Associate of Applied Science (AAS-T) - Interior Design

Interior designers know how to plan and visually present a space to either an individual or business client. The Associate of Applied Sciences for Transfer (AAS-T) degree in interior design prepares students to enter both residential and commercial design fields. The Associate of Applied Science is built upon the technical courses required for job preparation but also includes a college-level general education component, which is common in structure for all such degrees.

Upon completion of the program students will have a portfolio that reflects a balance of presentation work that includes residential and commercial design, diverse solutions that are incorporated into the design, and will be able to demonstrate ability in both and hand drawn and computer generated drawings.

Learning Outcomes: • Upon completion of the program students will have a portfolio that reflects a balance of presentation work that includes residential and commercial design, diverse solutions that are incorporated into the design, and will be able to demonstrate ability in both and hand drawn and computer generated drawings. • Students will successfully demonstrate their understanding of the design process and how it applies to interior design, by successfully taking a design problem from start to finish, and will be able to communicate the design process, through a series of diagrams and hand sketches. • Design residential interiors and commercial office spaces that are functional and appealing according to the client program, cultural considerations, code requirements and industry standards. • Communicate (verbal and written) effectively using the vocabulary unique to the field of Interior Design and be able to market their designs to the customer. • Students will be able to integrate sustainable principles into the design phase. • Student will be able to select appropriate materials and products based on their knowledge of principles and elements, color theory, industry standards and client consideration.