Interior Design Coursework
The Interior Design curriculum shows students how to use their unique artistic vision and technical skills to create functional, comfortable and beautiful spaces.
RMCAD’s Interior Design programs follow a strict and logical sequence of specific studio courses, which increase in difficulty. Each course in this sequence builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired from previous courses and therefore must be taken one per term, in the following order:
- Term 1: ID 1710 Drafting
- Term 2: ID 2840 Design Process + Planning
- Term 3: ID 2860 Residential Design
- Term 4: ID 2870 Holistic Design
- Term 5: ID 3840 Restaurant + Retail Design
- Term 6: ID 3870 Office Design
- Term 7: ID 4870 Special Use Design
- Term 8: ID 4990 Senior Design Project
Students who do not transfer or receive portfolio credit for any of the above courses will require a minimum of eight terms to graduate.
Interior Design: 62 Credits
Sample Course - Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD)
This sophomore-level course introduces students to the use of CAD
systems as a drafting/design tool for interior design. Areas of study
include CAD systems (hardware, software, procedures, and standards)
and terminology as applied to architectural drawing types.
Emphasis is upon proper use of software commands, layer organization
and strategies, efficient drawing practices, and the production
of scaled two-dimensional drawings. Upon successful completion
of this course, students will understand the terminology and use of
CAD systems and commands following acceptable standards and
procedures; and utilize appropriate file management methods for the
creation of two-dimensional CAD drawings. (Formerly ID 2010)
Prerequisites: FD 1010 Digital Image Making, and ID 2840 Design Process and
Planning
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Studio Elective Requirements: 9 credits
Sample Course - Custom Furnishings
This junior-level course emphasizes innovation and creativity in the
design of functional furniture pieces. Students investigate appropriate
materials, including sustainable alternatives, and apply relevant
assembly and construction techniques for their designs. Upon
successfully completing this course, students will understand and
implement the creative, technical, and practical processes involved
in the design and construction of custom furniture for specific uses.
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