CAREER PROGRAMS:
Major Requirements
Interior Design
Associate of Science Degree / Certificate 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Interior Design Fider Accredited (Advanced Certificate)
FIDER (The Foundation for Interior Design Education Research) accredits interior design programs within post-secondary educational institutions. The Interior Design Program at West Valley College offers the only California community college based advanced certificate accredited by FIDER at the Professional Degree level.
To be awarded a FIDER accredited Advanced Certificate, a student must complete:
- Interior Design Certificate and Interior Design Advanced Certificate courses.
- A minimum of 30 semester credit hours of diverse university level liberal arts, sciences, and humanities. These units must be taken prior to or concurrent with required coursework for the certificate or degree. To petition for a FIDER Accredited Advanced Certificate, contact the department chair of Interior Design at the beginning of the semester.
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 Career Programs Center:cathy_aimonetti@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
Stop by room AAS 35 at West Valley College
REVISED November 13, 2005
