MATC 2024-25 Catalog

Creative Arts, Design & Media Academic & Career Pathway Interior Design PROGRAM CODE: 10-304-1

Associate Degree

COURSE ECON-195

CREDITS

Economics...................................................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level ECON course Written Communication ‡ ............................................... 3 (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡

ENG-195

INDSGN-100 Introduction to Interior Design ........................................ 3 INDSGN-102 Basic Architectural Drawing ........................................... 3 INDSGN-104 Interior Elements of Building Construction...................... 3 INDSGN-106 Materials and Furniture Design....................................... 3 ENG-197 Technical Reporting ‡..................................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course INDSGN-108 Residential Studio ‡........................................................ 3 INDSGN-110 Advanced Architectural Drawing ‡ ................................. 3 INDSGN-113 Textiles: Science, Application and Design ....................... 3 INDSGN-114 Color and Light ‡ ............................................................ 3 MATH-107 College Mathematics ‡ ................................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level MATH course INDSGN-116 Kitchen and Bath Design ‡ ............................................. 3 INDSGN-118 Commercial Studio ‡ ...................................................... 3 INDSGN-120 Interior Design Internship ‡ ............................................ 1 INDSGN-122 Styles of Furniture and Architecture ‡ ............................ 3 PSYCH-199 Psychology of Human Relations...................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course ELECTIVES (Three credits) ................................................................ 3 INDSGN-124 Advanced Commercial Studio ‡...................................... 3 INDSGN-128 Designer/Client Relationships ......................................... 3 INDSGN-131 Portfolio Development and Application ‡ ........................ 3 SOCSCI-197 Contemporary American Society .................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level HIST or SOCSCI course

Location: Online Campus, West Allis Campus Start Dates: August and January

Admission Requirement: High school diploma or GED and demonstration of pro fi ciency in basic computer skills or completion of COMPSW-106 Transfer: Will transfer to one or more four-year institutions Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Apply at fafsa.gov. Use School Code 003866. Program Description Interior designers use creativity, technical knowledge and aesthetics to create solutions that improve the function and quality of interior environments. Coursework includes manual and computer-aided design (CAD) drawing and commercial and residential planning. Career Outlook Employment in the kitchen and bath design and remodeling industry remains strong. Continued growth is expected in corporate interiors, healthcare and facilities design. Program Learning Outcomes • Integrate codes that impact the interior environment. • Integrate industry guidelines that impact the interior environment. • Apply interior design business practices. • Apply design process to interior design projects. • Design within the parameters of the built environment. • Apply fundamentals of design.

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this degree

‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-297-6004 or creativeartspathway@matc.edu

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