2010-2011 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.