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9 courses · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ID 100 Introduction to Interior Design
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 (18 lecture)
- Corequisite
- ID 100L.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Overview of the interior design profession and preparation for a career in that field. How the interior designer contributes to the design team, and how the interior designer works and communicates with the client and consultants.
ID 100L Introduction to Interior Design Lab
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
- Corequisite
- ID 100.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Assigned projects focus on application of content presented in ID100 and promote understanding of the responsibilities of interior designers, facilitate development of a vocabulary, and to communicate with clients and consultants. Students will apply the design process to analyze and improve interior spaces.
ID 101 Space Planning And Lighting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Corequisite
- DRFT 120.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Hands-on course studying the development of interior spaces, both residential and commercial. Topics include the design process, codes, human factors, space requirements and furniture plans, layout and presentation. Introduction to elements of lighting design and layout and presentation of electrical plans.
ID 102 Textiles
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Overview of the types of textiles and their composition and characteristics to aid in informed textile-related decision making by the interior design professional.
ID 103 Historical Furniture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study of furniture and interior styles, from antiquity to contemporary design. Study of the evolution of furniture design elements within the historical context of their construction and use. Includes identification of unique design elements of selected pieces of furniture.
ID 104 Materials And Installations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the materials and installation processes common to the field of interior design. Includes residential and commercial applications. Emphasizes procurement, pricing and manufacturers' specifications.
ID 105 Kitchen And Bathroom Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Corequisite
- DRFT 120.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Study of kitchen and bathroom design in a residential setting. Thorough analysis of kitchen shapes, layouts, construction, space plans, materials, products, lighting and accessories. Forty kitchen design guidelines identified. Emphasis on plans, cabinet measurements, traffic paths and work triangles. Special emphasis on barrier-free designs in kitchens and baths.
ID 106 Business Practices And Design
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Surveys the standard materials for interior design presentation to an actual residential or commercial client. Focuses on the development of a portfolio; verbal and graphic presentation; exploration of media common to the marketplace; and gaining proficiency in the application of business practices to interior design.
ID 290 Work Experience In Interior Design
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 216 (216 lab)
- Prerequisite
- ID 101 or ID 102 or ID 103 or ID 104 or ID 105.
- Corequisite
- ID 100.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Work experience on a job/project directly related to interior design, to acquire skills and attitudes to enter and/or progress in interior design occupation. Students have been enrolled in at least one class (other than Work Experience) in their major, plus have a major-related work experience station. Course restricted to 3 repetitions