Family and Consumer Science: Interior Design Merchandising - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The associate degree and certificate program in interior design merchandising prepares students to transfer to universities and technical schools of interior design and for immediate employment as specialty store salespersons, design product representatives, or owners and managers of their own businesses. Students integrate design principles, textile characteristics and personal style with marketing strategies to create and present projects and a portfolio tailored to their chosen career. Job opportunities include store buyer or manager, interiors consultant, interiors promotion and sales representatives.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Integrate fashion principles with respect to industry changes and marketing strategies and present project.

Analyze textile characteristics for sensory appeal and present project.

Create a portfolio and project using interior design elements and principles by selecting color and furniture combinations and placements which achieve the desired interior character and effect.

Compare and contrast various types of window treatments, wall coverings, soft and hard surface floor coverings, paints, glass, metals, plastics, woods, fabrics and lighting fixtures. See business department for Business SLO’s (BUS 102 & 103).

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

6 units
BUS 102
Marketing
The study of marketing channels and institutions; market structure, organizations, behavior, retail, wholesale and industrial marketing; and governmental regulations.
            FASH 101
            Fashion Industry and Marketing
            Explores all levels of the fashion industry including marketing, job market analysis, and careers. Core components are the development of fashion goods; fashion meaning and terminology; primary markets of materials including textiles, trims, leather, and fur; secondary markets of design and production of apparel, accessories, and cosmetics. Retail market level including domestic, regional and foreign markets, global sourcing, strategies in fashion retailing; and the auxiliary level of supporting services. Course not open to students who enrolled in and received credit for FCS 137.

                      Spring Year 1

                      6 units
                      BUS 103
                      Advertising
                      A survey of advertising media; the psychology of advertising; motivational research; formulation of advertising budgets; mechanics of layout and copy; and evaluation and selection of media.
                                INTD 170
                                Interior Design

                                Fundamentals of interior design and furnishings including application of the elements and principles of color and design, space planning, selection, and arrangement of decorative materials, and the organized selection of furnishings and materials. Involves solving individual design problems, considers consumer and socioeconomic factors, and includes graphic materials and drafting skills used in the organization and presentation of projects.Course not open to students who enrolled in and received credit for FCS 170.

                                          Core Elective - FCS Interior Design (Cert.)
                                          Provides individuals with skills for understanding and using internal and external resources to function effectively in our present and future society. Major topics include: effects of cultural forces and future trends on values, standards, and goals; skills for decision making, time, energy, stress, and conflict management; and techniques for improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships in a culturally diverse society. Students who have received credit for more than three life management modules may not enroll in this course.

                                          A study of color, what it is, how we see it and strategies for its application in the visual arts.  Major historical and contemporary color theory principles will be applied through design strategies.

                                          Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form.  Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects. Students will investigate a series of spatial design problems as they might apply to professional fields, including architecture, interior design, display, and sculpture.

                                          A continuation of construction materials and methods with an emphasis on the selection of appropriate structural systems and the application of relevant codes and regulations including life-safety and accessibility standards. Covered also is the production of technically clear drawings utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) software; Revit Architecture, and drafting software;AutoCAD.
                                          Intended primarily for students who plan to participate in an independently-owned business. Includes study of single proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations at all levels of the American economic system. Not designed as a substitute for Business 101 or Business 103, which serve as introductions to further study in business administration.

                                          The focus of this course is to provide the students with computer concepts and management information systems concepts as used with business computing. Additionally, the course covers changes in technology that affect how computers are used in business. The course includes hands-on experience using software applications such as Internet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Learn the fundamentals latest version of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint,

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                                          Fall Year 2

                                          6 units
                                          FASH 103
                                          Textiles

                                          A consumer-oriented analysis of textile products used in the apparel and interiors industries today, including fibers, yarn, construction, fabric construction, dyeing, finishing, and labeling. Emphasis is on selection, performance, suitability, and care of textiles. Career opportunities as well as environmental and legal issues are discussed.

                                          1. Advisories: ENGL 100
                                                  INTD 171
                                                  Interior Design Materials

                                                  Analyzes and evaluates products and materials used in interior design, and applies selection criteria to their specific uses. Emphasis is placed on cost, estimations, and resources for furniture, floor and wall coverings, window treatments, architectural finishes, lighting fixtures, and accessories. Course not open to students who enrolled in and received credit for FCS 171.

                                                  1. Advisories: MATH 521
                                                          Core Elective - FCS Interior Design (Cert.)
                                                          Provides individuals with skills for understanding and using internal and external resources to function effectively in our present and future society. Major topics include: effects of cultural forces and future trends on values, standards, and goals; skills for decision making, time, energy, stress, and conflict management; and techniques for improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships in a culturally diverse society. Students who have received credit for more than three life management modules may not enroll in this course.

                                                          A study of color, what it is, how we see it and strategies for its application in the visual arts.  Major historical and contemporary color theory principles will be applied through design strategies.

                                                          Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form.  Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects. Students will investigate a series of spatial design problems as they might apply to professional fields, including architecture, interior design, display, and sculpture.

                                                          A continuation of construction materials and methods with an emphasis on the selection of appropriate structural systems and the application of relevant codes and regulations including life-safety and accessibility standards. Covered also is the production of technically clear drawings utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) software; Revit Architecture, and drafting software;AutoCAD.
                                                          Intended primarily for students who plan to participate in an independently-owned business. Includes study of single proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations at all levels of the American economic system. Not designed as a substitute for Business 101 or Business 103, which serve as introductions to further study in business administration.

                                                          The focus of this course is to provide the students with computer concepts and management information systems concepts as used with business computing. Additionally, the course covers changes in technology that affect how computers are used in business. The course includes hands-on experience using software applications such as Internet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Learn the fundamentals latest version of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint,

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