Interior Design Curriculum
Saddleback College offers an interdisciplinary Interior Design curriculum providing multi-level, accredited courses that prepare students with the competencies required to enter the Interior Design profession or transfer to a four-year college or university.
Associates of Science Degree: Interior Design Assistant
The Interior Design Associate in Science Degree provides the student with a comprehensive academic foundation to pursue multiple interior design careers as an Interior Design Assistant.
The Associate in Science Degree will be awarded after completion of Level II certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0. Refer to the Graduation Requirements for the specific course list meeting general education requirements.
2020-21 Catalog information about Interior Design Assistant Associate in Science degree
Certificates of Achievement, Level I: Interiors Merchandising
The Interiors Merchandising Level I provides the student with a short-term certificate program leading to employment in merchandising or sales.
2021-22 Catalog information about Level I - Interiors Merchandising Certificate of Achievement
| ID 110 | Fund. of Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 111* | Interior Design Studio I | 3 |
| ID 112 | Beg. Drafting for Interiors | 3 |
| ID 114 | Applied Color & Design Theory for Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 115* | CAD for Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 116 | Interior Materials & Products | 3 |
| ID 122 | History of Interior Arch & Furnishings I | 3 |
| ID 125 | History of Interior Arch & Furnishings II | 3 |
| Total 24 Units | ||
Certificates of Achievement, Level II: Interior Design Assistant
The Interior Design Assistant Level II provides the student with a certificate program that meets the educational standards for minimum preparation as a Certified Interior Designer (CID), employment as an Interior Design Assistant, or transfer to a 4-year program to earn a Bachelor’s Degree.
2021-22 Catalog information about Level II - Interior Design Assistant Certificate of Achievement
| LI | Level I Courses | 24 |
| ARCH 124A | Arch. Drawing I | 4 |
| FASH 31 | Textiles | 3 |
| ID 121* | Space Planning | 3 |
| ID 123* | ID Illustration | 3 |
| ID 126* | ID Studio II | 3 |
| ID 127* | Fund. of Lighting | 3 |
| ID 131* | Digital Visualization | 3 |
| Total 46 Units | ||
Certificates of Achievement, Level III: Interior Design Professional
The Interior Design Professional Level III prepares graduates with the educational background required for the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) certification and employment as a professional Interior Designer.
Level III - Interior Design Professional Certificate of Achievement
| LI & LII | Level I & Level II Courses | 46 |
| ID 128* | Business & Professional Practice for ID | 3 |
| ID 132 | Codes & Specifications for ID | 3 |
| ID 133 | Rendering & Rapid Visualization for ID | 3 |
| ID 134* | Advanced CAD for ID | 3 |
| ID 129* | ID Internship | 1 |
| CWE 180* | Co-op Ed. ID | 1 |
| Total 60 Units | ||
Additional “Specialty Courses”
| ID 210* | Hospitality Design | 3 |
| ID 214* | Bath Design | 3 |
| ID 215* | Kitchen Design | 3 |
*Course has a prerequisite, co-requisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description in catalog.
Information about INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES (2021-22 Catalog)
Certificate Completion
Certificates may be completed at any time and an application for Certificate completion may be filed in Admissions & Records the semester during which the final courses are being completed.
Course work
A minimum of 12.0 units of certificate course work must be completed at Saddleback College.
Waivers
Course work from other institutions may count towards a Certificate of Achievement if a waiver is obtained from the course instructor.