Bellevue College has an open door policy, and all interested students are eligible and invited to apply. There is no pre-screening or portfolio review for admission at this time, and new students need only to comply with Bellevue College's basic eligibility requirements as described in the Bellevue College Course Catalog. We value diverse backgrounds and seek to create an inclusive learning atmosphere with universal relevance. The Interior Design program typically attracts students from the Seattle metro area, but we also have students from outside the Pacific Northwest region as well as many international students.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Interior Design Program graduates will be able to:
Professional Values
Demonstrate the attitudes, traits, values and ethics of professional responsibility, accountability, and effectiveness
Demonstrate the ability to think creatively, critically, analytically and strategically
Design Fundamentals
Demonstrate understanding of design fundamentals, theories and concepts and their application to interior design problems
Demonstrate knowledge of history in art, architecture, interiors and furniture, and understand their relevance to contemporary design problems
Interior Design
Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply the design process to interior design problems, including programming, schematics and design development skills.
Apply theory, logic and reasoning to assess aesthetics in the built and furnished environment
Communication
Communicate information, both oral and written, in clear, concise language
Demonstrate competent skills in manual and computer-aided drafting.
Demonstrate presentation skills, including drawing, sketching, lettering, perspective, rendering, and model building, using appropriate media, colors and techniques
Building Systems and Interior Materials
Demonstrate knowledge of interior finishes and materials and their appropriate selection, specification, installation and maintenance
Demonstrate understanding of the concept of sustainable resources
Regulations
Demonstrate appropriate understanding and knowledge of the laws, codes, regulations, standards and practices that protect the health, welfare and safety of the public
Business and Professional Practice
Demonstrate understanding of project management practices, and business processes.
Apply interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with people
Assessment
Compete successfully for entry level interior design positions
This information is maintained by Michelle Chavezfor the BC Interior Design Department, a program within the Arts and Humanities division at Bellevue College. Program questions should be directored to the faculty of the Interior Design Department.
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July 15, 2009
This website was developed with funding from a Bellevue College Foundation Mini-Grant. Bellevue College is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
