Program Overview
This hands-on program is developed to give trainees the creative and practical skills needed to pursue a career in the field of interior decoration, interior techniques, furniture and related industries. Designing the interior of a home, office, hotel, restaurant or shop requires special training and developing skills that allow practitioners in the field to make design decisions, select and match materials, fabrics, colors, and textures that create unique and pleasant environments.
In this dynamic and practice-oriented program, trainees will acquire technical drawing skills (both 2D & 3D) and develop the sensibility of design and decorative arts as well as interior construction, fabrication, and assembly techniques of interior material finishes, furniture, and upholstery. With developed knowledge and skills across different decorating styles and design approaches, the graduates of this Associate Diploma Program will be able to engage designers/architects/engineers and help home and business owners in materializing creative interiors. Graduates will be able to provide design/decoration and technical services for a wide range of interiors.
Educational Objectives
The educational objectives are as follows:
- To provide graduates with a comprehensive competency based education so that they will be able to assume professional responsibilities in a range of design industries.
- To help graduates refine their ability to think critically, to communicate effectively, and to solve complex design problems.
- To prepare graduates to develop the technical skills to engage effectively in multi-disciplinary teams in the interior design industries.
- To help graduates understand the ethical and professional issues related to design based professions, businesses and industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
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K1: Identify the decorative design elements, aspects, and variables.
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K2: Understand the furniture history, categories, types and how to match furniture with different interior environments.
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K3: Explain the up-to-date decorative design issues considering national, regional, and global contexts.
Skills:
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S1: Develop creative interior decoration, space layouts and furnishing.
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S2: Prepare technical 2D and 3D drawings and sketches for building interiors.
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S3: Acquire the artistic sensibility of selecting surface materials, colors, finishing, lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
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S4: Provide close supervision for on-site construction and material assembly.
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S5: Use cutting-edge software and High-tech fabrication and machine technologies in the production of interior décor elements, furniture, and accessories. Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility
Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
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V1: Demonstrate basic teamwork, leadership skills, and responsibility.
Career opportunities
Associate Diploma in Interior Decoration & Furniture prepares graduates to work in:
- Consulting Design Firms.
- Interior Design Contractors.
- Interior Décor suppliers and Manufacturers.
- Furniture, Textile, and Upholstery Suppliers, wholesale Merchandisers and Manufacturers.
- Kitchen Cabinet Designers, Suppliers, Manufacturers and Contractors.
- Major Home and residential Décor stores.
- Facilities Departments in Public and Private agencies, Government Offices, Schools, Universities, shopping malls and many others.
- Print and Digital Media Venues.
- Specialized Galleries and Retail Stores (lighting, Decorative Accessories, Color, Art, etc.)
Admission Requirements:
- High School or equivalent
Study Plan
Please check the study plan of Associate Diploma in Interior Decoration & Furniture as PDF.
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Level 1 (8 weeks)
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IDF 121
Sketching & Technical Drawing
None
1-1-2
32
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IDF 122
Coloring & Rendering
None
1-0-1
16
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IDF 111
Interiors Elements & Principles
None
1-0-1
16
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IDF 101
Home Interiors (Studio I)
None
1-1-2
32
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Total:
96
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Level 2 (8 weeks)
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IDF 123
Computer Modeling (I)
None
1-1-2
32
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IDF 124
Details in Interior Decoration
None
1-0-1
16
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IDF 125
Kitchen & Bathroom Design
IDF 111
1-0-1
16
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IDF 102
Commercial Interiors (Studio II)
IDF 101
1-1-2
32
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IDF 140
Internship
None
0-0-3
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Total:
96 + 128 (internship)
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Level 3 (8 weeks)
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IDF 221
Interior Issues
None
1-0-1
16
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IDF 222
Finishing Materials & Processes
IDF 101, IDF 201
1-0-1
16
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IDF 223
Computer Modeling (II)
IDF 123
1-1-2
32
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IDF 211
Lighting for Interiors
IDF 101, IDF 201
1-1-2
32
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Total:
96
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Level 4 (8 weeks)
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IDF 231
Furniture History
None
1-0-1
16
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IDF 224
Furniture Details & Production
None
1-1-2
32
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IDF 203
Furniture Design (Studio III)
IDF 224
1-1-2
32
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IDF 212
Codes & Project Management
None
1-0-1
16
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IDF 240
Internship 2
None
0-0-3
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Total:
96 + 128 (Internship)
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Total credit hours required:
30
