Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 081600 - Catalog 2024/2025
Anindya Paul, Chair, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu
Deborah Kirkland, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4158, Deborah.Kirkland@daytonastate.edu
Tammy Fritz, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154,
Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The program prepares students with quality training, practice and skill development necessary to progress in the interior design industry with a focus on kitchen and bath interiors. The program seeks to provide unique learning opportunities through practical hands-on training, involvement in and from the design community, and a comprehensive curriculum to ensure a successful transition from student of kitchen and bath design to practitioner of kitchen and bath design.
Description:
The primary purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment in the interior design, architecture, or construction industry, specifically in the kitchen and bath disciplines. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for careers in this field. Program competency-based applied learning covers the elements and principles of design, advanced hand and computer aided drawing skills, visual and oral presentation skills, and NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath) standards for kitchen and bath design.
Graduates of the Kitchen and Bath specialization certificate can transfer all 39 certificate credits should they wish to pursue an AS degree in Interior Design Technology - 207000 at Daytona State College. Certificate completers also have an option to transfer up to 17 credits should they wish to pursue an AS degree in Architectural and Building Technology - 221900.
Graduates may secure entry-level positions with kitchen and bath showrooms, interior design studios, home improvement stores, or architectural firms. Graduates career options are kitchen designer, bath designer, industry representative, salesperson, drafting technician, or design assistant. Upon completion, students will be qualified for positions with "to-the-trade-only" fabric/furniture/flooring showrooms serving the interior design professionals.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Identify and apply elements and principles of design to interior spaces.
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Incorporate evaluations, space planning, layout, workflow, and design into kitchen and bath projects
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Research and specify interior design materials and resources as they apply to kitchen and bath projects.
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Identify interior building codes, regulations, and legislation relating to residential and non-residential spaces.
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Explain sustainability issues related to the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment.
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Communicate design concepts effectively through drawing, written, visual, and oral presentations.
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Demonstrate employability skills and an understanding of entrepreneurship and systems for a professional practice.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Additional Costs
| Program Tuition and Fees*: |
$3,993 |
| Access Fee: |
$45.24 ($1.16 per credit |
| Assessment Fee: |
$34 |
| Lab Fees: |
$520 - $535 |
| Textbook Estimate: |
Varies depending on new, used, renting, or e-books |
*In-state tuition only: out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Additional Admission Requirements
Additional Completion Requirements
Careers
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on the any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org. For additional career information, please see: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1025.00.
Program Length: The typical length of this program is three (3) semesters (45 weeks) for a full-time student. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2018-19) for this field at 80%.
Job titles for this certificate are Kitchen designer, bath designer, salesperson for kitchen and bath showroom, drafting technician, CAD technician, industry representative, project manager, and design assistant to an architecture or interior design firm.
For additional Information on wages, trends and career videos:
http://www.careerinfonet.org/occ_rep.asp?optstatus=011000000&soccode=271025&id=1&nodeid=2&stfips=12&search=Go
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| BCN1251C | Architectural Drawing I and Lab | 3 |
| IND2408 | Specialized Software for Interior Design | 3 |
| HHD1361 | Practical Interior Applications | 3 |
| BCN2049 | Sustainable Design & Construction | 3 |
| IND1300 | Graphics of Interior Design I | 3 |
| IND1432 | Lighting for Interior Design | 3 |
| IND1935 | Building and Barrier Free Codes | 3 |
| IND2410 | Kitchen and Bath Design I | 3 |
| IND2411 | Materials and Estimating for Kitchen and Bath | 3 |
| IND2414 | Kitchen and Bath Design II | 3 |
| IND2500 | Professional Practices for the Design Industry | 3 |
| IND1233 | Studio I-Fundamentals of Interiors | 3 |
Program Elective (3 credits)
Choose One Course
| ETD2320C | Computer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab | 3 |
| IND2949 | Cooperative Education Experience in Interior Design | 1-3 |
IND2949: This is a variable credit course (1-3 credits). The academic department has approved it for 3 credits in this program.
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| IND1233 | Studio I-Fundamentals of Interiors | 3 |
| BCN1251C | Architectural Drawing I and Lab | 3 |
| BCN2049 | Sustainable Design & Construction | 3 |
| IND1300 | Graphics of Interior Design I | 3 |
| HHD1361 | Practical Interior Applications | 3 |
2nd Semester
| IND2500 | Professional Practices for the Design Industry | 3 |
| IND1432 | Lighting for Interior Design | 3 |
| IND1935 | Building and Barrier Free Codes | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 |
| IND2408 | Specialized Software for Interior Design | 3 |
3rd Semester
| IND2411 | Materials and Estimating for Kitchen and Bath | 3 |
| IND2410 | Kitchen and Bath Design I | 3 |
| IND2414 | Kitchen and Bath Design II | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 39