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Apr 19, 2024
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2022-2023 College Catalog
Level III - Interior Design Professional Certificate of Achievement
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The Level III - Interior Design Professional certificate builds upon the Level II coursework to prepare students for employment as entry level professional Interior Designers. It includes knowledge of interior design theory and history, space planning, products and materials, design process, professional practice, and building systems and codes. Students improve computer-aided design, visualization, and communication skills, prepare portfolios, develop design solutions for specialized interior environments, and gain practical experience via internships within the Interior Design field. Employment opportunities include entry-level professional interior designers, CADD specialists, renderers, or designer positions in larger design teams with architects and builders. Students who complete the Level III certificate will meet the minimum required units and educational standards for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Exam (NCIDQ), the first step towards pursuing a qualification as an NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer, the global standard for interior design professionals. This program also offers coursework for professional development.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of design theory and history, space planning, products and materials, design process, professional practice, and building systems and codes.
- Utilize advanced computer-aided design, visualization, and presentation techniques for effective communication.
- Apply acquired interior design knowledge and skills to develop interior design solutions for specialized interior environments.
- Gain practical experience via internships and prepare portfolios for entry level employment as professional interior designers.
REQUIRED CORE:
Course ID |
Title |
Units |
ID 110 |
Fundamentals of Interior Design |
3 |
ID 112 |
Drafting for Interiors |
2 |
ID 114 |
Applied Color and Design Theory for Interior Design |
3 |
ID 133 * |
Sketching and Rendering for Interior Design |
3 |
ID 115 * |
CAD for Interior Design |
3 |
ID 118 * |
Digital Presentation for Interior Design |
3 |
ID 111 * |
Interior Design Studio I |
3 |
ID 116 |
Interior Materials and Products |
3 |
ID 122 |
History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings I |
3 |
ID 125 |
History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings II |
3 |
ID 121 * |
Space Planning |
3 |
ID 131 * |
Digital Visualization for Interior Design |
3 |
ID 132 * |
Interior Building Systems and Codes |
3 |
ID 126 * |
Interior Design Studio II |
3 |
ID 127 * |
Fundamentals of Lighting |
3 |
ID 128 * |
Business and Professional Practice for Interior Design |
3 |
ID 129 * |
Interior Design Portfolio |
1 |
CWE 180 * |
Co-Op-Ed Interior Design |
1 |
ID 134 * or |
Advanced CAD for Interior Design |
3 |
ID 136 * |
Revit for Interior Design |
3 |
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Select one course from Restricted Specialization Studio Electives |
3 |
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Select from Restricted Electives |
5-6 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE CERTIFICATE:
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60-61
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Restricted Specialization Studio Electives |
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ID 210 * |
Hospitality Design |
3 |
ID 214 * |
Bath Design |
3 |
ID 215 * |
Kitchen Design |
3 |
Restricted Electives |
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ID 123 * |
Interior Design Illustration |
3 |
ID 134 * £ |
Advanced CAD for Interior Design |
3 |
ID 136 * £ |
Revit for Interior Design |
3 |
ID 210 * £ |
Hospitality Design |
3 |
ID 214 * £ |
Bath Design |
3 |
ID 215 * £ |
Kitchen Design |
3 |
CWE 180 * |
Co-Op-Ed Interior Design |
1 |
ARCH 124A |
Architectural Drawing I |
4 |
ARCH 231 |
LEED and Sustainable Architecture |
3 |
ARCH 261 |
Orange and San Diego Architecture |
1 |
ARCH 262 |
Los Angeles Architecture |
1 |
BUS 105 |
Social Media Marketing |
3 |
FASH 31 |
Textiles |
3 |
HORT 7 |
Introduction to Landscape Design |
3 |
HORT 239 |
Feng Shui and Well Being |
2 |
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
£ If course not already used for Required Core or Restricted Specialization Studio Electives units.
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