# Applied Design (Certificate of Proficiency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Design

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/design/

This certificate prepares individuals with skills fundamental to careers in professional interior and industrial design. It is designed for students who desire to secure entry-level positions or who plan to continue their education at a college of design. Job titles typical of students completing this certificate include design assistant or interior design assistant.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program students will be able to apply the standard Design Process to generate solutions across multiple industries.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| DESN 100 | Fundamentals of Design | 3 |
| DESN 101 | Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 4 |
| **Select an area of emphasis in Interior Design or Industrial Design from below:** | | 6 |
| **Emphasis in Design (6 units)** | |  |
| DESN 102 | Architectural Drawing |  |
| DESN 107 | History of Western Architecture-A Sustainable Perspective |  |
| DESN 200 | Architectural Design I |  |
| **Emphasis in Industrial Design (6 units)** | |  |
| DESN 110 | Graphics Communication |  |
| DESN 203 | Solid Modeling |  |
| DESN 204 | Modeling, Prototyping, and Manufacturing |  |
| **Total Units** | | **13** |