Associate of Arts - Interior Architecture and Design

The School of Interior Architecture & Design's AA program is designed to provide students with a foundation in design theory, technique, and technical skill in line with today's industry standards. Graduates of the program are equipped for a seamless transition into the school's BFA program. Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria: Interior Design Skills • Demonstrate creative approaches to spatial organization, use of material and lighting • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the laws, codes and standards that impact fire and life safety by correctly applying professional standards to space planning and layouts • Demonstrate a basic understanding of ADA and Universal Design principles in interior design solutions • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human factors and behavior in the built environment by creating informed design solutions • Create construction drawings and documents • Demonstrate an understanding of movements and traditions in interior design, architecture and furniture by applying precedents design solutions

Problem Solving Skills • Present design solutions by creating ideation sketches, bubble diagrams and preliminary drawings

Technical Design Skills • Effectively apply principles of two and three dimensional design through both traditional and digital media • Effectively apply color in all aspects of visual communication • Visualize basic concepts through sketching and space planning

Communication Skills • Communicate design ideas using accurate design vocabulary

Building Systems • Demonstrate an understanding of both basic construction and non-structural systems such as ceilings, flooring and interior walls in design ideas

Global Perspective • Demonstrate an understanding of social, economic and cultural influences in interior designs

Professional Readiness • Produce basic materials required for an entry-level job search

*Note App Fee Waiver in effect for ApplyBoard to reduce the application fee to $50*