Covers the fundamentals of math, including fractions, decimals, percentages, statistics, simple business and consumer math, the metric system, and simple geometry.

Explores 9 essay styles, reviews grammar and MLA fundamentals, and improves both verbal and written communication skills.

Covers the entire profession of interior design, including an overview of the industry, customer base, operations, and direction of the ever-changing field.

Covers the origins of color, color consistency, means of expression, formal qualities, color qualities, color temperatures, color perspective, composition, and psychological interpretation.

Analyzes artistic development in architecture, sculpture, and painting from the Prehistoric era to the Gothic period.

Covers the Patriarchs and Major and Minor Prophets from Genesis to Malachi and their historical context.

Expands on the fundamentals of Math 1 and introduces students to salary and wage calculation, business math, measurement and conversions, and algebra.

Revisits key concepts from English 1 and focuses on reading and discussing short stories, poetry and song, film, and a novella.

An introduction to the tools and techniques of basic drawing/drafting communication in the architectural/interior design professions. This course serves as the foundation of necessary graphic skills used by professionals in the field.

Covers the basic concepts of design principles with emphasis on creativity within the evolution process of design. Class projects cover the understanding of composition, balance, form, interest, negative and positive spaces, color definition, and the ability to recognize quality design.

Covers the history of architectural interiors from ancient Egypt through the Renaissance. It examines the social, economic, political, technological, and regional influences to interior design and of these periods. It includes discussions of the design of famous buildings.

Expands on the knowledge of Drafting 1 investigating scaled drawings as the basis to space planning and as a vital tool to the designer in developing conceptual ideas and communicating them to clients and contractors.

Examines the history of furnishings and accessories from historic to present times by identifying important design periods and the cultural / societal influences.

Analyzes artistic development in architecture, sculpture, and painting from the Early Renaissance to the Post Modern era.

Covers the writers of the New Testament and their historical context and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Examines the history of furnishings and accessories from historic to present times by identifying important design periods and the cultural /societal influences.

An introduction to 35 millimeter SLR camera use and the fundamentals of black and white and color photography compositions as an art form.

Involves human skeletal analysis and descriptive drawing techniques, to describe and interpret the human form.

Includes a residential plan and program that is given to the student. The goals, tastes, and demographics of the client are outlined with the student completing the plan with furniture layout, selection of furniture and fixtures, fabrics, window treatments and interior finishes. Presentation will include a colored plan, rendering or maquette and finish/color boards. A verbal presentation will be made and the project critiqued by faculty.

Covers architectural interiors from Neoclassicism to the present, with an emphasis on the history of modern design. It examines the social, economic, political, technological, and regional influences to interior design and of these periods, including discussions of the design of famous buildings and designers.

Explores the concepts and methods of programming and planning the design solution to a problem for residential spaces. Students will use a sequence of tasks to analyze, organize, and interpret the problem given, creating practical and comfortable spaces that serve their intended purposes.

Introduces the basics of perspective representation and construction. Rendering I covers one-point method of perspective drawings. Use of coloring media is also required. A hands-on “how-to” course.

Expands on the photography skills and concepts of B244 and introduces students to darkroom film development.

An introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication, which focuses on learning and applying the skills needed to improve the quality of interpersonal communication and interpersonal relationships with a variety of people.includes modeling and selecting appropriate clothes based on body type.

An introduction to the basic use of 2-D Computer Aided Drafting (CAD software). The subject is handled on a strictly introductory level, specified to interior design.

Presents a more complex project involving floor plan modifications. The project requires students to research the clients’ projected style/taste, needs, and wants. Presentation will also include a colored plan, rendering or maquette and finish/color boards. A verbal presentation will be made and the project critiqued by faculty.

Provides further programming and planning for commercial spaces by stressing accessibility for the physically challenged (ADA). Students work on creative use of space with a concept basis.

Further exploration of three-dimensional drawings introducing the 2-point method of perspective drawings. Continue refining rendering skills, line quality and representation of various interior finish materials.

This course studies overall textile technology issues in a systematic manner to identify fibers, yarns and textiles types used in both residential and commercial interiors. Basic categories of: types of weaves, weights, descriptive information and suitable applications. Uses of trim and fittings, coloring methods, finishing options available and identifying major fabric houses will be studied.

Continues the study and practice of two-dimensional drafting and design, with extensive drawing exercises and more complex shapes and commands.

Presents a program for a commercial space. Students work with the architectural shell of the space and develop complete space planning for the given contract project; considerable interior styling and detailing required. A reflected ceiling plan will be completed following the development of a lighting design concept. Presentation will also include a colored plan, rendering of elevations and finish/color boards. A verbal presentation will be made and the project critiqued by faculty.

Takes a psychological approach to explore classic and current trends in organizational communication and human relations in the work environment.

Examines the basic concepts of the economy and their applications to problems and policies.   Concepts include supply and demand, market and prices, income distribution, allocation of resources, contemporary economic issues, and personal finance.

An introduction to sales fundamentals, including various sales approaches, overcoming objections, closing, market research, and communications.

Consists of the execution of a more complex project with a well defined program. Completion of this project will demonstrate the student’s technical skills, growth,and a more sophisticated design sense. The culmination of this project will be a formal design presentation. Design faculty will evaluate drafting and drawing skills, rendering, thoroughness, and aesthetic judgment.

Teaches students advanced concepts and techniques of computer aided design. Through participation in class, completing project assignments and the readings, students will successfully apply these concepts and techniques to the 3-D computer modeling process.

Introduces the study of basic construction materials and methods, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and finishing components.

A study of the business components of interior design, including discussions on codes, materials and products, and interior designers’ legal responsibilities/ethics, project management, material take-offs, budgets, estimates, proposals, project pricing methods, finish schedules, and specifications.

An overview of the American legal system and basic laws that apply to contract sales, copyright and trademark, negotiations, product liability, and setting up a business.

A continuation of 3-dimensional design applications, including rendering using computer aided design software.

The thesis project for every Interior Design student. The student chooses a plan and program to complete the project. Growth in taste development, technical skills, understanding space and scale, as well as presentation techniques will be demonstrated. A complete project budget and program is submitted in this studio class. Students prepare to make a presentation to a selected professional design review board.

A cooperative venture between the interior design profession and the college to provide the student with on-the-job training. Skills learned in the classroom will be utilized in the work place as much as possible. Students must maintain a minimum work schedule of 6 hours per week and attend regular Internship Review sessions.

Enables students to maximize their internship opportunity through activities monitored by the instructor. Journal entries and meetings with the teacher and coordinator are required to monitor the internship.

Designed to help students with the transition from college life to the professional world.  Classroom activities include completing job applications, writing resumes and cover letters, and practicing interviewing skills in a mock-interview final.

Students polish their work and prepare a portfolio in preparation for graduation. Also, pointers about interviewing for Interior Design positions and the nature of the workplace are explored.

An introduction to the operation and formation of small retail business enterprises, emphasizing managerial functions, business plans, merchandising, establishing and maintaining professional relationships, and trend analysis.