Associate Degree in Interior Design
Fox Valley Technical College
Key Information
Campus location
Appleton, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 9,633 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Surroundings have an enormous influence on people’s lives. Put your creativity to work in this exciting career field as an interior designer. You will learn how to plan the arrangement of interior space and coordinate the selection and sales of furniture, draperies, and other fabrics, floor coverings, and interior accessories. You will also learn the skills you need to accurately bid project proposals. You’ll learn both residential and commercial design. Through elective courses, you can explore options such as kitchen and bath planning, window treatments, wall finishes, or flooring. Internships will help you gain the practice and confidence to create design projects for clients.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Technical Studies
- Fundamentals of Design
- Basic Interior Design
- Color Theory
- Drafting Skills for Interiors
- Commercial CAD
- Textiles
- History of Furniture
- Computer Basics for Design
- Construction Applications - Mechanical & Lighting
- Presentation Techniques
- Advanced Interior Design
- Business Principles for Interior Design
- Introduction to Commercial Design
- Internship 1 Interior Design
General Studies
- Written Communication
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
- Math w Business Apps
- Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
- Economics
- Psychology of Human Relations
Suggested Electives
- Interior Design Study Tour
- Reupholstery
- Flooring
- Advanced CAD
- Interior Display
Program Outcome
- Apply the design process to interior design projects.
- Apply fundamentals of design.
- Apply interior design business practices.
- Design within the parameters of the built environment.
- Integrate Codes that impact the interior environment.
- Integrate industry guidelines that impact the interior environment.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Flooring/Window Treatment/Wall Covering Consultant.
- Furniture Sales & Space Planner.
- Interior Designer.
- Retail/Design Consultant.
- Visual Merchandiser.