ACADEMIC LEVEL-One Year Interior Design Program

1 YEAR (30 weeks)
Academic First semester:

INT 101- Studio Design Course 1a –     8 Credits  The course is a basic but intensive introduction of the interior design process. The studio design course is an introduction to interior design theory and its application. The course rapidly moves from to the fundamental design principals of form, space and order to the realization of detailed architectural drawings.

INT 190 Furniture Design 1- 3 Credits develops students’ knowledge and skills related to aspects of furniture production, from development and management of prototypes through to the final manufacturing process. During the two part program, students study presentation of history, theories, works and current expressions of Italian and International furniture.

CD  130- 2D Drafting- AutoCAD   -     3 CreditsAn introduction to two-dimensional vector based software. The student is shown the fundamentals of computer assisted drafting. Practical exercises will help the student develop a basic knowledge of how AutoCAD can be applied to the creation of 2d plans and sections.

CD  160- 3D Modeling-3DStudio Max    -   3 Credits
The course is designed for those who have basic knowledge in graphic design and want to advance their skills in 3D modelling and design techniques. Upon completion of both courses, the participants will be able to produce professionally executed 3D graphics and animation using Autodesk 3ds Max.

HUM 150- Art History 1 -  3 Credits This two part course begins with the Florentine art dating from the end of the 1200’s. This course covers the most key artists practicing in the region of Tuscany from the 1300’s, until the early 1500’s. The course covers historical, social and political events and analyzes their influence on the artistic production. Many class sessions are held on-site in the form of field trips to museums or churches to enhance the in-class lectures.

HUM 120- Italian Language 1A - 1 Credits The courses will focus mainly on spoken conversational Italian, with themes relating to common life, travel and business travel situations including greetings, days of the week, asking for directions, food, making plans, telling time, purchases and dealing with money and numbers.

INT 191 Furniture Design 1- 3 Credits Students continue to develop knowledge and skills related to aspects of furniture production, from development and management of prototypes through to the final manufacturing process. During the two part program, students study presentation of history, theories, works and current expressions of Italian and International furniture.

HUM 151 Art History 2 -  3 Credits The second part of the course begins with the early 1500’s and continues past the Mannerist movement of Michelangelo. Students are explained the major artistic developments of the centuries from the ideal classical form into the complex era of the Counter Reformation. Many class sessions are held on-site in the form of field trips to museums or churches to enhance the in-class lectures.

CD 161- 3D Computer Rendering- 3D Studio Max  -   3 Credits This course is a more in depth exploration of the software 3d Studio Max. Upon course completion, participants will be able to produce professionally executed 3D graphics and animation using Autodesk 3ds Max.

CD 180- Professional Preparation - 3 Credits
The course instructs students to refine their oral and visual presentation skills utilizing Adobe software to create a professional portfolio of work. The coursework also covers themes such a writing a curriculum vital, how to prepare for an interview and content for a portfolio of work.

HUM 121-Italian Language 1b   -  1 Credit The courses will continue to focus mainly on spoken conversational Italian. This more advanced level class will start to deal with general work and business discussions.

*Program may be subject to change