Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the diploma program in Interior Design will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Apply the principles and elements of design within the parameters of ecological, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts.
• Apply creative and critical thinking skills to solve problems and issues in the interiors environment.
• Produce interior design drawings and documents using a variety of media, design techniques, and technology.
• Specify and select furniture, fixtures, equipment, and finish materials for interior spaces.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of interiors and architecture.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the associate of applied science degree program in Interior Design will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Apply design skills learned in the classroom to an interior design project.
• Utilize job-related terminology and communication techniques in a job environment.
• Apply the principles and elements of design within the parameters of ecological, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts.
• Apply creative and critical thinking skills to solve problems and issues in the interiors environment.
• Produce interior design drawings and documents using a variety of media, design techniques, and technology.
• Specify and select furniture, fixtures, equipment, and finish materials for interior spaces.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of interiors and architecture.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the certificate program in Interior Design Color Consultant will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Identify the design and color needs of clients and guide them in all color selections for the interior environment.
• Apply the principles and elements of design to interior design projects.
• Apply creative and critical thinking skills to solve problems and issues in the interiors environment.
• Produce interior design drawings and documents using a variety of media, design techniques, and technology. 
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.
  

Graduates of the certificate program in Interior Design Sales Consultant will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Apply the principles and elements of design to interior design projects.
• Research project requirements to develop an understanding of demands.
• Propose design solutions to meet project requirements using creative and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of interiors and architecture.

Graduates of the certificate program in Interior Design Technology will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Produce interior design drawings and documents using a variety of media, design techniques, and technology.
• Apply creative and critical thinking skills to solve problems and issues in the interiors environment.
• Apply the principles and elements of design to interior design projects.
• Communicate intentions with other professionals as required for planning and designing residential and commercial spaces.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the certificate program in Interior Design Specifier will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Specify furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and finish materials to achieve the project goals.
• Communicate intentions with other professionals as required for planning and designing residential and commercial spaces.
• Apply the principles and elements of design to interior design projects.
• Propose design solutions to meet project requirements using creative and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the certificate program in Kitchen and Bath Designer will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Apply the principles and elements of design within the parameters of ecological, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts.
• Apply creative and critical thinking skills to solve problems and issues within the kitchen and bath environment.
• Produce kitchen and bath drawings and documents using a variety of media, design techniques, and technology.
• Specify and select furniture, fixtures, equipment, and finish materials for kitchen and bath spaces.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.