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Interior Design Certificate of Achievement


The Interior Design programs goals are to prepare graduates for employment in the current job market.

An important objective of the program is to consistently offer professional level curriculum that provides graduates with the ability to perform successfully in a variety of occupations as industry demands change and economic conditions fluctuate. Additionally, the comprehensive curriculum for this certificate follows CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) standards to meet the functional and aesthetic needs required by clients for interior environments.


Certificate Student Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core skills and knowledge required for employment in interior design.

Program Requirements:
Units Required: 40

ID-084
Digital Illustration for Architecture and Interior Design | 2 units
OR
ARCHT-084
Digital Illustration for Architecture and Interior Design | 2 units
ID-101A
Introduction to Interior Design | 3 units
ID-101B
Introduction to Interior Design Lab | 1 unit
ID-102
Applied Color for Designers | 3 units
ID-103
Perspective and Interior Illustration | 3 units
OR
ID-104
Rapid Visualization and Illustration | 3 units
ID-110
Architectural Drafting | 3 units
ID-113
Interior Design Materials and Specifications | 3 units
ID-114
Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival | 3 units
OR
ID-115
Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern | 3 units
ID-117
Lighting Design | 3 units
ID-207
Residential Design | 3 units
ID-211
Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 units
OR
ID-217
Advanced Residential Interior Design Studio | 3 units
ID-295
Professional Practices for Interior Design | 3 units

Plus seven units from the following:

ID-091
Art and Accessories in Interior Design | 1 unit
ID-100
Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields | 1 unit
OR
ARCHT-100
Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields | 1 unit
ID-103
Perspective and Interior Illustration | 3 units
ID-104
Rapid Visualization and Illustration | 3 units
ID-105
Introduction to Production Design | 3 units
ID-106
Trade Resources for TV, Film, and Theatre | 2 units
ID-111
Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 units
ID-114
Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival | 3 units
ID-115
Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern | 3 units
ID-211
Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 units
ID-217
Advanced Residential Interior Design Studio | 3 units
ID-219
Interior Design Portfolio | 3 units
ARCHT-160
2-D CAD for Architecture and Interior Design | 3 units
CWE-188
Cooperative Work Experience Education | 1 unit

Interior Design instructor working with students on portfolio.

Interior Design fabric swatches.

Interior Design student listening in class.

Rolls of Interior Design blueprints.

Interior Design students working on project.