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Art, Design, Communications and Language PathwaysInterior Design  (Certificates & AAS options)
(To keep up with industry needs and provide appropriate training, program requirements are reviewed every year.
The requirements listed below are effective Summer Quarter 2009 through Spring 2010. )


Department Website: http://interiordesign.highline.edu  

Updates
  • 10.27.09 ~ GE SC 114 corrected; should be GE SC 111. No change to title or credits
  • 7.22.09 ~ INT D 250 changed from 5 credits to 3 credits; corrected total program requirements
  Important Notes
  • This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
  • Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in each core class.
  • Certificate and AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
  • Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.

NEW! Common Course Numbers marked with an " & " ~  Learn all about them. (PDF)

 Professional-Technical Core Courses (PT) 
Course Course Title CAD Technology Cert. Sustainable Design Cert. Residential Design Cert. Interior Design AAS
INT D 122 Interior Design I - - 5 5
INT D 125 Interior Design II - - 5 5
INT D 128 History of Design I - - - 5
INT D 140 /240 Internship
(Students enrolled in the internship course may take 2, 3 or 4 credits at a time, but must complete the total number of required internship credits.)
- - 3 5
INT D 150 History of Design II - - - 5
INT D 161 Materials and Resources - - - 5
INT D 162 Textiles - 5 - -
INT D 186 Manual Drafting - - 5 5
INT D 196 Architectural Drafting I 5 - 5 5
INT D 222 Interior Design in Business - - - 5
INT D 226 Interior Design III - - - 5
INT D 228 Color Drawing - - 5 5
INT D 236 Portfolio Presentation - - 5 5
INT D 238 Interior Rendering - - - 5
INT D 270 Sustainable Design - 5 5 5
INT D 280 Architectural Drafting II 5 - - 5
  Total  PT Core Credits 10 5 38 75

 Supporting Courses (SC) 
  ** This course is optional. Discuss with your adviser.
Course Course Title CAD Technology Cert. Sustainable Design Cert. Residential Design Cert. Interior Design AAS
BTECH 111 Modular Introduction to Microsoft Office -   2 -
VICOM 230 Photoshop 3   - -
BUSN 190 Sustainable Business - 4 - -
GE SC 111 Local Environmental Issues & Impact - 5 - -
INT D 250 The Grand Tour -   3 ** 3 **
  Total  Supporting Course Credits 3 9 2-5 0-3

 Related Instruction Courses (RI) 
Course Course Title CAD Technology Cert. Sustainable Design Cert. Residential Design Cert. Interior Design AAS
CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication - - 5 5
ACCTG 121 Practical Accounting - - 5 5
BUSN 160 Human/Labor Relations - - 5 5
  Total  Related Instruction Credits 0 0 15 15
  Total Credits 13 19 55-58 90-93

 Residential Design Certificate Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate awareness of the career options, current issues and professional practices of the interior design profession.
  2. Design residential interiors that are functional and appealing according to the client program, cultural considerations, code requirements and industry standards.
  3. Calculate cost and quantity of interior design furnishings, finishes and equipment.
  4. Prepare design and construction drawings, specifications and estimates utilizing both manual presentation skills and computer applications.
  5. Identify suitable employment opportunities by matching personal and professional interests and abilities with positions within the interior design industry.
  6. Apply effective interpersonal communications with clients, co-workers, managers, suppliers, workrooms and subcontractors within the interior design industry.
  7. Know the professional print and Web sources that an interior designer would use in keeping current with the profession.
 Interior Design AAS Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate awareness of the career options, current issues and professional practices of the interior design profession.
  2. Design residential interiors and commercial office spaces that are functional and appealing according to the client program, cultural considerations, code requirements and industry standards.
  3. Calculate cost and quantity of interior design furnishings, finishes and equipment.
  4. Prepare design and construction drawings, specifications and estimates utilizing both manual presentation skills and computer applications.
  5. Identify suitable employment opportunities by matching personal and professional interests and abilities with positions within the interior design industry.
  6. Apply effective interpersonal communications with clients, co-workers, managers, suppliers, workrooms and subcontractors within the interior design industry.
  7. Know the professional print and Web sources that an interior designer would use in keeping current with the profession.
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