Interior Design
Elevate Living Through Design
A career in interior design with an associate’s degree can be a fulfilling and creative path, offering opportunities in both residential and commercial spaces. The Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design provides a solid foundation and opens doors to entry-level roles in this fast-paced and exciting field. You will learn to plan and visually present spaces to both residential and commercial clients. Our program covers multiple aspects of interior design and planning, including design principles and concepts, drafting and CAD software, building codes and regulations, textiles and materials, lighting design, and 3D tools that bring your design ideas to life.
Interior Design Degree Options
Integrated Design Bachelor of Applied Science BAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $7,849 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Integrated Design, BAS
- Catalog: Integrated Design, BAS
Career
Highline College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design is an affordable
two-year program that will engage you in multiple areas of design practice. You will
specialize in a specific design discipline while exploring what it means to be a multidisciplinary
designer. Highline offers the following specializations:
GRAPHIC DESIGN – Create visual concepts to communicate information. Create everything from posters and billboards to packaging and marketing materials.
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN – Create digital art and interactive content for video games, web content, commercials, TV, and film.
INTERIOR DESIGN – Make indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential and decorative items, such as colors, lighting, and materials.
DRAFTING DESIGN – Prepare technical drawings and plans, learn specialized software to convert architectural architect and engineering drawings into technical drawings. All classes are in the evening with virtual (Zoom) options to support your busy lifestyle!
Interior Design Associate of Applied Science-Transfer AAS-T
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,914 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Interior Design, AAS-T
- Catalog: Interior Design, AAS-T
Sample Careers
- Junior Interior Designer
- Design Assistant
- Staging Specialist
- Product Representative
- Organizational Designer
- Event Planner
- Kitchen and Bath Designer
- Lighting Designer
Interior Design Associate of Applied Science AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,914 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Interior Design, AAS
- Catalog: Interior Design, AAS
Career
A career in interior design with an associate’s degree can be a fulfilling and creative path, offering opportunities in both residential and commercial spaces. The Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design provides a solid foundation and opens doors to entry-level roles in this fast-paced and exciting field. You will learn to plan and visually present spaces to both residential and commercial clients. Our program covers multiple aspects of interior design and planning, including design principles and concepts, drafting and CAD software, building codes and regulations, textiles and materials, lighting design, and 3D tools that bring your design ideas to life. Classes are offered in-person, online, and hyflex (flexible modality).
Certificates of Achievement (45 credits and above)
Residential Interior Design Certificate C
After Highline College
The Associate in Arts DTA degree prepares you to transfer directly into Highline’s BAS program or a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree in interior design or a related field.
All of the AAS degrees in the Art and Design department transition seamlessly into Highline College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design. Start Here, Stay Here! Students looking to transfer to a 4-year university to pursue a career in Art and Design may use Fine Arts courses to satisfy their Humanities credits.
Certificates are designed to be completed in one year or less. Certificates are designed for you to start work immediately, or seamlessly transfer to one of our AAS/BAS degree options.
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Highline College offers students a seamless transition into our Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design. Integrated Design takes a holistic approach by combining your passion for visual
design, technology, and problem-solving with accessibility, equity, and universal
design. You will discover the relationships between various design fields, and prepare
yourself to become part of the next generation of forward-thinking designers.
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