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This course presents the basic skills, knowledge, and applications needed to pursue training in architectural or interior design and drafting. Topics include board drafting, views, projections, geometric construction, and architectural plans and related instrumentation with which drawings are produced. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to manually draft simple architectural drawings.

This course presents the basic skills, knowledge, and applications needed to produce computer generated architectural drawings. Topics include drawing, editing, display and plotting commands. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to produce 2D drawings and 3D models.

This course introduces residential architectural design. Topics include spatial relationships, residential styles, and residential building codes. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to produce a set of preliminary design development drawings using computer technology.

This course provides an overview of residential construction materials and methods needed to produce construction details and drawings. Topics include foundation, floor, framing, and roof construction and details. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to prepare frame construction documents.

This course focuses on three-dimensional visualization of exterior and interior architectural design concepts using computer technology. Topics include modeling, rendering, lighting, texture mapping, and animation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to produce portfolio and professional quality models in both printed and digital format for presentation.

This course introduces commercial spatial relationships, architectural design concepts for a variety of commercial styles, and commercial building codes. Topics include design process, code issues, and sustainability. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to develop a set of design drawings including floor plans, sections, and elevations using computer technology.

This course focuses on commercial construction drawings. Topics include site development and details; foundation, floor, and roof framing plans and details; reflected ceiling, mechanical, and electrical plans and details for a medium sized commercial mixed use building. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to produce partial sets of commercial construction drawings.

This course introduces design theory as applied to interior spaces. Topics include the elements and principles of design. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply the elements and principles of design to develop successful concepts while comprehending the creative process.

This course covers the principles of color as it relates to interior environments. Topics include color relationships, composition, the psychology of color, and color order systems. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply color theory and concepts to produce effective color presentations.

This course provides an overview of human environments. Topics include the history of architectural and interior designs, ergonomics, and anthropometrics. Upon successful completion of this course, students will able to extract historical themes and design concepts and apply them to the design of a spatial environment.

This course introduces drawing techniques necessary for effective visual communication. Topics include perspective theory and rendering techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to produce freehand sketches and interior perspective drawings, and render material texture and depth.

This course provides an overview of interior finishes. Topics include ceiling, wall, and floor finishes; window coverings, moldings, textiles, and other surfaces. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to specify interior finishes, assemble sample boards, and establish contacts with related manufacturers.

This course focuses on furnishings used in Interior Design. Topics include furniture, appliances, art work, and decor. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to combine individual elements to make a harmonious environment.

This course covers the knowledge, theory, and skills associated with space planning. Topics include relationship diagrams, preliminary block plans, matrices, and their connection to the building shell and support systems. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to produce a functional space plan that incorporates functional and economic considerations while meeting local and national building codes.

This course focuses on residential interior designs. Topics include methodology, relating to the architect's building design, sustainable design as well as kitchen and bath design trends. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to establish a complete residential interior design concept for a range of economic possibilities.

This course covers the knowledge, theory, and skills associated with lighting design. Topics include the artistic and technical aspects of lighting design for residential and commercial interior spaces. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to prepare designs and documents incorporating light to enhance spaces.

This course focuses on commercial interior designs. Topics include methodology, space planning, relating to the architect's building design, sustainable design, and building codes. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to establish a complete commercial interior design concept for a range of economic possibilities.

This course focuses on business practices and ethics as they relate to interior designers. Topics include legal, financial, management, marketing, and ethical issues within the interior design industry. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have developed an appreciation for ethics and be able to market their personal skills and write contracts in a professional manner based on industry standards.

This course develops advanced and comprehensive interior design concepts for a residential project. Topics include overall spatial concepts, advanced interior design and detailing including lighting, furnishings, fixtures and decor. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to produce a set of drawings including details and presentation boards.

This course develops advanced and comprehensive interior design concepts for a commercial project. Topics include overall spatial concepts, advanced interior design and detailing including lighting, furnishings, fixtures and decor. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to produce a set of drawings including details and presentation boards.

The course presents an overview of short stories, novels, poetry, and drama from the latter half of the twentieth century to the present. Topics include the use of language, composition, and characterization. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify major authors and analyze significant literary works of the period.

This course introduces the basics of Euclidean geometry. Topics include elementary proofs, basic constructions of geometric figures, and computations involving lines, angles, polygons, and polyhedra. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and analyze geometric figures within a given context.

3.5 Credit Hours/35 Lecture Hours Prerequisite(s): Hum250 This Course Provides A Brief Overview Of Historical Ideas And Events In The Development Of The Arts. Topics Include A Review Of The Styles And Schools Of Art As Well As The Functions Of Art In Varying Cultures. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Describe Major Characteristics Of Art And Architecture, Analyze Visual Images, And Identify Historically Significant Artistic Styles, Individual Artists, And Works Of Art.

