Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree
This program provides the student with an in-depth study of architecture, CAD, and interior design skills necessary for a career as an Interior Designer and/or Kitchen and Bath Designer, through the exploration of design concepts. Students enrolled in the program learn to develop creative abilities through the study of visual elements and principles of design. Students will learn to prepare design graphics through sketching, manual drafting, and computer-generated presentation drawings.
Successful completion of the AAS degree in Interior Design at FRCC will articulate up to 90 semester credits for the Interior Design Bachelor degree program at The Art Institute of Colorado. If a student plans to transfer, specific General Education Courses must be taken at FRCC. Please contact Nowell Vincent for more information.
Successful completion of the AAS degree in Interior Design and the Kitchen and Bath certificate at FRCC facilitates the educational requirements to become an eligible candidate to sit for the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) examination to become an NCIDQ certified designer.
Successful completion of the Kitchen and Bath Certificate, accredited by the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) facilitates the minimum credits required for eligibility to sit for the AKBD (Associate in Kitchen and Bath Design) exam. Visit http://www.nkba.org/Learn/Professionals/Certification/AKBD.aspx for more information.
For more information on these educational routes, please contact Nowell Vincent at 970.204.8170.
Requirements
Students are recommended to meet with an advisor prior to registration as course sequence is crucial for successful completion within 2 years. The Larimer Campus Advisor for Interior Design and Kitchen and Bath is Nowell Vincent, nowell.vincent@frontrange.edu (970-204-8170). Students who do not meet with an advisor prior to registration should take the following courses the first semester: AEC 101, IND 105, IND 107 and IND 112.
Required Courses
| AEC101 | Basic Architectural Drafting | 4 |
| AEC121 | Construction Materials and Systems | 3 |
| CAD105 | AutoCAD for Interiors | 4 |
| CAD224 | Revit Architecture | 3 |
| IND105 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| IND107 | History of Interior Design | 3 |
| IND112 | Graphic Communication | 4 |
| IND114 | Space Planning | 3 |
| IND116 | Estimating Interior Materials | 3 |
| IND120 | Interior Design II - Space Planning and Human Factors | 3 |
| IND200 | Kitchen and Bath Design | 4 |
| IND206 | Communication in Design | 1 |
| IND213 | Portfolio Presentations | 3 |
| IND220 | Interior Design III - Materials, Details, Codes, & Specs | 3 |
| IND225 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| IND231 | Sustainable Design | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 50 |
Students successfully completing BOTH CAD 101 and CAD 102 may use these earned credits (6 credits) in replace of the CAD 105 (4 credit) requirement.
General Education Courses
English
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:
| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
| MAT107 | Career Mathematics | 3 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Note: Students desiring professional advancement in this field through transfer should consider taking MAT 121 (4 credits) and MAT 122 (3 credits) or MAT 166 (5 credits) or higher to satisfy general education requirements in mathematics.
General Studies
Select three courses (9 credits) from the Approved Elective List. Please Note: AEC, CAD, and IND coursework cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements in this program. Recommended courses include ART 132, ART 139, ART 240 and any Communication course.
Required General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 65
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