Interior Design Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

The Interior Design Certificate of Achievement program equips individuals with industry-standard skills in residential design, space planning, and various design specialties. Through core courses and selective options, students develop communication, design, and technical abilities essential for careers in interior design, including residential, commercial, and sustainable design. The program emphasizes professional practices and portfolio development to prepare graduates for success in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Interior Design Certificate of Achievement program prepares individuals for careers in interior design. It includes a focus on residential design, space planning and home staging, kitchen and bath design, commercial design, sustainable design, retail sales, historic preservation and renovation, lighting design, or showroom or product manufacturer's representative.

Objectives:

• Communicate design concepts clearly and concisely
• Develop competitive industry-standard skills
• Understand the elements and principles of design

Outline:

Core Courses (35 units):

• ARCH 110: Interior Architectural Drafting
• INTD 115: Introduction to Interior Design
• INTD 128: Presentation Techniques
• INTD 148: Color and Design
• INTD 150: History of Interiors I
• INTD 151: History of Interiors II
• INTD 175: Space Planning and Design
• INTD 250: Professional Practices for Interior Designers
• INTD 260: Overview of Lighting Design
• INTD 301: Portfolio Development

Selective Courses (minimum 6 units):

List A (3 units):

• INTD 360: CAD Applications for Interior Designers
• INTD 361: Chief Architect for Interior Designers

List B (3 units):

• INTD 126: Critical Thinking for Interior Designers
• INTD 272: Kitchen and Bath Design
• INTD 350: Commercial Design

Careers:

• Residential design
• Space planning and home staging
• Kitchen and bath design
• Commercial design
• Sustainable design
• Retail sales
• Historic preservation and renovation
• Lighting design
• Showroom or product manufacturer's representative