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
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- 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.
- 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.
- Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) concepts in project development.
- Produce sketches, multi-view layouts, sections, details, working drawings, and building components schedules.
- Utilize traditional modeling techniques and 3D printing for project conceptualization.
- Express ideas and their rationale according to architecture and interior design standards through visual media including ideation, sketches, drawings, renderings, and plans.
- Collaborate with others to solve interior design problems.
- Integrate criticism in an effective manner to refine design solutions.
- 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.
Administrative Services and Facilities Managers
$84,390 Show expanded career information for Administrative Services and Facilities Managers
Architectural and Civil Drafters
$60,220 Show expanded career information for Architectural and Civil Drafters
Drafters, All Other
$48,280 Show expanded career information for Drafters, All Other
Facilities Managers
$89,120 Show expanded career information for Facilities Managers
Interior Designers
$48,940 Show expanded career information for Interior Designers
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
| 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 | 3 |
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
| 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
| 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 | 3 |
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
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC265/INT251 | Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup | 3 | |||
| INT230 | Presentation Techniques | 3 |
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
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 curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Interior Design Technology (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.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.