ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
INTERIOR DESIGN
AAS DEGREE
The Interior Design degree program prepares students to
work in one of the vast array of jobs in the design industry or
transfer to a baccalaureate program. Involving both creative
and technical skills, the Interior Design profession is
constantly evolving. NCIDQ, the board for Interior Design
qualifications, defines the profession in this way: The
Professional Interior Designer is qualified by education,
experience, and examination to enhance the function and
quality of interior spaces. The Interior Design degree requires
a minimum of 70 credits in program requirements, program
electives and general education. Students wishing to qualify
for the NCIDQ exam would need to complete additional
Interior Design elective credits to satisfy NCIDQ
requirements.
2312
2450
2511
2512
2520
2532
2821
2870
Lighting II........................................................ 3
Senior Design Studio ...................................... 3
Kitchen and Bath Design I .............................. 3
Kitchen and Bath Design II ............................. 3
Furniture Design ............................................ 3
Green Interiors II ............................................ 3
Advanced Selected Topics I ..................... 1 to 3
Internship (Transfer) ............................... 1 to 4
Select three credits from the Technical Class Category list
below. (In addition to the courses listed above.)
Inter 2212
Computer-Aided Interior Design II ................. 3
Inter 2213
Computer-Aided Interior Design III ................ 3
Inter 2214
Digital Interior Design Presentation ............... 3
Inter 2215
Kitchen and Bath Computer Applications ...... 3
General Education ....................................................... 9 to 11
(In addition to the courses listed above.)
Field of Study Code: INTER.AAS
Program Requirements ...................................................... 55
Inter 1110
Drafting Interiors ............................................ 3
Inter 1125
Sustainable Design I ....................................... 3
Inter 1135
Visualization Techniques ................................ 3
Inter 1151
Architecture and Design History I .................. 3
Inter 1152
Architecture and Design History II ................. 3
Inter 1170
Environmental Materials and Applications .... 3
Inter 1190
Barrier-Free and Life-Safety Codes ................ 3
Inter 2110
Studio Foundation .......................................... 3
Inter 2211
Computer-Aided Interior Design I ................. 3
Inter 2220
Interior Systems and Details .......................... 3
Inter 2311
Lighting I ......................................................... 3
Inter 2410
Residential Design Studio ............................... 3
Inter 2430
Contract Design Studio ................................... 3
Inter 2440
Office Design Studio ....................................... 3
Inter 2680
Professional Practice and Ethics ..................... 3
Inter 2710
Portfolio Review ............................................. 1
Art
1151
Two-Dimensional Foundations Studio ........... 3
Math 1100
Business Mathematics.................................... 3
Psych 1100
General Psychology ........................................ 3
Program Electives ................................................................. 6
Select three credits from the Design Class Category list below.
(In addition to the courses listed above.)
Inter 1153
Architecture and Design History:
Non-Western Cultures .................................. 3
Inter 1821
Selected Topics I ............................................. 3
Inter 1840
Independent Study ..................................1 to 4
Inter 2120
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment ................ 3
8/22/16
Inter
Inter
Inter
Inter
Inter
Inter
Inter
Inter
Total Credits Required ............................................... 70 to 72
CERTIFICATE
The Interior Design Computer Applications certificate
Applications certificate prepares students for computer
support jobs in the design industry. The certificate requires a
minimum of 20 credits of design prerequisites and a wide
array of computer courses.
Field of Study Code: INTER.CER.COMP
Total Credits Required ............................................... 20 to 22
Program Requirements ...................................................... 19
Inter 1110
Drafting Interiors ........................................... 3
Inter 1135
Visualization Techniques................................ 3
Inter 2211
Computer-Aided Interior Design I .................. 3
Inter 2212
Computer-Aided Interior Design II ................. 3
Inter 2213
Computer-Aided Interior Design III ................ 3
Inter 2214
Digital Interior Design Presentation ............... 3
Inter 2710
Portfolio Review ............................................. 1
Program Electives
Choose one additional course in specialized computer
software from the list below. (In addition to the courses listed
above.)
Inter 1821
Selected Topics I ..................................... 1 to 3
Inter 2514
Kitchen and Bath Computer Applications ...... 3
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
2015-2017 CATALOG
INTERIOR DESIGN
1
CERTIFICATE
The Kitchen and Bath Design certificate program is NKBA
supported and prepares graduates with design and business
skills necessary for industry professionals. The certificate
requires a minimum of 41 credits. NKBA exam candidates will
need a 2 credit hour internship.
Field of Study Code: INTER.CER.KBD
Program Electives
Choose one computer presentation elective from the courses
listed below. (In addition to the courses listed above.)
Inter 1135
Visualization Techniques................................ 3
Inter 2213
Computer-Aided Interior Design III ................ 3
Inter 2214
Digital Interior Design Presentation ............... 3
CERTIFICATE
Total Credits Required ............................................... 41 to 44
Program Requirements ............................................. 38 to 41
Inter 1110
Drafting Interiors ............................................ 3
Inter 1135
Visualization Techniques ................................ 3
Inter 1151
Architecture and Design History I .................. 3
Inter 1152
Architecture and Design History II ................. 3
Inter 1170
Environmental Materials and
Applications .................................................. 3
Inter 1190
Barrier-Free and Life-Safety Codes ................ 3
Inter 2110
Studio Foundation .......................................... 3
Inter 2220
Interior Systems and Details .......................... 3
Inter 2311
Lighting I ......................................................... 3
Inter 2511
Kitchen and Bath Design I .............................. 3
Inter 2512
Kitchen and Bath Design II ............................. 3
Inter 2680
Professional Practice and Ethics ..................... 2
Inter 2710
Portfolio Review ............................................. 1
Inter 2870
Internship (Transfer) ...............................1 to 4
The Sustainable Interior Design certificate requires nine
credits and was developed for interior design majors and
returning professionals seeking advanced skills. Any
certificate required courses may be met through review of
Interior Design professional portfolio skills and consent of
coordinator.
Field of Study Code: INTER.CER.SUST
Total Credits Required .......................................................... 9
Inter 1125
Sustainable Design I ....................................... 3
Inter 2532
Green Interiors II ............................................ 3
Inter 2450
Senior Design Studio ...................................... 3
Program Electives
Choose one computer drafting course from the courses listed
below. (In addition to the courses listed above.)
Inter 2211
Computer-Aided Interior Design I .................. 3
Inter 2515
Kitchen and Bath Computer Applications ...... 3
CERTIFICATE
The Interior Design Lighting certificate prepares students for
a support job in the lighting industry. Students focus on
lighting fundaments, new technology, various applications,
and graphic communication methods required in the design
industry by completing 25 required credits.
Field of Study Code: INTER.CER.LITE
Total Credits Required ........................................................ 25
Program Requirements ...................................................... 22
Inter 1110
Drafting Interiors ............................................ 3
Inter 1125
Sustainable Design I ....................................... 3
Inter 1190
Barrier-Free and Life-Safety Codes ................ 3
Inter 2211
Computer-Aided Interior Design I .................. 3
Inter 2212
Computer-Aided Interior Design II ................. 3
Inter 2311
Lighting I ......................................................... 3
Inter 2312
Lighting II ........................................................ 3
Inter 2710
Portfolio Review ............................................. 1
8/22/16
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
2015-2017 CATALOG
INTERIOR DESIGN
2