Interior Design, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Program Overview
Interior Design, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Overview
Interior Design focuses on the creation of interior environments that are both functional and pleasing. The field offers a variety of employment opportunities in interior design and architectural firms, kitchen and bath design studios, as well as in interior materials and furniture stores. A combination of education, work experience, and passing the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam is required for interior design professionals.
Requirements
Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.
Course List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 140 | Studio Art Foundations (2-D) | 3 |
| ART 141 | Studio Art Foundations 3D | 3 |
| DRFT 120 | Architectural Drafting I | 3 |
| DRFT 124 | Architectural Rendering I | 3 |
| DRFT 129 | Principles Of Residential Construction | 3 |
| DRFT 130 | Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design I | 5 |
| ID 100 | Introduction to Interior Design | 1 |
| ID 100L | Introduction to Interior Design Lab | 1 |
| ID 101 | Space Planning And Lighting | 3 |
| ID 103 | Historical Furniture | 3 |
| ID 104 | Materials And Installations | 3 |
| ID 105 | Kitchen And Bathroom Design | 3 |
| Controlled Art History Electives | 3 | |
| (Choose one of the following) | ||
| ART 104 | History of Art, Renaissance to Modern | |
| ART 104H | History Of Art, Renaissance To Modern, Honors | |
| ART 108 | History of Asian Art | |
| ART 215 | Survey Of Non-Western Art | |
| Additional Requirements | 3-5 | |
| (Choose one of the following) | ||
| ART 120 | Fundamentals Of Drawing | |
| BUS 101 | Introduction To Business | |
| DRFT 121 | Architectural Drafting II | |
| DRFT 125 | Architectural Rendering II | |
| DRFT 131 | Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design II | |
| DRFT 132 | Building Information Modeling with Revit ® - I | |
| ID 290 | Work Experience In Interior Design | |
| MAT 131 | Digital Imaging I |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze an interior space and suggest changes for a specific user, ambiance, or purpose.
- Describe the composition and components of a successful Interior Design business.
- Utilize the design process to design and draw floor plans and interior elevations of a room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a residence, and a commercial building, being cognizant of design guidelines and building codes.
- Identify the style and parts of furniture from different countries and time periods.
- Specify appropriate materials and installation methods for use in residential and commercial projects.
- Utilize current requirements to design and draft an electrical plan for a small residence. (ID101 and ID105)
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
