Program Overview

Program Overview

The Interior Design Certificate program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field of interior design.

Program Details

Tools and Techniques

Designers use a variety of tools to communicate their design ideas, including:

• Drawings: Hand drawing and sketching are great tools for communicating design ideas
  • CAD: Computer Aided Design software programs allow designers to create detailed scale drawings and 3D models that are easily editable
  • Scale Models: Physical and digital models help to show clients how designed spaces will look when completed
• Photography, Videography, and Virtual Reality

Value of a Designer

Interior designers bring several benefits to a project, including:

• Design Thinking: A good designer incorporates design thinking into the project
• Sustainable Design Practices: A good designer also incorporates sustainable design practices
• Cost Savings: Involving a good designer can save money on a project
• Time Savings: A designer can save clients time by completing legwork
• Access to Resources: Designers can access design products, custom materials, reputable contractors, and craftspeople for the project
• Project Management: Designers can manage and coordinate work, contractors, and job details
• Enhanced Spaces: Designers can create enhanced spaces that invite repeat business

Admission Criteria

The Interior Design program is open to:

• High school students who can take some classes for credit
• JC students who can receive an AA degree and then go on to receive a BA or BS at 4-year colleges
• Certificate students who can receive different levels of certification