Monterey Peninsula College

Interior Design/Drafting

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      fostering student learning and success by

      providing excellence in instructional

      programs, facilities, and services to support

     the goals of students pursuing transfer,

     career, basic skills, and life-long learning

     opportunities.  Through these efforts MPC

     seeks to enhance the intellectual, cultural,

     and economic vitality of our diverse community.”

Enrollment Information

Fall 2009 Courses

Certificate Programs - New Drafting Fast Track Certificate

Principles of Green Building - New Course

Examples of Student Work

mpcidc- Monterey Peninsula College Interior Design Club

Interior Design Certificate of Achievement and AA Degree
The Interior Design program prepares students for employment in the many businesses that provide products and services for residential and commercial interiors.

Upon successful completion of the program, Interior Design students will be able to:

  • Analyze clients' needs, goals, and life safety requirements.

  • Integrate findings with knowledge of interior design.

  • Formulate preliminary design concepts that are aesthetic, appropriate and functional, and in accordance with codes and standards.

  • Develop and present final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media.

  • Communicate professionally with the client and with trade sources.

  • Prepare drawings for non-load bearing interior construction, reflected ceiling plans, lighting, interior detailing, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment.

 

Certificate Requirements                                                                 Units

INTD 50A Interior Design I

3
INTD 50B Interior Design II

3
INTD 51 Human Environments

3
INTD 52 Fundamentals of Lighting

2
INTD 53 Color Theory and Application

1.5
INTD 54 Basic Materials and Finishes

1.5
INTD 55 Business Practices

1.5
INTD 56 Survey of Furniture and Design

3
INTD 57 Contemporary Furniture & Design

3
INTD 59 Introduction to Kitchen and Bath Design                                           3 
INTD 60 Interior Design Workshop

1
INTD 61 Visual Presentation for Interior Designers                                           1.5
INTD 62 Principles of Green Building Design                                           3
DRAF 70 Introduction to Drafting and Perspective

2
DRAF 72A Intro to Computer-Aided Design

3 
FASH 15 Textiles

3
FASH 84 Portfolio Presentation

1
Select three units from the following:                                            6
ART 6 Survey of American Art (3)
ART 9 History of Architecture (3)

 
ART 22 Design I:  Two-Dimensional (3)
ART 23 Design II:  Three-Dimensional (3)
COOP 91 Interior Design Work Experience (1-3)
DRAF 72B Advanced Computer-Aided Design (3)
FACS 56 Life Management (3)
INTD 200 Interior Design Update (.5)
PHOT 1A Photography I (3)
ORNH 75 Basic Floral Design (3)
Total Certificate Units

42

Associate Degree Requirements

Certificate Requirements

General Education Requirements

 

Total Degree Units

 

42

21

 

63

DRAFTING – FAST TRACK: Computer Aided Drafting and Design

Certificate of Training

The Computer Aided Drafting and Design certificate is a segment of the Interior Design program designed for students who want to pursue technical aspects of design.  Career paths include drafting for commercial design, facilities design, furniture design, and free lance drafting and design work.

 

Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of the Computer Aided Drafting and Design certificate, students will be able to:

·         Prepare drawings and documents relative to the design of spaces in order to enhance and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the users of the space.

 

 

Certificate of Training

Certificate Requirements

                                                                                             UNITS          HOURS

DRAF 70                 Drafting and Perspective                             2                   51

DRAF 72A              Introduction to Computer-aided Design      3                  102

DRAF 72B              Advanced Computer-aided Design              3                  102

TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS/HOURS                                8                  255

 

 

NEW COURSE (second time offered)

For Spring 2010

 

INTD 62

Principles of Green Building Design   3 units

 

This course is a series of lectures, case studies and design workshop projects which explore critical concepts of the current state of green building design.  The specific design themes and case studies will be actualized in the students’ own design work.  Appropriate for beginning and advanced designers as well as homeowners and developers.

 

Meets Wednesday evening, 6-9 pm, Feb. 4 - June 3

 

Upon completion of this course, students have demonstrated the ability to:

 

*      Design spaces using passive design techniques.

*      Integrate green technology components into designs.

*      Minimize impacts of designs on the natural environment.