(65 hrs. min.) CIP: 50.0408 School of Arts and Design, (505) 428‐1731
The interior design program prepares students in the areas of commercial, residential and institutional design. Study of design and architectural principles, digital technologies, sustainability and business practices provides students with the capabilities they need to practice interior design and begin their professional interior design internship. Upon completion of the 65-hour interior design degree and a four-year professional internship, or a 95-hour interior design degree and a three-year professional internship, graduates are qualified to take the National Council of Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) exam. Students should select all courses in consultation with an adviser. To schedule an advisement appointment call (505) 428-1664.
NOTE: A.A.S. degrees are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in specific occupations; they are not generally intended to transfer to four-year institutions. For more information on transfer, please refer to Page 34 of this catalog, or speak with an academic adviser.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
• Present construction documents demonstrating proficiency in technical drawing skills and systems and building codes.
• Apply the design process and principles, create interiors that meet varied human environmental needs.
• Apply design and business principles, practices and ethics to project management.
• Create interiors that use furniture, fabrics, decorative elements and finishes appropriate to project requirements.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (30 HRS. MIN.) Communications (9 hrs.)
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) ENGL 119 Professional Communication (3) [or]
ENGL 216 Technical Writing (3) SPCH 111 Public Speaking (3) [or]
SPCH 225 Small-Group Communication (3) Math (3 hrs.)
BSAD 112 Business Math (3) [or]
MATH 119 Applications of Mathematics for Nonscience Majors (3)
Science (4 hrs.)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs.) Choose from the following:
ANTH 112 The Nature of Culture (3) PSYC 111 Psychology I (3)
SOCI 111 Introduction to Sociology (3) Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hrs. min.)
Choose from the following recommended courses:
AHST 201 Art History I (3) AHST 204 Modern Art (3) ARTS 120L Color Theory (3) HUMS 211 Humanities I (4) Computers/Technology (6 hrs. min.) Program-specific computer courses (6 min.)
Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) or Dance (2 hrs. min.)
CORE REQUIREMENTS: (32 HRS. MIN.)
ARCH 111L Introduction to Architecture Drawing (3) ARCH 112 Materials Research and Design I (3)
ARCH 121 Architectural Graphics (3) ARTS 298 Arts and Design Internship (1-6) DESN 134 Interior Architecture (3)
DESN 135 Introduction to Interior Design (3) DESN 142 Residential and Commercial Lighting (1) DESN 144 Kitchen and Bath Design (3)
DESN 170 Textiles: Study of Fabrics (3) DESN 238 Contract Design/Office Planning (3)
DESN 239 Residential/Architecture and Interior Design (3) DESN 280 Business Practice for Designers (3)
RELATED REQUIREMENTS: (3 HRS. MIN.)
Choose 3 hours from the following courses for the 65-credit-hour degree or 30 hours for the 95-credit-hour degree:
AHST 201 Art History I (3) AHST 202 Art History II (3)
ARCH 123 Introduction to Architecture (3) ARCH 235 Design Presentation (3) ARTS 113L 2-Dimensional Design (3) ARTS 116L 3-Dimensional Design (3) ARTS 120L Color Theory (3)
DESN 132 Preserving and Renovating Historic Interiors (3) DESN 180 Introduction to 20/20 Design (1)
DESN 185L Trade Mart Field Trip (3) [May be repeated twice]
DESN 200L Design Studio (1)
ARTS 296L Fine Art Portfolio Development (3) DESN 270 Interior Design Studio (3)
DESN 290 Interior Design License (1) ARTS 298 Arts and Design Internship (1-3) [or]
DESN 299 Cooperative Education (1-2)
PHOT 140 Photography and Studio Lighting I (3)
WOOD 111 Introduction to the Fine Art of Woodworking (5) WOOD 130 Furniture Design (3)
NOTE: See “College Success Course Requirement” on Page 10.
SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF REQUIRED COURSES Fall Semester/16 Credits
ARCH 111L Introduction to Architecture Drawing (3) ARCH 112 Materials Research and Design I (3) DESN 134 Interior Architecture (3)
DESN 135 Introduction to Interior Design (3) ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3)
Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) or Dance (1) Spring Semester/16 Credits Min.
ARCH 121 Architectural Graphics (3)
DESN 142 Residential and Commercial Lighting (1) DESN 239 Residential/Architecture and Interior Design (3) Humanities (3 min.)
Program‐specific computer course (3 min.) SPCH 111 Public Speaking (3) [or]
SPCH 225 Small‐Group Communication (3) Fall Semester/16 Credits
BSAD 112 Business Math (3) [or]
MATH 119 Applications of Mathematics for Nonscience Majors (3) Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs.)
DESN 170 Textiles: Study of Fabrics (3) ENGL 119 Professional Communication (3) [or]
ENGL 216 Technical Writing (3)
Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) or Dance (1) Program‐specific computer course (3 min.)
Summer Semester/1 Credit Min.
ARTS 298 Arts and Design Internship (1‐3) [or]
DESN 299 Cooperative Education (1) Spring Semester/16 Credits
DESN 238 Contract Design/Office Planning (3) DESN 243 Kitchen and Bath Design (3) DESN 280 Business Practice for Designers (3) Science (4)
Related requirement (3)
TOTAL 65 CREDITS MIN.
