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

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

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