The Interior Design Professional Certificate is a comprehensive, professional curriculum that provides courses focusing on the vital and basic aspects of interior design. In this certificate, emphasis is placed on the fundamental relationship of interior design and the visual and decorative arts. The Interior Design Professional Certificate offers specialty training that promotes professional development related to successful course completion, alternative basic skills, and enhanced workforce development. When available and appropriate, students may be required to participate in design-related competitions to reinforce the classroom learning experience. Students completing this certificate are able to demonstrate skills and apply the knowledge necessary to achieve entry-level occupation in the professional interior design field. The Interior Design Professional Certificate provides career and technical education to prepare students for career opportunities in: interior design firms, architectural firms, kitchen and bath design firms, retail finishes and furnishings stores, commercial furniture dealerships, and furniture and finish manufacturers. The Interior Design Professional Certificate is a professional 60 unit certificate that allows re-entry students with bachelor's and advanced degrees, as well as those who do not intend to pursue bachelor's degrees, the opportunity to obtain professional training and effectively enter the workforce.
Core Requirements (55 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| INTD005 | Introduction to Interior Design | 1 unit |
| INTD010 | Elements and Principles of Interior Design | 3 units |
| INTD020 | Color Theory and Application | 3 units |
| INTD022 | Finish Materials, Estimating and Costing | 3 units |
| INTD028 | Interior Construction and Building Systems | 3 units |
| INTD029 | Green and Sustainable Design | 3 units |
| INTD032 | Graphics Techniques for Interior Design | 3 units |
| INTD035C | Design of Historic Interiors | 3 units |
| INTD036 | History of Interior Design | 3 units |
| INTD040 | Residential Design | 3 units |
| INTD045 | Professional Practice | 3 units |
| INTD050 | Kitchen & Bath Design | 3 units |
| INTD060 | Commercial Design | 3 units |
| INTD065 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Interior Design | 3 units |
| INTD066 | Advanced Computer Aided Design | 3 units |
| INTD070 | Advanced Graphic Techniques | 3 units |
| INTD075 | Lighting Design | 3 units |
| INTD085 | Design Detailing | 3 units |
| INTD090A | Interior Design Internship | 3 units |
Electives (5 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT050 | Accounting for Small Business | 1 unit |
| ARCH049 | Introduction to Rhino | 3 units |
| ARCH057 | Architectural Model Making | 1 unit |
| ARCH066 | Advanced Revit Architecture | 3 units |
| COMM007 | Survey of Communication: Career | 3 units |
| GDES008 | Photoshop for Designers | 3 units |
| GDES012A | Introduction to Internet Marketing | 1 unit |
| GDES012B | Social Media Marketing | 1 unit |
| INTD090B | Interior Design Internship | 4 units |
| INTD090C | Kitchen and Bath Design Internship | 4 units |
Total Certificate Units: 60 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the program requirements.
- Earn a grade of 鈥淐鈥� (or "P") or better for all required courses.