Interior Design (INT.AAS)
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.
- Students will demonstrate the use of appropriate color and lighting installations for interior applications.
- Students will demonstrate the use of appropriate finish materials and fabrics in interior applications.
- Students will be able to create working drawings through both analog and computer techniques and formats.
- Students will utilize both organizational and industry appropriate techniques for creating client proposals.
- Students will create an industry standard portfolio that meets industry standards for job seekers.
Program Plan 2025-2026
Full Time - Fall Start
Year 1 - Fall
| Courses | Credits | |
| ART 1510 | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| ENG 1510 | Composition I | 3 |
| or ENG 1510E | Composition I Enhanced | 4 |
| or ENG 1510S | Composition I with Support | 6 |
| INT 1100 | Introduction to Interior Design | 3 |
| INT 1140 | Sketching and Drafting for Interiors | 3 |
| Elective | Any course 1000 or higher | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Year 1 - Winter
| Courses | Credits | |
| ART 1520 | Basic Design | 3 |
| COM 1290 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COM 1600 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| INT 1180 | Interior Design Materials | 3 |
| INT 1200 | Lighting and Color for Interiors | 3 |
| Elective | Any course 1000 or higher | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Year 1 - Summer
| Courses | Credits | |
| INT 1300 | Computer Aided Interior Design I | 3 |
| Elective | Any course 1000 or higher | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 6 |
Year 2 - Fall
| Courses | Credits | |
| INT 2300 | Computer Aided Interior Design II | 3 |
| INT 2500 | Prof. Practices and Presentations | 3 |
| PSY 2510 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 2630 | Psychology of Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Elective | Any course 1000 or higher | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 12 |
MILESTONE: Prospective internship students (INT 2571-2573) students must meet with program coordinator for portfolio approval & registration permission 3 months prior to registration.
MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.
Year 2 - Winter
| Courses | Credits | |
| INT 2560 | Interior Design Studio | 3 |
| INT 2571 | Design Internship I | 1-3 |
| Gen Ed | Mathematics/Science | 4 |
| Elective | Any course 1000 or higher | 5-7 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 14 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 62 |