About the Course

The RationaleThe Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Interior Design exemplifies Design University’s educational ethos. It is intentionally structured to:

Equip students for productive entry-level job opportunities in interior design firms, architectural practices, real estate development, exhibition and retail design, and freelance creative enterprises. With a curriculum that emphasizes both residential and commercial interiors, graduates acquire versatile competencies to work across multiplesectors.

Provide mastery of industry-standard tools and workflows, such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, VR/AR visualization, and project management platforms. This technical grounding ensures students are “workplace-ready” from day one.

Strengthen soft skills essential for the workplace including client communication, project documentation, presentation, and teamwork; through required general education electives (English Composition, Communication, and Social/Behavioral Sciences). These courses complement technical training with critical thinking and interpersonal competence.

Build a professional portfolio that showcases a breadth of design skills, from hand sketches and concept boards to BIM models and rendered walkthroughs. This curated body of work becomes the graduate’s passport to interviews, competitions, and entrepreneurship.

Offer a solid foundation for lifelong advancement. Because the curriculum blends rigorous theory with hands-on studio practice, students who wish to pursue further education such as a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related fields are exceptionally well-prepared. The emphasis on research, sustainability, and emerging technologies creates an adaptable mindset that will serve them in advanced study or professional specialization.