Interior Design Option, A.F.A. - Studio Arts

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The Associate in Fine Arts Degree Interior Design Option develops an understanding and ability to create within the discipline of Interior Design through the study of art, history, theory, technology, and studio work. The degree is intended to provide students with the necessary portfolio to transfer seamlessly to a Bachelor of Fine Arts program majoring in Interior Design.

The objectives of this program are to:

Exhibit competency using the elements and principles of design and composition.
Demonstrate an ability to make connections between theory and practice.
Demonstrate critical thinking and qualitative decision-making based on current design trends, art historical concepts, social, political, or personal issues.
Develop a professional portfolio of artwork.

First Year

Fall Semester

COLL 101 - Foundations for Success Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
ARTA 101 - Basic Design Credits: 3
ARTA 108 - Basic Drawing Credits: 3
GTEC 000 - Technology Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

ENGL 102 - English Composition II Credits: 3
ARTA 103 - Art History I Credits: 3
ARTA 110 - Color Theory and Application Credits: 3
BCST 112 - Print Reading and Sketching Credits: 3
GRAD 101 - Design I Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Session

Second Year

Fall Semester

SOCA 101 - Intro. to Sociology Credits: 3
ARTA 115 - Three Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ARTA 150 - Life Drawing I Credits: 3
COMS 225 - Computer Aided Design Credits: 3
ARTA 104 - Art History II Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

ARTA 107 - History of Contemporary Art Credits: 3
COMS 226 - Computer Aided Design II Credits: 3
GRAD 105 - Vector Graphics & Page Design Credits: 3
DESN 120 - History of Design Credits: 3
ARTA 260 - Portfolio Development Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Session

Total Program Hours: 60

Technology General Education Courses

Choose from the list of approved General Education courses in the College catalog.

Developmental Courses

Sussex has embraced a practice of directed self-choice whereby students are encouraged, through guided conversations with an advisor, to best determine their readiness for this course. Students should be aware that Developmental Studies exist and are available to help strengthen skills and encourage success. Pursuing testing and/or developmental courses is entirely up to the student. Further, testing, though providing a valuable reference point for reflection, does not create for the student an obligation to follow Accuplacer recommendations.

The exception to this is where students seek enrollment in higher-level math courses. Students wishing to enroll in the following math courses are required to take and adhere to placement guidance from, the Advanced Algebra and Functions test, as part of Accuplacer, through the college’s testing center, for admission into any of the following courses: MATH 110, MATH 112, and MATH 113. Please note, courses in other disciplines may also require advanced mathematics placement. Students should check with their advisor.