Housing & Home Furnishings (304)
304-100. Principles of Interior Design. (3 Credits)
Study and apply elements of interior design to interior environments while focusing on color theory. Use the fundamentals of design in hands-on lab experiences, and develop color boards for portfolio use.
304-101. History of Furniture. (3 Credits)
Trace the historical development of furniture styles from ancient Egypt through the 20th century, and study the furnishings, architecture, art, and accessories of the major periods.
304-103. Appl Textiles Interior Design. (3 Credits)
Explore the use of textiles for interiors, including upholstery, draperies, wall covering, and carpeting. Examine the properties of fibers, yarns, fabric construction, and finishes, and become familiar with various printing techniques. Study the applications of textiles as they relate to selection, care, use, and textile legislation.
Prerequisites: 304-100 with a minimum grade of C
304-111. Applied Interior Design. (3 Credits)
Apply previously learned skills to residential and commercial design problems. Develop a design concept, apply design principles, and present a project. Enhance portfolio through class projects.
Prerequisites: (304-112 with a minimum grade of C and 304-119 with a minimum grade of C) or 304-118 with a minimum grade of C
304-112. Intro to Commercial Design. (4 Credits)
Explore the commercial applications of interior design, commercial manufacturers’ architectural finishes and lighting solutions. Examine the stages of planning commercial interiors, including data gathering, design development, documentation, presentation and project management.
Prerequisites: 304-116 with a minimum grade of C or 614-110 with a minimum grade of C and 304-103 with a minimum grade of C
304-116. AutoCAD for Interior Designers. (3 Credits)
Introduction to the basic command structures necessary to manipulate AutoCAD and CAP Studio software programs to produce drawings in related interior design courses.
Prerequisites: 304-121 with a minimum grade of C and 614-107 with a minimum grade of C
304-117. Kitchen and Bath Planning. (3 Credits)
Explore current industry standards, products, and ADA requirements related to both new construction and the remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms. Complete projects related to the design of these rooms for inclusion in a portfolio.
Prerequisites: (304-116 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C and 304-121 with a minimum grade of C)
304-118. Advanced Commercial Design. (3 Credits)
Examine the elements of commercial interiors, including programming, space planning, furniture selection, and lighting applications. Execute coded furniture and finish plans, elevations and perspectives for oral presentations for projects related to commercial interiors such as retail, restaurants, and health care facilities.
Prerequisites: 304-112 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C
304-119. Residential Design. (3 Credits)
Explore the architectural exteriors and interiors of American homes and their influences. In addition to period applications, appropriate textile, wall, window and floor coverings for today's needs are addressed. Interactive exercises promote residential skills and project enhancement.
Prerequisites: 304-121 with a minimum grade of C
304-121. Space Planning. (2 Credits)
Develop an understanding of the space allocation skills required for the practical and aesthetic manipulation of a building's interior space. Explore freehand and template applications.
Prerequisites: 304-100 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C
304-124. Interior Design Software. (1 Credit)
Gain an introduction to CET Configura software used in the commercial interior design industry. Create architectural floor plans in a two-dimensional view while simultaneously creating three-dimensional views. CET provides a "smart" symbol furniture library of commercial manufacturers, including graphics and complete furniture specifications. This class is a highly visual interface, which will enhance commercial presentations.
Prerequisites: 614-107 with a minimum grade of C
304-125. ID Materials & Finishes. (3 Credits)
Analyze common materials and finishes for interior design specification according to their properties and performance criteria for both public and private spaces. Learn to recognize common material types and classify characteristics that apply to materials in order to make appropriate selections for project criteria.
Prerequisites: (304-117 with a minimum grade of C)
304-126. Internship - ID/Arch 1. (2 Credits)
Gain meaningful occupational experience while working in the interior design or architecture field while under the supervision of a WCTC instructor. Focus on technical skill competencies and critical life skills through discussion of the skills, knowledge, and issues encountered in the workplace.
Prerequisites: (304-129 with a minimum grade of C or 304-106 with a minimum grade of C)
304-127. Internship - ID/Arch. (1 Credit)
Gain on-the-job experience in an interior design or architecture setting. Take advantage of seminars to share and process educational experiences and insights.
Prerequisites: (304-129 with a minimum grade of C)
304-128. Design Presentation. (2 Credits)
Develop techniques and skills needed to complete quick interior sketches, shading, perspective, and image embellishments in various mediums for use in presentations to clients. Topics will include: effects of interior lighting; illustration techniques; rendering media and technical drawing.
Prerequisites: 304-137 with a minimum grade of C
304-129. Sales & Professional Develop. (2 Credits)
Study selling principles and techniques, including prospecting, presentation, account servicing and basic retailing principles. Participate in field trips to local businesses in exploration of abilities and interests. Begin building a career portfolio, resume writing and interview skills.