Prerequisite(s): Foundational Course(s) If Indicated By Placement Scores This Course Presents An Overview Of The Various Theories And Methods Of Personal And Professional Communications. Topics Include Written And Oral Communication Techniques, Presentation Skills, Intercultural Communication Skills,and Negotiation Skills.upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Communicate Effectively In Personal And Professional Environments And Be Able To Manage Personal And Professional Conflicts.

3.5 Credit Hours/35 Lecture Hours Prerequisite(s): Com112 This Course Presents Public Speaking Concepts And Applications. Topics Include Assessing Audience And Environments, Incorporating Subject Matter Research, Verbal And Nonverbal Communications, Use Of Visual Aids, Outlining, And Developing Speeches For A Variety Of Purposes. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Create And Present Speeches And Presentations With Appropriate Visual Aids, Research, And Organizational Plans.

Prerequisite(s): Foundational Course(s) If Indicated By Placement Scores This Course Introduces Productive Writing Techniques With An Emphasis On The Writing Process. Topics Include Brainstorming,critical Reading And Thinking, Analyzing Audience And Purpose, Developing Clear Thesis Statements, Developing Effective Sentences And Paragraphs, Drafting, Revising, And Editing. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Use The Writing Process To Produce Effective Essays.

Prerequisite(s): Eng121 This Course Builds On The Skills Taught In College Writing I, With Increased Emphasis On The Writing Process, Argumentation, Research, And Documentation. Topics Include Brainstorming, Analyzing Audience And Purpose, Developing Clear Thesis Statements, Evaluating Sources, Performing Research, And Presenting Correctly Documented Research Results. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Adequately Support A Position, Perform And Correctly Document Research, And Report The Results Of A Research Project.

This course covers the principles and applications of ethical and critical thinking. Topics include argument construction and analysis, inductive and deductive reasoning, logical fallacies, perception, moral approaches, and social responsibility. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to analyze ethical issues, evaluate and clarify their own thinking,create sound and valid arguments, and effectively weigh the arguments of others.

Prerequisite(s): Eng221 This Course Explores The Foundations And Development Of Western Culture From Its Origins In The Ancient Near East To Modern Western Civilization. Topics Include Cultural History,philosophy, Religion, Literature, Art, And Music. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Identify Influential Figures And Events, Appreciate And Discuss Well-known Works Of Art And Thought, And Recognize And Analyze Significant Movements And Genres In Western Culture.

3.5 Credit Hours/35 Lecture Hours Prerequisite(s): Eng221 This Course Introduces Students To The Literary Genres Of Fiction, Poetry, And Drama. Topics Include Literary Terminology, Criticism, Forms, Elements, Themes, And Major Works And Authors Within These Genres. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Actively Read, Appreciate, Analyze, And Respond To Works Of Literature.

This course is designed to present an overview of American government. Topics include the federal system; political parties; nominations and elections; the legislative, executive and judicial branches; and civil liberties and civil rights. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to trace the development of the U.S. Constitution, understand and analyze issues in American government, and discuss the policy-making process.

3.5 Credit Hours/35 Lecture Hours Prerequisite(s): Eng221, Pol107 This Course Explores Some Of The Most Pressing Political Issues Facing The United States And Other Nations. Topics Include Problems And Issues Inherent In Different Governmental Styles And The Political Process Of Democracies And Other Forms Of Government. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course Students Will Be Able To Research, Analyze, And Discuss Issues Related To The Function Of Political Institutions, Issues Relating To A Variety Of Social Changes, Public Policy Matters, And America’s Role As A Global Leader In Foreign Affairs.

Prerequisite(s): Eng121 This Course Is Designed To Present A General Overview Of Psychology As A Social Science. Topics Include Historical Perspectives, Research Methods, Therapies, Applied Psychology,and Other Current Issues. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Identify Psychological Concepts And Methods As Used Commonly To Address Real-world Situations.

This course explores the nature and importance of human relations. Topics include the communication process, working in diverse environments, teambuilding skills, controlling emotions,and managing conflict. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate essential transferable skills to function effectively in society.

3.5 Credit Hours/35 Lecture Hours Prerequisite(s): Eng221, Mth340 This Course Covers Research Methods To Gather, Organize, Analyze, And Convert Data Into Information For The Purposes Of Presentation And Decision Making. Topics Include Primary And Secondary Research, Documentation And Interpretation Of Data, And Presentation To Multicultural Populations. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Conduct Independent Research, Analyze The Data Collected, And Present The Information In Written And Oral Forms.

This course provides intermediate algebra skills. Topics include factoring polynomials, graphing and interpreting linear and nonlinear equations, solving linear systems of equations and quadratic equations, and performing basic operations with functions. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to use the rules of algebra to solve applied problems.

This course introduces trigonometric functions and applications. Topics include conversions between degree and radian measurements, solving right and oblique triangles, graphing trigonometric functions, and trigonometric identities. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to use trigonometry to solve real-world problems.

