Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills courses are
- College Readiness in English
- College Readiness for Quantitative Literacy
As a PPSC interior design student you will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of design, drafting, textiles, finish materials, graphic communication, space planning, residential design, commercial design and sustainability. Your studies will also include technical courses in AutoCAD and Revit software as well as courses that will prepare you for the industry. Your educational experience will include opportunities for hands-on experience and internships.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Interior Design degree program, students should be able to:
- Produce a comprehensive set of construction documents
- Produce presentation boards according to industry standards
- Create and present a project in front of a panel of industry experts
- Follow the complete design process, to include Programming, Location/Demographic Research, Concept Development, Space Planning, Construction Documentation, and Specifications
Additional information is available on the Interior Design web page.
Degree Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| ART 1005 | Digital Art Foundations I | 3 |
| or MGD 1011 | Adobe Photoshop I |
| ART 1110 | Art Appreciation GT-AH1 | 3 |
| or ART 1201 | Drawing I |
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COM 1250 | Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 |
| ENG 1031 | Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| or ENG 1021 | English Composition I : GT-CO1 |
| 3 |
| Career Math: | |
| |
| CAD 1105 | AutoCAD for Interiors | 4 |
| CAD 2227 | Revit for Interiors | 3 |
| CAD 2228 | Advanced Revit for Interiors | 3 |
| IND 1100 | Interior Design Fundamentals | 4 |
| IND 1102 | History of Interior Design | 3 |
| IND 2089 | Capstone | 4 |
| IND 2201 | Graphic Communication | 4 |
| IND 2206 | Interior Finishes | 2 |
| IND 2207 | Interior Design II- Space Planning and Human Factors | 3 |
| IND 2208 | Residential Design | 4 |
| IND 2211 | Commercial Design II | 4 |
| IND 2300 | Interior Construction | 4 |
| IND 2301 | Interior Design III ¿ Materials, Details, Codes, & Specs | 3 |
| IND 2500 | Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design | 3 |
| IND 2701 | Professional Practice for Interior Designers | 2 |
| IND 2702 | IND Portfolio Presentations | 3 |
| 7 |
| Sustainable Building Systems | |
| Sketchup | |
| Revit Architecture | |
| Advanced Revit Architecture | |
| Workshop | |
| Internship | |
| Internship | |
| Perspective&Rendering Technique | |
| Commerical Design I | |
| Accessorizing | |
| Lighting Design | |
| Sustainable Design | |
| Interior Design IV - Special Applications | |
| Adobe Photoshop I | |
| Adobe Illustrator I | |
| Adobe InDesign | |
| Typography I | |
| Total Hours | 75 |