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Certificate Program in Interior Design and Interior Architecture consists of a 29-course sequence that offers design theory, drawing and communication techniques, and practical preparation. You will learn traditional skills as well as develop proficiency with computer-aided drawing programs and new technologies that are used in the design world today.
Founded in 1984, our program continues to maintain the highest standards for its curriculum, instructors, and students. Our graduates are well-trained and well-prepared to take the Interior Design Exam California (IDEX) and to become a California Certified Interior Designer (CID) as well as the NCIDQ exam.
Interior Design and Interior Architecture
Gain the knowledge of interior design you need to create aesthetic, innovative, and practical environments for work and play. In the Bay Area’s only part-time program accredited by the Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), our instructors are prominent professionals from top design and architecture firms in the area. Our Interior Design and Interior Architecture program provides introductory courses and electives open to all adults curious about the profession and those interested in learning the basics of design in order to develop a professional career.
Featured Courses
New! From CAD to Revit: Crash Course for Managers introduces you to the concept of integrated project delivery, and explores changes in the office culture, project billing, and time management that this new paradigm brings.
Fundamentals of AutoCAD is ideal for those who have never used a computer-aided drawing program or for those who would like to have an introduction to the tools that are used to create drawings in AutoCAD Design Studio in this five-week course.
Introduction to Interior Design introduces the profession, its history, and its related specialties and disciplines by studying the work of past and present designers and architects. (No prior training necessary)
New! Revit I for Professionals covers the basic principles and tools of Revit Architecture 2009 by introducing integrated project delivery building and building information modeling, as well as its uses for parametric building and documentation
Principles and Elements of Design explores the basic principles of balance, harmony, rhythm, emphasis, contrast, proportion, scale, unity, and variety with a series of projects. (No prior training necessary)
New! The Architecture of Bernard Maybeck explores the rich legacy of one of the Bay Area's most innovative architects, and includes a guided walking tour of his buildings in Berkeley.
New! 3-D Modeling and Rendering will teach you how to take a two-dimensional drawing and convert it to a photo-realistic 3-D rendering alive with texture and lighting. This course is well-suited to the design professional.
Bathroom Design focuses on developing practical layouts and aesthetic solutions for this important residential space.
Revit I introduces students to the basic principles in RevitŪ building information modeling (BIM) and its uses in the design process.
New! Revit II covers advanced commands and functional applications, and you how to use this powerful BIM software to harness information.
Featured Courses for the Certificate Program
Design Theory and ProcessDetailing for Interiors
Design Presentation Techniques I
Internship in Interior Design
Portfolio and Professional Presentation
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