Interior Design Assistant

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements - 2011-2012 (Click Here)

Villa Maria College's Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design (CIDA). CIDA-accredited programs assure the public that interior design education prepares students to be responsible, well-informed, skilled professionals. 

Program Description:

In order to be able to become a Certified Interior Designer in the State of New York and in many other jurisdictions, individuals must have a minimum of two years of college-level interior design education. The Associate in Applied Science degree program satisfies this educational requirement. All credits required for the A.A.S. degree may be applied to the B.F.A. program upon acceptance as a transfer student into that program.

The Interior Design Assistant program stresses space planning and design, as well as the development of graphic and verbal communication skills needed to express visual ideas. Students use drawing, drafting, rendering, and modeling skills and computer-aided design (CAD) equipment to explore and communicate design issues. In Interior Design studio courses, students are prepared to create safe, functional, and attractive environments for homes and workplaces.

Program Facilities:

Interior Design has two computer studios equipped with drawing tables, state-of-the-art computers, scanners, printers and large format plotters, as well as a drawing studio including a Diazo blue print machine. Software includes AutoCad, Revit, Google SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and others necessary to prepare quality, industry standard presentations. The Interior Design Resource Room is exclusively dedicated to Interior Design students and includes a working library of materials, surface samples and textiles, together with many other design resources.

In addition, the space can be used as a workroom and includes a computer, scanner, printer, plotter, blue print machine, cutting surfaces, drawing surface, mat cutting equipment and much more. The Art Shop is a specialized facility housing a wood-working shop used for various studio and furniture design projects. The shop is equipped with quality power and hand tools such as table saws, band saws, planers, drill press, power sanders and other professional grade equipment.

Program Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C+ or above for successful completion of all IND courses.

Career Potential & Employment Outlook

Designers with formal training or experience in green or energy-efficient design in particular, are expected to have better job prospects. Career opportunities will grow with an increased interest in home remodeling to accommodate an aging population. Graduates of the associate degree program qualify for entry-level positions such as assistant interior designers in areas of residential and commercial design, CAD operators, renderers, or home furnishings design associates.

 

For more information or to enroll, contact:

Kevin Donovan
Director of Enrollment Management
Phone: 716.961.1870
Email: kdonovan@villa.edu