Certificate of Achievement in Interior Design
Certificate
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
A Certificate of Achievement in Interior Design is a specialized program that provides focused training and skills development in the field of interior design. This type of program is typically shorter in duration compared to an associate degree program and is designed to provide practical and hands-on training for individuals who want to gain specific skills in interior design.
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.
The SBCC Interior Design Program, offered within the Drafting/CAD Department, provides a comprehensive training for entry-level interior design positions. Certificated, professionally experienced instructors teach all program courses. Successful completion of each Interior Design (ID) course earns full college credit. Courses are offered with an open enrollment policy; they are open to both ID majors and non-majors.
Successful completion of each Interior Design(ID) course earns full college credit. Students who complete the required Interior Design, Art, Art History and Drafting courses and controlled electives earn a Certificate of Achievement in Interior Design. Those who also complete institutional and General Education course requirements earn the Associate in Arts Degree in Interior Design. Courses are offered with an open enrollment policy; they are open to both ID majors and non-majors.
SBCC offers a Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG). A TAG is a contractual agreement between the student, SBCC, and specific four-year colleges or universities. This includes six University of California ( *UC) institutions, six California State Institutions (CSU), seven California private institutions, nine out-of-state institutions, as well as Honors Transfer Agreements with ten institutions and 8 CSUs without campus impaction. Students must enroll in the TAG program and work with a TAG advisor.
Interior Design (ID)
ID 100 Introduction to Interior Design (1 Unit)
Corequisites: ID 100L.
Hours: 18 (18 lecture)
Overview of the interior design profession and preparation for a career in that field. How the interior designer contributes to the design team, and how the interior designer works and communicates with the client and consultants.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ID 100L Introduction to Interior Design Lab (1 Unit)
Corequisites: ID 100.
Hours: 54 (54 lab)
Assigned projects focus on application of content presented in ID100 and promote understanding of the responsibilities of interior designers, facilitate development of a vocabulary, and to communicate with clients and consultants. Students will apply the design process to analyze and improve interior spaces.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ID 101 Space Planning And Lighting (3 Units)
Corequisites: DRFT 120.
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
In this hands-on course, students study the development of interior spaces, both residential and commercial. Topics include the design process, codes, human factors, space requirements and furniture layouts. Elements of lighting design and room-by-room lighting options will be taught.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ID 102 Textiles (3 Units)
Corequisites: DRFT 120 Overview of the types of textiles and their composition and characteristics to aid in informed textile-related decision making by the interior design professional.
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ID 103 Historical Furniture (3 Units)
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Study of furniture and interior styles, from antiquity to contemporary design. Study of the evolution of furniture design elements within the historical context of their construction and use. Includes identification of unique design elements of selected pieces of furniture.
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area C1, CSU Transferable
ID 104 Materials And Installations (3 Units)
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Introduction to the materials and installation processes common to the field of interior design. Includes residential and commercial applications. Emphasizes procurement, pricing and manufacturers' specifications.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ID 105 Kitchen And Bathroom Design (3 Units)
Corequisites: DRFT 120.
Course Advisories: ART 140 and DRFT 124.
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Study of kitchen and bathroom design in a residential setting. Thorough analysis of kitchen shapes, layouts, construction, space plans, materials, products, lighting and accessories. Forty kitchen design guidelines identified. Emphasis on plans, cabinet measurements, traffic paths and work triangles. Special emphasis on barrier-free designs in kitchens and baths.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ID 106 Business Practices And Design (3 Units)
Corequisites: DRFT 124.
Course Advisories: ART 140.
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Surveys the standard materials for interior design presentation to an actual residential or commercial client. Focuses on the development of a portfolio; verbal and graphic presentation; exploration of media common to the marketplace; and gaining proficiency in the application of business practices to interior design.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ID 290 Work Experience In Interior Design (1-4 Units)
Prerequisites: ID 101 or ID 102 or ID 103 or ID 104 or ID 105.
Corequisites: ID 100.
Hours: 300 (300 lab)
Work experience on a job/project directly related to interior design, to acquire skills and attitudes to enter and/or progress in interior design occupation. Students have been enrolled in at least one class (other than Work Experience) in their major, plus have a major-related work experience station. Course restricted to 3 repetitions
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
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 cognoscente 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)