MATC 2026-27 Catalog

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. Creative Arts, Design and Media Academic and Career Pathway Interior Design ASSOCIATE DEGREE | PROGRAM CODE: 10-304-1

SEMESTER1 CREDITS 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 ECON-195 Economics...................................................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level ECON course ENG-195 Written Communication ‡ ............................................... 3 (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ SEMESTER2 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 ENG-197 Technical Reporting ‡..................................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course MATH-107 College Mathematics ‡ ................................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level MATH course 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 SEMESTER4 INDSGN-124 Advanced Commercial Studio ‡...................................... 3 INDSGN-131 Portfolio Development and Application ‡ ........................ 3 INDSGN-128 Designer/Client Relationships ......................................... 3 SOCSCI-197 Contemporary American Society .................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level HIST or SOCSCI course ELECTIVES (Three credits) ................................................................ 3 SEMESTER3 INDSGN-116 INDSGN-118 Kitchen and Bath Design ‡ ............................................. 3

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

Creative Arts, Design and Media

Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Use code 003866 at fafsa.gov.

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.

CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program 64

Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu .

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

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