Interior Design
Interior design students are presented with issues pertaining to context, aesthetics, and social responsibility. The curriculum focuses on design theory and practices with emphasis in construction and innovative technology.

At the freshman and sophomore levels, students develop diverse skills such as critical thinking, professional procedures, business practices, and communication skills that include verbal, written, and visual formats. Students learn how to problem solve using the design process by applying their knowledge of interior design principles, elements, theories, history, and methodology to analyze a client profile and project program. Building systems are defined to produce design solutions with an understanding of sustainability, codes, environmental issues, and regulatory compliance. The program transforms students into professionals who have the ability to design quality interior environments that contribute to the safety and well-being of inhabitants, while incorporating a concern for the environment and society at large. All graduating interior design students at the associate-degree level will produce a finished professional portfolio and participate in the Wade College Professional Portfolio Critique. Students will have the opportunity to further their knowledge with opportunities to gain industry experience during markets at Dallas Market Center.

At the junior and senior level, students are presented with issues pertaining to context, aesthetics, and social responsibility. The curriculum focuses on design theory and practices with emphasis in construction and innovative technology. Students learn how to problem solve using the design process by applying their knowledge of interior design principles, elements, theories, history, and methodology to analyze a client profile and project program. Building systems are defined to produce design solutions with an understanding of sustainability, codes, environmental issues, and regulatory compliance. The baccalaureate-level program allows for a more comprehensive study of critical topics including; lighting design, sustainability, construction methodology, professional practice, color, and environmental systems. The program provides an increased exposure to critical design topics which face the interior design profession today. Mastery of the field is demonstrated by all graduating baccalaureate-level students in a formal presentation at the Professional Portfolio Critique.

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Associate of Arts Degree Program
General Education
AA | ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation I |
AA | BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications |
AA | ENGL 1301 | Composition I |
AA | MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics I |
AA | PSYC 2301 | Psychology I |
AA | SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Communication |
Core Curriculum
AA | ARTS 1311 | Design I |
AA | ARTS 1316 | Drawing I |
AA | BUSI 1301 | Business Principles |
AA | BUSI 2301 | Business Law I |
AA | MGMT 2370 | Principles of Management |
AA | MRKT 2370 | Principles of Marketing |
AA | SUCC 0095 | Career & Life Planning |
AA | SUCC 0099 | Portfolio Design & Presentation I |
Major Courses
AA | ARTS 1320 | Interior Design Studio I |
AA | ARTS 1321 | Interior Design Studio II |
AA | INTD 1371 | Computer Aided Drafting I |
AA | INTD 1374 | Survey of Interior Design |
AA | INTD 1375 | Design Drawing & Presentation |
AA | INTD 1376 | Space Planning |
AA | INTD 2371 | Interior Materials & Systems |
AA | INTD 2377 | Computer Aided Drafting II |
Direct-Entry Bachelor of Arts Degree Program
General Education
AA | ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation I |
AA | BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications |
AA | ENGL 1301 | Composition I |
AA | MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics I |
AA | PSYC 2301 | Psychology I |
AA | SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Communication |
BA | ARTS 2303 | Art Appreciation II |
BA | COMM 2315 | Public Speaking |
BA | ENGL 1302 | Composition II |
BA | MATH 1333 | Contemporary Mathematics II |
BA | PSYC 2303 | Psychology II |
Core Curriculum
AA | ARTS 1311 | Design I |
AA | ARTS 1316 | Drawing I |
AA | BUSI 1301 | Business Principles |
AA | BUSI 2301 | Business Law I |
AA | MGMT 2370 | Principles of Management |
AA | MRKT 2370 | Principles of Marketing |
AA | SUCC 0095 | Career & Life Planning |
AA | SUCC 0099 | Portfolio Design & Presentation I |
BA | BUSI 2377 | Global Business |
BA | GRPH 2374 | Advanced Design Methodologies |
BA | MRKT 2377 | Branding |
BA | SUCC 0199 | Portfolio Design & Presentation II |
Major Courses
AA | ARTS 1320 | Interior Design Studio I |
AA | ARTS 1321 | Interior Design Studio II |
AA | INTD 1371 | Computer Aided Drafting I |
AA | INTD 1374 | Survey of Interior Design |
AA | INTD 1375 | Design Drawing & Presentation |
AA | INTD 1376 | Space Planning |
AA | INTD 2371 | Interior Materials & Systems |
AA | INTD 2377 | Computer Aided Drafting II |
BA | ARTS 2370 | Desktop Publishing |
BA | ARTS 2376 | Photographic Applications |
BA | HECO 1320 | Textiles |
BA | INTD 2370 | Lighting Design |
BA | INTD 2372 | Topics in Interior Design |
BA | INTD 2374 | Interior Design Studio III |
BA | INTD 2376 | Interior Design Studio IV |
BA | INTD 2378 | Interior Design Studio V |
BA | INTD 3371 | Construction and Detailing for Interior Design |
BA | INTD 3372 | Environmental Systems and Controls |
BA | INTD 3373 | Human Factors and Ergonomics |
Post-Associate Bachelor of Arts Degree Program
General Education
BA | ARTS 2303 | Art Appreciation II |
BA | COMM 2315 | Public Speaking |
BA | ENGL 1302 | Composition II |
BA | MATH 1333 | Contemporary Mathematics II |
BA | PSYC 2303 | Psychology II |
Core Curriculum
BA | BUSI 2377 | Global Business |
BA | GRPH 2374 | Advanced Design Methodologies |
BA | MRKT 2377 | Branding |
BA | SUCC 0199 | Portfolio Design & Presentation II |
Major Courses
BA | ARTS 2370 | Desktop Publishing |
BA | ARTS 2376 | Photographic Applications |
BA | HECO 1320 | Textiles |
BA | INTD 2370 | Lighting Design |
BA | INTD 2372 | Topics in Interior Design |
BA | INTD 2374 | Interior Design Studio III |
BA | INTD 2376 | Interior Design Studio IV |
BA | INTD 2378 | Interior Design Studio V |
BA | INTD 3371 | Construction and Detailing for Interior Design |
BA | INTD 3372 | Environmental Systems and Controls |
BA | INTD 3373 | Human Factors and Ergonomics |