Departments & Centers
Technology Leadership & Communication (TLC)
Interior Design Technology
Assistant Clinical Professor: E. McLaughlin (Program Director)
Assistant Clinical Professor: D. Nickolson
Assistant Professor: B. Kelceoglu
Lecturer: M.A. Frank
Associate of Science in Interior Design Technology
The Interior Design curriculum is a two year Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program that uses the latest technology while employing faculty from the areas of interior design, architecture, fine arts, and computer graphics to provide students with the skills necessary to work as interior design assistants and be able to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam after approximately four years of work experience.
The emphasis is on technical knowledge, methodology, and aesthetic appreciation of interior design for the health, safety, and welfare of the public; equipping students with visual presentation and communication skills; imparting awareness for environmental, business, ethical, and other contemporary issues; and linking classroom knowledge to applications in the field. These graduates can address complex design problems and manage projects.The educational objective for the A.S. Interior Design are:
- Demonstrate technical knowledge and application of the design process.
- Solve problems that are quantitative in nature.
- Analyze complex issues and apply sound design methodology in multidisciplinary fields of interior design technology.
- Practice effective communication skills in, oral, written and visual presentations.
- Increase knowledge and demonstrate solutions sensitive to health, safety and welfare of the public.
- Work collaboratively and effectively in technology and design related industries.
- Continue professional advancement through life-long learning.
- Understand the environmental, ethical, diversity, cultural and contemporary aspects of their work.
- Be responsible citizens.
Graduates typically find employment in residential design fields in retail settings as sales associates or as manufactur's reps for products, in the kitchen and bath industry, as CAD technicians for the interior design or architecture fileds, or as self-employed designers.
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 credits)
- COMM-R 110: Fundamentals of Speech Communication, 3 credits.
- ENG-W 131: Elementary Composition I, 3 credits.
- MATH 15300: Algebra & Trig I, 3 credits.
- HER E109: Color and Design, 3 credits.
- INTR 10300: Introduction to Interior Design, 3 credits.
Second Semester (15 credits)
- ART 11700: Introduction to Construction Drafting with CAD, 3 credits.
- ART 12000: Architectural Presentation, 3 credits.
- INTR 15100: Textiles for Interiors, 3 credits.
- CGT 21100: Raster Imaging for Computer Graphics, 3 credits.
- HER-E 209: Drawing for Interior Design, 3 credits.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester (15 credits)
- ART 15500: Residential Construction, 3 credits.
- INTR 12400: Space Planning for Interiors, 3 credits.
- INTR 12500: Color and Lighting, 3 credits.
- INTR 20200: Interior Materials and Applications, 3 credits.
- INTR 20400: History of Interiors and Furniture, 3 credits.
Fourth Semester (15 credits)
- ART 21000: History of Architecture, 3 credits.
- ART 22200: Commercial Construction, 3 credits.
- INTR 22400: Residential I, Kitchen and Bath, 3 credits.
- INTR 22500: 3D Interior Design Studio, 3 credits.
- INTR 22600: Commercial Systems I, 3 credits.
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Technology
The Interior Design curriculum is a four-year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program that employs faculty from the areas of interior design, architecture, fine arts, computer graphics, construction and organizational leadership to provide students with the skills necessary to work as professional interior designers and be able to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam after approximately two years of work experience.
The emphasis is on technical knowledge, methodology, and aesthetic appreciation of interior design for the health, safety, and welfare of the public; equipping students with visual presentation and communication skills; imparting an awareness for environmental, business, ethical, and other contemporary issues; and linking classroom knowledge to application in the field. These graduates can address complex design problems and manage projects.
The educational objectives for the B.S. Interior Design are:
- Demonstrate technical knowledge and application of the design process.
- Solve problems that are quantitative in nature.
- Analyze complex issues and apply sound design methodology in multidisciplinary fields of interior design technology.
- Practice effective communication skills in, oral, written and visual presentations.
- Increase knowledge and demonstrate solutions sensitive to health, safety and welfare of the public.
- Work collaboratively and effectively in technology and design related industries.
- Continue professional advancement through life-long learning.
- Understand the environmental, ethical, diversity, cultural and contemporary aspects of their work.
- Be responsible citizens.
Graduates typically find employment in residential or commercial design fields as designers, in retail or manufacturing settings as sales associates, in design and construction industries as manufacturer's reps for products, as CAD technicians for the interior design or architecture fields, or as self-employed designers.
Freshman Year
First Semester (15 credits)
- COMM-R 110: Fundamentals of Speech Communication, 3 credits.
- ENG-W 131: Elementary Composition I, 3 credits.
- MATH 15300: Algebra & Trig I, 3 credits.
- HER E109: Color and Design, 3 credits.
- INTR 10300: Introduction to Interior Design, 3 credits.
Second Semester (15 credits)
- ART 11700: Introduction to Construction Drafting with CAD, 3 credits.
- ART 12000: Architectural Presentation, 3 credits.
- INTR 15100: Textiles for Interiors, 3 credits.
- CGT 21100: Raster Imaging for Computer Graphics, 3 credits.
- HER-E 209: Drawing for Interior Design, 3 credits.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester (15 credits)
- ART 15500: Residential Construction, 3 credits.
- INTR 12400: Space Planning for Interiors, 3 credits.
- INTR 12500: Color and Lighting, 3 credits.
- INTR 20200: Interior Materials and Applications, 3 credits.
- INTR 20400: History of Interiors and Furniture, 3 credits.
Fourth Semester (15 credits)
- ART 21000: History of Architecture, 3 credits.
- ART 22200: Commercial Construction, 3 credits.
- INTR 22400: Residential I, Kitchen and Bath, 3 credits.
- INTR 22500: 3D Interior Design Studio, 3 credits.
- INTR 22600: Commercial Systems I, 3 credits.
Junior Year
Fifth Semester (15 credits)
- INTR 30400: History of American Interiors and Furn., 3 credits
- INTR 32400: Residential Interior Design Studio II, 3 credits.
- INTR 32500: Environmental Lighting Design, 3 credits.
- CGT 22000: Graphical Represent. in Arch. Docs, 3 credits.
- OLS 25200: Human Behavior in Organizations, 3 credits.
Sixth Semester (15 credits)
- INTR 32600: Commercial Interiors II, 3 credits.
- CGT 32100: Advanced Digital Pictorial Illustration, 3 credits.
- ART History Selective: See approved list, 3 credits.
- TECH 30010: Internship, 3 credits.
- TECH Selective:, Suggest TCM 220 or TCM 340, 3 credits.
Senior Year
Seventh Semester (15 credits)
- CEMT 34700: Construction Contract Admin. and Specifications, 3 credits.
- Humanities or Social Science Elective:, 3 credits.
- INTR 42600: Healthcare Design Studio, 3 credits.
- INTR 45200: Building Systems, 3 credits.
- INTR 45300: Business Practices, 3 credits.
Eighth Semester (15 credits)
- INTR 42800: Capstone, 3 credits.
- INTR 48000: Senior Thesis, 3 credits.
- INTR 49500: Sustainable Design, 3 credits.
- OLS 37100: Project Management, 3 credits.
- Humanities/Soc. Science Elective: See Approved List, 3 credits.
NOTE: A grade of a C or higher must be obtained in all INTR courses in order to progress in the program.
Plan of Study effective fall 2013.