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Recommended Sequence of Courses
(Courses with titles shown in bold should be taken first.)

Fall Semester   Lecture   Lab   Credits
ARC 111 Introduction to Arch Tech (basic drafting)
  1  6 3
DES 135 Principles & Elements of Design I  2  4 4
DES 125 Graphic Presentation I  0  6 2
ARC 133 Construction Document Analysis  1  3 2
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy  1  2 2
ENG 111 Expository Writing  3  0 3
          16
Spring Semester        
DES 220* Introduction to Interior Design  1  6 3
DES 235 Products  3  0 3
DES 255 History of Interiors & Furnishings I  2  2 3
ARC 120* Interior Design Residential  1  6 3
ARC 114* Architectural CAD  1  3 2
MAT 115* Mathematical Models  2  2 3
          17
Summer Semester        
ART 115** Art History Survey II  3  0 3
COM 110 Introduction to Communication  3  0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology  3  0 3
          9
Fall Semester        
DES 230* Residential Design I  1  6 3
DES 240* Non-Res Des I (Commercial Design)  2  2 3
DES 225 Textiles/Fabrics  3  0 3
DES 280* Codes & Standards / Interior Design  3  0 3
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting  3  0 3
    Technical Elective  0-2  0-6 2
          17
Spring Semester        
DES 210 Business Practices / Interior Design  2  0 2
DES 231* Residential Design II  1  6 3
DES 241* Non-Res Des II (Commercial Design)  1  6 3
DES 275* Furniture Design & Construction  2  2 3
    Technical Elective  0-2  0-6 2
          12
    total credit hours required   72
 
Approved Technical Electives
      
DES 115 Color Theory  2  2 3
DES 126 Graphic Presentation II  0  6 2
DES 257 History of the American Home  3  0 3
DES 265 Lighting / Interior Design  2  0 2
ARC 112 Construction Materials & Methods  3  2 4
ARC 160 Residential Design  1  6 3
ARC 220 Advanced Architectural CAD  1  3 2
ARC 221 Architectural 3D CAD  1  4 3
ARC 262 Architectural Animation & Video  1  6 3
COE 112S Cooperative Work Experience I  0  20 2


Notes

  • * indicates that a prerequisite or placement test is required. Consult the CPCC Catalog for additional information.
  • ** Art 114, Art History Survey I, may be taken in lieu of Art 115 shown above.
  • ARC 114M, Arch CAD (MicroStation), may be substituted for ARC 114, Arch CAD (AutoCAD).
  • Students may enter this program in the fall, spring or summer semesters. However, many courses are offered only during above specified semesters.

First Step to Enroll
Before registering, new and prospective students should contact the Program Office at 704.330.6189 or becky.davis@cpcc.edu.