Major Requirements
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Art 1B | Survey of Art | 3 |
| Art 33A | Basic Design | 3 |
| ID 05 | Introduction to Interior Design | 1 |
| ID 10 | Elements & Principles of Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 15 | Interior Architectural Drafting | 3 |
| ID 20 | Color Theory & Application | 3 |
| ID 25 | Interior Finish Materials | 3 |
| ID 28 | Interior Construction & Building Systems | 3 |
| ID 30 | Graphic Techniques | 3 |
| ID 35A | History of Furniture and Interiors | 3 |
| ID 35B | History of Furniture and Interiors | 3 |
| ID 35C | Design of Historic Interiors | 3 |
| ID 40 | Residential Design | 3 |
| ID 45 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| ID 50 | Kitchen and Bath | 3 |
| ID 55 | Estimating & Costing | 3 |
| ID 60 | Commercial Design | 3 |
| ID 65 | Intro to Computer Aided Design & Drafting: AUTO CAD |
3 |
| ID 70 | Advanced Graphic Techniques | 3 |
| ID 75 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| Electives from recommended list (see below) | 3 | |
| Total number of units: | 61 | |
To be awarded an Associate of Science Degree, a student must complete all the major requirements, and additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.
A certificate will be awarded to those students achieving a grade of C or better in the major requirements listed above.
Interior Design Advanced Certificate:
Prerequisite: Completion of Interior Design Certificate requirements.
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Bus 28 | Business Law | 3 |
| Bus 78 | Business Communication | 3 |
| DM/IS 86 | Portfolio Planning/Review | 3 |
| ID 29 | Principles of Green Design | 3 |
| ID 66 | Advanced Computer Aided Design & Drafting: AutoCAD | 3 |
| ID 80 | Advanced Commercial Design | 3 |
| ID 80B | Advanced Residential Design | 3 |
| ID 85 | Design Detailing | 3 |
| ID 90B | Internship | 4 |
| Electives from recommended list (see catalog) | 3 | |
| Total number of units: | 33 | |
Recommended Electives:
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Acctg 50 | Accounting for Small Business | 1 |
| Arch 32A | Intro to Architecture and Enviromental Design | 2 |
| Arch 32B | Basic Architectural Design | 3 |
| Arch 46 | History of Architecture | 2 |
| Arch 47 | History of Modern Architecture | 2 |
| Arch 53 | Intro to Architecture and Enviromental Design | 3 |
| Arch 56 | Basic Architectural Design | 3 |
| Art 31A | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| Bus 28 | Business Law | 3 |
| Bus 54 | Small Business Start-Up & Mgmt | 3 |
| Bus 78 | Business Communication | 3 |
| FD 27 | Professional Image | 3 |
| ID 90A | Internship | 3 |
| Thear 18A | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 |
| CA | Computer Application and Digital Media courses as approved by Interior Design Department | |
Interior Design Course Levels
| Level | Course Numbers and Name |
|---|---|
| First Level: | Art 1B, Art 33A ,ID 05, ID 10, ID 15, ID 20, ID 25, ID 28, ID 30, ID 35A, ID 65, Electives |
| Second Level: | ID 35, ID 35B, ID 40, ID 45, ID 50, ID 55, ID 60, ID 70, ID 75 |
| Advanced Certificate Courses | Bus 28, Bus 78, DM/IS 86, ID 29, ID 66, ID 80, ID 80B, ID 85, ID 90, Electives |
Please visit the West Valley College Interior Design Club. *
* WVCIDC: "A resource for all Interior Design students."
Questions about Career Programs? Call 408.741.2098
email: cathy_aimonetti@westvalley.edu
or stop by the Career Programs Center, AAS 35
