This program is designed to provide graduates with basic knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the interior design discipline. The program consists of a core graphics sequence with additional courses in appropriate technical areas. Computer applications are integrated throughout the four semesters with a strong component in 2D and 3D computer graphics. The faculty consists of a certified interior designer as well as licensed architects and engineers.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the interior design program. The College will provide a list of appropriate laptops and wireless modem cards in April to all students who have been accepted to attend Alfred State College.
Required: Math A (algebra)
A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0 which is equivalent to a "C" average.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIAT | 1023 | Construction Methods & Materials | 3 |
| CIAT | 1184 | Architectural Graphics | 4 |
| CIAT | 1303 | Arch History & Theory | 3 |
| COMP | 1503 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| MATH | xxx3 | Math Elective | 3 |
| CIAT | 2201 | Arch Cptr Graphic App | 1 |
| 17 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIAT | 1433 | Fabrics & Furniture | 3 |
| CIAT | 2223 | History of Interiors | 3 |
| CIAT | 2394 | Arch Communications | 4 |
| LITR | 2603 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 16 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIAT | 2204 | Interior Design I | 4 |
| CIAT | 1443 | Color and Lighting | 3 |
| CIAT | 3304 | Commercial Buildings | 4 |
| SOCI | 1163 | Gen Sociology | 3 |
| HLTH | 1313 | Nutrition | 3 |
| 17 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CIAT | 2304 | Interior Design II | 4 |
| CIAT | 4403 | Adv Arch Comp Graphics | 3 |
| CIAT | 4422 | Portfolio Career Prep | 2 |
| BUAD | 4243 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FNAT | 1313 | Art History | 3 |
| 15 | |||
Entry level of student into math and composition/literature sequences is a function of student's high school preparation and mathematics and English placement examinations.
Minimum of "C" is required for CIAT 1184, CIAT 2394, CIAT 2204, and CIAT 2304.
Also required: One unit of Physical Education.