# Interior Design - Level III (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Interior Design

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/interior-design/interior-design-iii-certificate/

**Business Division**  
**Consumer Sciences & Design Technology Department**  
The Interior Design: Level III Certificate builds upon the Level II coursework to provide students with advanced skills that will enhance their Interior Design careers. There is a focus on building systems, lighting, advanced computer applications, business practices and studio design. Students will prepare professional portfolios to strengthen career perspectives. This certificate may aid in the student’s search for an intermediate position as an assistant to a designer, library coordinator, or a specialization in the field of interior design.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Completion of the Interior Design - Level I coursework** | | 9 |
| **PLUS** | |  |
| **Completion of the Interior Design - Level II coursework** | | 24 |
| **PLUS** | |  |
| **Completion of the Interior Design - Level III coursework** | | 17 |
| **Total Units** | | **50** |

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Interior Design - Level I coursework** | |  |
| ID 10 | Introduction to Interior Design | 2 |
| ID 10L | Introduction to Interior Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ID 12 | Materials and Products for Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 14 | History of Furniture and Decorative Arts | 3 |
| **Interior Design - Level II coursework** | |  |
| ID 20 | Color and Design Theory I | 3 |
| ID 21 | Color and Design Theory II | 3 |
| ID 22 | Design Communication for Interior Design I | 3 |
| ID 23 | Design Communication for Interior Design II | 3 |
| ID 25 | Space Planning for Interior Design I | 3 |
| ID 26 | Space Planning for Interior Design II | 3 |
| ID 27 | Rapid Visualization | 3 |
| ID 29 | Interior Design Studio I | 3 |
| **Interior Design - Level III coursework** | |  |
| ID 31 | Building Systems for Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 32 | Lighting Design and Theory for Interior Design | 3 |
| ID 34 | Design Communication for Interior Design III | 3 |
| ID 36 | Portfolio Development for Interior Design | 3 |
| or ID 37 | Business Practices for Interior Design |  |
| ID 39 | Interior Design Studio II | 3 |
| **Required Electives** | |  |
| **Select 2 units from the following courses:** | | 2 |
| ↳ ID 54 | Internship in Interior Design |  |
| ↳ ID 56 | Design Communication for Interior Design IV |  |
| ↳ ID 58 | Field Studies in Interior Design |  |
| ↳ ID 59 | Computer Basics for Interior Design |  |
| ↳ ID 99 | Special Projects in Interior Design |  |
| **Total Units** | | **50** |

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### Accreditation

The Interior Design program is accredited by the Interior Design – National Kitchen and Bath Association NKBA.

##### Contact:

Interior Design – National Kitchen and Bath Association NKBA  
687 Willow Grove St  
Hackettstownm, NJ 07847  
1(800) 843-6522

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

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