Beginning fall semester 2011, Owens Community College will offer a new Interior Design Associate Degree Program on the Toledo-area campus.

The associate degree in interior design will require approximately 65 credit hours of coursework, which includes introduction to interior design, fundamentals of drawing floor plans, history of interior design, fundamentals of lighting for interiors, textiles, furniture, fixtures and equipment, environmentally responsible design and CAD for interiors basics, among other courses.

The new program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of interior design. Students will develop strong knowledge in residential and contract design, as well as learn about technical drawing, rendering and CAD design, color theory and furnishings.

Upon program completion, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to work in entry-level or higher employment positions specific to drafting, interior design and interior construction management, among other fields.

In addition to the new Interior Design Associate Degree Program, the Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers an Interior Design Certificate Program.

For more information, call 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7081.

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