Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2

RESIDENTIAL PLANNING DIPLOMA PROGRAM Typical Course Sequence for Residential Planning Diploma program: FIRST ACADEMIC YEAR Quarter 1 FND110 Drawing FND111 Color Theory CPU101 Computer Literacy -orFND133 Digital Imaging for Multimedia & Web The diploma program in Residential Planning prepares students for growing career opportunities available in residential planning and sales consultation by gaining drawing, drafting and computer skills. The program is geared toward working adults (preferably with a college degree and professional experience) who are interested in self-enrichment. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh has designed the Residential Planning diploma program to provide a hands-on approach to education that develop students’ strengths in the basics of residential planning, furniture placement, drafting, fabric and color selections, and kitchen and bath planning. The Residential Planning students will have the skills necessary to counsel customers who are planning changes to their residential spaces. Concentrated technical skills training courses such as Drawing, Drafting and AutoCAD will prepare them to help customers envision, plan and communicate their residential remodeling projects. Graduates of the diploma program are prepared to seek entry-level positions such as retail sales associate, residential planning consultant, kitchen and bath planner, technician, manufacturer’s representative, and product specifier/purchaser. The Residential Planning diploma program is taught by the Interior Design faculty who are experienced and practicing professionals who bring many years of interior design education expertise to the classroom. Students are guided throughout the program to create complete and professional projects to show prospective employers. The Residential Planning diploma program credits are typically transferable into the Bachelor of Science degree program in Interior Design for students who wish to continue their studies, however, conditions pertaining to curriculum changes and degree requirements may apply. Please contact an Admissions Representative for specific details. All courses offered in the Residential Planning program are available online. The Mission of the Residential Planning Diploma program is to prepare students for the growing career opportunities available in residential planning and sales consultation by gaining basic level drawing, drafting, space planning and computer skills related to the interior design industry. Quarter 2 ID120 ID121 ID130 Basic Drafting Basics of Interior Design Textiles Quarter 3 ID221 ID210 ID133 Introduction to AutoCAD History of Furniture - 1830-Present Space Planning SECOND ACADEMIC YEAR Quarter 4 ID250 Residential Design Studio ID220 Residential Design/Kitchen and Bath ID323 Professional Practices Diploma Course Sequence Requirements for diploma (36 quarter credits required) 12 months in length as a full-time student PROGRAM CORE COURSES FND110 Drawing ID221 Introduction to AutoCAD ID210 History of Furniture - 1830-Present ID133 Space Planning ID250 Residential Design Studio ID220 ID323 FND111 CPU101 FND133 ID120 ID121 ID130 Color Theory Computer Literacy* Digital Imaging for Multimedia & Web Basic Drafting Basics of Interior Design Textiles * Students demonstrating Computer Literacy skills, either through a passing grade on the Computer Literacy testout or advanced standing, will have the option to substitute FND133. Residential Design / Kitchen and Bath Professional Practices 39

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Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2 Welcome Mission Statement Advertising Culinary Arts Digital Design Digital Media Production Entertainment Design Fashion & Retail Management Game Art & Design Graphic Design Hotel & Restaurant Management Industrial Design Interior Design Media Arts & Animation Photography Residential Planning Video Production Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Web Design Web Design & Interactive Media General Education Course Descriptions Faculty Biographies Program Advisory Committee Members Administration Licensing, Accreditation and Memberships Admissions Information 2007-2008 Scholarships General Information and Policies Academic Calendar Index

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