Program Descriptions
         
 
Interior Design Department Programs
  1. Interiors Degree
  2. Interiors Diploma
  3. Interior Design Assistant Certificate
  4. Interior Window Treatments Certificate


Interiors Degree
The Interiors program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today's interiors field. The Interiors program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include nontextile and textile use, materials usage; basic print reading; codes, building systems; use of computers in drafting; communication with architects, contractors and clients; historical perspective of architecture, interior design fundamentals, selection and use of furniture and interior finishes, client presentations and business principles. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of interiors. Required core classes give students a well-balanced foundation of English and math and allow students to expand their knowledge of Humanities, literature and art. Electives allow the student to specialize according to career goals. Graduates of the program receive an Interiors Associate of Applied Science Degree. This program is offered by the Interior Design (INT) department.

Availibility
Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Forsyth Campus.
Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.



  • Curriculum
    General Core CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    ECO 1101Principles Of Economics5View
    ENG 1101Composition And Rhetoric5View
    MAT 1111College Algebra5View
          - OR -
    MAT 1100Quantitative Skills And Reason(6)View
          - OR -
    MAT 1101Mathematical Modeling(5)View
    XXX XXXDegree Level English/Humanities/Fine Arts5
    XXX XXXDegree Level General Core Electives10
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    INT 100Interior Design Fundamentals5View
    INT 105Blueprint Reading For Interior2View
    INT 106Bldg. & Tech Serv For Interior2View
    INT 107Lighting Tech For Interiors2View
    INT 108Color Theory2View
    INT 110Materials & Resources I4View
    INT 111Materials & Resources II4View
    INT 115Intro To Drawing/Int Designers3View
    INT 116Intro Comp-aided Draft Survey3View
    INT 118History Of Int. & Architecture5View
    INT 119History Of Inter. & Architectu5View
    INT 140Interior Seminar3View
    INT 142Interiors Internship I4View
    INT 143Interiors Internship II4View
    INT 210Design Studio I4View
    INT 211Design Studio II3View
    INT 212Design Studio III3View
    INT 220Business Prac. For Des. Prof.8View
    SCT 100Introduction To Computers3View
    XXX XXXElectives10
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation109
     
     




    Interiors Diploma
    The Interiors program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today's interiors field. The Interiors program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include nontextile and textile use, materials usage; basic blueprint reading; codes, building systems; use of computers in drafting; communication with architects, contractors and clients; historical perspective of architecture, interior design fundamentals, selection and use of furniture and interior finishes, client presentations and business principles. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of interiors. Graduates of the program receive an Interiors diploma. This program is offered by the Interior Design (INT) department.

    Availibility
    Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Forsyth Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.



  • Curriculum
    General Core CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    EMP 1000Interpersonal Rel/Prof. Dev.3View
    ENG 1010Fundamentals Of English I5View
    MAT 1011Business Math5View
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    INT 100Interior Design Fundamentals5View
    INT 105Blueprint Reading For Interior2View
    INT 106Bldg. & Tech Serv For Interior2View
    INT 107Lighting Tech For Interiors2View
    INT 108Color Theory2View
    INT 110Materials & Resources I4View
    INT 111Materials & Resources II4View
    INT 115Intro To Drawing/Int Designers3View
    INT 116Intro Comp-aided Draft Survey3View
    INT 118History Of Int. & Architecture5View
    INT 119History Of Inter. & Architectu5View
    INT 140Interior Seminar3View
    INT 142Interiors Internship I4View
    INT 143Interiors Internship II4View
    INT 210Design Studio I4View
    INT 211Design Studio II3View
    INT 212Design Studio III3View
    INT 220Business Prac. For Des. Prof.8View
    SCT 100Introduction To Computers3View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation82
     
     




    Interior Design Assistant Certificate
    The Interior Design Assistant Certificate of Credit program provides learning opportunities, which develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Interior Design theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Interior Design certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Interior Design (INT) department.

    Availibility
    Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Forsyth Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.



  • Curriculum
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    INT 100Interior Design Fundamentals5View
    INT 105Blueprint Reading For Interior2View
    INT 106Bldg. & Tech Serv For Interior2View
    INT 107Lighting Tech For Interiors2View
    INT 108Color Theory2View
    INT 115Intro To Drawing/Int Designers3View
    MKT 103Business Law5View
    MKT 106Fundamentals Of Selling5View
    MKT 109Visual Merchandising4View
    SCT 100Introduction To Computers3View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation33
     
     




    Interior Window Treatments Certificate
    The Interior Window Treatment certificate of credit program is designed to meet the needs of the student who is interested in attaining entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to work in the field of window fashion design. In addition to providing an exit point for students who want to become employed rapidly, the program also provides the student with an avenue to pursue opportunities in other areas of interior design. Program graduates receive an Interior Window Design certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Interior Design (INT) department.

    Availibility
    Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Forsyth Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.


  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.



  • Curriculum
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    INT 100Interior Design Fundamentals5View
    INT 108Color Theory2View
    INT 111Materials & Resources II4View
    INT 142Interiors Internship I4View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation15