91制片厂

91制片厂

Interior Design Degree

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Start your career in interior design

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  • Buying/purchasing
  • Interior design
  • Kitchen/bath design
  • Showroom management

Get a degree in interior design with this dynamic program ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in the furnishing and design industries. Take courses in interior design studio, history of furniture and interior architecture, materials and sources, interior detail/construction drawing, environmental design, kitchen design studio and more.

Work alongside skilled instructors who are experts in their fields and well-respected in the interior design industry. Study in 91制片厂's design rooms, which are equipped with drafting tables, displays, a lighting lab and kitchen cabinetry. A computer lab specifically for interior design students features modern equipment and allows you to hone your skills using professional design programs like AutoCAD/CAD Studio. The Interior Design Resource Room gives you access to thousands of sample fabrics, floor and wall coverings, hard and resilient surface materials and design magazines.

A.A.S. degree program plan

This 72 credit-hour program is designed for students interested in careers in the furnishing and design industry. The program offers creative, artistic and challenging career opportunities. Graduates are trained to work as kitchen and bath designers, retail designers/salespersons, interior design assistants, assistant buyers of home furnishings, manufacturers鈥� representatives or Merchandise Mart showroom managers.

Periodic field trips are required and will help students learn about current design trends. Students are encouraged to have computers at home although campus computer labs are available for student use. AutoCad and CAD Studio courses are required courses.

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Interior Design may be used to meet the interior design education requirement for registration of interior designers, the curriculum provides an overview of topics tested by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam, which must be completed before interior designers may be registered by the State of Illinois. In addition, the program is endorsed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).

By completing all required courses in this program, the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement has been met for this AAS degree.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (Hours required: 72)
NumberCourse TitleCredits
First Semester
ARC 1163
ART 1213
IND 1002
IND 1013
IND 1033
IND 1063
Hours17
Second Semester
IND 1023
IND 1073
IND 1102
IND 1142
IND 1163
IND 2203
Hours16
Interior Design Summer Session I
ENG 10113
SPE 1013
Hours6
Third Semester
Select one of the following:3
ART 130
ART 131
ART 132
IND 2033
IND 2063
IND 2303
IND 2813
Hours15
Fourth Semester
IND 2073
IND 2093
IND 2113
IND 2332
IND 2501
Hours12
Interior Design Summer Session II
Mathematics 23
Elective - Select a 3-credit hour elective from the following courses:3
ARC 117
GRA 103
IND 217
IND 232
MGT 154
MKT 140
Hours6
Total Hours72
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Program learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

  • collect, analyze and prioritize data about client needs.
  • formulate design concepts and special solutions that are appropriate, functional and aesthetic.
  • apply the elements and principles of design to interior environments.
  • create and present design solutions in two and three dimensions.
  • verbally and visually communicate and justify design solutions that reflect sensitivity to client needs.
  • prepare design and construction drawings, specifications and estimates utilizing both manual presentation skills and computer applications.
  • develop design solutions as they relate to greater societal, environmental and economic issues.
  • apply the history of interiors, architecture and aesthetics to design solutions.
  • apply the laws, codes, regulations, standards and practices that protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
  • demonstrate knowledge and application of business, professional and ethical practices in design.

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For more information about the Interior Design AAS Degree program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also .