CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

interior design

Interior Design at CPCC

The Interior Design programs at Central

Piedmont Community College are de-

signed to prepare students for a variety

of job opportuni�es in the fields of both

residen�al and Commercial interior

design. The focus of learning is threefold:

Technical knowledge; professional

prac�ces; and aesthe�c principles.

Coursework includes residen�al and com-

mercial interior design, computer aided

dra%ing/design (CAD), and advanced 3D

computer modeling. Also included are

basic design principles, history of interiors

and furnishings, color theory, products,

business prac�ces, and graphic presenta-

�ons. Studies in general educa�on,

designed to foster professional success,

rounds out the program.

Graduates should qualify for a variety of

jobs within all businesses dealing with

and rela�ng to the interior environment

including residen�al and commercial

interior design, facility management,

showroom design, and sales posi�ons for

furniture, tex�les and accessories.

Learning Opportuni�es

The interior Design department offers students

the op�on of comple�ng one or more programs

of study based on their areas of interest:

• Associate in Applied Science Degree in

Interior Design

• Diploma in Residen�al Decora�ng and

Home Staging

• Diploma in Kitchen & Bath Design

• Introduc�on to Interior Design Cer�ficate

(designed for high school students enrolled

in College and Career Promise)

Note that curricula and the recommended

course sequences for the AAS degree and both

diploma programs are outlined on the reverse of

this sheet.

Admission Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is re-

quired. CPCC Placement tests in English and

Mathema�cs may be required .

• An orienta�on appointment is required fol-

lowing comple�on of placement tes�ng.

Advancement studies for Math and English

courses are available for students to build basic

skills and knowledge.

Division of Arts: Visual, Performing and Interior Design

For Addi�onal Info Contact:

mick.campbell@cpcc.edu

Blog/website:

blogs.cpcc.edu/interiordesign/

New & Prospec�ve students: Consult with

a faculty member or the Program Chair

prior to registering.

“The skilled, experienced professors overseeing my education at CPCC guided me down a focused

path towards success in the commercial design realm. The few years that I spent growing in this

program, I have been able to bring an incomparable strength to the architectural and interior design workplace.”…….Graduate Alicia Husband

AAS Degree in Interior Design (Effec�ve Fall 2017)

FALL SEMESTER Credit

DES 110 Architectural Graphics 2

DES 125 Visual Presenta�on I 2

DES 130 Digital Apps/Interior Design 3

DES 235 Products 3

COM 231 Public Speaking 3 or COM 110

ENG 111 Wri�ng & Inquiry 3

16

SPRING SEMESTER DES 135 Principles & Elements of Design 4

DES 220* Interior Design Fundamentals 3

DES 255 History of Interiors & Furn I 3

DES 112* Building Construc�on Systems 3

DES 120* CAD for Interior Design 2

ART 115 Art History Survey II 3

or ART 114 18

SUMMER SEMESTER

MAT 110** Math Measurement & Literacy 3

PSY 150 General Psychology 3

6

FALL SEMESTER DES 230* Residen�al Design I 3

DES 240* Comm and Contract Design I 3

DES 225 Tex�les for Interiors 3

DES 280* Codes & Standards / Int. Design 3

ENG 114* Profess. Research & Repor�ng 3

Technical Elec�ve (see below) 1-3

16-18

SPRING SEMESTER

DES 210* Business Prac�ce for Int. Design 2

DES 231* Residen�al Design II 3

DES 241* Comm and Contract Design II 3

DES 275* Furniture Design & Construc�on 3

Technical Elec�ve (see below) 1-4

11-15

Minimum Hours Required 70

APPROVED TECHNICAL ELECTIVES

Note: A Min of 4 hours of tech elec�ves is required

DES 115 Color Theory 3

DES 121* CAD for Int Design/Advanced 2

DES 242* Kitchen & Bath Design 3

DES 243* Kitchen & Bath Des Advanced 3

DES 265* Ligh�ng/Interior Design 2

SST 140 Green Building Des Concepts 3

ARC 112 Construc�on Mat & Methods 4

ARC 225 Architectural BIM I 2

ARC 262 Arch Anima�on and Video 3

WBL 111* Work-Based Learning I 1

WBL 112* Work-Based Learning II 2

* Prerequisite required, refer to course descrip�on for

more info.

** Take of the following math courses: MAT 110;

MAT 143; MAT 152; MAT 171; MAT 173; MAT 263;

MAT 271

• Courses shown in bold should be taken first.

• Students may enter these programs in the fall, spring, or

summer semester, however, some courses are only

offered during certain semesters.

Diploma in Residen�al Interior Decora�on & Home Staging (Effec�ve Fall 2017)

FALL SEMESTER Credit

DES 110 Architectural Graphics 2

DES 125 Visual Presenta�on I 2

DES 130 Digital Apps/Interior Design 3

DES 235 Products 3

ENG 111 Wri�ng & Inquiry 3

13

SPRING SEMESTER DES 220* Interior Design Fundamentals 3

DES 255 History of Interior & Furn I 3

DES 112* Building Construc�on Systems 3

DES 120* CAD for Interior Design 2

ART 115 Art History Survey II 3

14

FALL SEMESTER

DES 230* Residen�al Design I 3

DES 210* Business Prac�ce of Int Design 2

MAT 110**Math Measurement and Literacy 3

Tech Elec�ve (see below) 1-3

Tech Elec�ve (see below) 1-3

10-14

Minimum Hours Required 38

APPROVED ELECTIVES (3 hours min required)

DES 115 Color Theory 3

DES 121* CAD for Interior Des Advanced 2

DES 225 Tex�les for Interiors 3

DES 235 Products 3

DES 242* Kitchen & Bath Design 3

DES 265* Ligh�ng/Interior Design 2

WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I 1

DES 275* Furniture Design & Construc�on 3

Diploma in Kitchen & Bath Design (Effec�ve Fall 2017)

FALL SEMESTER Credit

DES 110 Architectural Graphics 2

DES 125 Visual Presenta�on I 2

DES 130 Digital Apps/Interior Design 3

DES 235 Products 3

ENG 111 Wri�ng & Inquiry 3

13

SPRING SEMESTER DES 220* Interior Design Fundamentals 3

DES 255 History of Interior & Furn I 3

DES 112* Bldg Construc�on Systems 3 or ARC 120

DES 120* CAD for Interior Design 2

DES 242* Kitchen & Bath Design 3

14

FALL SEMESTER

DES 243* Kitchen & Bath Des Advanced 3

DES 210* Business Prac�ce of Int Design 2

COM 231 Public Speaking 3 or COM 110

MAT 110** Math Measurement and Literacy 3

WBL 111* Work-Based Learning I 1

12

Minimum Hours Required 37