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Kitchen & Bath Design Assistant
31-304-4
Technical Diploma (TD)
Part Time, Full Time
27 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Location*:
Appleton
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Take your interior design skills to the next level with the Kitchen & Bath Design Assistant Technical Diploma. Gain knowledge in kitchen and bath design based on the National Kitchen and Bath Design standards, color theory, estimating and sales, drafting, construction and mechanicals, and lighting, along with the latest design software. An internship in the kitchen and bath field will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned. The program is a great fit for those with interior design experience wishing to add kitchen and bath design to their skillset.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Occupational Specific
(27 Credits)
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Color Theory
10-304-127
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10304127
- Credits: 3.00
Explores the basic principles of color. Color harmonies are correlated with practical problems as they apply to interior design. Students present their plans, selection of furnishings and colors for group discussion and critique.
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Basic Kitchen and Bath
10-304-153
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10304153
- Credits: 3.00
Provides students with the understanding of design elements and principles for kitchen and bath, including functions of the kitchen and bath as it relates to the house and its occupants. Application and knowledge of the NKBA Planning Guidelines, including assessment, measurement, product selection and communication of design will be introduced and applied to projects.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Construction Applications - Mechanical & Lighting
10-304-154
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10304154
- Credits: 3.00
Demonstrates knowledge of standard building terms, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems. Students will become aware of communication with the trades, building changes as they relate to cost and specify materials to satisfy design criteria.
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Business Procedures for Designers
10-304-155
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10304155
- Credits: 3.00
Includes demonstration of ethical business practices, including the NKBA standards of conduct and NKBA business contracts, business tools and forms. Students will have an understanding of management policies, including profit margin, business plan development, HR practices, marketing and advertising.
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Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design
10-304-156
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10304156
- Credits: 3.00
Approaches solutions to advanced knowledge of NKBA Planning Guidelines. Course work will include universal design projects, mastery of solving problems, developing concept and theme design, producing professional working documents according to the NKBA Graphic and Presentation Standards. Students will produce floor plans, elevations, mechanical and construction drawings.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Materials & Estimating
10-304-157
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10304157
- Credits: 3.00
Utilizes knowledge of appropriate cabinetry, appliances, ventilation, decorative plumbing and hardware, including surface and decorative materials. Students will competently research, estimate, recommend and order materials using product specification sheets.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
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Presentation Techniques
10-304-166
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10304166
- Credits: 3.00
Introduces the student to a variety of techniques used in design communication. The student will learn and practice perspective drawing, illustration techniques and board layout styles. Good interior design requires adequate and appropriate methods of communication and presentation.
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Drafting Skills for Interiors
10-304-167
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10304167
- Credits: 3.00
Introduces the techniques and language of architectural drafting and construction. Basic floor plan and elevation drafting is practiced.
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Internship - Kitchen & Bath
10-304-176
3Credit
162
36
- Instructional Hours: 162
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10304176
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Provides students the use of skills gained through courses and related laboratory experiences. These courses provide the opportunities to test their philosophy, creativity, and theories, to make use of facts, knowledge and materials and to develop and refine skills and techniques while participating in the K&B business under the close supervision of experienced designers and qualified supervising instructors.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
INTERDES 10304127 - Color Theory
INTERDES 10304153 - Basic Kitchen and Bath
INTERDES 10304166 - Presentation Techniques