KBD - Kitchen and Bath Design A.A.S.
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Program Full Description
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as kitchen and bath designers in the creative world of kitchen and bathroom design. Specialty topics covered will include interior design, color and textures, lighting principles, spatial planning, and computer-aided drafting (CAD), which will greatly enhance the students' learning experience. Graduates of this program would work in kitchen and bath design showrooms and would be involved in working with clients, creating room layouts, preparing accurate cost estimates, and overseeing the installation process. This program utilizes training materials supplied and supported by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and follows the NKBA guidelines in all design coursework. The working graduate would work towards becoming a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) or a Certified Bath Designer (CBD).
Program Objectives
Program Objective | accreditation standard | college-wide competency |
|---|---|---|
Design kitchens and bathrooms that are both functional and aesthetically attractive. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #1: Think Critically #3: Apply Quantitative Reasoning #5: Use Current Technology Effectively |
Explain the process necessary to take a kitchen or bath design from conception through to completion. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #2: Communicate Effectively #6: Apply Information Literacy Skills |
Create designs using industry-standard CAD software and components. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #3: Apply Quantitative Reasoning #5: Use Current Technology Effectively |
Describe the differences between various common manufacturing materials and know the processes available to transform them into finished products. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #1: Think Critically #5: Use Current Technology Effectively #9: Evaluate Ethical Aspects of Decision Making |
Use creative thinking and good judgment when considering all factors involved in the evolution of a design. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #1: Think Critically #3: Apply Quantitative Reasoning |
Work from handbooks, catalogs, and other informational sources in order to obtain the necessary data for selecting materials and products to complete a design project. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #1: Think Critically #3: Apply Quantitative Reasoning #5: Use Current Technology Effectively |
Formulate an estimate with consideration of all necessary costs associated with a typical construction project. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #1: Think Critically #3: Apply Quantitative Reasoning |
Explain effective sales techniques that will assist selling a kitchen or bath project. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #2: Communicate Effectively #6: Apply Information Literacy Skills #9: Evaluate Ethical Aspects of Decision Making |
Demonstrate the process of altering a design project by substituting different colors and textures. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #1: Think Critically #5: Use Current Technology Effectively |