Residential Interior Design

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Residential Interior Design prepares students to work in an entry-level interior design position. The program provides interior design education, which includes design, color theory and application, architectural and furniture history, drafting and computer-aided design (CAD) for interior design, space planning, interior materials, digital rendering, basic codes and regulations, and building systems. Studio projects allow students to identify, research, solve, and present design problems. This certification is designed for students who already hold a college degree in another discipline and want to re-career as an interior designer.

Details

Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Residential Interior Design (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5300
Total credits required
48
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Synthesize global design perspectives with consideration of social, cultural, economic, and ecological contexts in solving interior design problems. (INT101, INT115, INT120, INT160, INT165, INT201, INT205, INT210, INT212, INT222, INT242)
  • Apply all aspects of the design process in creatively solving design problems. (ARC141, ARC142, INT101, INT122, INT131, INT132 INT165, INT201, INT205, INT210, INT222, INT212)
  • Plan complete design solutions that integrate furnishings, fixtures, finishes, and equipment. (ARC141, ARC142, INT131, INT132, INT165, INT205, INT212, INT222, INT242)
  • Apply knowledge of the history of interiors, architecture, decorative arts, art, and related theories when solving design problems. (INT101, INT115, INT120, INT122, INT145, INT160, INT165, INT201, INT205, INT210, INT212, INT222, INT242)
  • Evaluate principles and theories of light and color, acoustics, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, space planning, and human factors in relation to environmental impact and human well-being. (ARC141, ARC142, INT101, INT115, INT120, INT131, INT132, INT145, INT160, INT165, INT201, INT205, INT210, INT212, INT222, INT242, INT265)
  • Synthesize information gathered through research in the development of evidence-based design solutions. (INT101, INT115, INT120, INT122, INT145, INT160, INT165, INT201, INT205, INT210, INT222, INT212, INT242, INT265)
  • Apply knowledge of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in solving design problems. (INT101, INT122, INT160, INT165, INT205, INT, 210, INT212, INT222, INT242, INT265)
  • Create the schematic design of the built environment utilizing laws, codes, standards, and guidelines of interior construction and systems. (ARC141, ARC142, INT131, INT132, INT145, INT165, INT205, INT210, INT212, INT222, INT242, INT265)
  • Express ideas and their rationale according to architecture and interior design standards through visual media including ideation, sketches, drawings, renderings, and plans. (ARC141, ARC142, INT122, INT131, INT132, INT145, INT160, INT165, INT205, INT210, INT212, INT222, INT242)
  • Collaborate with individuals and institutions across diverse disciplines in solving design problems. (ARC141, ARC142, INT101, INT122, INT131, INT132, INT145, INT160, INT165, INT205, INT210, INT212, INT222, INT242, INT265)
  • Communicate with diverse audiences in varied settings and formats in a culturally responsive manner. (ARC141, ARC142, INT101, INT115, INT120, INT122, INT131, INT132, INT145, INT160, INT165, INT201, INT205, INT210, INT212, INT222, INT242)
  • Apply criticism in an effective manner in the refinement of design solutions. (ARC141, ARC142, INT101, INT115, INT120, INT122, INT131, INT132, INT145, INT160, INT165, INT201, INT205, INT210, INT212, INT222, INT242, INT265)
  • Demonstrate industry-accepted professional ethics and conduct. (INT165, INT205, INT210, INT212, INT222, INT242)
  • Promote the impact of design on the human experience and the professional value interior designers provide in local, national, and global contexts. (ARC141, ARC142, INT101, INT115, INT120, INT131, INT132, INT145, INT160, INT165, INT201, INT205, INT210, INT212, INT222, INT242, INT265)
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:48
ARC141Architectural CAD I: Introduction (3) AND
ARC142Architectural CAD II: Plans and Elevations (3)
OR
INT131Introduction to CAD for Interior Design (3) AND
INT132Advanced CAD for Interior Design (3)6
 
INT101Introduction to Interior Design3
INT115Historical Architecture and Furniture3
INT120Modern Architecture and Furniture3
INT122Digital Visualization for Design3
INT145Drawing and Rendering Studio3
INT160Fabrics for Interiors3
INT165Space Planning Studio3
INT201Color and Design Communication Studio3
INT205Custom Design Studio3
INT210Interior Materials Studio3
INT212Kitchen and Bath Studio3
INT222Residential Design Studio3
INT242Interior Design Professional Practices3
INT265Building Systems3

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