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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5074
Effective Term: 2021 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 30
CIP Code: 48.0303

Instructional Council: Interior Design
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
51-6093.00 Upholsterers

Upon completion of an associate`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-1025.00 Interior Designers
11-3013.00 Facilities Managers


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Interior Design Upholstery and Soft Goods Production is intended to provide students with the knowledge and creative skills important to operating current commercial machinery and upholstery. The program prepares students for an entry-level career as an upholsterer or soft goods fabricator for residential and commercial applications. Students will study design principles, history and use of fabrics and textiles, colors, and upholstery techniques utilized in upholstery and soft goods production. Elective coursework also allows students to take specific courses preparing them for a particular segment of the industry they are most interested in pursuing. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Interior Design is also available.




Required Courses
INT105 Introduction to Interior Design 3

INT/TEC126 Sewing for the Home (3) OR
TEC128 Home Upholstery (3) 3

INT145 Drawing and Rendering (3) OR
+ INT145AA Sketching and Visualization (1.5) AND
+ INT145AB Rendering (1.5) 3

INT150 Color and Design 3
INT156 Furniture Upholstery I 3

+ INT157 Furniture Upholstery II 3
+ INT158 Furniture Upholstery III 3
+ INT159 Furniture Upholstery IV 3

INT160 Fabrics for Interiors (3) OR
TEC222 Textiles (3) 3
Credits: 27

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the use of equipment and skills required to successfully complete upholstery and soft goods projects for interiors according to specifications. (INT/TEC126, INT145, INT145AA, INT145AB, INT156, INT157, INT158, INT159, TEC128, TEC114, TEC116)
2. Develop design solutions for upholstery and soft goods that integrate furnishings, finishes, color, and design themes. (INT105, INT/TEC126, INT145, INT145AA, INT145AB, INT150, INT160, TEC222, INT115, INT120, TEC114, TEC116)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of interiors, architecture, and decorative arts when planning design solutions for upholstery, draperies, and other soft goods for interiors. (INT105, INT150, INT160, INT115, INT120)
4. Integrate knowledge of environmentally responsible and sustainable materials for use in the production of soft goods for interiors. (INT105, INT160)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 24, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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