3.5 Credit Hours/35 Lecture Hours Prerequisite(s): Mth107 Or Mth170 This Course Introduces Basic Concepts In Statistics With Emphasis On Quantitative Analysis. Topics Include Measures Of Center And Variation, Applications Of Normal Distribution, Interpretations Of Correlation Coefficients, Analyzing And Graphing Linear Regression Models And Fundamentals Of Probability. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Analyze Realworld Data, Interpret Graphs, Create Simple Linear Regression Models, And Form Valid Conclusions On The Basis Of Such Analysis.

Prerequisite(s): Eng121 And Either Mth107 Or Mth170 This Course Is Designed As An Introduction To Physical Science.topics Include Motion, Conservation Laws, Gravity, Waves, And Thermodynamics. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course,students Will Be Able To Describe The Scientific Method, Explain And Define The Principles And Terminology Of Physical Science,and Use Formulas To Solve Related Problems.

3.5 Credit Hours/35 Lecture Hours Prerequisite(s): Eng121 This Course Integrates The Various Fields Of Earth Science And Explores How These Fields Interact. Topics Include Meteorology, Geology, Astronomy, And Oceanography. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course, Students Will Be Able To Analyze The Interactions Of Geological Events, The Weather, The Oceans, And Astronomy.

This course is designed to increase proficiency in the use of common word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation application software. Topics include the production of business documents and reports. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to prepare documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

This course focuses on providing the skills and strategies to achieve personal and educational goals. Topics include learning styles, accountability, self-directed learning, managing resources,goal setting, self-esteem, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate self-reliance and apply the tools for success.

Prerequisite(s): Student Must Have Completed 50% Of Degree Requirements This Course Provides The Foundation For Developing Long-term Career Management Skills. Topics Include Tips For Producing Quality Résumés And Cover Letters And Interactive Techniques For Interviewing Success. Upon Successful Completion Of This Course,students Will Be Able To Research Job Leads, Write A Résumé,prepare For A Job Interview, Follow Up On A Job Interview, And Apply Strategies To Keep A Job And Advance In A Career.

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Learning Strategies The advantages of learning at home, types of study materials, types of examinations, accessing and using the features of our website, determining what kind of learner you are, establishing a study schedule, using study tips, preparing for and taking examinations. Decorating Today The history of interior decorating; meeting and interviewing clients; characteristics of a successful interior decorator; employment opportunities.

Meeting Your Client's Needs Determining your client's needs, preferences, goals, and budget priorities; developing a decorating plan, including measurements and room graphs to scale. The Elements and Principles of Design Identifying the elements of design: line, form, color and value, texture, pattern, light, and space. The principles of design: balance, proportion, and scale; emphasis and unity.

The Principles of Color The properties of color; how to use color in interior decorating; planning a color scheme; using the color wheel. Identifying Furniture Styles and Periods Exploring different furniture styles - Traditional, Provincial, Contemporary, Modern - from the 17th to the 20th century; identifying styles and integrating each into your rooms. Decorating with Furniture Arranging rooms according to function and use; creating the best traffic patterns; positioning furniture on a floor plan; recognizing quality workmanship and construction in furniture. Learning Aids: • Furniture Template • Triangle • T-Square • Color Wheel

Floors Importance of floors in room decor; carpeting; rugs; wood floors; durable floors; how to select the appropriate floor treatment; measuring, scaling, and using a floor plan. Walls How to treat walls in decorating; wall coverings, including wallpaper, paint, mirrors, paneling, and tile; drawing scaled elevations. Windows Different types of windows; planning and choosing window treatments - curtains, draperies, shades, and blinds; window treatments for special situations; measuring for window treatments; drawing windows on elevations. Decorating from Building Plans Identifying decorating problems when reading blueprints; types of housing plans; evaluating house plan layouts; discussing specific decorating problems and solutions, room by room.

Fabrics Using natural and synthetic fabrics: silk, wool, cotton, linen, special fibers; identifying weaves; selecting the right fabric texture. Lighting and Accessories The three types of lighting; lighting and the color scheme; making use of lamps and lighting fixtures in decorating; using wall and table accessories; tips for arranging accessory groupings. Special Purpose Rooms Planning home offices, home fitness centers, and home theaters; selecting furniture based on anthropometric and ergonomic principles; coordinating floors, walls, upholstery, equipment, and lighting for these three types of special purpose rooms.

The Skills and Methods of Selling Qualifying a client; how to "approach" a customer; how to present merchandise; developing a follow-up system; how to prospect for clients. Starting Your Own Business Residential and contract decorating; developing a design program; working with clients, subcontractors, tradespeople, custom fabricators, and suppliers; advertising, charging clients, and getting paid; keeping financial records

Graded Project: Decorating a Living Room Final Examination Supplements: (Available online) • Work Experience Option • Work Experience Option Forms Upon Graduation You'll Receive: Paid six-month Certified Interior Decorator (C.I.D.) professional membership upon successful completion of certification exam. Note: Your C.I.D. Membership information will be sent when all program requirements and obligations have been met.