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Interior Design
The Interior Design program at Houston City College provides a balanced blend of technical, creative, and business skills needed for success in the interior design profession. The AAS degree prepares students for careers in residential and commercial design through hands-on projects and industry-focused instruction.
- Career Path
- Art & Design
Programs
Interior Design, A.A.S.
The Interior Design curriculum, culminating in an AAS degree, provides a balance of technical, creative, and business training necessary for a career in the interior design profession.
The Interior Design curriculum, culminating in an AAS degree, provides a balance of technical, creative, and business training necessary for a career in the interior design profession.
The Interior Design program consists of four (4) semesters and two (2) summers of study in interior design with 15 semester hours of academic courses, all of which provide graduates the essential skills to enter the profession of interior design and decoration. As this is a skills-based program, please be aware of course sequencing and prerequisites.
To obtain more information about registering as an interior designer in the state of Texas, please contact the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 350, Austin, TX, 78701-3942, 512.305.8535.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Marketable Skills Achievement Award (MSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
HCC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Seven Art and Design Programs—Studio Art, Interior Design, Digital Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Filmmaking, and Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists—collectively represent the Art and Design Unit at HCC.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
Phone: 703-437-0700
Website: nasad.arts-accredit.org
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Certified Interior Decorators International (CID) »
National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), Supported Status »
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
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Demonstrate an understanding of programming, planning and designing interior spaces by solving specific design problems, synthesizing and applying technical, historical, cultural and theoretical concepts.
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Apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to a variety of interior design problems.
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Communicate design concepts at various stages of development using the design process, drawing skills and/or appropriate software programs.
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Develop professional quality presentations and demonstrate adequate written and oral communication skills.
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Shasta Beveridge, M.Ed.,ASID Educator, IIDA, NKBA
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Interior Design, A.A.S.Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Interior Decorating, C1
The Interior Decorating curriculum, culminating in a certificate, provides a balance of technical, creative, and business training necessary for a career in the interior decorating profession. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to specify finishes and fabrics as well as operate a small interior decorating business. All courses in this certificate apply to the AAS in Interior Design degree.
The Interior Design curriculum, culminating in an AAS degree, provides a balance of technical, creative, and business training necessary for a career in the interior design profession.
The Interior Design program consists of four (4) semesters and two (2) summers of study in interior design with 15 semester hours of academic courses, all of which provide graduates the essential skills to enter the profession of interior design and decoration. As this is a skills-based program, please be aware of course sequencing and prerequisites.
To obtain more information about registering as an interior designer in the state of Texas, please contact the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 350, Austin, TX, 78701-3942, 512.305.8535.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Marketable Skills Achievement Award (MSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
HCC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Seven Art and Design Programs—Studio Art, Interior Design, Digital Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Filmmaking, and Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists—collectively represent the Art and Design Unit at HCC.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
Phone: 703-437-0700
Website: nasad.arts-accredit.org
Certified Interior Decorators International (CID) »
National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), Supported Status »
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Shasta Beveridge, M.Ed.,ASID Educator, IIDA, NKBA
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 21
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View the InteriorInterior Decorating, C1 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Kitchen & Bath Design Professional, C2
The Kitchen & Bath Design Professional certificate program prepares students for entry level and advanced positions in the Kitchen & Bath Design Industry. This program includes the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for working in this specialized design are
The Interior Design curriculum, culminating in an AAS degree, provides a balance of technical, creative, and business training necessary for a career in the interior design profession.
The Interior Design program consists of four (4) semesters and two (2) summers of study in interior design with 15 semester hours of academic courses, all of which provide graduates the essential skills to enter the profession of interior design and decoration. As this is a skills-based program, please be aware of course sequencing and prerequisites.
To obtain more information about registering as an interior designer in the state of Texas, please contact the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 350, Austin, TX, 78701-3942, 512.305.8535.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Marketable Skills Achievement Award (MSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
HCC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Seven Art and Design Programs—Studio Art, Interior Design, Digital Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Filmmaking, and Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists—collectively represent the Art and Design Unit at HCC.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
Phone: 703-437-0700
Website: nasad.arts-accredit.org
Certified Interior Decorators International (CID) »
National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), Supported Status »
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Shasta Beveridge, M.Ed.,ASID Educator, IIDA, NKBA
- Duration
- 4 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate: 45
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View the Kitchen & Bath Design Professional, C2 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.