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Interior Design A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- El Centro
Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Interior Design webpage and your academic advisor at the El Centro campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Interior Design. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Interior Design. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
More than just decorators, designers draw from many disciplines — including architecture, product design and environmental psychology — to plan the functionality and interior environment of buildings. Designers need to understand construction, furniture, fixtures, equipment, materials, accessibility and building codes. The AAS degree will prepare you to work as a design assistant with the potential to realize full professional status and independent practice. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. ALL INDS courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to advance through the program. Students must also pass a computer literacy exam to enroll in the Interior Design Program.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
INDS 1311 – Fundamentals of Interior Design
INDS 1301 – Basic Elements of Design
INDS 1319 – Technical Drawing for Interior Designers
INDS 1351 – History of Interiors I
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE * This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
INDS 1300 – Interior Design Drafting Applications
INDS 1352 – History of Interiors II
INDS 2313 – Residential Design I
INDS 2321 – Presentation Drawing
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
INDS 1315 – Materials, Methods and Estimating
INDS 2307 – Textiles for Interior Design
INDS 2335 – Residential Design II
INDS 2317 – Rendering Techniques
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your faculty or advisor for placement in Cooperative Education Course.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
INDS 1345 – Commercial Design I
INDS 2315 – Lighting for Interior Designers
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course. OR
- SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Interior Design A.A.S.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS