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Interior Design
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| Awards | Credits | Course Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Design - A.A.S. Degree | 60 cr. | On Campus |
| Interior Design: NCIDQ Pathway Certificate | 16 cr. | On Campus | 100% Online |
| Program Datasheet: Download the Interior Design Datasheet | ||
This award-winning Interior Design program is a challenging course of study preparing students to launch a career in an exciting and dynamic profession. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the hands-on knowledge and skills to design functional and aesthetically engaging environments. The curriculum is architecturally based and explores spatial design and its' embellishment. All aspects of space—scale, proportion, configuration, and lighting, as well as textures, materials, and color—are studied in relation to their effect on human well-being. Technical skills are gained in the latest computer-aided design (CAD), building information management (BIM) software, and 3D visualization and graphics. Current software includes: Auto-Cad, Revit, Sketch-up, 20/20, Photoshop and InDesign. These skills allow students to produce professional presentations and construction documents.
The students work closely in small groups with their instructors/ industry practitioners on projects that develop in size and complexity. Service-learning and inter-disciplinary projects provide a real world experience. Graduates leave the program with a solid technical foundation and have the skills to collaborate with fellow professionals and deliver sustainable interior environments matched to the needs of their clients. Students also have options to transfer Interior Design credits to a 4-year university.
The Interior Design program is accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
| Interior Design A.A.S. Degree • 60 credits |
Interior Design: NCIDQ Pathway Certificate • 16 credits |
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|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $191.90/cr. | $191.90/cr. |
| Student Fees | $27.35/cr. | $27.35/cr. |
| Textbooks | $1,605 | $425 |
| Laptop Computer Fee for IDES 1111 | $500 | n/a |
| Laptop Computer Fee for IDES 1211 | $500 | n/a |
| Laptop Computer Fee for IDES 1218 | $500 | n/a |
| Laptop Computer Fee for IDES 2202 | $500 | n/a |
| Presentation Materials | $100 | n/a |
| Grand Total | $16,860 | $3,933 |
Each year, Dakota County Technical College and the DCTC Foundation make more than $200,000 in scholarships available to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Students looking for ways to help finance their college education can find part-time jobs on campus with various DCTC departments and programs. Deliver your completed Work-Study Application to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and search for openings on Handshake. For more information, you can review Work Study Procedure.
Step 1: Apply now for financial aid. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
DCTC's Federal School Code: 010402
Step 2: After receiving an official award letter from DCTC, you may apply online for a Federal Stafford Student Loan. Visit the Loans page for more information.
Interior designers work closely with clients, home owners, businesses, architects, contractors, and tradespeople. They frequently work as members of a design team, primarily in architecture and interior design firms. This can be a highly competitive field, where use of the design process is critical to meeting project deadlines. Graduates will find employment in many areas, such as: residential design/architectural firms, kitchen and bath studios, furnishings, product sales, builders, and showrooms.
According to CAREERwise Education, Minnesota's career, education and job resource, there will be a need for about 1,722 new Interior Designers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
If you are looking to bring in any college credit, visit our Transfer To DCTC Resource Page and DCTC will help you through the process.
If you are looking to transfer to a 4-year institution after completing your degree, DCTC can help you through the process! Check out our Transfer From DCTC Resource Page.
Transferology is used to find out how your courses might transfer to DCTC and any of the participating schools in the Transferology network. Get an account for free and create a plan now!
The Interior Design program at DCTC is active throughout the year and makes headlines in industry publications. Read about student success in design competitions, student field trips to national conferences and the accomplishments of our interior design instructors.
As a student majoring in Interior Design, you can get the latest news on your program and the design industry by following your instructors and fellow students on social media.
As a student in DCTC's Interior Design program, you have many opportunities to make connections in the design industry through your involvement in professional clubs and organizations.
DCTC features active, industry-relevant clubs for Interior Design students right on campus. Getting involved in these clubs allows you to make the most of your college experience and gives you an edge when seeking employment in the interior design field. The following two clubs are open to all Interior Design students:
Design Connexion
Design Connexion provides a relaxed, supportive environment for DCTC students to network with fellow students and industry professionals. Design Connexion invites guest speakers to campus and gives students opportunities to attend local and national conferences for professional development in the interior design field. Check out our Design Connexion page on Facebook.
