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For more complete information please refer to the
MSU-GF 2007-2008 Catalog
Tuition and Fees $5964
Application Fee $30
Books and Supplies $1400
   

INTERIOR DESIGN
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Catalog 2007-2008

Advisor: Julie Myers

This program is offered both at MSU - Great Falls and the College of Technology in Bozeman

The Interior Design program has been developed to prepare students with a wide variety of skills and competencies for entry into various areas of the design field, ranging from residential to commercial
design. MSU- Great Falls is a National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Endorsed School. The College of Technology in Bozeman follows the same curricula as Great Falls, but is not a NKBA endorsed program. Students in the Great Falls program may choose to complete 70 additional internship hours to earn a certification in the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to:

  • Understand of the theory and history of design and apply design principles and elements to their projects.

  • Communicate in the language of interior design using listening, verbal, and written skills to interact with clients.

  • Communicate graphically according to current architectural and NKBA standards using both hand-drafting and AutoCAD techniques.

  • Demonstrate research abilities and critical thinking in space planning, selection of finish materials and application of codes for residential and commercial projects.

  • Increase their body of knowledge in a wide variety of areas including construction and finish materials, color and lighting technologies, NKBA guidelines, residential and commercial codes,
    sustainability and professional practice.

  • Employ creative skills to create presentations of their projects using hand- and AutoCAD drafting and rendering and professional sample boards and finish schedules.
Required Skills
OO 107 Keyboarding Basics OR Challenge Exam
Fall Semester     
Course No. Title
Credits
DE
161
Introduction to Design
3†
DE
162
Interior Design Graphics
3†
DE
164
Historic Interiors
3†
DE
166
Textiles & Interior Finish Materials
3†
CET
173
Architectural Construction and Materials
3†
CIT
110
Introduction to Computers
3
SUBTOTAL
18
Spring Semester
Course No. Title
Credits
DE 163* Presentation Drawing
3†
DE 165* Contemporary Interiors
3†
DE 168* Space Planning
3†
DE 264* Light, Color, Lighting Systems
3†
DRFT 156 Introduction to CAD
3†
ENGL 121** English Composition I
3
SUBTOTAL
18
Fall Semester
Course No. Title
Credits
COMM 135 Interpersonal Communication
3
DE 261* Field Study
3†
DE 262* Studio I
4†
DE 267* Architectural CAD
3†
DE 270* Kitchen and Bath I
3†
SUBTOTAL
16
Spring Semester
Course No. Title
Credits
DE 263* Studio II
4†
DE 265* Professional Practices
3†
MATH 104** Business Mathematics
4
    Electives
6
SUBTOTAL
17

Total Program Credits 69~    Top
Suggested Electives (6 credits required)
Course No. Title
Credits
DE 271* Kitchen and Bath II
3
ACCT 101* Accounting Procedures I
3
ART 101 Intro to Visual Arts
3
ART 140 Drawing I
3
BUS 106 Introduction to Business
3
BUS 220* Sales
3
ENGL 124* Business & Professional Comm
3
BUS 280 Desktop Publishing
3
BUS 200* Architectural Desktop
3
DRFT 256* 3-D CAD
3
PSY 101 General Psychology
3
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology
3

~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedule.

+ A grade of "C" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment
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