art    ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art    ART131 Photography I    ASB251 Introduction to Museums    DFT126 Building Trades Blueprint Reading    GTC130 Furniture Construction I + GTC131 Furniture Construction II    GTC144 Introduction to Cabinetmaking + GTC145 Advanced Cabinetmaking + JRN234 Feature Writing    MGT251 Human Relations in Business    MKT268 Merchandising    TEC126 Sewing for the Home    TEC128 Home Upholstery    TEC/MKT151 Display and Visual Merchandising    THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre    TQM101 Quality Customer Service

3 credits 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally

Interior Design (INT)

INT105
Introduction to Interior Design / 3 credits 3 periods
Introduction to the profession of interior design, including design process, elements and principles of design, and basic concepts of space planning and furniture layout. Development of design vocabulary relative to architectural details, furnishings, and finishes. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)

INT115
Historical Architecture and Furniture / 3 credits 3 periods
Historical survey of the development of furniture, interiors, and architecture from antiquity to the 19th Century. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)

INT120
Twentieth Century Architecture and Furniture / 3 credits 3 periods
Survey of the development of furniture, interiors, and architecture from the 19th Century to the present. Emphasis is on modern architects and designers. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)

INT140
Introduction to Architectural Desktop for Interior Design / 3 credits 6 periods
Introduction to Architectural Desktop AutoCAD(tm) tools for the interior designer with emphasis on industry-accepted standards for interior design following American Institute of Architects (AIA) guidelines. Prerequisites: DFT121. (F,S)

INT145
Drawing and Rendering / 3 credits 6 periods
Development of basic freehand sketching and perspective drawing skills. Explores styles and techniques with emphasis on quick sketch and presentation type drawings as used by design professionals. Prerequisites: INT105 and (ARC121 or DFT121). INT140 or (ARC141 or DFT105) recommended but not required. (O)

INT150
Color and Design / 3 credits 6 periods
Introduction to the theory and application of color as related to the elements and principles of design. Light and its effect on color. Emphasis on the development of presentation skills for the field of interior design. Prerequisites: None. (S,E)

INT160
Fabrics for Interiors / 3 credits 3 periods
Study of the properties, design, and performance characteristics of interior fabrics. Psychological and cultural impact of textiles on the built environment. Role of the interior designer in working with textiles. Introduction to regulations and codes within the textile industry. Prerequisites: None. (F,E)

INT170
Interior Materials / 3 credits 6 periods
Properties, performance, maintenance, sustainability and general characteristic of interior finishes, furnishings, and equipment. Emphasis on building a resource file of interior finishes, furnishings, and equipment sources. Prerequisites: INT105. Prerequisites or Corequisites: INT160. (S,E)

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