92 Interior Design Emphasis Technical Sales BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) The four-year Interior Design Emphasis - Technical Sales degree provides students academic preparation for employment in residential and commercial design and as product representatives for architects and the interior design profession. Students become knowledgeable in both residential and commercial design. They develop skills in sales, business practices, CAD, drafting, sketching, rendering, space planning, specification of materials, as well as history and theory. Art and drafting equipment are essential to the program of study. In addition to classroom projects, students participate in various community projects, attend field trips, and participate locally in professional organizations such as ASID, IIDA and NKBA. Upon completing the four-year Interior Design Technical Sales degree and two years work experience as a designer, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) exam. Students graduating with the Interior Design Technical Sales degree will meet the Foundation of Interior Design Education Research (FIDER) guidelines for the practice of residential and commercial interior design, gain membership in professional organizations, apply for licensing, and be prepared to take the National Council for Interior Designer Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. The practice of interior design has become complex, technical, and demanding, thus graduates need technical and sales skills to compete in the profession. The interior design program is nationally endorsed by NKBA (National Kitchen/Bath Association). Completion of the bachelor's degree program, a monitored 160-hour internship in the Kitchen/ Bath industry, and submission of a NKBA Graduation Verification Form are required for certification by NKBA. » Program Prerequisite: None. » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 124 hours is required for this program for graduation. Advisement All Interior Design students are required to meet with a faculty advisor each semester for course and program advisement. Call 801- 626-6913 or 801-626-7920 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). There are no admission or application requirements for this program. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. In addition to courses taken for the AAS degree, a total of 25 credit hours is required, including American Institutions (3), ENGL EN2010 (3), 4 credit hours in Humanities/Creative Arts (ARTH CA1100 - Art and Architecture required for program), 3 credit hours in Social Science/Diversity, 6 credit hours in Physical Science or Life Science, and 6 credit hours in scientific inquiry. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree The requirements for the Interior Design AAS Degree must be met along with the requirements listed below. See page 88 for Interior Design (IDT) course descriptions. IDT and SST IDT 3203 IDT 3303 IDT 4303 IDT 4253 IDT 4313 IDT 4323 SST 3203 SST 3363 SST 3563 SST 3603 SST 4102 SST 4203 Courses Required (32 credit hours) Studio I Perspective/Rendering (2) Studio II Design Process/Space Planning (3) Studio IV Barrier Free Design (3) Commercial Design (3) Studio V Senior Project (3) Studio VI Portfolio (1) Customer Service Techniques (3) Contract & Sales Negotiation (3) Principles of Supervision (3) Sales Presentation Strategies (3) Developing Team Leadership Skills (2) Ethical Sales & Service (3) Required Support Course (2 credit hours) CMT 2360 Building Codes and Inspection (2) Recomm en de d IDT 4860 Internship (3) SST 4610 Senior Project (3) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. SALES & SERVICE TECHNOLOGY COURSES SST SST 1143. Fundamental Selling Techniques (3) Su, F, S A retail, wholesale, and direct selling course. Emphasis upon mastering and applying the fundamentals of selling. Preparation for and execution of sales demonstrations required. SST 1303. Distribution Principles (3) Su, F, S Examination of the distribution process of goods and services, the intenelationships of customer demands, production, pricing, promotion, and the movement of goods from producer to consumer. SST 1401. Introduction to Sales & Sendee Technolog}' (1) Su, F, S This course is designed to help those new SST majors or those exploring the SST major field learn more about the career/ employment options available. This course is also designed to review the various academic emphases, major requirements, and decision making process. SST 1503. Introduction to Fashion Merchandising (3) Su, F, S A study of the Fashion Merchandising industry, including careers in design, manufacturing, wholesaling, promotion, and retailing, including well-known designers, manufacturers, promotion media and apparel and accessory retail institutions. SST 1602. Advanced Selling Techniques (2) Su, F, S Study of advanced selling techniques, including persuasion, prospecting, client analysis, sales presentation organization and territory and time organization. SST 1890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-2) Su, F, S Open to all first year declared majors in Sales & Service. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by department. Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog