Saddleback College offers an interdisciplinary Interior Design curriculum partnership in conjunction with two other Southern California community colleges: Fullerton College and Orange Coast College. This regional program provides multilevel, accredited courses that prepare students with the competencies required to enter the Interior Design profession.
Level I – Interiors Merchandising Certificate Program
The Interiors Merchandising level provides the student with a short-term certificate program leading to employment in merchandising or sales.
| Course ID |
Title | Units |
| BUS 137 | Professional Selling Fundamentals |
3 |
| ID 110 | Fundamentals of Interior Design |
3 |
| ID 111* | Interior Design Studio I |
2 |
| ID 112 | Beginning Drafting for Interiors |
3 |
| ID 113 | Interior Design Careers |
3 |
| ID 114 | Applied Color And Design Theory for Interior Design |
4 |
| ID 115* | Computer-Aided Design/Drafting for Interior Design |
3 |
| ID 116 | Interior Materials and Products |
4 |
| Total | 24 |
Associate Degree will be awarded for Level III only.
Level II – Interior Design Assistant Certificate Program
The Interior Design Assistant level meets the standards that can lead to a minimum preparation for design certification and employment as a design assistant.
| Course ID |
Title | Unit |
| Level I Courses |
24 | |
| ARCH 124A | Architectural Drawing I |
4 |
| ID 121* | Space Planning |
3 |
| ID 122 | History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings I |
3 |
| ID 123* | Interior Design Illustration |
2 |
| ID 125 | History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings II |
3 |
| ID 126* | Interior Design Studio II
|
2 |
| ID 127* | Fundamentals of Lighting |
3 |
| ID 128* | Business and Professional Practice for Interior Design |
3 |
| ID 129* | Interior Design Internship and |
1 |
| CWE 168*/169* | Cooperative Work Experience: Interior Design |
1 |
| Total | 49 |
Associate Degree will be awarded for Level III only.
Level III – Interior Design Professional Certificate Program
The Interior Design Professional level meets the educational standards leading to employment and certification as a professional interior designer.
| Course ID |
Title | Unit |
| Level I and II Courses |
49 | |
| BUS 160 | Introduction to Small Business Management |
3 |
| ID 133* | Rendering and Rapid Visualization for Interior Design |
2 |
| ID 210* | Interior Design Studio III |
2 |
| ID 211 | Codes and Specifications for Interior Design |
2 |
| ID 212* | Advanced Computer-Aided Design /Drafting for Interior Design |
3 |
| ID 213* | Interior Design Studio IV
|
2 |
| Total | 63 |
* Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or
recommended preparation; see course description.
Associate Degree
Associate in Science Degree
Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
Associate in Arts Degree
Complete at least 18 units (or as described in the major area of study) in a single subject or related disciplines and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
Refer to the Graduation Requirements for the specific course list meeting general education requirements.