This certificate combines design-oriented studio activities with the study of design theory and presentation skills. Students learn to formulate and demonstrate a basic understanding of interior design concepts and to analyze a client’s needs, goals, and requirements to prepare an interior design solution of a space or structure. Common occupations for students who complete this certificate include drafter/designer in an architecture office, interior design project developer, interior design consultant, staging designer for movie production/residential and commercial projects, and furniture designer. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to create design solutions relevant to the needs of clients, environmental sustainability, safety, cultural and societal needs; present final design project through verbal and visual media to a range of audiences and clients; prepare working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction with adherence to applicable industry standards. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 18 units.

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This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

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