Program Information
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Location: Online Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 10-304-1
- Offering: In-class, Online
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Interior Design Degree
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.
Demand for interior designers is strongest in kitchen and bath design and remodeling, and in corporate and industrial facilities design.
This program features exploratory courses that count toward a credential. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
Additional program details: Course topics include design fundamentals, an overview of the design process, and the interrelations of color, lighting and materials.
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Career Outlook
Related Programs
Architectural Technology
This program prepares students for work in fields related to architecture and construction. Students are introduced to architectural design and drafting through sketching techniques, and then receive extensive training in computer-aided drafting and Building Information Modeling (BIM) using AutoCAD and Revit (BIM) software.
Individualized Technical Studies
This associate degree program is designed to meet specific educational needs of students, business and industry not currently served by other degree programs. It is a customized program for students who need to combine skills and knowledge from different disciplines to be productive in tomorrow’s workforce. The curriculum will be drawn from existing offerings at MATC.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON-195 | Economics (or) Any 200-level ECON course |
3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| 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 |
| ENG-197 | Technical Reporting ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| 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 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| INDSGN-116 | Kitchen and Bath Design ‡ | 3 |
| INDSGN-118 | Commercial Studio ‡ | 3 |
| INDSGN-120 | Interior Design Internship ‡ | 1 |
| INDSGN-122 | Styles of Furniture and Architecture ‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| ELECTIVES | (Three credits) Suggested elective: ARCHT-150 Introduction to Revit |
3 |
| INDSGN-124 | Advanced Commercial Studio ‡ | 3 |
| INDSGN-128 | Designer/Client Relationships | 3 |
| INDSGN-131 | Portfolio Development and Application ‡ | 3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level HIST or SOCSCI course |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
64 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
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Program 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
Admission Requirements
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Creative Arts, Design & Media Academic & Career Pathway
414-297-6004
creativeartspathway@matc.edu