Monterey Peninsula College

Interior Design/Drafting

“Monterey Peninsula College is committed to

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

_{Spring 2010}

_{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.