Interior Design and Interior Architecture, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (6 terms)
Interior Designers are creative business professionals who have the ability to innovatively solve design problems functionally and aesthetically while also improving the overall health, safety and welfare of users through design.
The Interior Design and Interior Architecture program prepares and equips students to practice and serve the community by providing education and training in residential design, commercial design, sustainability, and other areas of specialization in the field of interior design.
This highly interactive program is taught with a student-centered approach within a positive and respectful learning environment. Students are provided with a combination of classroom projects, hands-on training, and classroom instruction that emphasizes ethical, creative, technical, and responsible problem solving design.
Students study all areas of interior design and interior architecture including, but not limited to: Residential Design, Commercial Design, Hospitality Design, Product Design, Sustainable Design, Historical Design, and software including Photoshop, SketchUp, and Revit. Students also learn professional practice concepts and are able to apply those concepts toward assembling a portfolio and resume which are then used to obtain an internship in the field of interior design. Additionally, students have the option of attending numerous field trips to major urban cities such as Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City and more. Other national and international trips are open to students at various times throughout the year.
For individuals interested in entering the Interior Design and Interior Architecture Program at Kirkwood Community College, existing knowledge of basic computer applications is highly recommended. If you are currently a high school student, any additional training or classes you can take relating to art, design or drafting will assist in building your knowledge of design as you prepare to enter the Interior Design and Interior Architecture Program at Kirkwood.
A laptop is required for this program.
Career Opportunities
- interior design and architecture firms
- manufacturer’s representative
- furniture design
- kitchen design and dealerships
- residential design
- residential staging
- commercial design firms
- contract furniture dealerships
- historic preservation or restoration
- interior design photography
- professional rendering (manual or digital)
- model building
- upholstery workrooms
- professional organizations
- sustainability consultant
- design journalist
- lighting design
- sales and retail
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CON-101 | Architectural Plans and Specs | 3 |
| INT-126 | Intro to Interior Design 1 | 3 |
| INT-128 | Historical Interior/Architec 1 | 3 |
| INT-129 | SketchUp for Interior Design 1 | 3 |
| INT-312 | Interior Design Topics 1 | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Regional Perspectives-Int Des 1 | ||
| Global Perspective-Int Design 1 | ||
| Term Totals: | 14 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| INT-132 | Theories and Visual Apps 1 | 3 |
| INT-300 | Textiles for Interior Design 1 | 3 |
| INT-201 | Revit ID I 1 | 3 |
| INT-185 | Architectural Photoshop 1 | 1 |
| ART-133 | Drawing | 3 |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Human Relations in Management | ||
| Intro to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| INT-200 | Interior Design Studio 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Composition II: Technical Writing | ||
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Term Totals: | 9 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| INT-206 | Residential Design I 1 | 4 |
| INT-207 | Commercial Design I 1 | 4 |
| INT-211 | CAD REVIT for Interior Design II 1 | 3 |
| CON-316 | Sustainable Construct Science | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 14 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| INT-208 | Costing/Estimating Interiors 1 | 3 |
| INT-216 | Residential Design II 1 | 4 |
| INT-217 | Commercial Design II 1 | 4 |
| INT-218 | Professional Practice & Dev 1 | 3 |
| INT-262 | Interior Codes 1 | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 17 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| INT-932 | Internship 1 | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 3 | |
| Program Totals: | 73 | |
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Minimum C- required to graduate
Optional Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INT-924 | Honors Project | 1 |
| INT-928 | Independent Study | 1-3 |