Interior Design - A.A.S. Degree - Interior Design Program

Interior Design - A.A.S. Degree

Students in the A.A.S. degree are provided a laptop for this program, and an associated fee is charged in the first semester for software and hardware cost. The laptop includes all software required for the program, in line with professional trends and all associated updates.

2025-2026 Required Courses

First Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
ARTS 1301 Design Fundamentals ARTS - 1301: Design Fundamentals Description ARTS 1301 This course covers the elements and principles of design: line, shape and form, space, texture, color and balance, proportion and scale, unity and harmony, and emphasis, in two dimensional and three dimensional formats through application. Color will be a focus, including the study of hue, saturation, and intensity, and how color affects people demonstrated through project work. Meets MnTC Goal 6 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 MNTC Goals: 6 Course Outline: ARTS1301 — PDF	3
IDES 1108 Computer Drafting I IDES - 1108: Computer Drafting I Description IDES 1108 This course covers basic skills for generating and reading manual and computer-aided drawings for design and construction. Students will learn industry graphic standards for 2-dimensional drawings, including line quality and drawing nomenclature. Industry-standard formatting for various drawing types and sheet sizes will be addressed. This is the same course as ARCT1108. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: IDES1108 — PDF	3
IDES 1121 Critical Thinking and Programming IDES - 1121: Critical Thinking and Programming Description IDES 1121 This course introduces students to the critical thinking skills used in the design process of interior spaces. Cultural anthropology, anthropometrics, universal design, and ergonomics will be studied. Students will synthesize these factors to generated strategic layouts for interior environments. The initial phases of the design process - programming (gathering project information) and schematic design (develop preliminary concepts) will be explored. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: IDES1121 — PDF	4
IDES 1137 Presentation Techniques I IDES - 1137: Presentation Techniques I Description IDES 1137 This course covers the process of making visual and verbal presentations. These presentations will be focused on the appropriate industry needs. The visual material will cover sketching and rendering techniques, and the preparation of one-point and two-point perspective drawings. Students will also learn proper techniques and design criteria for board presentation. The verbal component of the class will cover and apply techniques for a successful design presentation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: IDES1137 — PDF	3
IDES 2108 Color and Light IDES - 2108: Color and Light Description IDES 2108 This course continues the study of color principles, theory and psychology, and how color affects people and interior space. Light sources, lighting systems, environmental factors and lighting design methods will also be studied. Students will investigate the dynamics of color and light in interior environments while developing knowledge of lighting techniques and their effects. Prerequisites: NONE Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: IDES2108 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	16

First Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
IDES 1207 Residential Studio I IDES - 1207: Residential Studio I Description IDES 1207 his course covers the skills necessary to design both public and private interior spaces in a home. The interior design process will be applied, with an emphasis on the design development phase (refining the design concept and focusing on design details). Sustainable design principles for housing will be introduced, including industry rating systems. Students will investigate furnishings, lighting and finish material sources in progressively complex residential interior design projects. Students must take IDES1208, 1241 and 2111 prior to or concurrently with this course. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: IDES1207 — PDF	4
IDES 1208 Computer Drafting II IDES - 1208: Computer Drafting II Description IDES 1208 This course introduces the student to AutoDesk Revit Software. There is an emphasis on BIM workflow and basic to intermediate modeling techniques. The student will develop intermediate CAD and BIM techniques to develop construction drawings. This knowledge can then be applied to projects in concurrent and future projects. This is the same course as ARCT1208 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ARCT 1108 Computer Drafting I IDES 1108 Computer Drafting I Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: IDES1208 — PDF	3
IDES 1241 Presentation Techniques II IDES - 1241: Presentation Techniques II Description IDES 1241 This course covers computer based design visualization practices. These practices will be focused on the appropriate industry needs. Students will utilize computer based color application techniques to create rendered presentation drawings. Three-dimensional computer modeling processes and digital image editing will be employed. Strategies for effective visual presentations will be integrated into course work, including electronic presentation layouts. Verbal presentation skills will be utilized. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: IDES 1137 Presentation Techniques I Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: IDES1241 — PDF	3
IDES 2111 Materials and Estimating IDES - 2111: Materials and Estimating Description IDES 2111 This course provides students with information that will allow them to establish a systematic approach to selecting materials for interior environments. Students will also create specifications for interior materials, emphasizing code requirements and testing standards. Environmental issues and concerns in relation to the product materials will be addressed. Textiles and their use in residential and commercial interiors are presented. Students will learn the appropriate estimating techniques to determine accurate material amounts for any given job. The overall appropriateness and manufacturing process combined with the use of materials for walls, floors and ceilings will be emphasized. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: IDES2111 — PDF	4
Total Semester Credits:	14

