Degrees & Certificates
Saddleback College offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary Interior Design Program with
multi-level, accredited courses. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to begin a career in interior design or transfer to a four-year university.
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: INTERIOR DESIGN
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LEVEL III – INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
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LEVEL I – INTERIOR DESIGN FOUNDATIONS
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INTERIOR DESIGN DIGITAL PRODUCTION
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LEVEL II – INTERIOR DESIGN
The Interior Design Associate of Science (A.S.) degree provides students with a comprehensive professionally-focused academic foundation to pursue multiple careers in interior design. Students will receive a strong background in design and color theories, history of interior architecture and furnishings, space planning, lighting, materials and products, building systems and codes, design process, manual and computer‐aided design and visual communication.
The Level I - Interior Design Foundations certificate is designed to develop the fundamental skills necessary for entry-level employment in interior design related fields. Level I curriculum focuses on exploring design elements and principles, color theories, history of interior architecture and furnishings, materials and products, developing visual communication skills using freehand and computer-aided drawing and drafting, and acquiring knowledge of the design process.
The Level II - Interior Design certificate builds upon the Level I coursework to prepare students for employment as entry-level designers. It includes knowledge of design and color theories, interior design history, lighting, space planning, materials and products, building systems, and codes. Students acquire skills in manual and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), rendering, visualization, and presentation and practice developing interior design solutions for residential and commercial environments.
The Level III - Interior Design Professional certificate builds upon the Level II coursework to prepare students for employment as entry level professional Interior Designers. It includes knowledge of interior design theory and history, space planning, products and materials, design process, professional practice, and building systems and codes. Students improve computer-aided design, visualization, and communication skills, prepare portfolios, develop design solutions for specialized interior environments, and gain practical experience via internships within the Interior Design field.
The Interior Design Digital Production certificate program provides students with digital design skills for entry‐level employment or professional career advancement in interior design and related fields. Through a series of computer‐based courses students receive specialized training in various industry-standard software applications and acquire technical skills and practical knowledge in digital drafting, 3D modeling, rendering, visualization, and digital presentation for interior design projects.