Interior Design

AAS Degree – Code #0656

Elizabeth Joyce, Program Coordinator
Email address: joyceeb@alfredstate.edu

The AAS interior design program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the interior design discipline. The program consists of a core graphics sequence with additional courses in appropriate technical areas. Digital tools are integrated throughout the four-semester program.

Advantages

• The faculty consists of experienced interior designers, as well as licensed architects and engineers.
• Students develop the ability to think creatively, visually, and volumetrically, exhibiting a variety of ideas, approaches, and concepts when designing interior projects.
• Students gain an understanding of how design solutions affect and are impacted by construction systems, power and mechanical, lighting and ceiling systems, acoustics, building methods, materials, and regulatory requirements.

Alfred State interior design graduates may enter directly into the technology management BBA or the interdisciplinary studies BTech degree program.

An articulation agreement exists between Alfred State and Villa Maria College (with placement based on a portfolio review and an interview).

Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 60 percent are employed; 40 percent continued their education.

Required: Algebra, Geometry

Recommended: Algebra 2

Typical Program

In the first and second years, a typical day consists of two one-hour lectures and a two-hour studio. Students can expect to spend additional time working on projects and course work out of studio.

General Notes

Entry level of student into math and composition/literature sequences is a function of student’s high school preparation and mathematics and English placement examinations.

A minimum grade of “C” is required in the following courses to continue from one studio course to the next and to meet graduation requirements: ARCH 1184, ARCH 2394, ARCH 3104, and ARCH 4304. 

Graduation Requirements

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0.

Required Equipment

All students in both the architecture and interior design programs are required to purchase a computer in addition to other equipment. Typically, the costs of these purchases can be covered using financial aid. Please consult a financial aid counselor for further details.  A tier 3 laptop computer is required, and a tier 4 laptop computer is recommended, for students entering this degree program.  Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops. 

Office of Accessibility Services

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu  or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.