Interior Studies, AA

The Associate of Arts in Interior Studies is a two-year degree open to anyone interested in a career in interior design. Graduates have found employment in sales, customer service, or professional support. The degree also forms the foundation for admission to the upper-division studio sequence of BC’s Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design program.

Learning Outcomes

Degree recipients should possess the skills & abilities described below:

• Apply creative, critical, analytical and strategic thinking skills in all phases of the design process
• Apply design fundamentals, theories and concepts to interior design problems
• Apply knowledge of history in art, architecture, and interior design to contemporary design problems
• Apply the design process to interior design problems, including design programming, schematics and design development
• Produce competent contract documents including coordinated drawings, schedules and specifications
• Communicate information, both oral and written, in a clear, concise and well organized manner
• Use manual and computer-aided drafting skills to create accurate, measured drawings
• Select and effectively integrate a range of presentation skills, including drawing, sketching, lettering, perspective, rendering, and model building, using appropriate media, colors and techniques
• Apply knowledge of interior finishes and materials for appropriate selection, specification, installation and maintenance to interior designs
• Demonstrate the attitudes, traits, and values of professional responsibility, accountability, and effectiveness within the context of interior design process and practice