2026-2027 Academic Catalog
This advanced studio emphasizes walk-through,animation of interior studio projects. Digital,output of stills and animation make strong,additions to senior portfolios. Students are,encouraged to depict diverse users applying,universal and inclusive design.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 311
This comprehensive design studio incorporates the,specialized attributes of lighting while creating,design solutions for a large-scale project.,Students apply AutoCad technology and knowledge of,building codes, universal and inclusive design,principles in presenting design solutions.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 270
The focus of this course is a comprehensive studio,design problem that involves a large-scale,commercial space. Projects require the application,of concepts of programming space analysis, ,inclusive design, planning and creative problem,solving. A set of plans, working sketches and,models, presentation materials and research, as,well as verbal presentations may be required.,Design issues to be resolved challenge students to,develop innovative solutions for the built,environment, while providing for the health,,safety and welfare of the public.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 311, DIN 351,DIN 363
In this course, students develop the ability to,package their collective body of work into a,family of marketing tools representing their,abilities as a designer. The course focuses on,the review, analysis, preparation, and/or,improvement of the student’s portfolio. Based on,personal goals and faculty assessment, students,develop mechanisms to market their skills. These,include developing a resume, looking at format and,layout, research for website design, print,,communications, and other appropriate personal,marketing material.
Credits: 1.5
Prerequisites: DIN 232
This course reviews the legal standards employed,by professional interior designers to determine,code requirements in primarily commercial,settings. Students develop an understanding of,the use of reference materials and research,procedures as they apply to interior design. BOCA,,NFPA, ADA and ADAAG are referenced, as well as the,International Building Codes.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course, students learn about the,appropriate selection of lighting for,specification in interior environment,applications. Lighting principles and technologies,are facilitated through the design problems,created in the studios.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 232
In this course, a professional project,encompassing knowledge and skills gained in,previous years, is developed. Projects may include,an internship, workshop or mentor experience and,is meant to be an intensive ulmination/integration,project that highlights the student’s portfolio.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 332, DIN 351
In this course, a professional project,encompassing knowledge and skills of previous,years is developed. Projects may include an,internship, workshop or mentor experience and is,meant to be an intensive culmination/integration,project that highlights the student’s portfolio.,The project uses parallel requirements to the,NCIDQ (National Certification for Interior Design,Qualification) exam in order to prepare students,for this certification examination.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 431
In this course, fundamentals of the business of,interior design are covered including operations,,communications and the ethical, legal and,financial responsibilities of the practitioner.,NCIDQ standards are followed through practice,examinations. Students are given the opportunity,to review their portfolios. Emphasis is placed on,effective design presentation for interviewing,and communicating with industry professionals and,prospective clients. All aspects of a design,practice are explored from the initial client,contact and include the business practices,specific to the industry.
Credits: 1.5
Prerequisites: DIN 332
Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. To participate students must be,of junior or senior status with completion of,freshman and sophomore studios. Students must,have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may,not be eligible to participate in an internship,during their final semester. Transfer students,must have attended one semester at CCS in addition,to meeting the other eligibility criteria.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
