Interior Design Certificate: 266

(R): 266

This curriculum provides new skills for interior-design related careers or for a change in job specialization. It includes general foundation core education in interior design, combined with technical and specialized education in advanced design topics, such as lighting, kitchen, bath, office, FF&E (movable and fixed furniture, fixtures, and equipment), and other specialty career options within the interior design profession.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

IDES 101 - Interior Design I 3 semester hours
IDES 107 - Interiors: Design Principles 3 semester hours
IDES 110 - Interiors: Technical Drawing and Drafting 3 semester hours
IDES 111 - Interior Design II 3 semester hours
IDES 118 - Interior Design Visualization & Presentation 3 semester hours
OR
IDES 123 - CAD Drafting for Interior Design 3 semester hours
OR
Elective 3 semester hours †
IDES 221 - Interior Design: Residential 3 semester hours
OR
IDES 222 - Interior Design: Commercial/Contract 3 semester hours
IDES 272 - Business Practices and Procedures for Interior Design 3 semester hours *

Total Credit Hours: 21

* This IDES course may not be offered every semester.

† Select elective in consultation with interior design advisor from the list of disciplines: ACCT, ARCH, ARTT, BLDG, BSDA, CMGT, GDES, HMGT, IDES, LNTP, PHOT.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

Apply design principles and color theory in the execution of interior design projects.
Identify the correct textiles, materials, finishes, and furniture for simple specifications.
Collect and interpret the data necessary to solve simple interior design problems.
Execute basic presentation and construction drawings.
Articulate basic ethical considerations related to the interior design profession.