The Interior Design Program at Cañada College offers courses designed for careers in the professional fields of interior design. Included in the program are -
- Certificate of Achievement - Green/Sustainable Design (pending State approval)
- Certificate of Achievement - Interior Design
- Certificate of Achievement- Residential and Commercial Design
- Certificate of Achievement - Kitchen and Bath (accredited by NKBA, National Kitchen & Bath Association)
- Associate in Science - Interior Design
- Transfer Program
Interior Design Program In the News: Palo Alto Weekly, August 10, 2007
The Interior Design Department offers courses designed for individuals interested in preparing for careers in the professional fields of interior design. Included in the program are a transfer program, an AS degree, and four certificate programs. The Kitchen & Bath Certificate is accredited by the NKBA, National Kitchen & Bath Association. The AS degree in conjunction with the residential and commercial design or kitchen and bath certificate meets the minimum qualifying requirements for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) allied membership. Completion of the Kitchen & Bath Certificate prepares students for the AKBD (Associate Kitchen & Bath Design) exam and the CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer) and CBD (Certified Bath Designer). Interior Design students are required to complete the core requirements in Interior Design before taking the residential, commercial design and kitchen and bath certificate requirements. If a student has an earned Bachelor's degree, he/she must see a counselor regarding courses completed during the first two years of college that may be substituted for core requirement courses.
For the current schedule of classes, visit WebSMART and look up Interior Design.
Easily accessible from Interstate 280, Cañada College is located in the western foothills of Redwood City and overlooks the San Francisco Bay.
For further information, contact the Interior Design Program Coordinator, Nancy Wolford, Ph.D., IDEC, IIDA, at (650) 306-3451, or email at wolford @smccd.net.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - GREEN/SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
The Green/Sustainable Design Certificate of Completion is designed for interested design students and professionals currently working in the industry (interior design, architecture, construction), to enhance their knowledge and skills. It prepares them for jobs with architectural and design firms, remodeling and construction companies, as well as numerous trade and retail positions, where expertise in this area is becoming an important and necessary job qualification.
Core and Selective Requirements |
Units |
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INTD 400 Green/Sustainable Design Concepts |
2.0 |
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INTD 450 Materials and Finishes |
3.0 |
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INTD 260 Overview of Lighting Design |
3.0 |
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INTD 356 Residential & Commercial Construction |
3.0 |
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INTD 370 Construction Estimating & Renovation |
3.0 |
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INTD 464 Codes: Fire, Safety, and Barrier-Free Design |
1.0 |
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INTD 672 Cooperative Education: Internship/ |
1.0 |
Certificate Unit Requirements Total ( + meet Certificate Program requirements ) |
16.0 + |
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - INTERIOR DESIGN
Core and Selective Requirements |
Units |
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ARCH 110 Basic Architectural Drawing |
3 |
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INTD 148 Color for Interiors |
3 |
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ART 201 Form and Composition I |
3 |
INTD 115 Introduction to Interior Design |
3 |
INTD 126 Critical Thinking for Interior Designers |
3 |
INTD 128 Presentation Techniques I |
3 |
INTD 130 Beginning Space Planning |
3 |
INTD 129 Presentation Techniques II |
3 |
INTD 150 History of Interiors |
3 |
INTD 362 CAD for Interior Designers-Architectural Drawings |
1 |
INTD 450 Materials and Finishes |
3 |
