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Interior Design - Level II

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Career Outlook Interior Design - Level II

Business Division
Certificate T0304
The Interior Design - Level II Certificate builds upon the Level I coursework to provide students with intermediate skills that will lead to a career in interior design. There is a focus on design process including drawing and presentations skills, model-making, sketching, computer applications, and the planning of space and studio design. Students will prepare professional portfolios to strengthen career perspectives. This certificate may aid in the student’s search for an entry-level position as an assistant to a designer, library coordinator, or sales personnel for interior design products.

Required Courses

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • Interior Designers

      Interior Designers

      SOC Career Code: 27-1025.00

      Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $23.72

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $70,014.24
      Annual Job Openings
      1,407

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Set and Exhibit Designers

      Set and Exhibit Designers

      SOC Career Code: 27-1027.00

      Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $21.09

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $65,299.47
      Annual Job Openings
      472

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages
    • Furniture Finishers

      Furniture Finishers

      SOC Career Code: 51-7021.00

      Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $16.79

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $44,569.31
      Annual Job Openings
      145

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. 91Ö±²¥

      Historical Wages

Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Interior Design - Level I

    Business Division
    Certificate E0364
    Interior Design - Level I Certificate is designed to prepare students with a broad overview and solid foundation in the area of interior design and related fields. This certificate may lead to new opportunities and provide students with the groundwork upon which to build a career.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ±õ¶ÙÌý10Introduction to Interior Design2
    ±õ¶ÙÌý10LIntroduction to Interior Design Laboratory1
    ±õ¶ÙÌý12Materials and Products for Interior Design3
    ±õ¶ÙÌý14History of Furniture and Decorative Arts3
    Total Units9

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  • Interior Design - Level III

    Business Division
    Certificate T0305
    The Interior Design: Level III Certificate builds upon the Level II coursework to provide students with advanced skills that will enhance their Interior Design careers. There is a focus on building systems, lighting, advanced computer applications, business practices and studio design. Students will prepare professional portfolios to strengthen career perspectives. This certificate may aid in the student’s search for an intermediate position as an assistant to a designer, library coordinator, or a specialization in the field of interior design.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Completion of the Interior Design - Level I coursework9
    PLUS
    Completion of the Interior Design - Level II coursework24
    PLUS
    Completion of the Interior Design - Level III coursework17
    Total Units50
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Interior Design - Level I coursework
    ±õ¶ÙÌý10Introduction to Interior Design2
    ±õ¶ÙÌý10LIntroduction to Interior Design Laboratory1
    ±õ¶ÙÌý12Materials and Products for Interior Design3
    ±õ¶ÙÌý14History of Furniture and Decorative Arts3
    Total Units9
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Interior Design - Level II coursework
    IDÌý20Color and Design Theory I3
    IDÌý21Color and Design Theory II3
    IDÌý22Design Communication for Interior Design I3
    IDÌý23Design Communication for Interior Design II3
    IDÌý25Space Planning for Interior Design I3
    IDÌý26Space Planning for Interior Design II3
    IDÌý27Rapid Visualization3
    IDÌý29Interior Design Studio I3
    Total Units24
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Interior Design - Level III coursework
    IDÌý31Building Systems for Interior Design3
    IDÌý32Lighting Design and Theory for Interior Design3
    IDÌý34Design Communication for Interior Design III3
    IDÌý36Portfolio Development for Interior Design3
    orÌýIDÌý37 Business Practices for Interior Design
    IDÌý39Interior Design Studio II3
    Required Electives
    Select 2 units from the following courses 2
    IDÌý50
    Interior Design Specialized Topics
    IDÌý54
    Internship in Interior Design
    IDÌý56
    Design Communication for Interior Design IV
    IDÌý58
    Field Studies in Interior Design
    IDÌý59
    Computer Basics for Interior Design
    IDÌý99
    Special Projects in Interior Design
    Total Units17

  • Interior Design

    Business Division
    Degree S1301

    The Interior Design A.S. degree provides students with an excellent foundation for a successful career in interior design. Students will obtain the skill set necessary to obtain a variety of positions in the design field.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ±õ¶ÙÌý10Introduction to Interior Design2
    ±õ¶ÙÌý10LIntroduction to Interior Design Laboratory1
    ±õ¶ÙÌý12Materials and Products for Interior Design3
    ±õ¶ÙÌý14History of Furniture and Decorative Arts3
    IDÌý20Color and Design Theory I3
    IDÌý21Color and Design Theory II3
    IDÌý22Design Communication for Interior Design I3
    IDÌý23Design Communication for Interior Design II3
    IDÌý25Space Planning for Interior Design I3
    IDÌý26Space Planning for Interior Design II3
    IDÌý27Rapid Visualization3
    IDÌý29Interior Design Studio I3
    IDÌý31Building Systems for Interior Design3
    IDÌý32Lighting Design and Theory for Interior Design3
    IDÌý34Design Communication for Interior Design III3
    IDÌý36Portfolio Development for Interior Design3
    orÌýIDÌý37 Business Practices for Interior Design
    IDÌý39Interior Design Studio II3
    Required Electives 2
    Choose two courses from the following:
    IDÌý50
    Interior Design Specialized Topics
    IDÌý54
    Internship in Interior Design
    IDÌý56
    Design Communication for Interior Design IV
    IDÌý58
    Field Studies in Interior Design
    IDÌý59
    Computer Basics for Interior Design
    IDÌý99
    Special Projects in Interior Design
    Total Units50

    Recommended ElectivesÌý

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ARCHÌý122
    Architectural Presentations

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