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Level 2 - Interior Design Assistant, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_IDA

Control Number: 11632

Financial Aid Eligible


The Level 2 Interior Design Assistant degree furthers the process of education by offering additional knowledge in design history, space planning, drafting, illustration, computer applications, selection and specification of materials and products, lighting, construction documents, building codes, business/professional practices, plus internship and portfolio development. Course information is applied to both residential and commercial design.

Program Outcome

To prepare students for entry-level employment as an interior design assistant to a professional interior designer. In addition, the outcome of this level is for students to progress to Level 3 – Interior Design Professional Level and/or for transfer.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Required Prerequisites

Level 1 Interior Merchandising Certificate of Achievement (27 Units)

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ART A110Color and Design: Two-Dimensional3
or ID A175 Applied Color and Design Theory
ID A100Fundamentals of Interior Design3
ID A105Interior Design Studio 13
ID A110Design Communications 1: Design Graphics2
ID A120Interior Design Careers1
ID A130Design Communication 2: CAD 2D3
ID A150Interior Materials and Products3
ID A180History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings 13
ID A190Hist Arch/Furnishings 23
MKTG A110Professional Selling3
Total Units27

Required Courses

Course Title Units
ID A170Space Planning3
ID A200Design Communication 3: Illustration3
ID A210Fundamentals of Lighting3
ID A215Interior Design Studio 23
ID A220Interior Design Construction Documents3
ID A230Business and Professional Practice3
ID A240Interior Design Internship2
ID A245Portfolio Development2
ID A260Design Communication 4: Digital Visualization3
Total Units25
Requirement Units
Minimum Program Major Units 52
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Total Degree Units 67

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ID A100 Fundamentals of Interior Design 3
ID A105 Interior Design Studio 1 3
ID A110 Design Communications 1: Design Graphics 2
ID A120 Interior Design Careers 1
ID A180 History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings 1 3
OCC AS GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15
Semester 2
ART A110
Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
or Applied Color and Design Theory
3
ID A130 Design Communication 2: CAD 2D 3
ID A150 Interior Materials and Products 3
ID A190 Hist Arch/Furnishings 2 3
MKTG A110 Professional Selling 3
OCC AS GE AREA C2- CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units18
Summer
OCC AS GE AREA D- CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA B- CHOOSE ONE 1 3-4
 Units6-7
Year 2
Semester 1
ID A170 Space Planning 3
ID A200 Design Communication 3: Illustration 3
ID A210 Fundamentals of Lighting 3
ID A260 Design Communication 4: Digital Visualization 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better) 3-4
Intermediate Algebra 2
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 Units15-16
Semester 2
ID A215 Interior Design Studio 2 3
ID A220 Interior Design Construction Documents 3
ID A230 Business and Professional Practice 3
ID A240 Interior Design Internship 2
ID A245 Portfolio Development 2
OCC AS GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE 3 0-4
 Units13-17
 Total Units67-73
1

Option to take this during another semester if time permits and able to add more units or during intersession.

2

Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2.

3

Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency.