Institute Name : College of the Canyons

Course Name : Interior Design AS Degree

Course Type : Undergraduate

Education Level : 4

Duration : 2 Years

Method of Delivery : Classroom

Pre Requirements : High school diploma, IELTS 6.0

Language Level : B1

Visa Type : 25

Application Fee :

Academic Deposit :

Fees :

Intakes : September

Course Description :

The Interior Design programs goals are to prepare graduates for employment in the current job market and/or for transfer to a four-year institution.

An important objective of the program is to consistently offer professional level curriculum that provides graduates with the ability to perform successfully in a variety of occupations as industry demands change and economic conditions fluctuate. Additionally, the comprehensive curriculum for this degree follows CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) standards to meet the functional and aesthetic needs required by clients for interior environments. Students who complete this A.S. Degree will be eligible to sit for the CID examination upon graduation, an important step towards becoming a Certified Interior Designer.

- 2 Year Roadmap - AS Degree Interior Design
- 2 1/4 Year Summer Start Roadmap - AS Degree Interior Design

Degree Student Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core skills and knowledge required for employment in interior design.

Program Requirements:
Units Required: 48

ID-084
Digital Illustration for Architecture and Interior Design | 2 units
OR
ARCHT-084
Digital Illustration for Architecture and Interior Design | 2 units
ID-101A
Introduction to Interior Design | 3 units
ID-101B
Introduction to Interior Design Lab | 1 unit
ID-102
Applied Color for Designers | 3 units
ID-103
Perspective and Interior Illustration | 3 units
ID-104
Rapid Visualization and Illustration | 3 units
ID-110
Architectural Drafting | 3 units
OR
ARCHT-110
Architectural Drafting | 3 units
ID-113
Interior Design Materials and Specifications | 3 units
ID-114
Architecture and Interiors History: Antiquity - Classical Revival | 3 units
ID-115
Architecture and Interiors History: Classical Revival - Post Modern | 3 units
ID-117
Lighting Design | 3 units
ID-190
Design II - Space Planning | 3 units
OR
ID-207
Residential Design | 3 units
ID-211
Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 units
OR
ID-217
Advanced Residential Interior Design Studio | 3 units
ID-295
Professional Practices for Interior Design | 3 units
ARCHT-160
2-D CAD for Architecture and Interior Design | 3 units

Plus six units from the following that have not already been taken above:

ID-091
Art and Accessories in Interior Design | 1 unit
ID-092
Merchandising for Interior Design | 1 unit
ID-100
Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields | 1 unit
OR
ARCHT-100
Careers in Architecture, Interior Design and Related Fields | 1 unit
ID-105
Introduction to Production Design | 3 units
ID-106
Trade Resources for TV, Film, and Theatre | 2 units
ID-111
Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 units
ID-190
Design II - Space Planning | 3 units
OR
ARCHT-190
Design II Space Planning | 3 units
ID-207
Residential Design | 3 units
ID-211
Advanced Kitchen and Bath Design | 3 units
ID-217
Advanced Residential Interior Design Studio | 3 units
ID-219
Interior Design Portfolio | 3 units
ARCHT-180
Codes and Zoning Regulations | 3 units
ARCHT-220
Advanced 2-D CAD for Architecture and Interior Design | 3 units
ARCHT-240
Architectural Design Portfolio | 3 units
ARCHT-260
3-D CAD for Modeling/Animation | 3 units
CWE-188
Cooperative Work Experience Education | 1 unit

Career Tree Levels

Interior Design

Visualize and design new interior spaces and imaginative environments.
Communicate using skills which express design ideas for the colors, material finishes, furniture, and lighting of new interior spaces
Improve people’s lives through thoughtful, stimulating, and sustainable spaces as an Interior Designer.

Career Focus: GIG Economy, Prepare for Transfer, and Certified Interior Designer License.

Level 1 - Entry Level Careers

Level 2 - Technical Careers

Level 3 - Professional Careers

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