The Associate of Applied Business in Interior Design degree program prepares students for careers in a dynamic and creative field that combines innovative problem-solving with technical skills to transform interior spaces, making them both functional and beautiful. Interior designers create personalized solutions to meet the unique needs of both residential and commercial clients. Our program is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of interior design, blending theory, hands-on experience and technical expertise preparing graduates for successful careers as interior designers and allied professions.
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Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Design Process. Identify simple to complex design problems, collect and apply appropriate research, and generate creative solutions to present to the client.
- Building Construction and Systems. Solve problems with regards to limitations and opportunities that basic structural and non-structural components, lighting, acoustics, and environmental systems place on an environment.
- Collaboration. Partner with members of a design team (i.e. vendors, contractors, clients, etc.) to facilitate the translation of a design from concept to completion.
- Written Communication. Prepare and utilize drawings, contract documents, presentations, technology, and concept boards to explain various elements of the design process.
- Oral Communication. Explain design decisions, project progression, and logistics to clients, vendors, and third-party team members.
- Business Ethics. Recognize and practice ethical standards within the design industry including a commitment to professional development and community service.
- Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. Competently select appropriate project materials and accurately build specifications.
- Regulations. Identify and investigate laws, codes, and standards that impact design projects (i.e. accessibility, universal design, fire safety, etc.).
- Professional Practice. Apply knowledge of business procedures to the design process utilizing appropriate forms and documentation (i.e. quotes, estimates, bids, purchase orders, invoices, client files, etc.)
Suggested Semester Sequence
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| INTD-1101 | Hand Drafting and Sketching for Interiors | 3 |
| INTD-1111 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| Honors College Composition I | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Computer Applications | ||
| Honors Computer Applications | ||
BADM-1XXX | Any 1000 level Business Elective | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art History Survey: Prehistoric to Renaissance | ||
| Art History Survey: Late Renaissance to Present | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| INTD-1120 | Architectural Drafting for Interiors I | 3 |
| INTD-2320 | History of Interiors | 3 |
| INTD-2330 | Interior Design Materials and Sources | 3 |
| INTD-2430 | Architectural Materials and Methods | 3 |
| MATH-1190 | Algebraic and Quantitative Reasoning (or Any Approved Ohio Transfer 36 Mathematics course) 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| INTD-1130 | Architectural Drafting for Interiors II | 3 |
| INTD-2300 | Interior Design Studio I | 3 |
| INTD-2380 | Fundamentals of Lighting | 3 |
| VC-1000 | Visual Communication Foundation | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Color and Textile Studio | ||
| 2D Design and Color | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| INTD-2400 | Interior Design Studio II | 3 |
| INTD-2460 | Interior Design Presentation | 3 |
| INTD-2471 | Professional Practice of Interior Design | 2 |
| INTD-2851 | Interior Design Field Experience | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II | ||
| Honors College Composition II | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Honors General Psychology | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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MATH-1100 Mathematical Explorations or MATH-1240 Contemporary Mathematics taken prior to Fall 2024 will be accepted to meet Mathematics requirements for this program.
MATH-1140, MATH-1141, MATH-1200, MATH-1270, and MATH-1280 can no longer count towards fulfilling the college-level mathematics requirement. These courses were re-classified as developmental mathematics by the state of Ohio in 2016. Tri-C established a 5-year transitioning window for students who had completed these courses prior to 2016 to apply them towards meeting graduation requirements, which expired in Summer 2021. It is highly recommended to see a counselor to determine the appropriate math required for your current major.