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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.

Associate in Science Degree Requirements

  1. UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
  2. MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AS major requirements.
  3. MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
  4. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.

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 70

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
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
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
MATH A030
or MATH A045
 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 3-4
 Units16-17
 Total Units70-73