Prerequisites: 614-107 with a minimum grade of C and (304-116 with a minimum grade of C or 614-110 with a minimum grade of C)
304-130. Travel Study Experience. (3 Credits)
304-132. Manual Design Presentation. (1 Credit)
Develop techniques and skills needed to complete quick interior sketches, shading, perspective and image embellishments in various mediums for use in presentations to clients. Explore effects of interior lighting, illustration techniques, rendering media and technical drawing.
Prerequisites: 614-107 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C
304-133. Digital Design Presentation. (1 Credit)
Develop 3D modeling skills and create a small mixed-use project using SketchUp. Create photorealistic renderings of exterior and interior spaces using Podium and Photoshop. Produce digital boards using Illustrator and Publisher. Explore materials and textures, image resolution, levels, color adjustments and presentation board layout for web and print.
Prerequisites: 304-132 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C
304-134. Internship - Interior Design. (1 Credit)
Gain meaningful occupational experience working in the interior design or architecture field while under the supervision of a WCTC instructor. Focus on technical skill competencies and critical life skills through discussion of the skills, knowledge and issues encountered in the workplace.
Prerequisites: 304-117 with a minimum grade of C and 304-112 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C and 890-108 with a minimum grade of C
304-136. Kitchen Bath Software. (1 Credit)
Gain an introduction to software used in the kitchen and bath design industry. Create architecture floor plans, elevations and details to transform into 2D and 3D views. Learn to render drawings for enhanced visual presentations.
Prerequisites: 304-117 with a minimum grade of C
304-137. Advanced Kitchen Design. (3 Credits)
Apply industry codes and NKBA guidelines to generate kitchen plans using industry software. Learn about mechanical, electrical and plumbing documents and requirements. Explore materials, methods and installation standards related to kitchen design. Explore ADA and NKBA Access Standards.
Prerequisites: 304-136 with a minimum grade of C or 304-146 with a minimum grade of C
304-138. Advanced Bath Design. (3 Credits)
Apply industry codes, ADA and NKBA guidelines to generate bath plans using industry software. Learn about mechanical, electrical and plumbing documents and requirements. Explore materials, methods and installation standards related to bath design. Explore ADA and NKBA Access Standards.
Prerequisites: 304-117 with a minimum grade of C and 304-136 with a minimum grade of C
304-139. Internship - KB. (3 Credits)
Gain on-the-job experience in a kitchen and bath design setting. Take advantage of seminars to share and process educational experiences and insights.
Prerequisites: 304-137 with a minimum grade of C and 304-138 with a minimum grade of C and 890-108 with a minimum grade of C
304-140. Applied Kitchen/Bath Design. (3 Credits)
Apply previously learned skills to kitchen and bath design problems. Develop a design concept, apply design principles and present a project. Enhance your portfolio through class projects.
Prerequisites: 304-137 with a minimum grade of C and 304-138 with a minimum grade of C
304-141. Lighting and Electrical Design. (2 Credits)
Apply knowledge of electrical and lighting needs related to kitchen and bath design. Learn how to generate essential layers of lighting to provide task, general and accent lighting as needed for safety and aesthetics.
Prerequisites: 304-117 with a minimum grade of C
304-142. ID Sales & Prof Advancement. (1 Credit)
Gain an understanding of common business practices used in the interior design profession. Learn sales and presentation techniques used throughout the design process. Additionally, consider how to position yourself professionally in the ever-evolving field of interior design.
Prerequisites: 304-117 with a minimum grade of C
304-143. Internship - ID/Arch. (2 Credits)
Gain on-the-job experience in an interior design or architecture setting. Take advantage of seminars to share and process educational experiences and insights.
Prerequisites: (890-108 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C)
304-145. Internship-Kitchen & Bath. (2 Credits)
Gain on-the-job experience in a kitchen and bath design setting. Take advantage of seminars to share and process educational experiences and insights.
Prerequisites: 304-137 with a minimum grade of C and 304-138 with a minimum grade of C and 890-108 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C
304-146. Chief Architect for KB. (2 Credits)
Gain an introduction to software used in the kitchen and bath design industry. Create architecture floor plans, elevations and details to transform into 2D and 3D views. Learn to render drawings for enhanced visual presentations.
Prerequisites: 304-117 with a minimum grade of C and 304-146 with a minimum grade of C
304-147. Intro to Commercial Design. (3 Credits)
Explore the commercial applications of interior design, commercial manufacturers’ architectural finishes and lighting solutions. Examine the stages of planning commercial interiors, including data gathering, design development, documentation, presentation and project management.
Prerequisites: 304-116 with a minimum grade of C or (614-110 with a minimum grade of C) or (304-103 with a minimum grade of C)