Program Overview
Cañada College's Interior Design program offers an AS degree and three certificates, preparing students for careers in interior design. The program emphasizes communication, industry-standard skills, and design principles. Students gain practical experience through coursework and an internship, preparing them for various career paths in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Interior Design Department at Cañada College offers courses for individuals interested in preparing for careers in interior design. The program includes a transfer program, an AS degree, and three Certificates of Achievement: the Interior Design Certificate, the Kitchen and Bath Certificate, and the Home Staging Certificate. Students can apply for the AS degree in Interior Design after completion of the required units from the certificate and from the general education plan.
Objectives:
The Interior Design program prepares students for careers in interior design by providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to:
- Communicate design concepts clearly and concisely (i.e. visual, oral, and written).
- Develop competitive industry standard skills in the respective fields.
- Understand the elements and principles of design through discipline-specific implementation.
Outline:
Program Content:
The program includes coursework in the following areas:
- Interior Architectural Drafting
- Introduction to Interior Design
- Presentation Techniques
- Color and Design
- History of Interiors I
- History of Interiors II
- Space Planning and Design
- Professional Practices for Interior Designers
- Overview of Lighting Design
- Portfolio Development
- Principles of Sustainable Design
- Materials and Finishes
- Cooperative Education: Internship
Structure:
The program consists of 41 units, including 35 units of core courses and 6 units of selective courses. Students must also complete the required General Education coursework and electives to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
Course Schedule:
The course schedule is available on the Cañada College website.
Individual Modules with Descriptions:
- ARCH 110 Interior Architectural Drafting: This course introduces students to the basic principles of architectural drafting, including orthographic projection, plan and elevation drawing, and section drawing.
- INTD 115 Introduction to Interior Design: This course provides an overview of the interior design profession, including the history, theory, and practice of interior design.
- INTD 128 Presentation Techniques: This course teaches students how to develop and present interior design concepts through a variety of media, including drawings, renderings, and models.
- INTD 148 Color and Design: This course explores the principles of color theory and design, including the use of color in interior design.
- INTD 150 History of Interiors I: This course surveys the history of interior design from ancient times to the Renaissance.
- INTD 151 History of Interiors II: This course surveys the history of interior design from the Renaissance to the present day.
- INTD 175 Space Planning and Design: This course teaches students how to plan and design interior spaces, including the use of space planning and furniture arrangement.
- INTD 250 Professional Practices for Interior Designers: This course provides an overview of the business practices of interior design, including marketing, client relations, and project management.
- INTD 260 Overview of Lighting Design: This course introduces students to the principles of lighting design, including the use of natural and artificial light in interior design.
- INTD 301 Portfolio Development: This course helps students develop a portfolio of their interior design work.
- INTD 400 Principles of Sustainable Design: This course explores the principles of sustainable design, including the use of green materials and energy-efficient practices in interior design.
- INTD 450 Materials and Finishes: This course introduces students to the different types of materials and finishes used in interior design, including their properties, applications, and costs.
Careers:
Career Paths:
Options for career paths include:
- Residential design
- Space planning and home staging
- Kitchen and bath design
- Commercial design
- Retail sales
- Sustainable design
- Historic preservation and renovation
- Lighting design
- Showroom or product manufacturer's representative
