Courses

All courses are not offered every semester, please check the Schedule of Courses for current offering.

ID 7 - Drafting for Interior Design

Interior drafting techniques for complete working drawings in plan and elevation, interior millwork, introduction to codes, standards, ink and lettering.

ID 37 - Interior Graphics

Introduction to basic black and white interior graphic communication techniques.

ID 43 - Visualization and Illustration

Three-dimensional sketch techniques which allow a designer to quickly develop design concepts with accuracy and freedom.

ID 70 - Introduction to Interior Design

Aesthetic, psychological, and socioeconomic aspects of interior design. Integration of interior design principles: color, space planning, furniture selection, creative expression, and product information.

ID 71 - Residential Interior Design

Introductory experience in interior design, including studio work, creative aesthetics, spatial arrangements, and design process programming.

ID 110 - Basic Building and Mechanical Systems and Codes

Fundamentals of building systems and codes as related to interiors, including construction products and techniques, acoustics, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and cooling.

ID 111 - Design Presentation Techniques

Creative design presentation technique, architectural graphics, product presentation boards, three dimensional model design problems, and use of color media.

ID 112 - Space Planning

Introduction to interior space planning for typical residential and commercial projects. Design considerations, human dimensions, and anthropometrics. Design for special populations: children, aged, and physically challenged.

ID 113 - Interior Design Tours

A sampling of architecture and interior design space. Tours include northern, central, and southern California architecture. Residential and contract showrooms visited.

ID 114 - History of Architecture and Interiors: Ancient World to Baroque Period

A stylistic survey of characteristics common to each historical period of architectural and furniture design.

ID 115 - History of Architecture and Interiors: Baroque to Modern

A stylistic survey of characteristics common to each historical period of architectural and furniture design.

ID 130 - Interior Lighting

Introduction to lighting of residential and commercial interiors. Laboratory testing and lighting calculations.

ID 131 - Interior Design Materials and Specifications

Selection, specifications, and computations for interior design materials available for residential, commercial, and institutional design.

ID 133 - Professional Interior Design Practices

Basic principles, procedures, and office systems necessary to professionally organize and carry through a creative interior design project from the initial client contact to final billing and collecting.

ID 134 - Restoration and Preservation

Principles and methods of restoration, case studies of the restoration and preservation of historically significant structures in the United States, as suggested by the Department of the Secretary of the Interior. Working drawings, details, and specifications.

ID 136 - Contemporary Furniture Design

Emergence of contemporary furnishings and interiors, forces, architects and designers responsible for 20th century designs. Emphasis on change in form, style, materials, and client demand. Design process from concept to millwork.

ID 137 - Interior Architectural Graphics and Models

Three dimensional interior architectural models and graphic techniques integrating color and composition and its impact on design communication.

ID 138 - Advanced Residential Interior Design

A series of advanced creative design solutions for residential environments. Design for new construction, remodeling, and restoration for a variety of lifestyles, budgets, and physical conditions.

ID 139 - Commercial Interior Design

Introduction to the application of contemporary designs, theory and furnishing systems related to the fields of hospitality, retail, and commercial interiors. Projects, including restaurant, office, and store design are the basis for the course. Designs are carried from initial concepts, through programming, and to the finish design.

ID 150 - Design Exhibits and Competitions

Provides a structure for students to participate in creative design shows, design competitions, exhibits, and senior portfolio reviews.

ID 152 - Interior Design Practicum

Supervised professional practice in interior design related business or industry.

ID 155 - Advanced Commercial Interior Design

Comprehensive design solutions for diverse commercial spaces: public buildings, health care, food service, professional offices and merchandising facilities.

ID 156 - Healthcare Interior Design

Aspects of aging, illness, and wellness as they impact the interior environment for acute, ambulatory, and long-term care.