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
MEDIA ARTS
(65 hrs. min.) CIP: 50.0401 School of Business and Applied Technologies, (505) 428‐1332
A.A.S. degrees in media arts are available in three concentrations: graphic and interactive design, audio production and Web design. An A.A.S. degree in Media Arts provides students with employable skills in web design, multimedia, and digital layout design. They also receive a general education foundation. Emphasis is placed on mastery of industry software and hardware applications.
NOTE: A.A.S. degrees are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in specific occupations; they are not generally intended to transfer to four-year institutions. For more information on transfer, please refer to Page 34 of this catalog, or speak with an academic adviser.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate proficiency in written, oral and visual communication within a variety of electronic media.
• Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of electronic media.
• Develop professional portfolios.
• Demonstrate proficiency in project management.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (20 HRS. MIN.) Communications (6 hrs.)
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) ENGL 216 Technical Writing (3) [or]
MART 170 Writing for Mass Media (3) Math/Science (3 hrs. min.)
BSAD 112 Business Math (3) [or]
MATH 119 Applications of Mathematics for Nonscience (3) Majors or higher
[or]
Science course (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs.)
BSAD 235 Human Relations in the Workplace (3) (recommended) [or]
Social/Behavioral Sciences course (3) Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hrs.)
HUMS 191 Media and Culture (3) (recommended) [or]
Humanities course (3)
Computers/Technology (3 hrs. min.) MART 130 Web Design I (3)
Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) or Dance (2 hrs. min.)
CORE REQUIREMENTS: (23 HRS. MIN.) MART 118 Communication Design (3) MART 119 Digital Skills (3)
MART 121 Adobe Illustrator (3)*
[or]
MART 123 Adobe InDesign (3) MART 154 DVD Production (2) MART 180 Photoshop I (3)
MART 187 Electronic Color Theory and Practice (1) MART 188 Adobe Lightroom (2)
MART 189 Copyright and Media (1) MART 280 Photoshop II (3)
MART 284 Advanced Digital Projects (3) [or]
MART 296 Portfolio and Professional Presentation (3) MART 298/9 Internship or Cooperative Education (1 hr. min.) or approved work experience
*Students seeking the Graphic and Interactive Design concentration must take MART 121 and MART 123.
Students may fulfill the requirements for one of the named concentrations below, or may select a minimum of 22 credit hours from approved Media Arts classes and other approved courses, to fulfill requirements for an Associate of Applied Science Media Arts degree.
AUDIO PRODUCTION CONCENTRATION: (22 HRS. MIN.) CIP: 10.0203
Students acquire the skills related to audio recording in the studio and/or field as well as digital audio creation, and editing. Students will be positioned for advanced educational opportunities and they will have the necessary skills for entry and mid-level positions at professional audio, film, radio or multi-media studios, successfully engage in freelance work, or independently produce content for distribution and performance.
CORE REQUIREMENTS: (22 HRS. MIN.) MART 160 Audio Production I (3) MART 163 Sound for Film (3) MART 165 Audio Field Recording (2) MART 260 Audio Production II (3) Approved electives (11 HRS. MIN.)
GRAPHIC AND INTERACTIVE DESIGN CONCENTRATION:
(25 HRS. MIN.) CIP: 50.0409
Students acquire skills in graphic design, print media, and web design, as well as the fundamentals in animation, multimedia, and digital film. Upon completion of this concentration students will be prepared for a variety of employment
opportunities as media design specialists in advertising and news agencies, print and graphics businesses, pre-press industries and web design companies. Students will design a self-promotional package, electronic portfolio and gain experience working in a team environment.
CORE REQUIREMENTS: (25 HRS. MIN.) MART 121 Adobe Illustrator (3) [or]
MART 123 Adobe InDesign (3) MART 186 Scanning Techniques (1) MART 222 Digital Prepress Production (3) MART 223 Typography (3)
MART 225 InDesign II (3)
MART 231 Web Design II – Dreamweaver (3) MART 235 Flash I (3)
MART 280 Photoshop II (3) Choose from the following: (3 hrs. min.) FILM 130 Video production I (3) FILM 131 Digital Video Editing I (3) MART 284 Advanced Digital Projects (3) MART 285 Archival Printing (3)
MART 287 Advanced Photoshop (3) WEB CONCENTRATION: (22 HRS. MIN.) CIP: 50.0102
Students learn best practices in current web design visual trends and technologies, as well as develop forward-thinking skills to advance their careers or education in the field. Areas covered include XHTML and CSS, Flash and advanced database
programming. Students will be positioned for entry-level careers in web design/graphic design studios or advertising agencies.
CORE REQUIREMENTS: (22 HRS. MIN.) MART 186 Scanning Techniques (1) MART 230 CSS Website Design (3)
MART 231 Web Design II – Dreamweaver (3) MART 232 Advanced Dreamweaver (3) MART 235 Flash I (3)
MART 237 Flash II (3)
Choose from the following (6 hr. min.) FILM 130 Video Production I (3) FILM 131 Digital Video Editing I (3) MART 284 Advanced Digital Projects (3)
NOTE: See “College Success Course Requirement” on Page 10.
TOTAL 65 CREDITS MIN.