Interiors Diploma Program
IN12 - 201712
Program Description
The Interiors Program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in the interiors field. The Interiors Program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include non-textile and textile use; materials usage; basic blueprint reading; codes & building systems; use of computers in drafting; communication with architects, contractors and clients; historical perspective of architecture; interior design fundamentals; selection and use of furniture and interior finishes; and client presentations and business principles. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of interiors. Required core classes give students a well-balanced foundation of English and math and allow students to expand their knowledge of humanities, literature, and art. Electives allow the student to specialize according to career goals. Graduates of the program receive an Interiors diploma.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length & Availability
5 Semesters
Campus Availability: Forsyth
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 48 Hours
Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 56
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 56 hours in the above areas
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
| INDS 1100 | Interior Design Fundamentals | 4 |
| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
| INDS 1115 | Tech Drawing/Interior Design | 4 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
ENGL 1010 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
Semester Two
MATH 1012 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
Semester Three
Semester Four
Choose One:
| EMPL 1000 | Interpers Relations/Prof Dev | 2 |
| Or | |
| PSYC 1010 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Five
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 56
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.