Applied Design
Certificate of Proficiency Design · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 | |