General Catalog 2009-2010

Programs and Courses

Interior Design

• General Information
• Interior Merchandising 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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Interior Merchandising Certificate
CCL 5429 / 30 credits

Program Description:

The Interior Merchandising Certificate of Completion (CCL) is intended to provide the student with the knowledge and creative skills required for careers in the home furnishings, colorizing, visual merchandising, and home-staging industries. Students will study design principles and elements, color theory, drafting, furniture layout, historical and modern architecture and furniture, fabrics, and other factors utilized in interior merchandising. 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.

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

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INT100 INT105 INT115 INT120 INT150 INT160 INT170

Interior Design Introduction to Interior Design Historical Architecture and Furniture 20th Century Architecture and Furniture Color and Design Fabrics for Interiors Interior Materials

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ADA/ART112 AGB140 AGS187 ARH100 ART111 ART131 ART/INT/MKT___ GTC130 GTC131 GTC14  GTC145  MGT251 MKT263 MKT268 MKT271 TEC126  TEC128 TEC/MKT151 THP213 TQM101

Two-Dimensional Design Commercial Floral Design Indoor Foliage Plants Introduction to Art Drawing I Photography I Any ART, INT or MKT prefixed course approved       by department advisor Furniture Construction I Furniture Construction II Introduction to Cabinetmaking Advanced Cabinetmaking Human Relations in Business Advertising Principles Merchandising Principles of Marketing Sewing for the Home Home Upholstery Display and Visual Merchandising Introduction to Technical Theatre Quality Customer Service

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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)

INT100
Interior Design Drafting / 3 credits / 6 periods
Basic manual drafting techniques used in the interior design industry. Focus on industry standards of equipment use, lettering, line work, dimensioning, scaling, and annotation. Introduction and practice of industry-specific drawing types, including floor plans, elevations, sections, details, multi-view projection, and paraline. Brief exploration of hand sketching and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) techniques as they relate to manual drafting. Prerequisites: None.

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: ARC121, or DFT121, or INT100. (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: ARC121, or DFT121, or INT100. (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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