CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes
CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes
CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes
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INTERIOR<br />
DESIGN<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
Interior designers must have a thorough understanding of efficient space planning, human factors, color,<br />
pattern, lighting, furniture, and materials. <strong>The</strong>se elements are essential to the creation of residential<br />
and commercial spaces. Whether working for architectural or interior design firms, hotel or restaurant<br />
chains, department or furniture stores, or independently as consultants or firm owners, accomplished<br />
designers are adept at working with clients and understanding their needs. Students begin with a<br />
foundation in basic rendering and perspective, have the opportunity to build the aesthetic and technical<br />
problem-solving skills and discover the difference between designing for architectural firms, retail<br />
stores, hotels and restaurants. Students have the opportunity to learn how to keep accurate records<br />
and discover how to buy wholesale, enter a world where color, texture, fabric, and light are instruments<br />
that paint an environment, and are introduced to computer-aided drafting (CAD) and sample the<br />
real world of interior design in the studio, the showroom, and the business planning office.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Interior Design Bachelor’s degree program is to graduate<br />
students prepared for their profession, able to conceive and execute viable, creative<br />
design solutions in diverse occupations within current market realities.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Design <strong>The</strong>ory: Graduates will apply theories and knowledge of design<br />
to develop creative solutions to interior design problems<br />
2. Problem Solving: Graduates will solve interior design problems within the<br />
constraints of applicable codes and industry standards<br />
3. Communication: Graduates will demonstrate the communication<br />
skills needed for success in the interior design field<br />
4. Material Use: Graduates will produce effective designs using appropriate materials and products<br />
5. Professionalism: Graduates will conduct themselves in accord with the<br />
professional and ethical standards of the interior design profession<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA