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 (24 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
| or ID A175 | Applied Color and Design Theory | |
| 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 A130 | Design Communication 2: CAD 2D | 3 |
| ID A150 | Interior Materials and Products | 3 |
| ID A180 | History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings 1 | 3 |
| ID A190 | Hist Arch/Furnishings 2 | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ID A170 | Space Planning | 3 |
| ID A200 | Design Communication 3: Illustration | 3 |
| ID A210 | Fundamentals of Lighting | 3 |
| 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 |
| ID A260 | Design Communication 4: Digital Visualization | 3 |
| Total Units | 25 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 49 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 64 |
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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| 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 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART A110 or ID A175 |
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 |
| OCC AS GE AREA C2- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA D- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA B- CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 6-7 | |
| 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 |
||
| Units | 15-16 | |
| 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 | |
| Units | 13-17 | |
| Total Units | 64-70 | |
- 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.