<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (Online) program at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is designed to examine the vital roles that technology and artistic techniques play in the architectural and design business worlds. Coursework in this program will likely include liberal arts courses such as composition and history and specific interior design courses that could include drawing, drafting and CAD usage. This online program is designed to provide a strong liberal arts foundation while nurturing creative and organizational abilities. Students in this program have the option to select a concentration in sustainable design. To graduate from this program, students are required to submit and present several portfolios for review and complete a series of internship classes. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>In order to apply to this online program, students are required to have access to the Internet and at least a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This program requires students to complete at least 125 credit hours. These credit hours are broken down into liberal arts courses, foundation courses, interior design courses and studio electives. Coursework may be subject to change. Please contact Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design for the most up-to-date course listings. </p> <p><u>Liberal Arts Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>AH 1010</td><td> Art + Design History I + Lab: Ancient to Medieval</td></tr> <tr><td>AH 1020</td><td> Art + Design History II: Renaissance to Contemporary</td></tr> <tr><td>AH 2010</td><td> History of Art + Design in the Non-western World</td></tr> <tr><td>AH 2070</td><td> History of Architecture + Interiors</td></tr> <tr><td>AH 3010</td><td> Advanced Studies in the History of Art + Design</td></tr> <tr><td>ASAD 1000</td><td> Academic Strategies for Artists + Designers</td></tr> <tr><td>CCT 1020</td><td> Composition I + Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>CCT 1030</td><td> Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>HU 2010</td><td> Humanities Seminar I</td></tr> <tr><td>HU 2050</td><td> Humanities Seminar II</td></tr> <tr><td>MA 1215</td><td> Applied Mathematics</td></tr> <tr><td>3 Credits</td><td> Physical + Natural Science Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>SBS 2010</td><td> Anthropology</td></tr> <tr><td>SBS 2020</td><td> Social Psychology</td></tr> </table><p><u>Foundation Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>FD 1010</td><td> Digital Image Making</td></tr> <tr><td>FD 1115</td><td> Visual Design I</td></tr> <tr><td>FD 1275</td><td> Drawing I</td></tr> <tr><td>FD 2120</td><td> Visual Design II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Interior Design Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ID 1230</td><td> Introduction to Sustainable Design</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 1510</td><td> Survey of Interior Design</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 1550</td><td> Interior Materials</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 1710</td><td> Drafting</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 2000</td><td> Interior Design Sophomore / Junior Portfolio Review</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 2530</td><td> Building Codes + Regulations</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 2710</td><td> Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD)</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 2750</td><td> Architectural Perspective + Rendering Techniques</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 2840</td><td> Design Process + Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 2861</td><td> Residential Design - Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 2862</td><td> Residential Design - Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 2870 </td><td>Holistic Design</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3511</td><td> Building Structures + Systems - Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3512</td><td> Building Structures + Systems - Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3531</td><td> Lighting Layout + Design - Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3532</td><td> Lighting Layout + Design - Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3610</td><td> Interior Design Professional Practices</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3710</td><td> Intermediate CAD</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3781</td><td> Construction Documents Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3782</td><td> Construction Documents Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3841</td><td> Restaurant + Retail Design Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3842</td><td> Restaurant + Retail Design Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3871</td><td> Office Design Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3872</td><td> Office Design Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 4000</td><td> Interior Design Senior Portfolio Review</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 4611</td><td> Interior Design Internship Program Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 4612</td><td> Interior Design Internship Program Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 4840</td><td> Design Research</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 4871</td><td> Special Use Design Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 4872</td><td> Special Use Design Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 4991</td><td> Senior Design Project Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 4992</td><td> Senior Design Project Part II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Studio Elective Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>The following are recommended:</td><th /></tr> <tr><td>IDSD 3211</td><td> Sustainable Design Strategies + Technologies - Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>IDSD 3212</td><td> Sustainable Design Strategies + Technologies- Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3631</td><td> Interior Design Portfolio Development Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 3632</td><td> Interior Design Portfolio Development Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>IDSD 4211</td><td> Sustainable Design Studio - Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>IDSD 4212</td><td> Sustainable Design Studio - Part II</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 4751</td><td> Advanced CAD Part I</td></tr> <tr><td>ID 4752</td><td> Advanced CAD Part II</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Graduates of this program may decide to pursue jobs with design companies or work as private contractors. Careers in this field may rely on the graduate's knowledge of relevant computer programs and the overall creativity that is emphasized in this interior design program. Students may seek entry-level employment or positions that could require greater amounts of responsibility. </p> <p>Potential employment opportunities include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>AutoCAD Technician </li><li>Corporate Office Designer </li><li>Drafter </li><li>Historic Preservationist </li><li>Junior Designer (Architectural) </li><li>Home Designer </li><li>Museum, Theater and Interactive Exhibit Planner </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After completing this program, students may find it beneficial to their personal and educational goals to pursue a higher-level degree. Advanced degrees may allow students to hone their design capabilities as a whole or focus their studies in one specific area of interior design. </p> <p>Possible further degrees include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Interior Design </li><li>Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design </li><li>Master of Science in Interior Architecture </li><li>Master of Design</li></ul>