CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes

INTERIOR
DESIGN
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: 8 QUARTERS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Our Associate’s level Interior Design degree program is carefully balanced and designed to provide
a three-dimensional understanding of space, form, and function. In early courses, students have
the opportunity to learn the basics of drawing, drafting, color, and design, and the fundamentals of
space planning and perspective. In later quarters, students have the opportunity to receive training in
working drawings, detailing, life safety codes, and learn about textiles and the history of design.
PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the Interior Design Associate degree program is to prepare students
to function as professionals who are able to develop viable creative solutions
within residential ssettings and limited commercial applcations.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Design Theory: Graduates will apply theories and knowledge of design
to develop creative solutions to interior design problems
2. Codes & Standards: Solve interior design problems in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards
3. Communication: Graduates will demonstrate the communication
skills needed for success in the interior design field
4. Material Use: Graduates will produce effective designs using appropriate materials and products
5. Professionalism: Graduates will conduct themselves in accord with the
professional and ethical standards of the interior design profession
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