Certificate Unit Requirements Total ( + meet Certificate Program requirements ) |
31.0 + |
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN
Core and Selective Requirements |
Units |
|---|---|
ARCH 110 Basic Architectural Drawing |
3 |
INTD 148 Color for Interiors |
3 |
ART 201 Form and Composition I |
3 |
INTD 115 Introduction to Interior Design |
3 |
INTD 126 Critical Thinking for Interior Designers |
3 |
INTD 128 Presentation Techniques I |
3 |
INTD 130 Beginning Space Planning |
3 |
INTD 129 Presentation Techniques II |
3 |
INTD 150 History of Interiors |
3 |
INTD 362 CAD for Interior Designers-Architectural Drawings |
1 |
INTD 450 Materials and Finishes |
3 |
ART 103 History of Art III |
3 |
INTD 147 Advanced Space Planning |
3 |
INTD 250 Professional Practices |
3 |
INTD 260 Overview of Lighting Design |
3 |
INTD 270 Kitchen Design |
3 |
INTD 271 Bath Design |
3 |
INTD 340 Furniture, Casework and Interior Detailing |
3 |
INTD 350 Commercial Design I |
3 |
INTD 356 Residential & Commercial Construction |
3 |
INTD 370 Construction Estimating and Renovation |
3 |
INTD 464 Codes: Fire, Safety, and Barrier-Free Design |
1 |
Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 3 units from the following list: |
Units |
ART 101 History of Art I |
3 |
ART 102 History of Art II |
3 |
INTD 320 Asian Art for Interiors: China and Korea |
1 |
INTD 321 Asian Art for Interiors: Japan & Southeast Asia |
1 |
INTD 322 Asian Art for Interiors: Japan, India, and the Philippines |
1 |
ART 204 Drawing I |
3 |
CBOT 430 Computer Applications, Part I |
1.5 |
INTD 670 Cooperative Education/Work Experience |
1 |
DRAF 100 Intro. to Computer-Aided Drafting (CSM) |
2 or 3 |
INTD 278 Marketing and Salesmanship for Interior Design |
3 |
Certificate Unit Requirements Total ( + meet Certificate Program requirements ) |
65.0 + |
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - KITCHEN AND BATH
Core and Selective Requirements |
Units |
|---|---|
ARCH 110 Basic Architectural Drawing |
3.0 |
INTD 148 Color for Interiors |
3.0 |
ART 201 Form and Composition I |
3.0 |
INTD 115 Introduction to Interior Design |
3.0 |
INTD 126 Critical Thinking for Interior Designers |
3.0 |
INTD 128 Presentation Techniques I |
3.0 |
INTD 130 Beginning Space Planning |
3.0 |
INTD 129 Presentation Techniques II |
3.0 |
INTD 150 History of Interiors |
3.0 |
INTD 362 CAD for Interior Designers- |
1.0 |
INTD 450 Materials and Finishes |
3.0 |
INTD 147 Advanced Space Planning |
3.0 |
INTD 270 Kitchen Design |
3.0 |
INTD 271 Bath Design |
3.0 |
INTD 276 Advanced Kitchen & Bath Design |
3.0 |
INTD 278 Marketing & Salesmanship for Interior Design |
3.0 |
INTD 340 Furniture, Casework, and Interior Detailing |
3.0 |
INTD 356 Residential and Commercial Construction |
3.0 |
INTD 370 Construction Estimating & Renovation |
3.0 |
INTD 464 Codes: Fire, Safety, and Barrier-Free Design |
1.0 |
INTD 672 Cooperative Education Internship |
3.0 |
Selectives (choose a minimum of 3.0 units from the following list of courses): |
Units |
ART 101 History of Art I |
3.0 |
ART 102 History of Art II |
3.0 |
INTD 320 Asian Art for Interiors: China and Korea |
1.0 |
INTD 321 Asian Art for Interiors: Japan and Southeast Asia |
1.0 |
INTD 322 Asian Art for Interiors: Japan, India, and the Philippines |
1.0 |
INTD 350 Commercial Design I |
3.0 |
ART 103 History of Art III |
3.0 |
ART 204 Drawing I |
3.0 |
CBOT 430 Computer Applications, Part I |
1.5 |
INTD 260 Overview of Lighting Design |
3.0 |
INTD 250 Professional Practices |
3.0 |
Certificate Unit Requirements Total ( + meet Certificate Program requirements ) |
62.0 + |
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - INTERIOR DESIGN
Core & Selective Requirements |
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Complete Core Courses, 31 units, listed under the Certificate of Proficiency–Interior Design |
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* and required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree |
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TRANSFER PROGRAM - INTERIOR DESIGN
Cañada College offers lower division coursework required for transfer in Interior Design. Students should use PROJECT ASSIST (www.assist.org) to research lower division major requirements at the transfer destination(s) of their choice. Also, work with a Counselor/Advisor to determine appropriate transfer coursework.