Design with vision and technical expertise to create functional, beautiful spaces.

Gain a strong graphics foundation, hands-on project experience, and digital design skills while learning to consider construction, lighting, materials, and regulations to launch your interior design career. Graduates are prepared to start careers in design practice, retail, or further studies, guided by faculty who are experienced designers, architects, and engineers.

2 Years Associate of Applied Science

Pioneer Quotes:

"Interior designers intertwine creativity and technical skills to provide solutions for commercial and residential spaces... Alfred State helped me prepare for my career by teaching me how to convey my design ideas through BIM software and professionalism. I utilize these skills on an everyday basis as a commercial interior designer."  Kirsten Kelleher, '13, Interior Designer, SWBR

Program Details

Courses You May Take

DSGN1433: Furniture & Finishes

Credits: 0-3

This survey course examines the selection, specification, composition, manufacture, and application of finishes and materials in interior design and presents an overview of furniture construction, types, planning and selection.

DSGN1443: Color, Lighting and Acoustics

Credits: 0-3

This course is a fundamental course that investigates the properties and principles of basic color theory and its interrelationship with lighting. The focus is on the psychological and physiological effects of color and lighting as it applies to the form, texture, and finish of interior spaces. Course content provides a basic understanding of lighting calculations, types of lamps, appropriate use and application. General acoustic principles with an exploration of material application are introduced.

DSGN2304: Interior Design II

Credits: 0-4

This studio course emphasizes evidence based design and design process for commercial projects. Anthropometrics, ergonomics, universal design, sustainable and green design, biophilia, wayfinding and commercial design trends will be studied. Students will refine programming skills to include functional, spatial and technical requirements for their projects. All projects will incorporate pertinent building codes, green design, and accessibility standards. Advanced material board techniques and professional presentation practices will be reinforced.

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Entrance Requirements

Required

  • Algebra
  • Geometry

Recommended

  • Algebra 2

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