Department Admissions

Color Board Requirements

In order to be accepted into either the two-year Interior Design A.A.S. degree or teh one-year Interior Design Sale Associate certificate program the applicant must have a minimum 3.0 grade average from high school to pursue a two-year degree or a minimum 2.0 grade average to pursue a one-year certificate. Students transferring from a college or university must have a 3.0 grade point in all ID course work. Perspective students must also complete a color board following the specifications listed below. All color boards must be submitted no later than June 1st for Fall Semester, Novemaber 1st for Winter Semester, and March 31st for Summer Term. Color boards must be mailed to the college to the attention of Admissions.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOARDS – Create a sample board based upon the criteria listed below. You will also need to make your own conclusions and interpretations. We do not have examples for you to see nor do we give suggestions for the color board format.

1. Mount color samples on a 9 x 12 mat board (available at art supply stores) that is in a color that enhances the samples. Neutrals are usually preferable.

2. Choose samples for a living room to include the following:

a. Paint colors for walls, trim and ceiling and any other wall coverings wallpaper, fabric, etc.
b. Floor coverings - i.e. carpet, stone, wood, etc.
c. Window treatments - i.e., drapery, blinds, shutters, etc.
d. Furniture finishes - i.e. wood, metal, plastic, etc.
e. Upholstery fabrics - minimum of three
f. Accent colors

3. Affix materials firmly to the mat board so they do not fall off. Double-sided carpet tape works well for heavy samples. There is also special mounting tape available that works well (available at art supply stores).

4. Arrange the materials in an attractive manner on the board and carefully label each sample.

5. Students may use discontinued samples which are usually available from local design firms, furniture stores, etc. The College also has a sample library available to local students. It is located on the eighth floor in room 803 and is opened during regular school hours.

6. Your board will be judged by a panel of designers including the program director, part-time faculty and outside professionals. The panel will be looking for ability in blending color, use of appropriate textures, and the professionalism of your board arrangement.

7. Include your name and address on the back of the mat board.

8. Include a separate sheet with your name, address, phone number, specific program (ID A.A.S. degree or ID certificate) you are applying for and the date you mailed your admissions package to the college.

9. Include your email address and phone number where you may be contacted.

10. Place your color board in a padded envelope (available at your local post office) and mail it Attn: Admissions Department, 95 North 300 West, Salt Lake city, UT 84101-3500, or you may hand deliver it to Admissions on the 2nd floor..

You will be notified as to whether or not you have been accepted into the ID program by email or return mail. The sooner you send in your color board, the sooner you will be notified and the greater your chances of acceptance because enrollment is limited. Color boards will not be returned.