Interior Design Degree Requirements

2009-2010 Catalog
Interior Design

This program emphasizes preparation for a career as an interior designer. The student will learn to develop not only creative abilities and how to express them, but also the methods and processes needed to practice design responsibly and profitably.

Students enrolled in this program can expect additional expenses of approximately $2500 for textbooks, course materials, equipment, and project supplies.

Program Admission Requirements:

  • Attend an Interior Design Program Orientation prior to first registration. Call the Interior Design Office at 303.797.5922 for an appointment.
  • Complete ACCUPLACER assessment with the following minimum scores: 80 on Reading Comprehension, 95 on Sentence Skills and 57 on Arithmetic.

Exceptions to the required ACCUPLACER assessment will be made for students who:

  • Achieved equivalent ACT or SAT scores (within the last two years) or
  • Have earned a college degree (Associate or higher); or
  • Have completed a college-level mathematics and college-level writing course with a grade
  • of “C” or higher; or
  • Have completed any necessary remedial course(s), if required, with a grade of “C” or higher before taking Interior Design courses.

Call the ACC Testing Center at 303.797.5993 to determine procedures, location and/or hours of operation.

Students wishing to transfer in General Education credits to fulfill degree requirements must have official transcripts sent to ACC Admissions and Records Office and fill out a request for transcript evaluation form. Call the Admissions and Records office at 303.797.5621 for further information about this process.

Students wishing to transfer in Interior Design credits to fulfill degree requirements must go through a portfolio review prior to beginning the program. After attending an orientation, call 303.797.5922 for an appointment to review an interior design portfolio only. This will not include a transcript evaluation for General Education.

NOTE: All courses required for this A.A.S. degree must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to meet admission and graduation requirements.

General Education Courses (15 credit hours)
ENG 131Technical Writing3 credits
COM 125Interpersonal Communication3 credits
MAT 108Technical Math4 credits
CIS 118Introduction to PC Applications3 credits
Electives as determined by Department Chair2 credits
Major Courses(60 credit hours)
IND 100Interior Design Fundamentals4 credits
IND 107History of Interior Design3 credits
IND 111Drafting for Interiors4 credits
IND 112Graphic Communication4 credits
IND 114Space Planning3 credits
IND 117Interior Textiles2 credits
IND 118Interior Finishes2 credits
IND 151Residential Design4 credits
IND 152Commercial Design I2 credits
IND 200Kitchen and Bath Design4 credits
IND 201Commercial Design II4 credits
IND 205Professional Practice for Interior Designers2 credits
IND 211Interior Construction4 credits
IND 225Lighting Design2 credits
IND 278Workshop: Design Research1 credit
IND 275Special Topics2 credit
IND 289Capstone: Advanced Design3 credits
CAD 101Computer Aided Drafting I3credits
CAD 101Computer Aided Drafting II3 credits
MGD 101Introduction to Computer Graphics3 credits
General Electives (10 credits)
Students must choose ten credit hours from the following:
BUS 115, BUS 125, MAR 117, MAR 126, MAR 160, IND 160, IND 207 or ART 110
Total 75 credit hours