Interior Design Professional

Interior Design Professional is a program taught at West Valley College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Interior Design Professional Certificate of Achievement at West Valley College is a professional curriculum with courses that cover the basic aspects of interior design. The program emphasizes the relationship between interior design and the visual and decorative arts. It includes core study in design foundations, color, materials, interior construction, green and sustainable design, graphics, design history, residential design, professional practice, kitchen and bath design, commercial design, and computer-aided interior design.

The certificate requires 60 units total, including 55 units of core requirements and 5 units of electives. Core coursework includes design-focused graphics and computer-aided modules, plus an Interior Design Internship (INTD090A, 3 units). Electives include options such as accounting for small business, communication for career, Photoshop for designers, and social media marketing, along with internship-focused electives like INTD090B and INTD090C. Students may also be required, when available and appropriate, to participate in design-related competitions to reinforce classroom learning.

Modules

• INTD005 Introduction to Interior Design
• INTD010 Elements and Principles of Interior Design
• INTD020 Color Theory and Application
• INTD022 Finish Materials, Estimating and Costing
• INTD028 Interior Construction and Building Systems
• INTD029 Green and Sustainable Design
• INTD032 Graphics Techniques for Interior Design
• INTD035C Design of Historic Interiors
• INTD036 History of Interior Design
• INTD040 Residential Design
• INTD045 Professional Practice
• INTD050 Kitchen & Bath Design

The minimum requirements for admission in Interior Design Professional at West Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by West Valley College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by West Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Interior Design Professional.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be awarded a certificate, a student must:

• Complete all the program requirements.
• Earn a grade of “C” (or "P") or better for all required courses.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.westvalley.edu/catalog/programs/interior-design-professional-certificate-of-achievement.html

• Interior design firms
• Architectural firms
• Kitchen and bath design firms
• Retail finishes and furnishings stores
• Commercial furniture dealerships
• Furniture and finish manufacturers

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.