Course Descripons - The Art Institutes

Interior Design
INTERIOR DESIGN, Associate of Applied Science
Off ered at Cincinna� and Michigan
Program Mission
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program in Interior Design provides graduates industry-relevant knowledge and
skills necessary to secure an entry-level posi� on in the interior design profession. The program provides graduates with
the founda� on to become versa� le and socially responsible interior designers in this constantly evolving fi eld, to meet the
needs of all who u� lize interior space, whether to live, work, play, heal, or learn.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Contextual knowledge: Graduates will be able to make design decisions rela� ve to the needs and wants of the users of
the space with a� en� on to an interior designer’s social responsibili� es.
2. Design and problem-solving skills: Graduates will be able to implement the design process using cri� cal and crea� ve
thinking skills to solve problems appropriate to a client’s needs.
3. Communica� on: Graduates will have wri� en, oral, and visual communica� on skills and will be able to collaborate in
teams.
4. Professionalism: Graduates will demonstrate awareness of industry prac� ces and conduct themselves in a professional
manner.
5. Design principles: Graduates will be able to apply historic infl uences and design principles in order to deliver func� onally
and aesthe� cally-appropriate interior spaces.
6. Knowledge of the fi eld: Graduates will apply specifi c knowledge of the materials and components of interior environments.
7. Regula� ons: Graduates will have the ability to apply building codes, accessibility guidelines, and sustainable prac� ces
with considera� on given to human factors.
Program Descrip� on
Interior design courses are designed to cul� vate a student’s competencies and talents. Through their design solu� ons and
u� liza� on of the design process, students are encouraged to consider the needs and wants of the users of the space, building
codes, accessibility guidelines, and sustainability. The program’s founda� on lies in the understanding and applica� on
of the principles and elements of design. In addi� on, students will acquire both hand and computer skills to aid in visually
communica� ng their design ideas to all stakeholders. The program off ers a s� mula� ng learning environment led by highly
creden� aled, experienced , and dedicated faculty where commi� ed and talented students can develop their crea� vity and
acquire the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in interior design.
Gradua� on Requirements
To receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Interior Design, students must complete a minimum of 90 quarter-credits
with 24 quarter-credits in general educa� on courses and 66 in the specialty area with a cumula� ve GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and sa� sfy all por� olio requirements
including par� cipa� on in the Senior Por� olio Show and sa� sfy all fi nancial obliga� ons to The Illinois Ins� tute of Art.
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