Residential Interior Design, Certificate

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program students will have a portfolio that reflects a balance of presentation work that includes residential and commercial design, diverse solutions that are incorporated into the design, and will be able to demonstrate ability in both and hand drawn and computer generated drawings.
Students will successfully demonstrate their understanding of the design process and how it applies to interior design, by successfully taking a design problem from start to finish, and will be able to communicate the design process, through a series of diagrams and hand sketches.
Design residential interiors that are functional and appealing according to the client program, cultural considerations, code requirements and industry standards.
Communicate (verbal and written) effectively using the vocabulary unique to the field of Interior Design and be able to market their designs to the customer.
Students will be able to integrate sustainable principles into the design phase.
Student will be able to select appropriate materials and products based on their knowledge of principles and elements, color theory, industry standards and client consideration.

This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Certificate degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.