Interior Design Technology

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Interior Design Technology is designed to provide the informational, attitudinal, and technical skills required for an entry-level position as a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) operator in an Interior Design or related office. Computer-aided design using AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, and the Adobe Creative Suite forms the core of this program. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Interior Design and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Architectural Technology are also available.

Details

Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Interior Design Technology (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5071
Total credits required
24
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Apply current architectural and interior design standards in dimensioning, symbology, linetypes, lineweights, drawing notes for working drawings, design related drawings to read, interpret, and produce construction documents and portfolio-quality working drawings.
  2. Use the latest 2D, 3D, and 3D parametric modeling CAD software to develop technical drawings and solid models in a manner that is efficient and compliant with standard industry practices.
  3. Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) concepts in project development.
  4. Produce sketches, multi-view layouts, sections, details, working drawings, and building components schedules.
  5. Utilize traditional modeling techniques and 3D printing for project conceptualization.
  6. Express ideas and their rationale according to architecture and interior design standards through visual media including ideation, sketches, drawings, renderings, and plans.
  7. Collaborate with others to solve interior design problems.
  8. Integrate criticism in an effective manner to refine design solutions.
  9. Comply with industry accepted professional standards and conduct.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.

Architectural and Civil Drafters

$56,620

Drafters, All Other

$52,000

Facilities Managers

$83,990

Interior Designers

$55,760

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2022.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ARC141 or
INT100		 Architectural CAD I: Introduction or Interior Design Drafting Critical course Gateway course 3
INT122 Digital Visualization for Design Critical course 3
INT145 or
(INT145AA and
INT145AB)		 Drawing and Rendering or (Sketching and Visualization and Rendering) 3
COM100 or
COM263 or
EPS150 or
INT105 or
INT215 or
MGT253		 Introduction to Human Communication or Elements of Intercultural Communication or Introduction to Entrepreneurship or Introduction to Interior Design or Professional Practices or Owning and Operating a Small Business SB or C, G, SB or None or None or None or None 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ARC142 or
INT140		 Architectural CAD II: Plans and Elevations or Introduction to CAD for Interior Design 3
ARC/INT250 Basic Revit 3
ARC265/INT251 Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup 3
INT230 Presentation Techniques 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ARC141 or
INT100		 Architectural CAD I: Introduction or Interior Design Drafting Critical course Gateway course 3
INT122 Digital Visualization for Design Critical course 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
INT145 or
(INT145AA and
INT145AB)		 Drawing and Rendering or (Sketching and Visualization and Rendering) 3
COM100 or
COM263 or
EPS150 or
INT105 or
INT215 or
MGT253		 Introduction to Human Communication or Elements of Intercultural Communication or Introduction to Entrepreneurship or Introduction to Interior Design or Professional Practices or Owning and Operating a Small Business SB or C, G, SB or None or None or None or None 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ARC142 or
INT140		 Architectural CAD II: Plans and Elevations or Introduction to CAD for Interior Design 3
ARC/INT250 Basic Revit 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ARC265/INT251 Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup 3
INT230 Presentation Techniques 3
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • G = Global Awareness
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=159988).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.