Interior Design - Modesto Junior College

Interior Design from Modesto Junior College is a Campus Certificate Design degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The Interior Design program has a comprehensive curriculum based upon a nationally accepted professional body of knowledge, refected in the skills and competencies required to become a Certified Interior Designer (C.I.D.), and included in the California Community College Program Plan for Interior Design. The application of the principles and elements of design are incorporated into every course and the content addresses the critical issues affecting the built environment: technology, universal design, and sustainability. Product knowledge, communication and presentation skills, consumer trends, and the utilization of technology are imbedded into the curriculum. Participation in professional development opportunities is encouraged. The program focuses on the design of both residential and non-residential environments in response to the specific needs of the client, considering the factors of function, materials and structures, and aesthetics. The incorporation of professional practice issues such as ethics, licensing, and management provide a solid preparation for success in the workplace. Through the coursework, students are given the opportunity to prepare for self-employment as well as for careers in residential design, retail sales, and specialties such as kitchen and bath design . The department has an extensive resource center, professional library and computer lab. It benefits from the support of the community of professional designers, fabricators, and manufacturers? representatives. Additionally, the program offers an excellent opportunity for design professionals, who are currently working in the field, to update their skills and to accrue the required design-related academic units necessary to apply for the following certification examinations: NCIDQ, NKBA, CQRID and/or the IDEX exam. Careers in Interior Design/ merchandising include: Residential, Commercial or Institutional Design Kitchen and Bath Design Health Care , Retail, or Hospitality Design Education Product Design Universal or Special Population Design Historic Preservation System Space Planning Computer Aided Drafting Specifications Writing Lighting View more details on Modesto Junior College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Design courses.