Interior Design
Associate in Science Interior Design · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This two-year diploma program prepares students to design commercial, office, retail, institutional and residential solutions to real design problems. The program emphasizes residential space planning, creative problem-solving, communication skills, knowledge of building materials and construction, furnishings, presentation, conventional and computer-aided design drafting, and the history of design.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Develop functional interior spaces.
- Draw appropriate floor plans
- Demonstrates an understanding of professional practices
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 23 | 2-D Foundations | 3 |
| ID 48 | Drafting for Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 49 | Digital Tools for Design and Visual Communication | 3 |
| ID 50 | Residential Space Planning | 3 |
| ID 54 | Principles of Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 55 | Introduction to Textiles | 3 |
| ID 58 | Fundamentals of Lighting | 3 |
| ID 51 | Digital Drafting Principles I | 3 |
| ID 52 | History of Interiors and Furnishings | 3 |
| ID 56 | Professional Practices | 3 |
| ID 60 | Materials and Resources | 3 |
| ID 62 | Kitchen and Bathroom Design | 3 |
| ID 72 | Commercial Interior Design | 3 |
| Total | 61 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 01060
TOP Code: 130200 - Interior Design and Merchandising
CIP Code: 50.0408 - Interior Design