Residential Interior Decoration Diploma

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

First Semester			Credits
ARC	111	Introduction to Arch Tech (basic drafting)	3
DES	135	Principles & Elements of Design I	4
DES	125	Graphic Presentation I	2
CIS	111	Basic PC Literacy	2
ENG	111	Expository Writing	3
			14
Second Semester
DES	220	Introduction to Interior Design	3
DES	255	History of Interiors & Furnishings I	3
ARC	120	Interior Design Residential	3
ARC	114	Architectural CAD (AutoCAD or MicroStation)	2
MAT	115	Mathematical Models	3
			14
Third Semester
DES	230	Residential Design I	3
DES	210	Business Practices / Interior Design	3
ART	114	Art History Survey I	3
		DES Elective (Selected from list below)	3
			11
		Total Credit Hours Required	39
Approved Technical Electives
DES	115	Color Theory	3
DES	225	Textiles & Fabrics	3
DES	257	History of the American Home	3
DES	275	Furniture Design & Construction	3

Notes

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, some courses may not be offered every semester.

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