Program Info
Program Description
Provides a comprehensive foundation of study, emphasizing the development of theoretical, practical, and technical skills within the interior environment. This specialization is developed and formed utilizing sequential courses with specific course work in environmental psychology, architectural and interior construction materials and components, lighting and environmental systems, and a range of studio classes. The environmental systems course group will focus on building codes, sustainability, and energy conservation. Graphic, oral and written communication, and presentation skills will be evaluated and enhanced. Computer applications are employed and utilized across the core courses to assist students in developing a broad range of computer skills including Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Produce 2-D and 3-D schematic construction drawings employing technical manual and computer generated architectural drafting skills.
- Exhibit artistic 2-D and 3-D visual communication and presentation skills conveying interior environments through perspective drawing, sketching, rendering and model making.
- Exhibit proficient written communication skills essential to conveying aesthetic concepts, specifications, installation instructions and programming documents.
- Professionally present aesthetic and functional design solutions for small-scale commercial and residential projects that meet user physiological, sociological and psychological needs and its impact on environmental, energy and economic issues.
- Create a professional-quality student design portfolio to successfully enter a career in the interior design industry or pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.
Students who complete this degree will have learned skills and abilities that will assist in seeking entry-level positions in the field of Interior Design and related disciplines or transfer to a four-year program. In addition, many of the core Interior Design courses will transfer to Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State University.
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Color Consultant
- Facility Manager
- Interior Designer
- Residential Designer
- Sales Representative:
- Commercial Furniture Showroom
- Home Furnishings
- Manufacturers Representative
Prospective Interior Design majors should meet with the Interior Design Program Coordinator to discuss their program and sequence of study in that introductory courses may be offered in the Winter semester as well as the Fall. Call the Interior Design Program Coordinator at 313-845-9814 or e-mail crichert@hfcc.edu to schedule an appointment.
General Education
See General Education Requirements for details.
Program Requirements
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing | 3.00 |
|
English Composition or Communication: Complete one |
3.00 |
|
Interior Design: Complete two |
6.00 |
|
Computer Technology: Complete one |
3.00 |