Second Year - Fall Semester

Course Title	Credits
COMS 1020 Interpersonal Communication COMS - 1020: Interpersonal Communication Description COMS 1020 This course is intended to increase student's awareness of the processes, models, and theories of interpersonal communication relative to relationships that impact people's personal and professional lives. Through self-analysis and reflection, case studies, practical application, and critical thinking, students will examine the influence of communicative behaviors on themselves, their personal relationships, groups, and society. Concepts include self-esteem, self-fulfilling prophecies, perception, ethics, emotion, conflict, cultural awareness, language, nonverbal communication, social media, and listening. Meets MNTC Goal 1 and Goal 7 / Goal 7A Fall 2025 and after. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 MNTC Goals: 1,7A Course Outline: COMS1020 — PDF	3
IDES 1218 Commercial Studio I IDES - 1218: Commercial Studio I Description IDES 1218 This course covers the skills necessary to design both public and private interior spaces in a commercial setting. The interior design process will be applied, with an emphasis on the design development phase (refining the design concept and focusing on design details). Sustainable design principles for commercial spaces will be introduced. Students will investigate furnishings, lighting and finish material sources in progressively complex commercial interior design projects. Design fundamentals, critical thinking skills, presentation techniques, and verbal presentation skills will be utilized. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: IDES1218 — PDF	4
IDES 2147 Residential Studio II IDES - 2147: Residential Studio II Description IDES 2147 This course covers the basics of residential kitchen and bathroom design. The course uses the guidelines published by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) as well as universal design and sustainable design principles. Spatial analysis, material and product selection, construction drawings and product specification are addressed. Students will utilize computer software specific to the residential kitchen and bath industry. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: IDES2147 — PDF	4
IDES 2975 Portfolio IDES - 2975: Portfolio Description IDES 2975 This course covers the creation of a portfolio using multiple computer programs. The students will create a hard copy portfolio and a website portfolio to help them attain an internship the following semester. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: IDES 1207 Residential Studio I IDES 1208 Computer Drafting II IDES 1211 Drafting II IDES 1241 Presentation Techniques II IDES 2111 Materials and Estimating Corequisites: None Future Offering: Fall 2026 Course Outline: IDES2975 — PDF	2
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3) * ‡ MNTC - 3: General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3) Description MNTC 3 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: MNTC3 — PDF OR General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 4) * ‡ MNTC - 4: General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 4) Description MNTC 4 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: MNTC4 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	16

Second Year - Spring Semester

Course Title	Credits
ENGL 1150 Composition I ENGL - 1150: Composition I Description ENGL 1150 This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Meets MnTC Goal 1. Prerequisite: placement into writing college level. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Corequisites: None Future Offering: Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 MNTC Goals: 1 Course Outline: ENGL1150 — PDF	3
IDES 1232 History of Architecture and Interiors IDES - 1232: History of Architecture and Interiors Description IDES 1232 This course covers the history of architecture and interiors, from ancient times through the 21st century, with which an interior designer must be familiar for use in industry applications. Particular focus is placed on the history of furniture during these periods. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: IDES1232 — PDF	3
IDES 2202 Business Practices IDES - 2202: Business Practices Description IDES 2202 This course emphasizes the business practices specific to the interior design industry, including professional ethics, organizational procedures, marketing and sales, and business plan components. The course will also focus on exploring career directions in interior design, including tools and information necessary to obtain an internship position upon the completion of interior design course work. Prerequisites: IDES 2147 and IDES 2107 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: IDES 1218 Commercial Studio I IDES 2147 Residential Studio II Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: IDES2202 — PDF	3
IDES 2972 Internship IDES - 2972: Internship Description IDES 2972 Upon the satisfactory completion of and/or current enrollment in all IDES coursework, this on-the-job training will provide the interior design student with the opportunity to participate in an internship position within his/her determined area of interiors to strengthen skills within a real design environment. Established design goals from IDES 2100 will be applied in selecting the location and type of design specialty more appropriate to each student. The course is completed after the internship assignments, hours worked identified, and a conference with the student's faculty representative is recorded. Each participant is to complete 80 hours of intern work. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: IDES 1218 Commercial Studio I IDES 2147 Residential Studio II Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2027 Course Outline: IDES2972 — PDF	2
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6) ** ‡ MNTC - 6: General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6) Description MNTC 6 Credits: Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None Course Outline: MNTC6 — PDF	3
Total Semester Credits:	14

Total Credits:	60

‡ Select General Education electives from specified MnTC goal area or from any MnTC goals if none specified.

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Interior Design - A.A.S. Degree

2025-2026 Required Courses

First Year - Fall Semester

First Year - Spring Semester

Second Year - Fall Semester

Second Year - Spring Semester

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