Interior Design
14 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ID 10 Introduction to Interior Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Overview of the interior design field. Topics covered include the interior design profession, history of styles, elements and principles of design, design process, building systems, space planning, visual communication, color, lighting, materials, furnishings, human factors, spatial well-being, cultural influences, and sustainable design concepts.
ID 11 History of Architecture and Interiors I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Historic overview and investigation of architectural and interior design styles, prominent designers, and furniture globally from ancient times through the Renaissance.
ID 12 History of Architecture and Interiors II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Historic overview and investigation of architectural and interior design styles, prominent designers, and furniture globally from Post Renaissance to the Modern World.
ID 14 Fundamentals of Design for Interiors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU
Exploration of the fundamental design elements and principles as they relate to interior spaces. Topics are presented in a systematic approach to the creative process of solving interior design problems. Formal visual properties of line, shape, form, pattern, texture and color are studied in their relationship to the organizational systems and unifying principles that create balanced designs. Emphasis will be focused on the use of color and modern day color theories as they relate to historic, cultural and aesthetic use in successful interior design solutions. Students will complete beginning level studio design projects consisting of 2D drawings and 3D model building.
ID 15 Architectural Drafting for Interior Designers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU
A beginning course focusing on 2D drafting methods used in architecture and interior design including manual drafting and 2D AutoCAD. Emphasis is placed on drafted line quality, lettering, proper drafting techniques, and methods. Students will learn to identify building systems in drawings and learn basic requirements for creating floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, sections, detailing, dimensions, schedules, lighting plans, electrical layouts, and reflected ceiling plans. Students will complete a set of interior working drawings by hand or in AutoCAD, 2020 Design, or other industry-specific drafting programs.
ID 16 Quick Sketching for Interior Designers
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 24-27 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU
Manual and computer sketching techniques using SketchUp for illustrating interiors. Includes one and two-point perspective drawings of interior spaces, color rendering, shading, textures, and use of a variety of presentation techniques and mediums. Emphasis on quick presentation of ideas. Completed projects become part of a student portfolio.
ID 17 Lighting for Architecture and Interior Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Basic principles of lighting and their application in terms of visual perception, properties of light and color, light sources, luminaires, lighting design process, lighting techniques, elementary calculations, specifications, and documentation for construction. Students learn how to integrate energy-efficient lighting practices, applicable lighting codes, and human-centered design. Written and graphic design documents will be produced.
ID 21 Space Planning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ID 10; ID 14; ID 15
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides fundamental skill development in space planning for interiors. Students will investigate the design process, human factors, accessibility, universal design, spatial relationships, sustainability, codes, and aesthetic considerations for interior layouts. Students will practice the programming of spaces using adjacency studies and diagramming of factors such as circulation, light, and air to meet user needs. This course examines how culture is represented globally and how those representations can affect the design of residential and non-residential projects.
ID 22 Interior Design Materials
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ID 10 and; ID 15
- Transfers to
- CSU
Materials and treatments used in interior design for commercial and residential installations, including "green" resources. This course is a study of the technical specifications of finishes, furnishings, and equipment needed to complete a variety of interior environments. Emphasis is placed on sustainability. The interior designer's role in the environmental and social impacts of material specifications is investigated. Product knowledge, available resources, industry procedures, and terminology are incorporated. Liabilities and regulations as they pertain to the professional interior designer are covered. Finishes, furnishings, and equipment are estimated and specified and are graphically designated on drafted plans and elevations. This course is designed for students majoring in interior design.
ID 27 Computer Drafting & Design for Interiors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Advisory
- ID 15 or ID 21
- Transfers to
- CSU
Computer-aided drafting & design using the professional software, AutoCAD, Revit, and Chief Architect. Other software may be introduced. This course focuses on 3D and BIM software programs typically used in the Interior Design industry. Students will learn the basic skills needed for 3D modeling, digital rendering, and the production of 2D floor plans, furniture layouts, elevations, lighting plans, and perspective views for client presentations. Use of various rendering software, scanners, printers, and plotters will be covered.
ID 30 Interior Design Studio
- Units
- 3.5
- Hours
- 40-45 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: ID 16 and; ID 17 and; ID 21 and; ID 22
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced course integrating knowledge, problem-solving, conceptual development, visual and oral communication concerning a residential and a non-residential project. The course focuses on the design process, furniture layouts, effective space plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, lighting, electrical plans, renderings, and creating models. Additional course emphasis in selecting interior components and materials as well as providing estimates and scheduling for two complete projects. This studio questions how culture is represented globally and how those representations can affect a design project. Projects challenge the student's preconceived notions of interior design and client needs while they work to solve a particular design problem that might initiate global, social, or environmental changes.
ID 45 Codes and Building Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course examines building codes and building systems relative to interior design and architecture. Special emphasis is placed on international, California, and local code requirements in relation to interior design projects. This course also explores the health safety and welfare of building occupants as well as sustainability and universal design aspects of building systems and materials. Students will study the history of and adoption of CalGreen code, ADA law, and California Title 24. This course is designed for students who are majoring in interior design, professional designers who seek to update their knowledge, and those who plan to become Certified Interior Designers.
ID 426 Professional Practice for Interior Designers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
A practical course in the special problems encountered in the interior design profession including preparation of business documents, forms of business ownership and corporate organizations, marketing and advertising, purchasing and ordering products, client relationships, ethics, methods of compensation, employee/employer relationships, benefits, business insurance, starting a new business, and branding. Provides a survey of the interdisciplinary design professions and their impact on global culture and human behavior. Students will also prepare a professional resume and portfolio for career advancement.
ID 482ABCD Internships in Interior Design
- Units
- 1-4
Work experience in cooperation with private sector interior design or architectural professionals, which can include industry specific residential, non-residential and product design, distribution, retail or resource firms. Provides hands-on learning opportunities to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom. Placement is initiated by student and approved by the instructor. Course requires 54 internship hours for every one unit of credit.